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14 JUNE 2008 EUROPEAN BUSINESS AIR NEWS AGUSTA A109 Power Elite Marketplace S/N 11667: 490 TT. Advanced avionics, seven LCD displays. Dual coms, dual navs, 406 ELT, radio altimeter, AFCS 3- Axis duplex. Air conditioning, five passenger VIP interior, TCAS, KDM-550 digital map, RDR-200 Radar. Tel: +1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com AW139 Executive S/N 31047: Immediate delivery. Full factory warranty. Honeywell Primus Epic System, Sagem ICDS multifunction display, ESIS, Dual AHRS, TCAD. Electronic approach plates and en-route IFR charts. Cocoon Generation II noise reduction. Tel: +1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com AW139 Executive 2008, S/N 41016: Brand new, 3rd quarter delivery. Full Warranty and training. Exclusive Pininfarina paint/interior. Six pax interior w/nine pax capacity. Full Cocoon by ACI, four camera system, Sagem Fifth Display & more. Trades Welcome. Tel:+1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com Grand Contact Mark Ranger on: +44 (0)1279 714509 mark@ebanmagazine.com Aircraft for sale Individual pre-owned aircraft may be advertised for sale here with up to 40 words and a colour photograph for a discounted price of UK£50 Sterling. Full details and picture are also included on the EBAN magazine web site. 2007, S/N 22043: 100 hours TT. Factory Warranty, Single Pilot IFR, Honeywell Three Axis Duplex AFCS SP71, Bendix/King KMD Moving Map, Copilot LCD, EADI & EHSI, Honeywell AAS300 Radar Altimeter, 406 ELT, Five Passenger VIP Interior. Tel: +1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com BELL 407 4th Quarter, 2008 delivery. Full factory warranty, King KT70 TPX, high “Skid Gear” w/FlightSteps, particle separator, quiet cruise mode, dual controls. Aux fuel tanks provisions & equipment, five pax VIP interior, Tel: +1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com BOMBARDIER Challenger 601-1A S/N 3022, 15,208 hours TT, Eng TSMPI 1730/1273, APU TSHSI 250, 15,000 hour inspection, RVSM, Branson extended range fuel tanks. Winglets, thrust reversers, 6 pax, aft lav. Tel: +1 403 637 2250 John Hopkinson & Associates Ltd.. Web: www.hopkinsonassociates.com. Email: sales@hopkinsonassociates.com Challenger 601-1A S/N 3020, 15,181 TT, Eng TSMPI 500/868, APU TSHSI 912, 15,000 Hr Inspection, RVSM, Branson extended range fuel tanks. Winglets, thrust reversers, 6 pax, aft lav. Tel: +1 403 637 2250 John Hopkinson & Associates Ltd.. Web: www.hopkinsonassociates.com. Email: sales@hopkinsonassociates.com Challenger 604 S/N 5309. TT 5,385 engines & APU on JSSI 100%. Dual FMS-6000’s, dual Litton IRS’s, Fairchild F-1000 FDR, Artex 406 ELT, Collins SATCOM, dual Collins RTU’s, RVSM, 8.33/FM immunity, TCAS-II Ch 7. Tel: +1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com Challenger 605 S/N 5735: Brand new! JAR-OPS/EASA compliant New warranty. Collins Pro- Line 21 avionics suite, Dual FMS’s, Dual IRS’s. Lightning detection. Galley and cabin touch screen control panels, TIA microwave oven, high temp oven Tel:+1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com Challenger 850 S/N TBD, delivery position, options can be specified. Completion September 2009 John Hopkinson & Associates Ltd.. Web: www.hopkinsonassociates.com. Email: sales@hopkinsonassociates.com CRJ-200ER S/N 7508: Convert to 14 pax VVIP. TT 3,791, 100% GE Engine Program, JAR-OPS, Four Tube EFIS, Dual Collins FMS-4200’s, Dual Collins GPS-4000’s, EGPWS, TCAS II v/7, Digital FDR, L3 CVR, CAT III-A Certified. Tel: +1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com Global Express S/N 9120: TT 1910. Smart Parts, Heads Up Display, EVS MAX-VIS, Triple FMS’s, Triple IRU’s, Triple ADC’s, SATCOM for Cockpit, Magnastar C-2000 with Office in the Sky, Iridium Four Channel System for Cabin, FDR/CVR, Artex 406 ELT. Tel: +1 954 771-1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com Global Express XRS S/N 9254: Brand new, HUD, EVS, Triple FMS’s, Triple IRS’s, SATCOM, ACARS, LSS, dual channel high speed data system. AC outlets & data ports at each seating group, crew rest area Tel: +1 954 OUR NEXT ISSUE: JULY 2008 FINAL BOOKING DATE: JUNE 18th Training EBAN’s Marketplace section has been broadened to