Oxford airport's new business aviation centre, oxfordjet, has been officially handed over by the developers to the airport's management team.

Building work on the new oxfordjet terminal was carried out between April and July this year, marking the first phase of a major investment by the new owners, who purchased the airport from BBA Aviation last summer.

"The oxfordjet facility has triple the space of the old terminal," says Steve Jones, Oxford airport's md. "The modular construction has been designed to complement the state-of-the-art facilities inside. This represents an initial £2.5 million investment with further investment pledged."

He adds: "Oxford Airport will continue to enhance its facilities throughout 2008. Our costs are considerably lower and we are very pleased that Oxford now represents a convenient, easy access alternative to the established London airport choices. We can provide facilities with no capacity limitations or slot constraints and the potential to be available from 0600 to midnight, seven days a week."

Five customer service personnel have been recruited to work at oxfordjet, reporting to customer services manager David Surley. "We envisage the creation of up to 20 new jobs over the next six months in administrative and operations positions," Jones adds.

Overlooking the main business aircraft apron, oxfordjet provides separate lounges for crews and rest areas along with private shower rooms, a crew kitchen, bar and meeting rooms, together with customs and immigration facilities.