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European Business Air News is the leading magazine for all business aviation professionals throughout the continent, published monthly from February to December. Individuals responsible for turbine twin helicopters, turboprop and light twin aircraft and business jets can apply for a free subscription.

2012/13

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Gama launches safety management system initiative
Gama Aviation has enhanced its safety and security capabilities with the introduction of a new SMS initiative in advance of business aviation regulatory requirements. Full story

Grossmann creates role to manage fleet expansion
Central European business jet operator Grossmann Jet Service has promoted Lada Ouhrabkova to the newly-created role of chief operating officer. Full story

Rizon demonstrates compliance with IS-BAO stage two
Rizon Jet in Qatar has earned IS-BAO Stage 2 certification from the International Business Aviation Council, having demonstrated safety compliance through successful completion of an audit. Full story

Amjet brings 'second life' to its MD-83
Athens-based aircraft charter and management company Amjet Executive has embarked on a major interior refurbishment of its vvip-configured MD-83. Full story

Twinjet packages maintenance for managed clients
UK charter operator Twinjet has taken steps to ensure good value in technical provision for its managed aircraft customers by partnering with maintenance company Harrods Aviation. Full story

Swiss and Austrian charter partners each "do what they do best"
Amira Air of Vienna has entrusted the marketing and sales responsibilities for its entire fleet of eight private jet aircraft to Zeptair AG of Switzerland. Full story

Air Charter Scotland plans worldwide capability
Last year proved to be an exciting one for Air Charter Scotland with the introduction of a Legacy 650 and Gulfstream 200: "Managing these aircraft was always going to be an interesting challenge, however, one I was confident we could achieve," says commercial director Derek Thomson. Full story

Azerbaijan orders ten helicopters
Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered ten AgustaWestland helicopters, comprising a contract for eight AW139 intermediate twins and a preliminary sales contract for two AW189 medium twins. Full story

Royal Jet reports busiest year as it looks to replace existing BBJ fleet
Royal Jet will celebrate its tenth anniversary in May, and reports that it operated 3,135 flights to 370 cities in 136 countries during 2012. Full story

Durand takes the helm as SaxonAir's ceo
Alex Durand has been appointed to the role of chief executive at UK charter operator and flight support company SaxonAir. Full story

Bell 412 tows largest banner
A Bell 412, owned by Falcon Aviation Services of Abu Dhabi, flew along the shore of the United Arab Emirates while displaying the world's largest aerial banner in celebration of the UAE's National Day in December. Full story

Qatar's web site targets Middle East and Russia
Qatar Airways' private jet division has launched its corporate web site in Arabic and Russian languages. Full story

LEA puts English roasts and Thai curries on the menu
London Executive Aviation is continuing its fleet expansion with the addition of another Challenger 300 based at Luton airport. Full story

Sloane collects UK's fourth GrandNew
Sloane Helicopters has taken delivery from AgustaWestland of the fourth GrandNew to be placed onto the UK register. Full story

Wallan boosts range with Falcon 900 additions
Saudi Arabia's Wallan Aviation has expanded its fleet with the purchase of a pre-owned Falcon 900EX EASy II, and an order for a new 900LX for delivery in the second quarter of this year. Full story

Bond marks air ambulance 10,000 hours milestone
One of two helicopter air ambulances operated by Bond Air Services on behalf of the Scottish Ambulance Service, an EC135T2i, has reached 10,000 flying hours. Full story

Jetflite heads for the City of London
From February, Finnish air charter operator Jetflite's Citation Sovereign has been granted permission to fly to London City airport. Full story

National Grid takes UK's first Bell 429
National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc has purchased the first Bell 429 to be operated in the UK, and will task the helicopter with inspection and maintenance of power lines. Full story

ASL brings Citation X to the Benelux
ASL bv, based at Eindhoven airport in the Netherlands, has become the first operator in the Benelux countries to offer the Citation X for charter and presented the aircraft at a special event to celebrate the company's first anniversary. Full story

Latest managed Legacy boosts expanding Empire
Dubai-based Empire Aviation Group has signed a management contract for a second Embraer Legacy 650 with a private owner. Full story

Meravo brings special EC145 to Germany
Based at Oedheim, near Stuttgart, long-standing Eurocopter helicopter operator Meravo has ordered Germany's first EC145 Mercedes-Benz for delivery this summer. Full story

Swiss buyer takes Nextant's third European 400XT
Nextant Aerospace is about to deliver Europe's third remanufactured 400XT jet, to a Swiss buyer, and is targeting over 1,500 owners of light jets around the continent as potential customers. Full story

SAC adds A319 to asset management
Swiss Aviation Consulting has signed an agreement with an undisclosed customer for another Airbus A319 business jet to be supervised by its aircraft asset management programme. Full story

ExecuJet Africa launches service to plan emergency responses
ExecuJet Africa is partnering with international risk management company MS Risk to offer emergency response plans for clients with staff based at remote locations in Africa. Full story

Leading operators team up to form world's first charter alliance
Eight of Europe's major business air charter companies have joined together to form a strategic alliance under the name AirClub. Full story

Gama's Sharjah FBO sees growth
In the months since Gama Aviation FZE reached an agreement to provide FBO services at Sharjah International airport, it has witnessed a significant growth in movements and now has plans to extend operations and facilities. Full story

Signature breaks ground on Luton FBO with designs to cut transit time
During a ground breaking ceremony at its London Luton airport location, Signature Flight Support announced that it is replacing its present facility with a state-of-the-art 1,572 sq m FBO, along with 4,500 sq m of hangar space capable of housing two BBJ or ACJ-sized aircraft Full story

Sub-Saharan visionaries can thrive – with official support
South Africa is firmly established as a business aviation centre with international FBO brands such as ExecuJet having a strong presence, yet in 2012 more executive aircraft were purchased in Nigeria than the southern region. Full story

Biggin Hill acquisition is a good fit for 328
With the purchase of the London Biggin Hill facility formerly owned by Jet Aviation, the 328 Group is expanding its service offering, creating a new company named JETS (Biggin Hill) Ltd. Full story

Figures are up at Inflite despite seasonal fluctuations
Having made the decision to improve its facilities, Inflite The Jet Centre at London Stansted airport made sure the well-appointed lounges were ready in time for the London Olympics, with the whole facility fully operational in October. Full story

Relocation of Madrid business aviation hub offers benefits to operators
With the decision by the Spanish airport authority to close Torrejon airport to business aviation, Gestair is to provide FBO services at Madrid-Barajas airport where all traffic will now operate. Full story

Euro Jet expands facilities at Prague
Euro Jet Intercontinental has expanded its facilities at Prague by taking occupation of a hangar at the newly-renamed Vaclav Havel Airport (formerly Ruzyne). Full story

Friendly atmosphere puts Roskilde in seventh heaven
Roskilde Executive Handling is delighted to have come from nowhere to appear in an enviable seventh place. Full story

Supportive partnerships deliver the service customers want
Third-placed Swissport Executive's Nice FBO reports that, despite the challenging market environment, it recorded a 32 per cent increase in flights across the network. Full story

Positive energy helps DhabiJet deliver
Last year ended very well for Al Bateen Executive airport and its FBO operator DhabiJet, placed second in our survey by a narrow margin. Full story

Rizon reaps rewards from facility built with customers in mind
Achieving top spot in the EBAN FBO survey is something to be proud of. Doing so after just a year of operation is testament to the hard work of the entire team at Rizon Jet UK's London Biggin Hill facility, headed by UK FBO director Allan McGreal. Full story