Business Aviation

Malta Aviation register up 21% - timesofmalta.com

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:55:00 +0000

Malta Aviation register up 21% - timesofmalta.com

The MBAA's Linked-In group has now in excess of 100 members

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:59:00 +0000

In less than 2 years, Malta one of the smallest EU Aviation jurisdictions has a business aviation association with more than 25 members.

Malta is a business aviation friendly EU jurisdiction and has firmly put itself on the business aviation map. The Malta Business Aviation Association supports this industry in Malta and has been in its short existance working tirelessly to promote and assist the industry.
If you like to find out more or want to support us further why not join us? Visit our website to appreciate the values of a paid membership and details on how you could become a member.

DC Aviation Malta will be at EBACE

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:25:00 +0000

DC Aviation Ltd. Malta is the only dedicated business aviation handling company in Malta. We provide the best service available on the island, from limousine service waiting on the ramp to passenger lounges and crew facilities. Like Malta International Airport we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Whether Malta is one's end destination, or simply a fuel or technical stop, our passion for quality guarantees our customers expedient transit through customs and immigration, quick turnarounds and any other services that one may require, such as crew or passenger transfers, discounted hotel reservations, in-flight catering and aircraft refuelling. Our customer oriented staff look forward to welcome your aircraft, crew and passengers at Malta International Airport. Meet us at EBACE on Stand 2039 between the 17th and 19th May 2011 to find out what we can do for you and make your visit in Malta a high quality experience.

Malta Aviation Value Proposition

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:21:00 +0000

Open publication - Free publishing - More malta

Do you afford not to be a Member of the Malta Business Aviation Association

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:49:00 +0000

Ladies/Gentlemen,

2011 is not so new anymore and we thought that it would be opportune to review the milestones achieved by the MBAA and also layout the plans for the year ahead.

2010 was the first full year of the association and with everyone’s effort we must say that a lot got going for the Maltese jurisdiction. The Malta Aircraft register has been enacted and Malta is now a signatory of the Cape Town convention. More aircraft have been put on the aircraft register, including a helicopter in the private register and we are please to see that our membership continues to grow and our members continue to increase their foothold in Malta but also their finger print in Europe.

As many of you know the MBAA is represented since March 2010 in the European Business Aviation Association at Board level. Malta is also Chairing a subcommittee with the purpose to review the EBAA’s Code of Ethics and Standards for Business Aviation Handling Companies.

The MBAA was for the first time represented at EBACE on the EBAA’s stand at EBACE in May 2010. Also at EBACE last year the MBAA assisted Transport Malta and the CAD with a number of high level meetings with potential to attract business and influential entities in the industry.

Our effort to continue bringing the Maltese Jurisdiction in forefront of the business aviation media continued throughout 2010, the latest articles having been published in December 2010, on EBAN, giving us a 3 page spread, http://issuu.com/european_business_air_news/docs/210/10 and more recently in FlyCorporate, January’s 2011 newsletter which was entirely dedicated to the Maltese jurisdiction. With these articles we have also managed to secure advertising space for our members with significant discounts.

With the help of the EBAA and the support from ETI we have organised the first Safety Management System course in Malta, which was very well attended not only by members of the MBAA, but also by EBAA members.

The MBAA has been throughout 2010 been publishing statistics on business aviation aircraft movements in Malta. Based on data supplied by Eurocontrol we have monitored the growth of the industry in Malta. 2010 not only showed signs of recovery but has been a record year for Malta with the largest number of business aircraft movements in Malta since 2004. More information can be found on the publications section the MBAA website.

In November last year we have taken the opportunity of the first board meeting of the EBAA held in Malta to organise a forum whereby members of the MBAA could interact with the board of governors of the EBAA.

We have closed the year with one of the most significant milestones in our opinion, that is participation in MEBA in Dubai with a Malta Pavillion, an initiative by Malta Enterprise, fully supported by Transport Malta and the MBAA. Almost all the participants were members of the MBAA.

So what do we have planned ahead for 2011, as you all know we are supporting Malta Enterprise to participate for the first time at EBACE in May 2011. For more information one may contact Ms. Carmen Walls by email on carmen.walls@maltaenterprise.com .