include advertisements from companies offering training for business aircraft operators. Companies can advertise here at the rate of £39 per single column centimetre. The minimum space is five centimetres. To find out more, email Mark Ranger mark@ebanmagazine.com or call +44 (0) 1279 714509 e are a Part 147 training Worganisation offering bespoke training solutions to operators and maintenance organisations. We continue to add to our portfolio of aircraft types and work closely with our customers to provide training solutions for them. Current aircraft types for which we hold a Part 147 approval are:- Embraer 145/135 Legacy Bombardier Challenger 601 604 605 (2B16) 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com File Photo Learjet 40XR 2008, 3rd quarter. Guaranteed European charter work. JAR-OPS/EASA/London City compliant. Full warranty, Smart Parts+ programme, tail illumination & aircraft locking package, wireless iridium telephone system, audio with Ipod docks, Airshow410, forward & aft video monitors, beige/cream interior, plated trim package. LDF Investments Ltd. Email: info@ldfinvestments.co.uk. File Photo Learjet 45XR 2008, 3rd quarter. Guaranteed European charter work. JAR-OPS/EASA/London City compliant. Full warranty, Smart Parts+ programme, tail illumination & aircraft locking package, wireless Iridium telephone system, audio with iPod docks, Airshow410, forward & aft video monitors, beige/cream interior, plated trim package LDF Investments Ltd. Email: info@ldfinvestments.co.uk Learjet 60XR S/N 361: 4th quarter delivery. JAR- OPS/EASA compliant. Warranty. Dual KHF-1050 long range comms. Collins TWR-850 enhanced weather radar. Dual Collins ADF-462, CVR, Digital FDR, Dual FSU w/Electronic charts & enhanced map overlays. Tel: +1 954 771 1795 Aero Toy Store Inc. Web: www.aerotoystore.com. Email: sales@aerotoystore.com File Photo Learjet 60XR 2008, 3rd quarter. Guaranteed European charter work. JAR-OPS/EASA compliant. Full warranty, Smart Parts+ programme, tail illumination & aircraft locking package, wireless Iridium telephone Embraer 170/190 BAe 146 / RJ Dornier 328 Prop & Jet Airbus 320/A330 series B737 CL/NG In addition we can offer general familiarisation for all of the above plus Hawker 125-800XP. CT ONLINE is a new service from MAS by which aviation companies can manage their continuation training ON-LINE 365 24/7. By removing the need for staff to be absent from work, travel and system, audio with Ipod docks, Airshow410, forward & aft video monitors, beige/cream interior, plated trim package LDF Investments Ltd. Email: info@ldfinvestments.co.uk CESSNA Citation CJ2 TT: 1,724 hours, 100% JSSI, 3-Tube EFIS, dual Garmin 530A, EGPWS, TCAS I, UNS-1L, 3-frequency ELT, 8.33 KHz spacing/FM immunity, RVSM/JAR OPS1/EASA approved. Doc 10 c/w August/2006, 62 Hours SHS, Cescom. One owner. Tel: +1 713 681 0075 or +1 201 445 5660 Par Avion Ltd. Web: www.paravionltd.com. Email: info@paravionltd.com GULFSTREAM G150 S/N 202: Produced 2006 with warranty start date of June 2007. Paperless cockpit with dual file servers. XM Nexrad radar, 2-channel SATCOM, enhanced flight ID, Dual FMS-6100. Seven passenger configuration. Tel: +1 713 681 0075 or +1 201 445 5660 Par Avion Ltd. Web: www.paravionltd.com. Email: info@paravionltd.com PIPER Malibu Meridian Stop press ONLINE continuation courses now available. Reduce your training costs! HOTAC etc cost can be reduced. With experienced and committed staff MAS offers a bespoke service at a price that offers real value for money. For more information on any of our courses, please contact Darren Wilson or Amy admin@manhattan-aviation.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1624 829681 Fax: +44 (0) 1624 829682 www.manhattan-aviation.co.uk 2004, TT 624 Hours. UK based, FAA Registered fully loaded Meridian with all 2004 model year upgrades which including Higher Gross Weight and 1500 A/P. Dual Meggitt EFIS, IHAS 8000. USD$1,425,000 (+VAT where applicable). Tel: +44 (0)1747 82537 Derrick Ings Aircraft Sales. Web: www.derrickings.com . Email: DerrickIngsDIAS@aol.com Mirage JetProp DLX 1998, N560MP, S/N 4636171. Low gross takeoff weight of 4,300 lbs. TTSN 2,350
