For industry enthusiasts, business owners, and people interested in avoiding the headache of commercial travel, it’s the perfect venue to learn about the newest options for private jet travel. That’s why this May 29^th, thousands will flock to Geneva’s Palexpo for the 17^th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE 2018).

Here’s the breakdown of this year’s big event held May 29 – 31:

• Over 400 exhibitors
• 55 aircraft on display
• 13,000 business aviation professionals
• 10+ valuable sessions

The sessions range from the business of buying and selling jets to navigating regulatory issues, to using new technology to ease flight operations. Besides the valuable information, it’s a chance for business owners, executives and aviation business personnel to meet, exchange ideas, and network.

Have a look at the EBACE 2018 full schedule of events.

Come See Jetex

 Jetex is an exhibitor and major sponsor so you’ll see signs of our company at the event. Stop by booth Q89 to learn more about how we support private jet travel from the terminal to the sky, and through the destination.

About the Venue

Palexpo is Geneva’s biggest exhibition and convention center. Its size is impressive, housing 106,000 square meters of interconnected event space. It’s conveniently located adjacent to both Geneva international airport and the city’s rail station, Palexpo. The venue is also easily accessible by motorway from the rest of Switzerland, as well as from France, Germany, and Italy. On-site parking is available for 2,800 vehicles.

The Palexpo site is located just 10 minutes’ walk from Geneva Airport and its railway station and a 15-minute bus ride from the city center. Trains operate at regular intervals and take only 10 minutes to run between the airport and the center.

Flying to Geneva

Geneva Airport (IATA: GVA, ICAO: LSGG), formerly known as Cointrin Airport, is the main international airport serving Geneva. LSGG functions as an Airport of Entry (AoE) and offers a full range of General Aviation (GA) support services and ground handling equipment. The airport operates from 06:00 – 22:00 local time, seven days a week. No overtime is possible and all arrivals must be on the ground by 22:00, otherwise, they face being diverted to another airport. Departures must be in the air by 21:45 at the latest. The airport is usually busy throughout the day. As there is only one runway, delays can sometimes occur due to inclement weather. However, this should not be an issue during the month of May, when conditions are generally favorable.

During EBACE, some of the parking areas normally used by GA will be restricted due to the static aircraft display. As a result, overnight parking may be limited during the event period.

Alternate Airports

Alternate airports which can be used for repositioning include Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (IATA: LYS, ICAO: LFLL), Zürich Airport (IATA: ZRH, ICAO: LSZH) and Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (IATA: MLH, ICAO: LFSB). All function as AoEs, and offer a full complement of GA support services. However, due to their relatively long distances from the EBACE venue (140km, 280km, and 255km respectively), Geneva Airport remains the best available option. In order to guarantee your spot, it is recommended to ensure that all permits, slots, and permissions are arranged well in advance.

Landing Permits for Switzerland

Swiss landing permits are mandatory only for charter (non-scheduled commercial) flights. Private non-revenue flights do not require landing permits. Documents which need to be submitted with the permit application include the plane’s airworthiness and registration certificates, air operator certificate (AOC), and insurance details. The official lead time is five working days, although generally speaking permits are processed within two or three days.

Airport Slots and PPR

Airport slots for LSGG are obtained via an online request system. Slots are issued in 19-minute blocks, with all timings strictly enforced. Once the request has been approved, a confirmation number will be provided. This should be entered in the remarks section of the flight plan. Prior Permission Required (PPR) is not usually required at LSGG, however, due to heavy traffic must be obtained during the EBACE period.

Fuel Uplifts

VAT is applied on fuel sales in Switzerland. As Jetex is a VAT registered company, VAT exemption can be availed at the point of sale. Enroll in our VAT exemption program today, and experience the benefits of VAT-free fueling across 18 European countries. For further details, please contact vat@jetex.com.

Customs and Immigration

Customs and immigration are cleared within the general aviation terminal at LSGG and is usually a fast and straightforward process. Passports of passengers and crew must have a remaining validity of at least six months. Visas may be required, depending on nationality. There are no visas on arrival in Switzerland, so they must be arranged prior to departure.

Accommodation

Hotels in Geneva will have higher prices and stricter cancellation policies during the EBACE period, with four-star accommodation running as high as $300 – 500 USD per night. Jetex has the connections necessary to secure the best available accommodation, at highly competitive rates. Contact our travel team today to discuss your requirements.

Arrange Your Trip with Jetex

Traveling to Geneva for EBACE 2018? Arrange your trip with Jetex!

We deliver world-class trip planning services, including permit arrangements, ground handling, fuel uplifts and bespoke concierge services. Our dedicated operations team is on standby 24/7 to look after all the technical details of your journey, allowing you to relax and focus on the purpose of your visit.

