Jet Aviation has opened its new fixed-base operation at Beijing Capital International airport as the 2008 Olympic Games get under way in the Chinese capital.
During the event, the FBO - which is also operated by joint venture partners Deer Air, Reach Investment and Capital Airport Holdings - will provide passenger handling, in-house customs, immigration and quarantine services for crew and operations personnel. Jet Aviation anticipates handling up to 100 private aircraft on the opening and closing days of the Games.
The FBO, which was completed in less than six months, has 70 ramp and maintenance specialists assigned during the Olympics to offer technical support for business aircraft operators travelling to the airport. This will include a dedicated team of 55 ramp personnel who will handle overnight parking for more than 80 business aircraft and about 15 maintenance technicians to provide line maintenance or aircraft on ground services.
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Once fully operational in the fourth quarter, the three-story, 3,300m2 (35,000ft2) the new state-of-the art three-storey FBO building will offer 24/7 handling services.
The executive terminal will include exclusive conference rooms, executive and crew lounges, refreshment areas, weather briefing and flight planning accommodation, meeting rooms and client offices. Round-the-clock in-house border police and customs clearance, security checks, baggage screening and metal detection capabilities will allow for fast, secure passenger and baggage handling.
Source: Flight International
