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Article: Lear we go: private jet usage takes off in capital
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- Scotland on Sunday
- Article date:
- February 11, 2007
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EDINBURGH Airport has enjoyed a near-doubling in private jet usage
over the past five years as time pressures and increased security for
scheduled flights push more executives to use what was previously
seen as an indulgence.
The number of private jet movements at BAA's three Scottish
airports increased by 50 per cent to 7,319 between 2001 and 2006,
according to the airport operator.
Edinburgh saw the fastest increase with an 84 per cent rise. It is
the base for local business leaders such as Royal Bank of Scotland
chief executive Fred Goodwin as well as visiting tycoons and
dignitaries including Bill Gates and Prince Andrew.
Glasgow enjoyed a 35 per cent rise in private jet landings over ...