To find out more about our services, please contact our team on +971 4 212 4000 or email info@jetex.com.

Today Jetex joins partner EOLO Mexico for the company’s first Latin American show of the year at the Toluca Convention and Exhibition Center in Toluca, Mexico.  AeroExpo is a three-day event with a mission to advance the growth of business travel in Mexico.

“We’re excited to be here again,” Diego Giamberini, Sales Manager Jetex US. “Mexico is the second largest market for business aviation in the world. We’ve partnered with EOLO on the Jetex-branded FBO here in Toluca and we intend to keep expanding here in Latin America.”

Jetex has FBOs in Toluca, Mexico and Santiago, Chile, and a new one is slated to open in Sao Paulo, Brazil in the next few years.

In Mexico, business travel is booming. It made up 1.4 percent of Mexico’s entire GDP in 2015. Not only that, it supports well over 1 million jobs and generates over $71 billion MXN in taxes according to the Global Business Travel Association.

• It supports well over 1 million jobs
• It generates over $71 billion MXN in taxes
• 92 percent of travel in Mexico is overnight
• The South-Central region, home to Mexico City is the most popular destination.

Visit Jetex at AeroExpo

If you work in the aviation industry or are interested in business aviation, this is a great event to attend. We are participating in the principal event and are co-exhibiting at Booth #I-1, so stop by and say hello.  If you can’t make it, come see us at LABACE in Sao Paulo Brazil this August.

Jetex keeps a busy exhibition schedule. We sponsor and exhibit at: ABACE, EBACE, LABACE; Corporate Jet Investor (CJI) Conferences, MEBAA and NBAA conferences and several air shows.

Planning a Trip to Mexico

Whether you have a jet and need flight support or need to charter a jet, villa or yacht, Jetex can help. Contact Jetex at our FBO in Toluca, Mexico at fbo-tlc@Jetex.com or our global operations center at info@Jetex.com.

Interested in attending the 2018 World Cup in Russia? You’re not alone. An estimated 3 million fans will head to at least one match in Russia this summer. This means planning ahead to make sure you’ve got a flight, a place to stay, tickets, not to mention the proper fan gear to represent your favorite team.

There are 11 host cities for the 2018 World Cup games, which means there are 11 airports of entry (AOE) for General Aviation Operators. Congestion at these locations means finding a slot, parking, and crew accommodations will be challenging.

Do this first

• Determine Airport of Entry (AOE)
• Submit slot request
• Determine overnight parking for aircraft (not at destination airport)
• Check NOTAMS & Monitor
• Book accommodations for passengers and crew

One Month Out

• Secure Permits
• Obtain Visas
• Obtain ground transportation (certified and licensed driver, prepaid)
• Check fuel requirements (Only TS-1 is available in Russia)

Specifics

Slots

• Slot requests must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the World Cup.
• Slot confirmation will not be communicated until 2 – 3 weeks prior to the commencement of the event.
• Slot deviation is normally +/- 30 minutes or +/- 45 minutes for longer flights.
• There will be penalties for non-adherence to approved slots.
• Aircraft parking depends on slot approval
• Parking will be limited to a maximum of two hours on the ground. You’ll need to overnight in an alternate airport.
• Fuel operators should avoid uplifting fuel and catering during drops as not to cause flight delays and missing a departure slot.

NOTAMS

Authorities will publish NOTAMS 3 – 6 months prior to the opening event. These will list the requirements and restrictions for each airfield. Monitor the NOTAMS for your intended destination.

Permits

Permit lead times depend on how many passengers you’ll have and how many flights you make within a one month period. Permits are valid from 0001UTC on the day of the ETA to 48 hours beyond.

• Fewer than 19 passenger seats and fewer than 4 flights per month – One business day lead time.
• More than 19 passenger seats or more than 10 people on the flight, or more than 4 flights per month – 14 days lead time.

Information required for permits.

• Registration and airworthiness certificate.
• Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for charter aircraft only.
• Worldwide insurance with 3rd-party liability
• Aircraft noise certificate indicating MTOW
• Crew pilot licenses.
• If the aircraft is more than 10 years old or there’s no expiration date on the airworthiness certificate you’ll need to provide Aircraft maintenance log
• Crew and passenger information
• Purpose of flight
• Route and schedule
• Cargo details

Visas

Most nationalities require visas to enter Russia and passenger visas are not available on arrival. Crew applications for visas must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Both crew and passenger visas must be obtained before arrival to Russia.

Cabotage

If you pick up passengers in Russia, they must remain onboard until the aircraft departs. Foreign registered aircraft may not transport cargo or people within Russia.