Our intention is also to support all the local authorities involved with promoting the Maltese Aviation Jurisdiction. We are hoping to soon resolve the issue with regards to applicable VAT for private aircraft, which should add value to the Maltese jurisdiction.

We are working closely with TM and the CAD for Malta to recognise the IS-BAO certification for private operators, which we hope will be achieved before EBACE. We are fully supported by both IBAC and the EBAA and in turn to be able to organise already this year a seminar on IS-BAO certification as well as an IS-BAO auditor certification course.

Recently we have launched an initiative to write up a common Malta Valued Proposition which would serve as common paper when promoting the Maltese jurisdiction, so far the following members have offered their support and participation;

Capt. Philip Apap Bologna – BizAv Services Ltd.
Mr. Nick Ebenhoeh – MCM
Mr. Boris Ioffe – Orion (Malta) Ltd.
Mr. Charlot Cassar – Transport Malta
Mr. Dennis Vella – Malta Enterprise

We would like to have at least one member from a law firm and one member from an audit/accounting clerk. The intention is to have this paper ready for EBACE.

Following the success of the Vienna Regional forum organised by the EBAA, we are lobbying to have a Mediterranean Regional Forum in Malta.

So can you afford not to be a member of the MBAA? More information on how to join the MBAA can be found on our website www.mbaa.org.mt. If you still have any queries do not hesitate to contact us on office@mbaa.org.mt.

Looking forward to welcome you onboard.

Your sincerely,

Stanley Bugeja – President
Malta Business Aviation Association
http://www.mbaa.org.mt/

Special focus -Tax-efficient aircraft registration: Choosing a jurisdiction may be a business and lifestyle choice but service and reputation are priorities

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:36:00 +0000

In December 2010 EBAN published a special focus article on tax efficient jurisdictions for one's aircraft registration. You may read the full article here ; http://www.ebanmagazine.com/mag_story.html?ident=10137

EBAN asks;

Does the registry have an excellent reputation for safety and service?Is your aircraft compatible with the registry as currently specified?Can your pilot's type rated license be endorsed by the registry without the necessity for training or re-training?Is the registry user friendly and led by people who care about aviation?Can you choose from a wide selection of registration marks to make up your own names or phrases?Can you transfer your registration mark from aircraft to aircraft?Is the registry cost effective to register and maintain?Does the registry provide standardised manuals for things like RVSM?Is your aircraft holding structure compatible with the registry? Is the registry in a convenient time zone?

Flycorporate in its January newsletter had a lot to say in its January Newsletter. You may read this here; http://www.fly-corporate.com/letters/newsletter_january11b.pdf

Business Aviation Today

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:49:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uU5MX8tpbY
I invite you to take a look on YouTube at the latest FC Video shot at the NBAA 2010 Convention, for a nice overview of where business aviation stands today.

ETI Malta- Language and Communication Training

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:50:00 +0000

Empty legs

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:12:00 +0000

Sector                                             Date           Aircraft

London - Nice     EGGW - LFMN 11th June    Gulfstream 550 Seats: 16 / YOM JAN 07

Nice Iraklion        LFMN - LGIR    11th June –
                                                       12th June    Challenger 604 Seats: 9 / YOM DEC 03

Berlin - Hannover EDDT - EDDV   11th June    Learjet 40        Seats: 6 / YOM SEP 08

Aircraft at destinations

Location               Date                                                            Aircraft

Luxor HELX        11th June (afternoon) – 13th June (morning) Airbus A319 CJ Seats: 46 / YOM 99
Geneva LSGG     15th June – 17th June                                   Gulfstream 550 Seats: 16 / YOM JAN 07
Munich EDDM 14th June – 17th June                                   Challenger 604 Seats: 9 / YOM NOV 04
Stuttgart EDDS    10th June – 12th June                                   Legacy Seats: 13 / YOM FEB 06
Munich EDDM    10th June – 16th June                                   Dornier Jet Seats: 12 / YOM JUN 00
Hannover EDDV 12th June – 14th June                                    Learjet 40 Seats: 6 / YOM SEP 08

We look forward to welcome your passengers onboard our aircraft.

