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FlyAeolus, the leading European air taxi service, prides itself on offering unparalleled flexibility and comfort for your on-demand air travel at a fraction of the cost of traditional private jets. But with a diverse fleet of aircraft, including the Cirrus SR22, Piper Meridian, DA62, and Cessna Mustang, choosing the right one for your trip can … Continued
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We’re excited to introduce you to our world-class aircraft sales and purchase division. Are you looking to step up the ballgame and buy or sell an aircraft, instead of chartering it? At FA Aircraft Sales, we are committed to provide our clients with top-tier service and expert guidance to meet all your needs when it … Continued
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What are the five biggest mistakes aircraft owners are making when they perform an airplane sale on their own.
Emotions and airplane salesThe biggest mistake most sellers make is to make airplane sales personal. Leave your emotions at the doorstep! Start thinking as a businessperson rather than as an aircraft owner. People generally have … Continued
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Owning and operating an aircraft can be expensive. When working with our clients we often get the question if we know ways how they could generate a Return of Investment (ROI) on their new asset. There are several options available, but these options depend on several different factors. (home base, aircraft type, range, cabin lay-out etc.) The … Continued
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The current COVID crisis has literally collapsed the demand for air travel. Questions like “How is the demand for air travel changing?”, “What will be the impact on our services?“, “How can we prepare … Continued
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Fly Aeolus has launched an aircraft sales and acquisition division next to its existing air taxi service. With this new division Fly Aeolus will further expand its service delivery to its customers.
Of this recent launch Vincent Wigmans, founder of Fly Aeolus said: “This new aircraft sales and acquisition division is part of our long-term … Continued
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Lately we’ve seen a lot of price fluctuation in the market for new and secondhand aircraft. Between the rising demand for new and secondhand aircraft, and the financial crisis of 2008, we’ve seen a lot of changes. Before the financial crisis there where aircraft owners who sold their aircraft even during the manufacturing process before … Continued
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Fly Aeolus Operations offers operational support for external customers!
Aircraft owners and operators know that time is their most valuable asset. Saving time is one of the most significant reasons for operating an own aircraft, it provides more productive time. Most of the owners don’t want to waste time on recurring operational tasks, like Weight … Continued
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Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and known for its culture, tasty culinary delights and variety. The northern city of Germany can hold its own against Venice, Amsterdam and London – at least in terms of its bridges. 2,479 bridges span the waters of the northern German metropolis. Hamburg is also known worldwide … Continued
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One of the things that makes aviation so great is the diversity of people who fly an aircraft. You can meet anyone at an airport. In the past there were many celebrities who took a seat in the back of a rent aircraft as a passenger. Nowadays you see more and more celebrities who fly … Continued
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As the summer season is approaching major sport events are equally getting ready to receive enthusiastic fans and supporters from the whole of Europe. Fly Aeolus has selected the top 3 sport events which you should attend and to which you can fly with your own private aircraft. We explain which airport you can choose … Continued
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If you thought that Ibiza is only a party location, you’d be wrong. It is undeniable, of course, that Ibiza’s nightlife is probably one of the liveliest in Europe. But Ibiza is much more than that. Next to the legendary nightlife, Ibiza also has private beaches, wild bays, unspoiled nature, and picturesque villages. Board a … Continued
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Air traffic controllers have the task of ensuring safe operations of commercial and private aircraft. Air traffic control workers provide aircraft guidance 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. They must coordinate the movements of thousands of aircraft. They ensure that aircraft are kept at a safe distance from each other and direct … Continued
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Many people often talk about private jets, but they actually refer to a private aircraft instead. Whether the aircraft is equipped with propellers or jet engines is seen as irrelevant by people. To make things simple: The word private jet is used by a lot of people to describe private flying. But what are the … Continued
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Safe flying is not only the mission of Fly Aeolus but also of the producer of the Cirrus aircraft. From day one the producer is determined to improve the safety level of the aircraft. This has led to the most important safety innovation in more than half a century of aviation: the Cirrus Airframe Parachute … Continued
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Fly Aeolus generates flexibility and availability through its unique aircraft fleet of the type Cirrus SR22. We ensure a pleasant experience during your European flight. How do we do this?
1. Cirrus SR22 FleetIn Europe there are about 500 aircraft of the type Cirrus SR22. (based on WingX estimation). Since Fly Aeolus operates under a … Continued
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What is Fractional Ownership or shared ownership? We do frequently get this question from our customers. With a fractional ownership model, you purchase a portion or a share of a specific aircraft which you can use for your private flights. With Fly Aeolus the share of € 995,00 gives you access to the whole fleet … Continued
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Renting a private jet or traveling with a private jet / business jet / air taxi: they are often seen as an extravagant toy from the “rich and famous”. But is it actually a “toy”?
