VIP Air Charter
VIP Air Charter
Amongst the usual VIP business flights, Lots of Premiership footballer business over the last few weeks – expected to increase in volume as the end of season approaches – and some very big transatlantic trips scheduled over the next fortnight. Flaps has just posted best-ever results for the last financial year.
Well, we’ve had a busy start to the New Year with flights to all parts of Europe. As ever, we always prefer to see our clients right to the door of the aircraft whenever possible and of course, we can provide many means by which a service can be personalised, with everything from VIP ground transportation up to the provision of former Special Forces Close Security Protection teams when the need arises. All this activity makes for quite a bit of travelling on the part of yours truly as Managing Director, to keep an eye on the services provided by our suppliers the operators and indeed the handling agents at the airports that we tend to use most frequently.
Lately, we’ve been using Biggin Hill a great deal for our London clients and we’ve been very impressed with the Jet Aviation facility although in fairness, all the London handlers are of a very high standard. Where possible, it’s great to be able to drive the client direct to the aircraft waiting on the apron, and so providing the seamless and stress-free experience that’s what we’re all about.
Last weekend a regular corporate client was taking a very lucky bride-and-groom-to-be up to their wedding in Scotland so we pushed the boat out for them and ensured everything went without a hitch, although perhaps that’s not quite the right phrase! Either way, it all turned out well – everything was bang on time, the catering was tip-top even though it was a fairly short flight and our ground transportation arrangements ensured a smooth continuation of the journey, having liaised closely in advance with the concierge of the destination hotel.
On the office stove bubbling away at the moment we have some interesting requests that we’re working on, including flights to Venice, Jersey and Budapest. The clients include a Premiership footballer and some very high-powered business regulars. Keep on eye on us so we can let you know what’s happening in the world of private aviation! Our Facebook page is Flaps Air Charter and Twitter is @flapsaircharter.
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Pete
Hawker has received Russian validation for its 900XP business jet bringing the number of countries where the midsize aircraft is cleared to operate commercially to more than 50.
“The Hawker 900XP is ideally suited to the Russian market and with this certification we believe the aircraft will be in great demand with charter companies and those with a corporate or private fleet in the region,” said Sean McGeough, HBC president, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
McGeough said the aircraft can transport eight passengers and two crew members 2,740nm (5,000km), making the majority of Russia accessible from any point. Furthermore, he added, the Hawker 900XP can reach any point in Europe from Moscow or St Petersburg.