Capital Air Charter, which owns and operates a fleet of nine aircraft engaged in vip, air ambulance and freight operations throughout Europe, can now offer full FBO and handling services at Exeter, UK.

Malcolm Humphries, md, says: "In addition this comes with short or long term hangarage facilities for both private and executive aircraft together with aircraft management if required."

Capital has purchased a large hangar and associated ground space at Exeter airport in the south west of England. Humphries says: "We were very lucky to get the opportunity to buy the 90 year lease of this hangar and surrounding land, which is situated close to the runway on the northern side of the airport." Capital, he says, has spent months developing the site, moving office facilities and opening a passenger lounge. "We can now offer our passengers swift and comfortable access to our aircraft at Exeter and we have plenty of room to develop our business without the problems that renting hangar and office space brings."

"Having the comfort factor of owning your premises as well as your aircraft is very important in these difficult times, and I have tried to develop Capital Air Charter in a variety of ways so that the company is always looking for new business.

"Having this new facility means we can now offer ground handling services to other operators."

He adds: "Having flown executive aircraft for 30 years, I recognise that what you look for in ground handling is attentiveness and simplicity."