Business Aviation Today

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.

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Empty legs

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

Business aviation shows encouraging signs of growth

DC Aviation Malta - New Vehicle Fleet

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

GAMA RELEASES FIRST QUARTER SHIPMENTS

Yesterday, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced first quarter shipment and billings figures. Total industry billings were up 16.1 percent to $5.3 billion, an all-time high for the first quarter, while total shipments were down by 7.5 percent."This past quarter's overall industry billings remain impressive, with the turbine segments showing dramatic increases. The trend of increasing market share occurring outside of North America continues for most manufacturers. It is apparent, however, that current uncertainty in the U.S. economy is having an affect on some of the offerings in the piston spectrum of aircraft,” said Pete Bunce, GAMA president and CEO. “Last year, 67 percent of piston deliveries were to the North American market, making this segment the most susceptible to softness in the U.S. economy. However, as worldwide markets continue to expand, we see more capability to insulate manufacturers from the economic dynamics of any one specific region."Piston-powered airplane shipments totaled 399 units compared to 554 units delivered in the first quarter of 2007, a 28.0 percent decrease. Turboprop shipments increased from 79 units in the first quarter last year to 85 units in 2008. Business jet shipments totaled 297 units in the first quarter of 2008, a remarkable 40.8 percent increase over the 211 units delivered in the first quarter of 2007. FIRST QUARTER SHIPMENTS OF AIRPLANES MANUFACTURED WORLDWIDE

Aircraft Category	2007	2008	CHANGE
Pistons	554	399	-28.0%
Turboprops	79	85	+7.6%
Business Jets	211	297	+40.8%
Total Shipments	844	781	-7.5%

GAMA is an international trade association headquartered in Washington, DC representing over 60 of the world's leading manufacturers of general aviation aircraft, engines, avionics and related equipment. GAMA's members also operate fleets of aircraft, fixed based operations, and pilot training and maintenance training facilities. For additional information, visit GAMA’s website at http://www.gama.aero/.