EUROPEAN BUSINESS AIR NEWS hours. Chelton Flight Logic system Glass Panel, Shadin Trend Monitoring. Seller willing to deliver to Europe at his expense. J.P. Hanley: +1 561 433 3510 Corporate Airsearch International . Web: www.caijets.com . Email: jp@caijets.com SIKORSKY S76C 1995, TT 6,520 hours, 13,654 landings. Corporate 6 seat VIP Cocoon, SPIFR. Paint/interior 2006, SPZ 7600, floats, aux tank fittings, UNS, EGPWS, EFIS,WX radar, Sikorsky & Turbomecca hourly programs, Honeywell contract, CofA Jan 08, offers in region 4,100,000. Simon Fletcher. Tel: 00 353 162 59100 Ballymore Properties (Ireland) Ltd.. Email: SFletcher@Ballymoregroup.com, skychopper@eircom.ne Career opportunities All advertisements in EBAN Marketplace (other than pre-owned aircraft) are available at a cost of UK£39 per single column centimetre, the minimum depth being five centimetres. Advertisers can provide artwork, or we can design the advertisement from pictures, words and logos you supply, free-of-charge. Job opportunity advertisements are also included on the EBAN web site free-of-charge. Commercial executive With the addition of our new facilities at Barcelona, Assistair is looking for an experienced business aviation professional to join our friendly team, based in Palma de Mallorca. Spanish and English are essential, as is a thorough knowledge of business aviation. Please send your CV to Catherine Gaisenband. E-mail: catherine@assistair.net www.assistair.net Captain Irish based business jet operator wishes to recruit one Captain for a new position. Candidates must meet the following: • JAA ATPL • Class 1 Medical • 4,000 hours as Pilot in Command of a Jet aircraft Also the role demands as a minimum the following skills: • Flexibility • Attention to detail • Motivation • Excellent communicator The position carries with it a generous remuneration package. Please respond by email only to: box0801@ebanmagazine.com Captains/FOs for Challenger CL-300/ Hawker HS-125 AeroJet Flight Service GmbH is currently one of the fastest growing business aviation companies in Germany. Due to continued expansion of our fleet we offer the following positions (permanent employment): • Type rated Captain and F/O for Challenger CL-300. • Also Captain and F/O for Hawker HS-125. Annual Salary above average excluding additional allowances, 35 days holiday entitlement. Please apply with CV to: AeroJet Flight Service GmbH Franz-Rennefeld-Weg 6 40472 Düsseldorf Germany e-mail: axel.hangebrauck@aerojet-holding.de SOCATA File Photo TBM 700 A 1992, Guaranteed under factory maintenance contract, plus ECTM. Full IFR with co-pilot panel. 2 XPR, one with mode S. 8.33, King Avionics with KLN90B. Colour radar. New interior/paint 2002, folding table. USD 1.4m. Fax owner +33 1 464 74800, or +44 122 789 5709 TBM 700B SN 274. TBMC2, maintained by Socata Distributor, air conditioning, beige Charter Broker – Cargo Division leather interior. Avionics include EHSI/EADI EFIS 40, KX165A, KX155A, KMD850 MFD, IH8000 TAS, Stormscope, ADF, DME, KFC. USD 1,985,000 (plus VAT if applicable). Tel: +44 (0) 1959 579710 Air Touring. Web: www.airtouring.com. Email: sales@airtouring.com TBM 700C2 2004, S/N 304: TTSN 1,095 2-Tube EFIS-40, Dual Garmin 530’s, WAAS Enabled, Garmin GMX-200 (w/TAS & TAWS) MFD, Garmin GTX-330 & GTX- 327 Xpnders, Garmin GDL-69A Real Time Wx,WX-500 Stormscope. Increased Gross Weight 7,394 lbs. NDH. J.P. Hanley: Tel: +1 561 433 3510 Corporate Airsearch International . Web: www.caijets.com . Email: jp@caijets.com Air Charter Service is looking for outstanding individuals who are driven, determined and eager for an opportunity to succeed as a Broker in the fast-paced world of charter aviation. Suitable applicants will have substantial proven sales experience and a passion for aviation. 