Several studies indicate that the productivity and efficiency benefits of private jets and air taxis translate into tangible and quantifiable benefits for companies … Continued
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Looking for a romantic weekend trip during Valentine? Do you want that spark again or simply celebrate Valentine’s Day in a special place? Discover these romantic cities by private jet during Valentine!
Private jet to BathBath is often mentioned as one of the most romantic cities in the United Kingdom. This beautiful city is easily … Continued
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You want to go to Paris but big airports tire you even before you get on the plane? Fly Aeolus allows you to fly to more than a dozen of Paris airports in your own private aircraft without paying the prices of a private jet. Landing at these Paris airports and airfields gives you access … Continued
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Why do footballers fly with private jets is a question we regularly get from people that are not familiar with the private aviation industry. Actually, this question is very simple to answer. Soccer players need the flexibility! In this blog, you can find more information about why footballers fly with a private jet and which … Continued
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Tonight we close 2018 and welcome the New Year 2019! The last day of December is traditionally the moment to look back at the past year and to see what we accomplished with our team.
2018 clearly is another momentous year for Fly Aeolus. A lot of good and nice memories have been made! Hereby … Continued
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Consider an air taxi flight with a private jet to Deauville: initially a farming village, now a thriving and mundane beach city in the department Calvados within the region Normandy. The Duke of Morny, a half-brother of Napoleon the 3rd decided that Deauville should become a beautiful seaside resort with a train connection to Paris. … Continued
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Second largest city in Normandy after Rouen, the city of Caen is known for its culture, heritage and historical sites built during the reign of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and King of England, in the 11th century. Not far from the Norman seaside resort of Deauville and the largest port of France, Le Havre, Caen is … Continued
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The air taxi industry is characterized by its dynamics. This was also the case in 2018 as can be seen in the following 5 air taxi travel market trends we have assembled.
1. The average ticket price increase of commercial airlinesAs the average yield (or the average unit ticket price) of commercial airline tickets continues … Continued
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Every year we see the same trend. People love and enjoy the experience of shopping for Christmas, but have no time in their busy schedule. This is the main reason why Christmas shopping by private jet or air taxi has become very popular over the past few years. Every year we see a peak of private flights … Continued
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Brittany, a mysterious region that never ceases to surprise. One of the favorite destinations of the French and tourists from all over Europe, this region has managed to preserve its celtic traditions and its unique identity through time. Known for its beaches and its castles, Brittany is a perfect getaway location if you enjoy seafood, … Continued
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Nowadays cats and dogs are seen as a full-fledged family member, many families face therefore the problem of leaving their pet back home in a kennel when they want to travel by air. Pet travel by airline is bound by the elaborate regulations of commercial airlines.
When traveling by airline you are allowed to carry … Continued
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Fly Aeolus, the single engine piston air taxi company in Europe, announced that it has added another Cirrus SR22 aircraft in its fleet. Homebase of this aircraft is Lille, France. The companies current fleet size therefore becomes 13. This addition is part of Fly Aeolus long term strategy and will offer new opportunities to its … Continued
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With Fly Aeolus, fly to Chambéry and the French slopes in your own private jet! The city of Chambéry was built in the 13th century at the foot of the French Alps in the Savoie Region. Since then, the city of 60,000 inhabitants has welcomed skiers and tourists of all ages and nationalities heading towards … Continued
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Millennials, also known as Generation Y, is a generation born roughly between the years 1980 and 2000. We can distinguish 5 types of millennials based on their personal characteristics:
11% consists of Socializers, they love freedom, entertainment and family values. 15% are Conservatives, who go for clarity, structure, etiquette and traditions. 20% … ContinuedBy Stefaan Ghijs —
The food and beverage industry is nowadays dominated by very strong industrial parties and globally operating retailers. The drive for growth and profit in the fiercely competitive world food market is leading to further consolidation and expansion in every part of the food and beverage sector. A logical consequence is that … Continued
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Being an innovation on the commercial airline business the air taxi industry is quit new to a lot of passengers or users. Air taxi passengers commence to understand the flexibility and time savings an air taxi can offer due to the fact they decide on their own departure time, origin and destinations of the air … Continued
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Are you interested in writing a review, article or blog post about Fly Aeolus? On this page we have gathered relevant graphic press kit material for you to download and this should include everything you need. Here you will find our brochures, movie, company presentation and images to download. Printed brochures are available upon request. … Continued
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Depending on the number of flights you perform yearly within Europe, you can choose from two air taxi travel options. If you travel 10 times a year within Europe, renting an air taxi with a private jet membership would be the most cost-effective option. But if you fly more than 30 or 40 times a … Continued
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Strasbourg, a city symbol of culture, peace and tolerance. Often one step ahead of its time, it was the birthplace of the first printing machines, humanism, human rights and especially “Choucroute”. Juggled between Germany and France, it has always managed to keep its own identity and a … Continued
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Year after year, flight delays and cancellations become an increasing worry for passengers but also for airlines and aviation institutions across the world. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like it will be changing any time soon.
