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One-third of Euro Charter Flights are Empty Legs
May 16, 2012 - 9:25am

European charter operators are the least efficient in the world due to a higher rate of empty-leg flights, Avinode managing director Oliver King said this week at EBACE. On average, the online charter broker calculates that approximately one out of every three flights (33 percent) conducted by European operators is an empty leg, versus a global average of 29 percent.

Charter operators in Russia/CIS are the most efficient, with only a 25-percent empty-leg rate, followed closely by the U.S. and Canada at 27 percent. Middle East operators have a 31-percent empty-leg rate.
ConnectJets Launches Jet-card Customer Loyalty Program
May 16, 2012 - 9:00am

UK-based ConnectJets this week at EBACE announced a loyalty program for jet-card customers who expect to fly a total of 25 hours or more in a year. Jet Card Europe starts at $6,006 per hour for very light jets, and ranges up to $7,458 for light jets and $9,900 for midsize jets. The card comes with several benefits, including guaranteed availability, no peak-day restrictions, no positioning costs, no monthly management fees, no extra fuel or airport surcharges and discounts on same-day return trips.
Concierge Aviation Launches at London’s Biggin Hill
May 16, 2012 - 5:34am

London Biggin Hill airport has a new executive charter operator. Concierge Aviation is launching services with an eight-seat Hawker 750 business jet.

Concierge Aviation Launches at London’s Biggin Hill
May 16, 2012 - 12:15am

London Biggin Hill airport has a new executive charter operator. Concierge Aviation is launching services with an eight-seat Hawker 750 business jet. Starting this week, Concierge is conducting its activities under a UK air operator’s certificate. The company has fleet expansion plans and is also offering aircraft management services. Managing director Glen Smith used to work for Air Partner.
Prosecute Pilots To Clamp Down On Illegal Charters?
May 15, 2012 - 4:35pm

Europe should prosecute pilots flying illegal charter flights within its member states. That was just one of the suggestions coming out of an industry education session on the topic at the EBACE show yesterday.

Rizon Expands Repairs At Doha
May 15, 2012 - 3:50pm

Rizon Jet (Stand 2017), the Doha-based aircraft charter, management and MRO provider, has received EASA Part 145 and Cayman Islands maintenance approvals for its headquarters maintenance facility. The approval allows the company to offer all line and base maintenance and a full range of maintenance and overhaul packages for Challenger 604/605, Hawker 750/800XP/850XP/900XP and Global BD-700 series business jets in Doha.

Swedes Launch Cloudbase Planner
May 15, 2012 - 3:45pm

Swedish start-up Cloudbase (Stand 2205) is here at the EBACE show launching its new flight scheduling software. The Cloudbase software targets small-to-midsize business aircraft operators. Easier work sharing and better pilot involvement in the planning process are its main claimed benefits, making for greater simplicity and efficiency in operations. Cloudbase is being offered for a monthly fee, without any installation or update charges.
One in Three European Charter Legs Fly Empty
May 15, 2012 - 3:15pm

European charter operators are the least efficient in the world due to a higher rate of empty-leg flights, Avinode managing director Oliver King said here at the EBACE show. On average, the online charter broker said that approximately one out of every three flights (33 percent) conducted by European operators is an empty leg, versus a global average of 29 percent.

Invision Air Ramps Up Phenom Fleet
May 15, 2012 - 1:30pm

Mumbai-based charter start-up Invision Air, which has started to take delivery of 12 Phenom 100s and 300s it ordered from Brazil’s Embraer, has launched its Jet Card membership program, one of the first such offerings in India. While the program offers flexibility and a price advantage to regular fliers, it will benefit owners of private aircraft while their own aircraft undergo maintenance, according to company co-founder Vinit Phatak.
NetJets Europe Plots Aircraft Management Flight Plan
May 15, 2012 - 1:30pm

NetJets Europe announced this week at EBACE that it is diversifying into aircraft management services. According to NJE sales director Marine Eugene, NetJets Aircraft Management has been established as a separate operation and will soon have its own air operator’s certificate. It will focus on large-cabin and long-range business jets, from the size of the Dassault Falcon 2000 upwards.

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