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Portuguese delighted with Citation X addition Plus: Where and who to charter in Ireland Page 5 Page 9 Pages 12-13 Sloane proves that one Bell beats two halves Page 4 PC12 fractional scheme grows apace Venerable helicopter operator clocks up three million German broker offers Cheyenne II for sale Page 6 Page 8 Page 10 Plus our full Danish review Page 16 - 18 Air Entreprise offers long haul flights with its Falcon 900 Page 14 EUROPEAN ISSUE 117 July 2002 Sloane Helicopters has added a Bell 206B helicopter to its AOC in the UK after what operational services director Paul Forster described as a “very long, laborious and painful reregistration.” The company first spotted the potential addition in Greece 12 months ago. “We were over there on a trip and noticed a charter company had started to cannibalise two aircraft to keep one of their fleet flying. We then put a silly bid in for both machines and they took us up on it,” he said. The project to make one aircraft out of the parts was initially designated for any spare-time that Sloane’s engineers had. But after a particularly busy year it was decided that a couple of workers should be dedicated to the completion. “From the builders’ point of view it went very smoothly, particularly as there wasn’t any real urgency. “It was only after the work had finished around four months ago that it became a nightmare due to Greek bureacracy regarding the documentation. In fact we eventually thought it wouldn’t happen, but then miraculously it came through,” explained Forster. The Bell will mainly be used for flight training and charter. “It just came on the fleet 10 days ago, so it’s only done some self-fly hire with some of the members down here but they’ve all reacted positively to it,” One of Europe’s largest real estate us to start selling and delivering marketplace. We’re delivering two said Forster. developers has placed an order airplanes in Europe. We’re also airplanes into Europe this year which TAG Aviation used this year’s EBACE The company didn’t start to with Embraer for a Legacy aircraft. delivering our first airplane into may not seem like much but for us, to showcase its new handling and promote the aircraft until the paper Spain’s Fadesa made the announce- Europe next month and although it’s a beginning and we think it's going office facilities at Geneva Airport. work was completed, so now was the ment at this year’s EBACE, adding we’re unable to disclose the to grow substantially. The FBO moved just ten metres from time to start: “It’s a nice machine – that the aircraft would replace the customer’s name, the operator will be “At the current time, the US is still its old premises, which was there’s a brand new interior and it’s company’s existing Hawker 700 in GV Executive of Zurich.” the largest market, followed by South considered too small to handle the been completely resprayed. September of this year. America, where we’ve had some increase in traffic passing through. “It charters at £480 per hour and The Legacy will be based in La sales in Brazil.” The company moved into the 300- fills the niche for those wanting to go Coruña, where the company has its An extra incentive for operators metres-squared handling facility and down to the races (Ascot, Epson), the headquarters, and will carry out in Europe to buy Legacy aircraft is 1,500-metres-squared European Grand Prix and an advantage of corporate missions to Spain, the announcement of the Total administrative headquarters in April, having floats is that it can also go to Portugal, Romania and Morocco, Legacy Care (TLC) maintenance a month after completion. Battersea,” he added. where Fadesa is currently active. programme. The programme covers Handling supervisor John This is Sloane’s only Bell 206B and “We were looking for a larger scheduled and unscheduled airframe Christian said: “We moved because complements its range of Agusta aircraft,” said Jose Luis Macia, Fadesa maintenance during the five-year it’s important to have brand new 109s. “After this I’d like to put a Twin financial director. “Our main criteria period after the delivery of a facilities in Geneva. PrivatAir and Jet Squirrel on the fleet (which I know I were reliability, cabin volume and customer’s aircraft. Aviation were also going to move could find some good business for) value. The Legacy very quickly When selecting the TLC program, here, so it was important to be in this and also an EC-120,” said Forster. became the best, that is to say the the customer or operator of a Legacy business centre.” The facilities only choice.” pays a fixed hourly rate for the include a quick departure lounge and Speaking to EBAN's Richard Evans airframe maintenance based on the a larger private lounge with