The UK's Oxford Airport plans to complete work on a new aviation terminal for private aircraft by June. "It is the first step toward Oxford offering a fully fledged executive handling operation," says airport md Steve Jones. The expansion is providing job opportunities - the airport intends to recruit a new airport manager later this year when the current manager Doug Roberts retires.

There are also vacancies for a customer services manager and customer service representatives. Jones says: "Business aviation at the airport has doubled over the past three years, but currently Oxford still averages only about 10 business jet movements a day. We have a lower cost base compared with the London airports which cater for business aviation, are less than an hour's drive from the west end of London and importantly, we have slot availability."

The new terminal represents the first phase of a major investment by Oxford's new owners, the Reuben Brothers, who purchased it last summer from BBA Aviation.

Overlooking the main business aircraft apron, the airport's new facility will give crews easy access to their aircraft. Separate lounges will be provided for crews with additional rest areas, along with vip and vvip zones for passengers.