Charter Sales
DC Aviation Limited
Phone: +356 21 373546
Fax: +356 21 371808
Mobile: +356 99 445555
chartersalesmla[@]dc-aviation.com.mt

Night restrictions German airports: 21-April

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:16:00 +0000

Night restrictions German airports: 21-April

EDDB - no restrictions

EDDC - no restrictions till 23 April 2010 / extension possible

EDDE - available on request for each each flight / approval can be expected upon request.

EDDF - available on request for each flight / approval can be expected upon request.

EDDG - no restrictions until 26-April-2010

EDDH - no restrictions 21-April till morning of 23-April

EDDK - no restrictions

EDDL - planned: 1 dep / < 10 arr / available on request for each flight / approval can be expected upon request.

EDDM - available on request for each each flight / approval can be expected upon request.

EDDN - no restrictions for chapter-3 aircraft (noise-see ED AIP); other aircraft on request

EDDP - no restrictions till 23 April 2010 / extension possible

EDDR - closed 2030utc

EDDS - closed 2300 till 0300utc

EDDT - available on request for each flight / approval can be expected upon request.

EDDV - no restrictions for originally scheduled traffic (including delay); not to be filed as an alternate destination.

EDDW - available on request of easch flight / approval can be expected upon request.

EDFH - no information

EDLP - no information

Latest Information from Eurocontrol

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:02:00 +0000

Eruption of Icelandic volcano: Eyjafjallajokull.

London VAAC official volcanic ash advisory issued: 21-0600z

red/green lines SFC-FL200, two distinct areas.

Next forecast 21-1200z

London VAAC Volcanic Ash Concentration Charts

These charts supplement the official Volcanic Ash Advisory Graphics and Volcanic Ash Advisories. They are to be used with caution. The official version of the charts takes precedence in all circumstances.

Air Ash Concentration Chart (with buffer zone) from FL000-FL200

valid at 1200z

Yellow area shows forecasted higher ash concentration for the next 6-12 hrs with buffer zone around. This chart has been developed by Eurocontrol using VAAC London input to be utilised by the member states in determining a NO FLY ZONE.

Next chart 21-1800z

Newly Opened Airspace

.

LFRR Brest - Open, see Notam 2354/10

EDMM Munich - Open, see Notam A1380/10

EDGG - Open, see Notam A1381/10

EDWW- Open, see Notam A1379/10

Open airspace

EF - Finland - Open, except A/D EFHK, EFTU. EFMA closed btw 1200z-1800z

LFEE Reims - Open

LFFF Paris - Open

EG London - open, see AIM and notams

EG Scottish - most sectors open see notams, HBN and MOR sectors open above FL210

for flights below FL210 in HBN and MOR please contact London FMP

EIDW open

EISN open

EH open

EP open, see Notam A2377/10

EK open, please check relevant Notams for A/D of DEP/ARR

.

Airspace remaining unavailable:

(Aerodromes geographically located within these airspaces if closed will be unavailable):

ESMM -airspace open above FL205. MALMO ESMS is open

some sectors around ESMS are closed below FL205 until 21-1200z, FMP +46406132701

ESOS most sectors closed below FL205 until 21-1400z

Wikipedia decode of country codes.

Please contact the FMPs concerned for more information.

No IFR clearances that penetrate contaminated airspace will be issued.

21/04/2010 Volcanic teleconferences - updated time

The next teleconference for Aircraft Operators will be held at 21-1330z

The next teleconference for ANSPs FMP/VAAC ONLY will be held at 21-1230z

(Please note the number of lines is limited)

For both conferences the telephone number is: +32.2.289.5333 pin 7190 #

19/04/2010 AO Liaison contact / Volcanic ash

Airline Operators can now contact the CFMU Aircraft Operator Liaison Officer

via e-mail H24 with any specific questions or feedback on the volcanic ash situation

cfmu_fm_aolo@eurocontrol.int

Ashed In? We can help

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:49:00 +0000

WE CAN OPERATE WITH OUR

Business Aircrafts

• Airbus A319CJ (48 seater)

• Gulfstream G550 (16 seater)

• Legacy 600 (13 seater)

FLIGHTS OUT OF THE FOLLOWING DESTINATIONS

• SALZBURG

• INNSBRUCK

• SPAIN (Madrid/Barcelona/Palma)

