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Editorial comment: Traffic figures support business recovery optimism
I mentioned in my last column that presentations at EBACE by the Teal Group and Eurocontrol forecast a prolonged, if initially erratic, recovery in the European market, with a return to 2007 activity levels expected by 2013.
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Second Titanic pull for charity scheduled
Teams of 20 will on 8 August attempt to pull London Stansted-based Titan Airway's 30,000 kg Boeing 737-300 (pictured) a distance of 50 metres, with the proceeds raised being donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Ferndown-based John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
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Aramco takes delivery of AW139s
Saudi Aramco has taken delivery of three more AW139 medium twins to support oil and gas operations in Saudi Arabia.
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ABS Jets in talks to expand fleet
ABS Jets may expand its fleet in the near future. Radomir Sanak, commercial director, confirms: "We are in discussions to increase the number of managed aircraft."
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Two Dauphins for Bond
Bond Offshore Helicopters has brought two AS365 N3s into service on behalf of new client Perenco (UK) Ltd, in the UK sector of the southern North Sea servicing a five-year contract with three one-year options to extend.
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MEA heralds Challenger 300 addition as first step into aircraft management
Marshall Executive Aviation (MEA) is taking over the management of a Challenger 300 which is being made available for charter.
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GlobeAir looks at larger aircraft after building successful Mustang fleet
GlobeAir AG is increasing its Citation Mustang offering to seven aircraft. "The Mustangs offer security, efficiency, the latest technology and affordable price for clients and the four passenger vip club configuration is a popular format," says ceo Bernhard Fragner.
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Wijet plans for a coordinated launch in France and Belgium
Wijet has brought two Mustangs into operation and plans to add two more by the end of this year as it launches an air taxi service in France and Belgium.
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GainJet enjoys strong response to B737-300
Athens-based GainJet Aviation is celebrating strong charter demand for the two latest additions to its fleet – a 48-seat B737-300 and a Phenom 100.
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Madjet to introduce King Air 350 in 2011
Madeira's Madjet Executive Aviation plans to take delivery of a King Air 350 early next year to complement the operation of its existing Hawker 900XP.
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Two years 'free' flights from bargain Beech 400A
UK businessman Barry Fehler is among entrepreneurs who have turned the fall in pre-owned aircraft prices to their advantage.
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Capital Air Charter wins new air ambulance contract
The UK's Capital Air Charter has won the contract to provide the Isle of Man air ambulance requirements after a competitive tendering process which began in September last year.
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Cirrus Airlines founder to pilot new helicopter business interests
Gerd Brandecker, founder and owner of Cirrus Airlines and Aviation Investment GmbH, has acquired shares in two Munich-based helicopter flight operators.
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Jet Ready promises to Eclipse rivals on price
Spanish charter operator Jet Ready reports a successful launch of what is billed as Europe's first air taxi operation based on the Eclipse 500.
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Special Focus – Reducing Fuel Costs: Planning ahead pays dividends for aircraft owners and operators on routine flights and in emergencies
Service suppliers are working to coordinate all the information necessary for private aircraft owners and operators to organise the best fuel prices at the start of a trip and to cope with changing scenarios and emergencies.
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Italian coastguard expects AW139 to enhance patrols
The Italian coastguard has taken delivery of its first AW139 medium twin. "It will perform a range of missions including maritime patrol, SAR and emergency medical services," the coastguard says.
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