Fuel

Airports in Russia only have TS – 1 jet fuel. Operators should check that this type of fuel can be uplifted. Also, confirm additive availability in Russia prior to travel.

Crew Accommodations

Every host city has a range of hotel rooms, though 4- and 5-star hotels might be scarce in some cities. Expect hotels to sell out and for rooms to be priced higher than normal. Book hotel rooms well in advance.

Security

While there is political tension in Russia the risk of threat is low. Avoid large crowds or protests, watch local news, and alternate routes to your destinations.

The Good News: Jetex Can Handle the Whole Trip

Whether you have a jet, and simply need trip support, or need to charter a jet too, Jetex has you covered. We can do both. In fact, we can handle the whole trip! All you need to do is show up.

Need a jet?

Our X by Jetex team charters jets for groups large or small. (We just made arrangements for a group of 2500 people!) The team also makes arrangements for hotels, luxury villas, helicopters, ground transportation, and tickets, anything you need to watch your team play.

Give us a call +971 4 212 4000 or send us an email at xperience@jetex.com.

Have a jet?

For over a decade Jetex planned and supported tens of thousands of trips all over the world. From permits, to flight plans, to fuel to support before, during and after the flight, we can get you to the game without a hitch. The Jetex Status Team starts 5 hours before the flight. They make calls, checking every step of the flight to make sure the fuel is ready, the catering is on point, the permits are in place and the weather is noted. Again at takeoff they repeat this process. They are sticklers for staying on schedule.

From there the Flight Support Team takes over, providing continuous support during the journey. They coordinate with ATC, provide en route NOTAMS and weather briefings, and use real-time tracking to keep you on track. We have three operations centers in Dubai, Shanghai, and Miami, that provide 24-hour support.

Ready to plan your trip? Contact us today on +971 4 212 4000 or email info@jetex.com.

If I asked you to name a female aviator, Amelia Earhart would likely come to mind.  She was, after all, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Her disappearance somewhere over the Pacific Ocean made her a legend.

Each Female Aviator Inspires the Next

Amelia was not the first woman to fly. Since Wilbur and Orville Wright took off at Kitty Hawk, women have contributed to what has become an $800 billion-dollar industry. It was Katherine Wright, Wilbur and Orville’s sister, who provided the moral and financial support for her brother’s success. When they flew exhibition flights in France, she sat with them, becoming one of the first women ever to fly in an airplane.

Baroness Raymonde de Laroche  was in the crowd for one of these flights and, inspired by Katherine’s courage, became the first woman to not only fly solo, but to obtain her pilot’s license.

And, it was the Baroness, flying exhibitions in France, who inspired Bessica Raiche to immediately begin building airplanes with her husband in the US.

One after another, women dared to fly and inspired other women to follow. They each gave shape to what might otherwise have remained a dream.

The World Needs More Women Pilots

Despite this history, only 3 percent of the world’s commercial airline pilots are women. Why? The cost of learning to fly is an obvious barrier. Getting certified and building up enough flight time to qualify for an airline job can cost well over $100K.

According to a U.S. study by Penny Rafferty Hamilton, a Colorado-based aviation educator, another problem is the lack of female mentors.  If young women only see men piloting their flights, they are less likely to see it as a career choice for themselves.

That’s why so many airlines—British Airways, Easyjet, Virgin Atlantic–are launching campaigns to increase the visibility of the thousands of women who already fly commercial airliners. Female pilots are visiting schools and recruiting events to remind others the career is there; it’s within their grasp.

India leads the world in training professional women pilots. Beating the US and the UK, the country produces female pilots at 4 times the global average. In the US, 6 percent of commercial pilots are women, a percentage that hasn’t changed much since the 1980s.  Compare that to India, where more than 10 percent of pilots are women, where sitting in 20 percent of cadet seats at flying schools are women, where 95 percent finish, ready for a job with an airline.

On pace to become the third largest aviation market by 2020, India simply can’t ignore the potential of half their population. Frankly, neither can the rest of the world.  Boeing estimates the world needs another 637,000 pilots by 2036.

The demand will be there. Let’s get more women in the cockpit.

Check out our latest infographic below:

The Maldives is renowned as an island paradise beyond compare. This enchanting archipelago in the Indian Ocean comprises 1,192 coral islands, grouped into 26 atolls. Its pristine sandy beaches and unspoiled natural beauty have established it as a highly sought-after destination for luxury travelers.

Looking for a unique getaway in one of the world’s most stunning environments? Jetex can help! Here, we explore some of the outstanding bespoke experiences we can craft for you and your loved ones.