• SOUTH OF FRANCE (Cannes/Nice)

• ROME AND SOUTH OF ROME

• MEDITERRANEAN SEA

and

HELICOPTER Shuttle

• between Munich and Salzburg

• between Munich and Innsbruck

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE REQUESTS

We invite you to visit us at EBACE 2010, 4-6 May

Hall 6 // Booth 775 // Static Display No. 21

Charter Sales

DC Aviation Limited

Kyle Apt. 3, Triq il-Mediterran,

The Village, St. Julians,

STJ 1879, Malta

Phone: +356 21 373546

Fax: +356 21 371808

Mobile: +356 99 445555

chartersalesmla@dc-aviation.com.mt

www.dc-aviation.com.mt

Member of Cirrus Group

Directors: Stanley Bugeja (MD)

VAT: MT18886308

Registration No. C44297

Business aviation shows encouraging signs of growth

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:26:00 +0000

Business aviation shows encouraging signs of growth

DC Aviation Malta - New Vehicle Fleet

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:52:00 +0000

DC Aviation Ltd. rode the rough ride of the economic down turn. The Maltese FBO although did not see the customary increase in business jets travelling to Malta, in 2009 maintained the same numbers as 2008, and if the last few months keep the October trend then DC Aviation might even register a minute increase, in spite of the circumstances. As of the 1st of November, DC Aviation will also be handling business jets flying into Malta, which should increase our market share and improve over all the level of service afforded to business aviation in Malta. This gives us hope for the coming year and it was also because of this that we have invested heavily in ground equipment, namely a fleet of cars, from crew to VIP limousines, as well as a GA toilet cart. Our positive outlook is further strengthened by the local government who has identified business aviation as an area of economic growth. We expect that once the new legislation on Aircraft registration is launched in the first quarter of 2010, more business aviation traffic will come to our shores. Finally with the setting up of the Malta Business Aviation Association, we feel that Maltese business aviation community is properly geared up to tackle the future challenges.

Malta Business Aviation Association - MBAA

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:37:00 +0000

DC Aviation Co. Ltd., BizAv Services Ltd. and FFF Legal have on the 23rd October formed the association of Malta Business Aviation Association (MBAA). The MBAA aims to promote excellence and professionalism amongst our Members to enable them to deliver best-in-class safety and operational efficiency, whilst representing their interests at all levels in Malta and consequently Europe. The MBAA will strive to ensure recognition of business aviation as a vital part of the aviation infrastructure of the Maltese and European economy. Amongst its top priorities the MBAA will deal with the challenging issues of setting up a successful aircraft register in Malta and promoting Malta as the ideal location to operate and own business aircraft. It will also deal with the challenging issues of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) rulemaking process, as well as the Maltese Civil Aviation Act. On top of the MBAA list will be the access to Malta International Airport including Fees and Charges, Security and better facilities for business and General Aviation. For more information on how to join send an e-mail to president@mbaa.org.mt

Malta Aircraft Registration Act

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:38:00 +0000

The Minister has announced that shortly Malta would be enacting a new Aircraft Registration Act. The aim of this legislation is to support the aviation industry. Malta has recently attracted the likes of Lufthansa Technik, MCM, Comlux and DC Aviation, all renowned names in the aviation world. More recently, the Malese department of Civil Aviation has issued an air operator certificate to Carre Aviation Ltd. operating a CRJ 200 with 15 seats and Orion Malta Ltd. operating a Hawker 800. This legislation tackles a number of issues but primarly and of significant importance would be Malta's adoption of the Cape Town convention with regards to aircraft mortgage registration but again Malta on the forefront. This legislation also tackles important issues such as local representation, shared and frational ownership for residents and non residents both from the EU and non EU countries. Based on Malta's performance so far, its position of high standing with EASA, other important fiscal legislation all within the EU framework, Malta is expected to frow its register exponentially especially among business jet and general aviation aircraft owners, who want a cost effective, reputable aircraft registration within the EU framework.

