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Spring is in the air
It feels as though each time I write this column I am excited by developments both at BACA and for the future. It is no different now.
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Stratos Jets celebrates a decade of brokerage
A little more than 10 years ago Joel Thomas set out to raise the bar for private jet charter brokers.
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Encore Jets enters Cuba's adventure tourism market
New York City, USA-based startup Encore Jets is offering direct flights to Cuba from 24 US cities including Miami, Atlanta and New York.
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New Flight Charters reports trend towards larger aircraft
Wyoming, USA-based New Flight Charters, which is celebrating its 13th anniversary this year, has seen a year on year increase of more than eight per cent in charter business for 2016.
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Chateaux de la Vie Airchartering moves into aerospace and research
Florida, USA-based brokerage Chateaux de la Vie Airchartering has been acquired by Lindgren Aerospace, an aviation, aero-space, defense and research and development company.
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Skytime Jets provides European expertise for global music tours
UK brokerage Skytime Jets is to partner with Los Angeles-based Ryan Aviation Group to specialise in global music tours.
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Alex Berry moves into charter sales and training consultancy
Former Chapman Freeborn director Alex Berry has drawn on 20 years experience in sales and marketing to set up a sales and training consultancy named alexgberry.com.
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Asian Sky Group to consult for leisure and entertainment company
Hong Kong-based Asian Sky Group (ASG) has been appointed exclusive consultant for aviation development in the region by an Asian leisure and entertainment company.
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Former Red Arrows leader joins Moon Jet Group
Newcastle, UK-based Moon Jet Group has appointed Jas Hawker (pictured on page 10) as chief operating officer. Hawker, former leader of Royal Air Force aerobatic team the Red Arrows, will be responsible for the oversight of all day-to-day operations as well as the continued devel-opment of Moon Jet Group's international presence.
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Werner brings aviation know-how to Global Jet Centre
Jessica Werner has joined Dubai, UAE-based Global Jet Centre as charter sales manager. Werner has 10 years of aviation industry expertise within the GCC and Europe and will handle private and group charter business while focusing on growing Global Jet Centre's team for further expansion.
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Above and beyond: L'Voyage film sponsorship targets Asian audience
Hong Kong brokerage L'Voyage is embracing the world of celebrity in order to promote and encourage the growing trend for private jet trips among the Asian super-rich. Interest is growing among HNWIs for family flights overseas and L'Voyage is targetting this growing pool of billionaires.
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BACA's new deal for ACE17 draws international interest
Since BACA – the Air Charter Association announced its major participation in ACE17, the Air Charter Expo, to be held at London Biggin Hill airport on Tuesday 12 September, there has been an enormous amount of interest in the event.
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Private Jet Charter signs agreement with Middle East members' club
International brokerage Private Jet Charter has signed an agreement with The Capital Club, a members-only club located in the financial district of Dubai.
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World Wide Transports commences Turkish operations
New to market concierge and broking company World Wide Transports (WWT) has begun operations from Istanbul Atatürk airport.
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Pro Sky collaboration brings opportunities in emerging markets
German brokerage Pro Sky has partnered with Nigerian marketing and events agency Integral. After teaming up previously on a number of projects, most notably for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Pro Sky determined that the level of demand for charter services in west Africa represented a market opportunity that would have immediate and long-term profit potential.
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Air Partner rebrands Cabot Aviation
Cabot Aviation, the aircraft sales arm of global brokerage Air Partner, has been re-branded to form the Air Partner aircraft remarketing division.
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Wingz Up extends reach
New York-headquartered Wingz Up has opened offices in Florida, California and Qatar. Overall staff numbers have increased by four and cover customer service, dispatch and white glove roles.
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ACS charter volumes rise over 2016
Air Charter Service arranged a record number of contracts last year, making 2016 the company's best year ever.
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L'Voyage founder heads up newly formed Asian aviation specialist
Diana Chou has become chairman of the newly launched Dragon General Aviation Group (DGA), a specialist company aiming to advance growth and expertise in Asia's growing general aviation sector.
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Charterscanner cuts processing times
Dubai-headquartered booking platform Charterscanner has connected to Airops aviation management software via API to speed up its quotation processes.
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Jettly revamps offering
Canadian flight sharing platform Jettly has launched its on-demand charter app for smart devices.
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SimpleCharters' app revolution
New Hampshire, USA-based online charter marketplace SimpleCharters has launched Runway, a widget that allows the instant online purchase of US charter flights.
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A bus, a sprint and a lunchtime briefing
Mornings begin at six o'clock for Vidya Puthur, test analyst in UK-headquartered PrivateFly's technology team.
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The expert's guide to working the aviation expo
Charter Broker's readership comprises more than 15,000 brokers of ad hoc business air charter around the world, as distinct from our global operator readership, and many will be visiting EBACE in May.
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Returnjet launches empty leg widget
UK-based pricing platform Returnjet has launched an unbranded empty leg search widget. Developed in response to feedback from its recent global broker survey, the plug-in allows brokers to add an increased level of functionality to their websites, giving their own clients even more ways to connect and interact with them.
