By Brunella Brunetti —
Berlin is not only trendy and the capital of Germany, but it is also the most populated municipality in Germany! The city is the center for politics, culture, media and science. Furthermore, Berlin is internationally known for its many historical sights and activities. This urban city is also well known for its diverse culture, art … Continued
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The festival season just started, and it is time to enjoy the latest summer and electronic tunes at the most notorious festival of the world: Tomorrowland! This Belgian festival is celebrating its 15thanniversary in 2019, with spectacular stages and a top-notch DJ-Line-Up!
History of TomorrowlandSince its beginning in 2005, Tomorrowland used to be a … Continued
By Brunella Brunetti —
As a DJ you are asked to perform at many events. One evening you play in Amsterdam and the next evening you are on a stage in Ibiza. It is clear, that DJ’s travel a lot. Especially during the summer season, it often occurs that they are travelling for three or four months straight. In … Continued
By Brunella Brunetti —
This year, Normandy is celebrating the 75thanniversary of D-Day. For this season, this region planned multiple events to celebrate this significant day. In the following blog you will find further information of D-Day and the airports of the Normandy region in France, in case you are planning a visit for this significant day.
What is … ContinuedBy Stefaan Ghijs —
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 rented aircraft as a passenger. Nowadays you see more and more celebrities who take … Continued
By Brunella Brunetti —
Travelling by car can be very convenient. Especially whilst one is travelling in Europe, the car offers a lot of flexibility. However, while travelling by car, the chance of running into traffic jams, especially in Europe, and loosing hours in congestion is quiet high.
In the following blog, we will discuss the cities with the … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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
By Brunella Brunetti —
Le Touquet, which is often referred to as “Paris Plage”, is a fashionable and small town on the Opal Coast of France. To attract inhabitants of Paris, the name Paris-Plage was invented in the 19th century. However, this attempt failed and the town was therefore renamed “Le Touquet”. Till today, many Parisians like to spend the … Continued
By Brunella Brunetti —
The German economy is worldwide known for its stability, competitiveness and economic growth. Furthermore, the economy is characterized by a high nominal GDP and is considered to be the largest national economy in Europe. Germany’s largest industries are Automotive Industry, Mechanical engineering, the Medical industry and the German food industry and beverage industry.
The … ContinuedBy Stefaan Ghijs —
As the temperatures are rising and the summer is approaching travelers begin to make up their mind where to travel this summer. Luxury travelers flock into Nice and Ibiza.
We look at the tips for renting a private jet, the costs to fly an air taxi and things to do in Europe’s hottest summer destinations. … Continued
By Brunella Brunetti —
Every time one hears about the German economy, most of the people would think about the German car industry. Even though this industry is indeed the biggest one, there are certainly other industries that are quite significant in Germany. Mechanical engineering is one of them.
With a turnover of 226.2 bn. Euros and approximately 6.450 … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
The task of ensuring safe operations of commercial and private aircraft falls under the air traffic controllers. Air traffic controllers provide aircraft guidance 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. They must coordinate the movements of thousands of aircraft. They make sure that aircraft are kept at a safe distance from each other … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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. Simply put, the word private jet is used by a lot of people to describe private flying. But what are the differences between … Continued
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When you want to rent a private jet or a private aircraft, different companies offer you several possibilities. Each option has advantages and disadvantages. We have listed them for you and explain the differences.
Private jet rentalThe best known option is the rental of a business jet. Charter operators offer a large variety of … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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 … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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 … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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 … 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 soccer players fly with a business jet 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!
Many footballers use a business jet to go up and down different destinations quickly joining family … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
Consider an air taxi flight 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. Deciding to invest in … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
Visit delightful Caen and choose for a flight to Caen Carpiquet. Caen, the second biggest city of Normandy in France, well known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror. Close to Deauville and Le Havre it is positioned at 2 hours from Paris but only 10 minutes away from the … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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 … 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 … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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 bounded by the regulations of commercial airlines.
When traveling by airline you are allowed to carry your … 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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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. … ContinuedBy Stefaan Ghijs —
The food and beverage industry is nowdays 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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
Depending on the quantity 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 would be the most cost-effective option. But if you fly more than 30 or 40 times a year, like some businessman do, … 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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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 Netherlands and Belgium are seen as leading suppliers of top horses for foreign countries. From abroad there is an increasing demand for foals from famous top horses.
Buying a top horse is not easy. It is in the interests of the animal and of yourself to evaluate all aspects linked to the purchase of … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
Interest in the private aviation industry is growing. Analysing this trend, Fly Aeolus noticed that the private flight passengers are younger, they fly more frequently and are mostly fly 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 … Continued
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Men and a race circuit… Grown-up men are supposed to enjoy their life. Though with expensive toys on hand nowadays, they mostly have fun in a different way. Many of them are desperately in need of an adrenaline rush and like to start racing cars.
Facing reality: grown-up men also have other major business activities. … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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 business travel interests of the affiliated companies and organizations. The interview discussed the economy growth in the business jet charter and private air travel business and if … 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 … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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. … Continued
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
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
By Stefaan Ghijs —
Business travel plays an important role in the European Union due to its economic and employment potential. The 2017 Fly Aeolus Business Flight Travel Survey provides insights and trends of the current business traveller and their behaviors. The analysis provides interesting results and gives an understanding of the needs and requirements of the European corporate … Continued
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Fly Aeolus is an air taxi company that grasps the opportunities for flights on short haul destinations. We offer flexible and time-efficient, door-to-door flight travel in Europe; when and to where the customer wants. Fly Aeolus establishes its customers’ flights through the set-up of a fractional ownership program.
Fly Aeolus has its main office at … Continued
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The European economy is gaining traction, but how is the private aviation industry doing? Is there a correlation in growth, and are new air taxi business models stimulating demand? Together with WingX Advance we have set-up an air taxi industry analysis.
The air taxi industry is growing againIn the end of June 2017 air … Continued
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There are ambiguous views on a one-day business travel. One says that it is a cost-effective travel option for a company and an opportunity to spend more time at home for employees. While at the same time it can be seen as a cause of fatigue and less productive work. Both points could be right … Continued