Towards Greener Aviation

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:07:00 +0000

Although Malta is not the first country that comes to mind when speaking of business aviation in Europe, in the latest statistics published by the EBAA, Malta was the only airport in Europe which registered a growth in business aviation activity. Whilst granted the activity in Malta is still miniscule when compared to other European airports, one has to admit that a growth is a growth and in the current economic climate this is no mean feat. This is no accident, the Maltese government by a number of economic measures has managed to create an environment whereby high net worth individuals and industries have set base in Malta, increasing the country’s economic growth and as a direct result the number of movements of business jets to the island. Although a Malta is a small economy, it has so far not experienced the economic downturn in the same way as mainland Europe. DC Aviation had seen potential in Malta back in 2007 and in 2008 had established an office in Malta offering business jet handling and serving also as a regional sales office for its fleet of in excess of 35 business jets. DC Aviation’s faith has been rewarded as when the world started experiencing the economic downturn in Malta in October 2008 we handled the most business jets ever on the island. DC Aviation wants to actively contribute to the local community in Malt and as such last Sunday, 8th March 2009, officially launced in Malta an innovative campaign together with the Birkirkara Local Council on the official visit of His Excellency the President of Malta Dr. Edward Fenech Adami. An initiative which should improve the local environment and lead by example by contributing positively to the evironment. DC Aviation donated a number of trees, which were planted by His Excellency The President of Malta and the Managing Director of DC Aviation Ltd. Stanley Bugeja, at the Garden Beatu Nazju Falzon. ‘Towards Greener Aviation’ is the name of chosen by DC Aviation whereby a tree would be planted in the local council of Birkirkara for every business jet we handle in Malta.

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:55:00 +0000

Empty legs 15th January – 25th January 2009

Le Bourget - Stuttgart LFPB - EDDS 24th January 09
Gulfstream G550 Seats: 16 /YOM Jan 07

London/Luton - White Plains EGGW - KHPN 15th January 09
Gulfstream G450 Seats: 14 /YOM Aug 05

Moskau/Vnukovo - Stuttgart UUWW - EDDS 18th January 09
Embraer Legacy Seats: 13 /YOM Jul 08

Stuttgart - Beirut EDDS - OLBA 24th January 09
Gulfstream G550 Seats: 16 /YOM Jan07

Tashkent - Stuttgart UTTT - EDDS 16th January 09
Airbus A 319CJ Seats: 46/ YOM Dec 99

Transient Aircraft 15th January -25th January 2009

Berlin Schönefeld EDDB 21st - 25th Jan 09
Challenger CL604 Seats: 9 /YOM Dec 03

Düsseldorf EDDL 15th January 09
Embraer Legacy Seats: 12/YOM Feb 06

Frankfurt Hahn EDFH 15th - 18th Jan 09
Lear 45 Seats: 6 /YOM Aug 08

Moskau /Vnukovo UUWW 15th - 18th Jan 09
Embraer Legacy Seats: 13 /YOM Jul 08

Moskau/Domodedovo UUDD 17th - 25th Jan 09
Gulfstream G 450 Seats: 14 /YOM Aug 05

Moskau/St. Petersburg ULLI 15th - 25th Jan 09
Challenger CL604 Seats: 9 /YOM Nov 04

München EDDM 15th - 25th Jan 09
Lear 40 Seats: 6 /YOM Sep 08

Palermo LICJ 22nd January 09
Lear 60 Seats:8 /YOM Jul 03

Tashkent UTTT 15th - 25th Jan 09
Airbus A 319CJ Seats: 46/YOM Dec99

White Plains KHPN 15th - 16th Jan 09
Gulfstream G450 Seats: 14 /YOM Aug 05

Zürich LSZH 15th - 25th Jan 09
Challenger CL 300 Seats: 8 /YOM Apr 06

DC Aviation will be exhibiting at MEBA, Dubai 16-18 November 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:55:00 +0000