DVD, at the show, Embraer vice chairman Embraer is now waiting for JAA hours flown and operational refrigerator, coffee machines and Sam Hill said: “Most of Fadesa's certification, which Hill says he parameters. Said a spokesman: “This internet access. Along with this is missions will fall in the category of expects next month. While the Fadesa covers virtually all the airframe line, another spacious lounge with the 2,000nm or under although they will order brings the total order book for base and heavy maintenance same equipment, which can occasionally need to fly 3,000nm. the Legacy to 74 firm orders and 94 operations leaving the customer free accommodate a group of twenty. The They’ve already got several trips options, we asked Hill about the to concentrate on the best utilisation crew lounge has a direct view of the planned to the US. Legacy’s popularity specifically in of his Legacy.” passengers arrival in order to “We’re delighted with the order Europe. He said: “We’ve just started TLC is based on a minimum of 400 maximise time efficiency. “We are and see it as a real breakthrough for making inroads into the European An EBACE press conference provides the setting for Signature Flight Support to join forces with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in establishing a handling facility at Toulon-Hyeres Airport. (L-r) Jonathan Soper (Signature), Bernard Lecat, Bernard Stouff (both CCI), Louis Demarque and Peter Whitehead (both Signature). Full story, page 14. Spanish developer ready to deploy Europe’s second Legacy JAA certification is expected imminently for Embraer’s Legacy. www.ebanmagazine.com Continued on page 16 ISSUE 108 SEPTEMBER 2001 Adamantis has purchased a Falcon 900, which is currently managed by charter and sales broker Air Entreprise. Vice president Arnaud Poisson said: “The owner chose the 900 because he wanted a long range aircraft with a large cabin. We were also keen to have such an aircraft available in our charter fleet, as many of our customers were asking to charter a long range aircraft.” So far the Falcon’s destinations have included Africa, the West Indies and the US. Air Entreprise also manages a Falcon 50 and owns a twin jet Aerospatiale Corvette. Poisson added: “The Falcon 900 is very good for our image. We have a mixture of private individuals, company presidents and show business stars, so obviously such an aircraft will attract a great deal of interest.” The aircraft is an addition to the existing fleet. Air Entreprise has a large hangar and a private terminal at its Le Bourget, Paris base, combined with handling and maintenance departments. Poisson said: ”We are currently working on expansion plans, but have yet to decide what level of investment to put in. “The French charter market is More than two and a half years have With regard to the vip market, and if you consider the square area of Air Taxi has purchased a King Air 200 strong and not particularly affected elapsed since Muk Air started putting Werjefeld says one of the aircraft’s the plane, it’s only beaten by the BBJ from Regourd Aviation. Ground by economic variables, so we don’t a VFW-614 aircraft on the Danish main strengths lies in its ability to and ACJ.” operations manager Jean Pierre feel that the investment will be register. With TCAS recently installed, land on short runways. He told EBAN: Asked whether potential charter Florent said: “The company chose the affected by the US slow down.” the aircraft is now available for freight “In an 18-seat configuration fully customers may fret over the safety of King Air because it suits our needs The company has found that the and passenger charter but says owner loaded, I can land at any airport that a an old aircraft, Werjefeld said: "The perfectly. The range of the aircraft is market has remained stable, Poisson Ruben Werjefeldt, he’d never have Citation II can land at. We can get aircraft has been maintained in the around 1,500 nautical miles and the explained: “The private jet market is tried in the first place if he’d known down as short as 800 metres if we are same way as the British Queen’s cabin holds between seven and nine very special, as it only concerns a how long it was going to take. Flight; everything has been