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23 business aircraft arrive at EBACE using alternative fuels

by Doug Gollan 23 Comments
Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuels (SAJF)

It represents a record number of airplanes arriving at the conference powered by sustainable alternative jet fuels (SAJF)

A total of 23 business aircraft arrived at Geneva Airport for the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) using alternative fuels, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced.

The Aircraft that participated in this first-ever EBACE SAJF Fly-In are showcased at the event’s static display. While Gulfstream flew a G450 across the Atlantic Ocean in 2011, the focus comes as U.S. politicians have stepped up rhetoric about aviation’s impact on the economy.

EBACE European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition 2019
Twenty-three business aircraft that arrived powered by sustainable, alternative fuels will be on display at EBACE this week in Geneva, Switzerland.

“Today, it is more evident than ever how unified our industry is in working toward the goal of continually reducing emissions through innovation,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “Business aviation has always led the way in promoting technologies that advance the sustainability of flight, and it is appropriate that we highlight our focus in this area through this record-setting fly-in.”

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Five reasons not to buy a jet card

by Doug Gollan
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The number of jet card providers has more than doubled in the past decade, however, they’re not for everyone

Over 70% of subscribers to Private Jet Card Comparisons have more than one private aviation solution, with over 40% combining jet cards and on-demand charter.  In other words, a jet card can be a valuable tool in your aviation portfolio, not necessarily the only one.

Who shouldn’t buy a jet card?

That said, jet cards are not for everyone, so let’s take a look at private aviation users who might do well without using jet cards.

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Surf Air pulls the plug on Europe; plans to focus on U.S. operation

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The Netflix style all-you-can-fly by-the-seat private flight membership seller had launched flights in Europe last year

 

Surf Air last week has retreated from Europe. It comes less than 18 months after it launched flights with a single Embraer Phenom 300 and the promise of additional aircraft, including the Pilatus PC-12. As part of the launch, Surf Air had recruited the former chairman of the British Airways – American Airlines transatlantic alliance Simon Talling-Smith and had enlisted Flairjet, the U.K. operator owned by Directional Aviation to operate its Phenom.

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Everything You Need To Know About Surf Air Europe

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private jet membership comes to Europe

Private Jet by the seat comes to Europe

 

As previously reported, Surf Air Europe last week launched on June 23rd with a single route from London’s Luton Airport to Ibiza, Spain. London to Cannes starts on July 4, and after that Zurich looks like it will join the network in September. The U.S. by the seat private aviation membership provider has been operating since 2013. This demonstrates Surf Air’s confidence in expanding this service into Europe. 

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