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Private Jet Charter, Oslo

Oslo, the capital city of Norway, is one of the most important European cities in terms of trade and business, and is regarded by many as one of the best places to live in terms of the quality of life it offers.

Over 1,000 years old, Oslo is now one of the foremost cities for maritime related industries and European trade, particularly in the shipping and oils and gas sectors. The Port of Oslo handles over 6m tonnes of Cargo annually and is the busiest in the country, whilst the wider Norweigan economy continues to perform very well and is highly regarded and business friendly.

Given it’s strong trade credentials, along with its impressive rate of growth both economically and in terms of population, it follows that Oslo is also a Northern European hub for private and business aviation, with a high number of enquiries for private jet charter both to and from the Norweigan capital.

Oslo Gardermoen Airport (IATA: OSL) is the principal airport serving Oslo, and despite being a fully functioning commercial airport and the sixth busiest in Europe with more than 25m passengers in 2014, the volume of private traffic ensures that there is a private terminal for executive, corporate and private aviation. This allows for those flying to Oslo by private jet avoid the bulk of airport traffic.

The airport itself is situated 35km’s to the north east of the city centre, and is serviced by a high speed rail link connecting visitors to the centre of the city in 19 minutes.

For a quote on private jet charter to Oslo please contact us at Villiers Jets.

The UAE & The Middle East – Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Saudi Arabia

The Middle East historically has been, and remains, the world’s dominant producer of oil and natural gas, the production and sale of which has fuelled the extraordinary development of the region that has been witnessed over the last 20 years. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain have all been transformed from small city states into global hubs and have subsequently diversified into centres for financial services, aviation, and world trade, as well as international tourist destinations given the year round sunshine.

Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest exporter of oil and home of Saudi Aramco, widely regarded as the world’s most valuable company.

Given the above, and the continuing economic importance of the region, it should be no surprise to hear that the middle-east is a major player in the aviation world, with continued growth across the sector widely expected. Not only have we seen some of the worlds newest commercial hub airports emerge in recent years, such as Dubai International with its capacity for 75m passengers a year and Qatar, with its brand new Hamad International Airport designed to handle 50m passengers per year, Abu Dhabi even has it’s own dedicated business jet airport in Al Bateen Executive Airport.

Private jet enquiries originating from Dubai and Saudi Arabia in particular continue to be a major source of business for us, and despite the recent falls in oil prices we don’t foresee that changing this year, particularly over the British summer when we tend to see a spike in enquiries from the UAE and wider middle east, as wealthy individuals look to escape the worst of the summer heat and with London continuing to be one of the principal destinations of choice.

Charter a private jet to or from The Middle East with Villiers. Contact us today.

Vienna, City of Music and International Business

Mention the Austrian capital of Vienna to most people and they will conjure up images of an ancient city with beautiful architecture, festive Christmas markets, or the home of Mozart and Haydn. This is certainly true – it’s a wonderful city with plenty to offer visitors, and has regularly been voted as the world’s most liveable city, as well as first in consecutive quality of life surveys, and which since 2001 has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

But it is also a thoroughly modern and dynamic city, home to numerous international organisations ranging from several UN departments to OPEC. In a global sense, it is well positioned for business, conveniently located as a bridge between the U.S, Far East, and Africa.

This year, there are several notable events taking place in Vienna. OPEC is holding its 6th International Seminar in the city on the 3-4th June, which will examine numerous issues relating to the oil industry and market stability. The IAEA General Conference takes place on the 14th-18th September, and, on a lighter note, this year the city will host the 60th Eurovision Song Contest, the annual celebration of European pop music and cultures which both entertains and exasperates in equal measure, and which can attract audiences of hundreds of millions globally.

If you would like to charter a private jet to Vienna for the OPEC conference or for the Eurovision Song Contest, please contact Villiers Jets for a quote.

Looking Ahead In 2015: Oil Prices, Elections, and Private Aviation

The start of a new year is here and we are looking forward to what 2015 has to offer with interest. Already there are several themes emerging that we feel will have a noticeable impact upon our markets.

Oil prices have been falling steadily as the volume of shale gas coming on stream increases. Whilst OPEC countries maintain current production levels, it is unlikely that prices will rebound any time soon, with the price of Brent crude slipping beneath $50 per barrel this week for the first time since May 2009. This should have a noticeable effect on fuel prices – already George Osborne has hinted he expects savings to be passed on to UK motorists, and equally we have now seen the first private jet charter company in the US cutting fees on flights owing to cheaper fuel costs. This should be something that we see more of as the first half of the year progresses.

In Europe, problems are persisting within the Eurozone as uncertainty continues. Question marks over Greece’s commitment to its monetary obligations, driven by comments from the poll-leading Syriza party, have caused the Euro to weaken substantially against both the pound and the dollar. Although a snap poll this month should calm nerves if the governing coalition lead by the New Democracy party win the election, there will remain continued fears of a ‘Brexit’, the question of which will not be laid to rest until after the General Election on May 7th. With the ‘wrong result’, both events have the potential to cause major upheaval in currency markets, which in turn will inevitably have a bearing on the demand for business aviation seen across the continent, particularly during the traditionally busy summer.

With interest rates still at historic lows making it cheaper to loan and lease aircraft, the continued strength of markets in the middle east and growth in the far east – noticeably China, which some are predicting will see 10-15% growth in the sector, and latent demand in other large economies such as Brazil, there is every reason to believe that despite a few localised difficulties the industry looks set for another busy year.

Humble Oil Patch Golf Center

Name: Humble Oil Patch Golf Center

Address: 2107 N Houston Ave

City: Humble

State: TX

Zip Code: 77338-2556

Phone: 281.548.7273

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