half- passengers, depending upon our small number of people world wide. He said: “It’s been a long and normal life-cycle.” configuration.” Consequently it’s difficult to somewhat political fight. Early on, In terms of economics, Muk Air is Air Taxi is based in Tours, France introduce new ideas onto the market, problems which we had to overcome confident that for the right customer, and operates as a charter company although fractional ownership included both support and the 614 could present a huge saving. concentrating solely on a French appears to be succeeding.” maintenance issues. Werjefeld explained: “If you compare client base. The company has already The company has found the sales “It took me a year and a half to it with business aircraft which offer made a number of domestic and market to be relatively buoyant also, convince Airbus to cooperate but similar capability and space, and you international flights, particularly and believes it will continue to grow. since then, over the last year and a want to go somewhere where the size cross-channel, including: Oxford, “The price of aircraft is currently half, they have been very supportive. of the runway might be an issue, then Inverness and Farnborough. being pushed down by the deflated “During the certification process, the price is half what others would Customers are generally vips, ranging US market, which has knocked onto an educated crew went elsewhere and ask. A Global Express, Gulfstream or from corporate executives to private Europe and increased demand,” the loss of revenue went into seven- light – which is unheard of for a Falcon 900 would all have a challenge individuals and celebrities. “The he said. digit numbers. If I’d known it was 46,000 pound aircraft.” getting down on La Maule in St French charter market is not very going to take this long, I’d never have The incentive for vips to fly in a Tropez. I don’t have any problem and strong at the moment. I don’t really tried to do it. There are more 614, says Werjefeld, does not end I’m half the price. know what has led to the present attractive things you can do.” there. “It has a fully stand-up cabin,” “Conversely, if you’re considering climate but it is possibly the influence Muk Air’s 614 aircraft can be he said. Helmut Kohl preferred the an international trip, we couldn’t of the US market,” explained Florent. configured to accommodate 18 or 44 614 a lot more before the Challengers. compare with any of these When asked why the company had passengers or for the purposes of “You have a big first class seat, you three aircraft. With 1,300 nautical chosen a particularly slow time to freight. It is the latter which Muk Air have a hot oven, refrigerators, large miles, we’re way too short purchase an aircraft, Florent replied: hopes to pursue the most. Said stand-up toilet and big mahogany for intercontinental range but “If a company cannot offer a Werjefeldt: “There’s less trouble in tables where you could play roulette if for intra-European trips, we’d be sufficient number of aircraft for freight. If you’re delayed, you don’t you wanted. very competitive.” charter then customers will look have to book hotel rooms for 44 “In the business jet market, it’s for Muk Air has another 614 which has elsewhere. We bought the aircraft passengers; if it is a little bumpy, no people who want the extra space. It’s been on a US register for two despite market conditions, because one vomits; and if you fly in a more than you have in a Dornier 328 years and will soon be added to the we are hoping and expecting for a rise turboprop, no one wants a refund.” JET, it’s larger than the Gulfstream Danish register. in demand in the foreseeable future.” Leeds Leeds awaits awaits UK’s UK’s first first BBJ2 BBJ2 Leeds-Bradford based Multiflight will be the first UK owner of a BBJ2 when the green aircraft is handed over at the end of September. See full story on page 12 ‘Supremely-maintained’ VFW-614 finally joins Danish register An example of the VFW-614, now offered by MukAir for charter. All for one at Toulon TAG reacts to competition at Geneva Continued on page 10 www.bizjet.com/eban Air Taxi starts fleet build-up with King Air 200
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