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Geneva's Bizjet Barons
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| Geneva International's new Terminal C3 is
dedicated to business jet operations. |
PrivatAir, TAG and Jet Aviation have all relocated to a new $7.5
million private aviation terminal here at Geneva that represents
a massive upgrade to the airport's corporate aviation facilities.
Geneva International Airport and PrivatAir developed the terminal
as a joint venture, and opened it on March 4. Located to the west
of Geneva's main passenger terminal, the 4,600 sq. metre building
is expected to handle 60,000 passengers a year.
"There has been a need for some time now for a private terminal
that meets the high standards of private air travel," said
PrivatAir CEO Dave Hurley. "The old terminal facilities were
in great need of being upgraded. With this new building, we can
ensure that our customers avoid crowded main terminals and maximize
their time before flying for work, entertainment or relaxation.
It also illustrates our firm commitment to Geneva Airport and to
the region's business aviation sector."
The brand new building provides top of the range lounge facilities
and easy access to aircraft through smooth customs and immigration
clearance. It was designed by Aris Serbetis, architect for PrivatAir's
parent company the Latsis Group, and by Geneva-based architect Dominique
Grenier.
The terminal accommodates PrivatAir's European headquarters, 500
sq. meters has been acquired by the Geneva Airport for its Swiss
and French Customs and Immigration services, and 2,130 sq. meters
of offices has been leased to leased to business jet operators TAG
and Jet Aviation. The latter also operates an FBO in the terminal.
Private aviation at Geneva International Airport accounts for about
50,000 aircraft movements a year.
PrivatAir operates a fleet of Boeing 737 and one 757 aircraft
for the business aviation industry and is currently the only commercial
operator of three BBJs, one of which has just been wet-leased to
Lufthansa for a new all-business class service between Dusseldorf,
Germany, and Newark/New York.
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