Inspiring the Imagination

Of the many wonderful properties in this beautiful part of the world, Soneva Fushi is one of the most popular among our clients, who are continually singing the praises of this unique resort. Nestled among the dense foliage of the Baa Atoll’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this award-winning getaway is the very essence of barefoot luxury.

Situated on Kunfunadhoo Island, Soneva Fushi is easily accessible via a scenic seaplane ride direct from Malé International Airport, the main airport serving the Maldives. The flight takes under 30 minutes, and offers spectacular views of the surrounding islands.

The resort itself encompasses a collection of 57 exquisite private villas, each with its own stretch of pristine beach. All accommodations have been especially designed for maximum privacy, enabling you to relax and experience a deep connection to the wonders of nature which surround you. The resort’s eco-friendly characteristics are reflected in its nature-inspired architecture, and an array of magical experiences await. The philosophy behind your stay is simple; no news (mobile phones discouraged) and no shoes (for a true Robinson Crusoe-style adventure)!

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Swim With a Marine Biologist Who Will Illuminate the Secrets of the Deep

Arrange a snorkeling or diving trip, and mingle with your aquatic neighbors! Sonvea Fushi has more than 30 spectacular dive sites to choose from, where you can enjoy breathtaking encounters with whale sharks, manta rays and an abundance of other species. For the ultimate experience, Jetex can arrange a trip for you and your party with a professional marine biologist, who will serve as your own personal guide on an incredible voyage into the ocean.

December through to March is dry season in the Maldives, and also happens to be the best time of year to witness one of nature’s wonders, the “manta ray car wash”. In this incredible display of marine symbiosis, the water teems with huge manta rays who line up at underwater “cleaning stations”. Here, hundreds of tiny brightly-colored wrasse fish nibble on the bodies of their “clients”, removing parasites and dead or damaged scales. One by one, the rays and other creatures line up over the rocky outcrops to be thoroughly serviced by the efficient and friendly fish, who get to enjoy a hearty meal in return. It’s truly a wondrous sight to behold, and one of many unforgettable bespoke adventures our team can arrange for you.

Explore the Majesty of the Night Sky with an Expert Astronomer

Prepare for a once in a lifetime journey through the stars with the help of a well-known astronomer. The Maldivian sky is renowned for its outstanding views of the cosmos. Its limitless horizons and lack of light pollution make Kunfunadhoo Island the perfect destination for budding stargazers.

Set sail aboard the luxury charter yacht Soneva in Aqua, and learn about the wonders of space with the guidance of an expert. This incredible experience begins at late sunset, when you will enjoy a four-course meal complete with wine pairings chosen by our resident sommelier. Gaze in wonder at the night sky, as our astronomer shares the secrets of the cosmos under a perfectly clear twinkling array of constellations. For those wishing to take a closer look, Soneva’s island paradise features its own observatory with a state-of-the-art telescope.

Enjoy a Unique Alfresco Dining Experience on Our Private Sandbank

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just seeking to enjoy a fabulous meal with your loved ones, don’t miss the opportunity for a memorable feast on our private sandbank. Set in the middle of the Indian Ocean, this uninhabited island offers the ultimate in seclusion.

After meeting with you to discuss your preferences, our executive chef will design a bespoke menu especially tailored to your individual palate. Your butler will prepare a beautiful table at the water’s edge, ensuring the perfect setting for an unforgettable meal. Simply sit back and relax under the stars while Soneva’s friendly and discreet hospitality staff take care of everything you need. We can even arrange for local musicians to serenade you as you dine, setting the mood for a perfect romantic evening.

Explore Unchartered Territories on Soneva Fushi’s Secluded Private Island

Embark on a castaway-style voyage and enjoy a day of perfect abandonment on your own private island. The Soneva team will whisk you far from civilization, providing you with a comfortable shaded picnic area and a luxurious hamper filled with delicious fare, including an ice-cold bottle of Champagne. Revel in the peaceful ambiance and lose your thoughts in dreamy reverie as you relax under the sun.

Highly-trained private spa therapists will massage away any lingering tensions with signature treatments, before you and your party set sail at sunset. Keep an eye out for playful dolphins, as you sip on refreshing champagne cocktails and watch the sun dip gracefully beneath the horizon, welcoming another enchanting starlit evening.

Arrange Your Trip to the Maldives with Jetex

Doesn’t this sound like an appealing way to spend a blissful few days? Arrange your trip to the magnificent Maldives with Jetex today! Our team of lifestyle management experts have the knowledge and connections necessary to craft unique experiences unavailable elsewhere, and will put together a perfect package for you and your loved ones.

For further details, please contact us today on +971 4 212 4088 or experience@jetex.com.