Coventry Airport plans private jet expansion
09.03.08
Plans to boost the number of private flights from Coventry Airport have been announced. The airport, which witnessed a 35 percent increase in private jet traffic in 2007, has appointed Blue City Aviation to handle its Fixed Base Operations (FBO) - which covers private jet traffic - with immediate effect.
Blue City Aviation is now responsible for general and business aviation services at the western end of the airport. Onward ground transportation, including chauffeur drive and executive car hire, can be organised on request, together with hotel accommodation for incoming passengers and flight crew.
Chris Orphanou, Coventry Airport chief executive, said: ‘Business aviation is an important and expanding industry. Our business strategy going forward includes bolstering the amount of corporate jet charters and with our 24/7 availability and our close proximity to all the major motorways, we have a real advantage in serving this buoyant aspect of the market. Our costs are considerably lower than the London-centric business aviation airports too.’
Blue City Aviation has been based at Coventry Airport since 2004, and complementing the handling side is Blue City Engineering, which offers heated and secure hangar facilities at Coventry Airport for visiting private jets. Kevin Perry, Blue City Aviation managing director said: ‘We are delighted to handle the FBO facilities at Coventry Airport, extending our existing, excellent working relationship. We are committed to provide our customers with the high levels of service they expect and we are planning further, enhanced bespoke amenities in the immediate future.’
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