Eurocontrol has found an average increase in flight delay time of 2 minutes per flight … Continued
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The passion for racehorses is very engaging. Competitions take place in different countries, so there is a lot of traveling involved. Losing many hours by taking a flight with a traditional airline can sometimes seem to be the only solution. But no! Fly Aeolus tells you more about the common points between a private plane … Continued
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Every week we get questions from passengers how much luggage they can take along on an air taxi flight. The space available in the Cirrus SR22 air taxi depends on the number of passengers. If you travel with three people, you can take less baggage than if you are traveling alone. If you travel alone, … Continued
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Interest in the private aviation industry is growing. Analysing this trend, Fly Aeolus noticed that the private flight passengers have become younger, they fly more frequently and are mostly flying shorter distances in Europe. Studies also claim that most frequent private flyers fly for business and prefer on-demand chartering services for their flexibility. On-demand chartering means to … Continued
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Men and race tracks…Many adult men need an adrenaline rush in addition to their stressful professional lives and visit race tracks or even enjoy driving a race car themselves. Are you looking for a really cool adrenalin rush and want to visit a race track without wasting time? With Fly Aeolus you can land directly … Continued
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Business Airport International is an international magazine that reviews the world’s of FBOs (fixed base operators) and general and business aviation airports for executive jet operators. Vincent Wigmans of Fly Aeolus was interviewed by the magazine about the popularity of Jet Cards. Jet Cards are basically Pre-paid packages that guarantee an amount of hours for … Continued
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A wind of positive energy is blowing over Northern France “Hauts-de-France”, a region that is throwing itself more and more into unknown territory and trying to diversify its position in the French industrial scene. Known for its strong metallurgical and automotive industry, the region has expressed the wish to reinvent parts of itself now that … Continued
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In the far east of France, the small Alsacien town of Colmar is discreetly awakening from its spring idleness and preparing the long awaited 71rst edition of the Colmar wine fair. The town of around 60,000 inhabitants will be invaded by 300,000 visitors coming from all around France but also Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, to … Continued
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Sylt is with 99 km² the largest North Frisian Wadden Island. It lies in the north of the Wadden Sea, near the Danish border. It lies in Germany and has 21,000 inhabitants and receives 650,000 tourists every year. The island is connected to the mainland via the Hindenburgdamm and is therefore no longer a real … Continued
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As our second broadcast Fly Aeolus interviews Odete Pimenta da Silva, managing director of NATM about the needs of the business traveller. NATM is an association representing the interests of business traveller of the affiliated companies and organizations. The interview discussed the economy growth in the business jet charter and private air travel business and … Continued
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Who would have ever imagined that the northernmost part of the Netherlands would be so popular with foreign companies working in the ICT sector? For example, Google is investing 500 million euros in the expansion of its current data center in the “Eemshaven”. Eemshaven is a seaport in the province of Groningen in the north of … Continued
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All successful entrepreneurs know that time is their most valuable asset. We usually assign value to things that we can see, hear, taste, feel or smell. We cherish money and stuff! Apparently, time does not belong in this list. Successful people are successful because they get a lot done in a minimum amount of time.
The … Continued
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Many investors are investing millions in private aircraft booking platforms and are expecting a good return of investment (ROI). One believes this only a bubble. Especially taking into account that almost monthly a new private jet booking platform is introduced.
The figure underneath represents investment in, and revenue from selected business aviation companies from the … Continued
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Is the flying car the future of air taxi’s? Quite some companies are developing a flying car. Although very futuristic, in the basis they still require a pilot and an airport to take off. Of course you could try to get your own pilot license. But the latter would mean that you lose the benefit of … Continued
