Improvements to airport facilities in Europe are encouraging charter operators to expand their fixed wing and helicopter fleets.

U.S. headquartered Encore FBO has acquired Euralair Airport Services in Paris and FBO Dublin in Ireland as it pursues its ambition to create an integrated global handling network. Encore ceo and president Dan Bucaro says: "This is the first step in creating an international FBO network. FBO Dublin provides first-rate hand-ling services and we look forward to expanding their offering with fueling services."