DC Aviation is continuing on from its successful attendance at the EBACE by exhibiting at the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA)between the 16-18 November 2008. After this year's successful premiere as an exhibitor at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, DC Aviation, Germany's main provider of private jets, is exhibiting for the first time at the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) in Dubai. The MEBA ranks as one of the main exhibitions in the world for business aviation. It takes place for the third time at the Dubai Airport exhibition grounds from 16th to 18th November 2008. In the private aviation industry the Middle East sector ranks as one of the markets with the strongest growth, and thus rates as one of the most attractive. This is one of the reasons why we will be increasing our presence in the UAE in future. We are generally continuing to expand our international locations in order to offer our clients even greater service thanks to increased flexibility and exclusiveness on the spot, e.g. by stationing international fleets and key accounts. As a recent addition to the DC Aviation family, there will also be a presence from DC Aviation Ltd. in Malta. DC Aviation has plans to setup the first FBO in Malta in the next 12 months. DC Aviation is the only dedicated business jet handling company in Malta and will also act as a regional sales office for our ever expanding fleet of business aircraft. Both existing and potential clients are cordially invited to visit DC Aviation at this exhibitions. For an appointment you may contact me on stanley.bugeja@dc-aviation.com.mt

DC Aviation Ltd. - Launches new website

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:23:00 +0000

DC Aviation Ltd, the Maltese FBO in Malta has recently launched its website. http://www.dc-aviation.com.mt/. As the only dedicated business aviation company in Malta, DC Aviation is also the only FBO which provides a limo services on the ramp. DC Aviation allows gives its customer the option to book aircraft handling at Malta International Airport online through its website. We are informed that this was phase one of the website, and we are expect much revamped website as early as the first quarter of 2009.

27 June Empty Legs and Transient Aircraft

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:19:00 +0000

Aircraft	Passengers	Date	Sector
Legacy 600	1	27 Jun	Moscow - Bratislava
Falcon 2000	10	27 Jun	Available in Almaty
Citation Jet 3	7	27 Jun	Available in Verona
Challenger 300	9	27 - 28 Jun	Available in Ibiza
Hawker 800XP	8	27 - 28 Jun	Available in Dubai
Challenger 300	9	27 - 29 Jun	Available in Geneva
Lear 60	6/7	27 - 28 Jun	Available in St.Petersburg
Hawker 900XP	8	27 - 30 Jun	Available in Dubai
Falcon 2000	10	27 Jun	Available in Almaty
Citation VII	8	28 Jun	Available in Olbia
Citation XLS	8	28 Jun	Bahrain - Cambridge
Lear 31A	7	29 Jun	Stuttgart - Amsterdam
Lear 31A	7	30 Jun	Available in Amsterdam
Lear 45	8	30 Jun - 01 July	Available in Stuttgart
Lear 31A	7	01 - 02 Jul	Available in Cannes
Lear 31A	7	03 Jul	Cannes - Palma
Gulfstream 450	12	05 Jul	New York - London
Citation Sovereign	10	20 Sep	Available in Cairo

EBACE Day 2 - 21st May

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Thu, 22 May 2008 08:37:00 +0000

Business Aviation Will No Longer Be Neglected, EC Official Says During today’s EBACE opening session, European Commission director for air transport Daniel Calleja pledged more “proportionate” rules for business aviation in the future, acknowledging that this segment of air transport has “too often been neglected in the past.” According to Calleja, “The EC this year is launching key initiatives to make aviation more efficient, safer and environmentally sustainable.” He recognized the importance of general and business aviation, stating, “Almost one-fifth of Eurocontrol aircraft movements and two-thirds of EASA type certificates are for general or business aviation.” The EC thinks aviation needs “better,” as opposed to more, regulation, Calleja asserted. He promised the EC would make sure future safety regulations apply to business aircraft in a proportionate way. Another challenge Calleja sees concerns the international nature of the industry. “We want a level playing field,” he said, a sentiment echoed by NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “The U.S. requires a 10-day notice for business flights from Europe. Yet, when we [Americans] face similar requirements in emerging countries, we find it unacceptable,” Bolen said. “We need to get our house in order.” Record EBACE Attendance Total Continues to Climb May 21, 2008 The record-setting attendance total for the 8th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2008) continues its climb. By noon on the second day of the show, EBACE2008 had registered 13,137 Attendees. That was an increase over the first-day count of 12,483 Attendees, which was higher than the total attendance for any previous year's show. EBACE2008 has shattered other previous records, with more than 440 Exhibitors, an all-time high, displaying the latest products and services across a total of 1,958 booth spaces, a 38 percent increase over last year. The Static Display of Aircraft on Geneva International Airport also has a highest-ever total of 60 state-of-the-art business aircraft and three aircraft mock-ups. For the latest EBACE2008 news, podcasts, photos, presentations and more, visit www.ebace.aero/. And don't forget anyone wanting to discuss operating and managing Business Jets from Malta can call for an appointment.