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PrivateFly makes board and management appointments
UK-headquartered booking plat- form PrivateFly has made a number of senior appointments in order to strengthen its board and leadership team ahead of its next phase of growth in Europe and the USA.
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Avinode positions brokers for growth with enhanced TripManager system
Gothenburg, Sweden-based technology company Avinode is launching a suite of new features for TripManager, its sales management system which is designed specifically for charter brokers.
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Victor analysis finds greater appetite for long distance
According to 2016 data from UK-headquartered Victor, the total number of private jet aircraft types chartered via its platform from 2015 to 2016 increased 25 per cent.
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Stratajet adds Paragon Network to platform
Following its launch in the US late last year, Stratajet has partnered with Texas-headquartered Paragon Aviation Group, a network of independent FBOs that adhere to certain service and safety standards.
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Centreline gains approval for US Visa Waiver Programme
Bristol, UK-based Centreline has been cleared to carry passengers to the USA without a visa after securing participation in the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) and completed its first flight under the VWP at the beginning of January.
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Fly Karoo Air begins services at Graaff-Reinet
Fly Karoo's helicopter charter service has opened in Graaff Reinet, South Africa, and will focus mainly on scenic flights over popular sites such as Port Elizabeth and game lodges.
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ASL's Legacy 450 approved for London City operations
Antwerp, Belgium-based ASL has received approval to perform commercial charter flights in and out of London City airport with its Legacy 450.
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Aeronexus marks first year of VIP B767-300ER operations
London Stansted airport-based Aeronexus is celebrating the first anniversary of its Boeing 767-300ER charter operations, performed under a worldwide AOC granted by the South African CAA.
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London City airport Jet Centre announces broker incentive scheme
London City airport's Jet Centre has introduced an incentive scheme for brokers who choose the airport for passengers.
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Baer Air rebrands and upgrades
Melbourne, Florida, USA-based Baer Air has changed its name to Apex Executive Jet Center (AEJC) to reflect the expansion and upgrade of its facilities and services.
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Helijet recognised for 30 years of safe flight ops
Helicopter operator Helijet International, based in British Columbia, Canada, has been recognised by Sikorsky for 30 years of safe charter and scheduled airline operations with S-76 helicopters.
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AirMed acquires Texan critical care transport operator
Birmingham, Alabama, USA-based AirMed International has acquired San Antonio-based Air Medical, the largest fixed wing air medical transport company in Texas.
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XOJet posts strong 2016 financial performance
XOJet, headquartered in California, USA, reports that in 2016 it exceeded 25 per cent return on aircraft assets and saw record growth in sales of new programmes.
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Company appointments
Air 7 Camarillo, California-based Air 7 has appointed Earline Clason as director of charter sales/dispatch.
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Deer Jet receives World Tourism Award
China's Deer Jet has been named the World's Best Private Jet Company at the 2017 World Tourism Awards, which are held each year by the World Tourism Forum Global Meeting in Istanbul.
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Flexjet launches European fleet
US-based Flexjet has launched its own, non-fractional, European operation in association with its subsidiary UK AOC holder FlairJet.
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2016 proves a record year for FAI's air ambulance division
The air ambulance division of German operator FAI rent-a-jet AG has reported record operational and financial results for 2016, achieving revenues of more than $47.62 million, an increase of over seven per cent compared to the previous year.
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TAG Aviation receives ETOPS approval for the Airbus ACJ A319
TAG Aviation has received approval for extended-range twin engine operations (ETOPS) from the UK CAA for its Airbus ACJ A319.
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Dos Rios Partners acquires Pathfinder Aviation
Texas, USA-based private equity company Dos Rios Partners has acquired Alaskan rotary and fixed wing operator Pathfinder Aviation in partnership with Chuck Constant and Pete Henrikson from Phoenix Aviation Group of Dallas, Texas.
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VistaJet sees a rise in US flight bookings
Global operator VistaJet reports that the US is the number one growth market for asset-free hourly subscription flight services model.
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Georgia's first on demand service
Aviator, a subsidiary of Georgia's Adjara Group Hospitality, has begun commercial operations following receipt of its AOC in December.
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West Coast Aviation Services gains entry to Cuba
Headquartered in Orange County, California, West Coast Aviation Services (WCAS) has brought long time partner KMR Aviation into its brand portfolio, where it is now known as West Coast Worldwide (WCW).
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GI Aviation opens for UAE business
GI Aviation has been awarded its GCAA AOC for operations from its Al Bateen Executive airport base in Abu Dhabi.
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Baker Aviation expands operational remit
Following a North Atlantic proving run on its Falcon 50EX with FAA International inspectors and the addition of a Legacy 600 to its fleet, Texas, USA-headquartered Baker Aviation has received worldwide operations specifications and ‘10 or more’ passenger approval for its Part 135 air carrier operation.
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Elit'Avia marks a ten-year milestone
Slovenian operator Elit'Avia has reached its tenth anniversary.
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Insat-Aero and Flight Consulting Group reach anniversary of collaboration
It is 15 years since Moscow, Russia-based operator Insat-Aero began its collaboration with Latvian flight support provider Flight Consulting Group (FCG).
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