EBACE Day 1 - 20 May 08

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Wed, 21 May 2008 06:24:00 +0000

EBACE2008 Concludes First Day With Record-Setting Attendance May 20, 2008 The first day of the 8th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2008) closed with an attendance level higher than any overall, three-day attendance total for any previous year's show. EBACE2008 had 12,483 Attendees registered by the end of the day, a 10 percent increase in Attendees for the entirety of last year's EBACE event. EBACE2008 has shattered other previous records, with more than 440 Exhibitors, an all-time high, displaying the latest products and services across a total of 1,958 booth spaces, a 38 percent increase over last year. The Static Display of Aircraft on Geneva International Airport also has a highest-ever total of 60 state-of-the-art business aircraft and three aircraft mock-ups. For the latest EBACE2008 news, podcasts, photos, presentations and more, visit www.ebace.aero/news.

Embraer extends business jet Lineage at EBACE Embraer has unveiled the latest addition to its executive jet family. The Lineage 1000 is an ultra-large business jet derivative of the Embraer 190.

LHT adds finishing touches to CL850 Lufthansa Technik is in the final stage of completing the first Bombardier Challenger 850 executive jet interior installation. The aircraft - one of 17 scheduled for completion over three years, and one of five at LHT's facility - is due for delivery this summer. LHT was named a completion centre for the CL850 at last year's EBACE and the first aircraft arrived in Hamburg in September 2005. The aircraft has a range of 2,095nm, with a high speed cruise of Mach 0.80.

Ebace 20 - 22 May - Geneva

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:16:00 +0000

Europe’s leading companies continue to find the competitive advantage that is gained through the use of Business Aviation, Europe’s engine for growth. European companies are prospering as their employees overcome distances between various locations throughout Europe (and the world), save time in congested airports, maintain security and optimize their time when they must travel to grow business. EBACE2008, in Geneva May 20, 21, 22, is the flagship forum for the European business aviation community to find products and services from the world’s top vendors. Also at EBACE, the European regulators and government officials who make decisions that directly affect business aviation operations in Europe and around the world meet face to face with the companies who are using aviation to facilitate their business. EXHIBIT/SHOW HOURS: TUESDAY, MAY 20 10h00 – 18h00 Exhibits in Halls 5, 6 and 7, and Static Display of Aircraft Open WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 09h00 – 17h00 Exhibits in Halls 5, 6 and 7, and Static Display of Aircraft Open THURSDAY, MAY 22 Exhibits in Halls 5, 6 and 7 Open 09h00 – 16h00 Static Display of Aircraft Open 09h00 – 15h00 We will be at EBACE from the 20th to the 22nd May, anyone who would like to meet to discuss, future trips to Malta, the potential of the Maltese register and AOC, feel free to drop me a line. In the meantime I will try to post some notes on my experiences at the show, while in Geneva.

EBACE 20 - 22 May Geneva, Switzerland

noreply@blogger.com (Stanley Bugeja) — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:42:00 +0000

EBACE is the most important European business aviation event, and is held every year in Geneva, Switzerland. The event is set in an extensive exhibition space with stands for all the major international partners in business aviation in ‘Geneva PALEXPO’, located right next to Geneva international airport. In addition, an extensive open-air exhibition is also mounted on airport land. On the fringes of EBACE, numerous briefings, press conferences and workshops are also held in the adjoining conference facilities. EBACE 2008 – the place to be for anyone interested in this extremely fast-growing aviation sector – will be held this year from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 May. As in previous years, we will be visting at the fair.

EBACE can thus be regarded as a key European contact point for the ever-growing business aviation activities. We find that EBACE is a very good place to meet new potential customers, operators and get a better feel of concerns and upcoming buzz in this market. One can find more info at www.ebace.aero.

Any one interested in a one to one meeting on the advantages of operating, registering and managing a business jet from Malta is welcome to set an appointment. Simply drop us an e-mail on info@sierra-aviation.com.