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Spanish FBO group plans expansion into France

European business aviation has endured a steep downturn in activity for the best part of a year, and many in the industry are resigned to a slow recovery.

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

August 26, 2009

European business aviation has endured a steep downturn in activity for the best part of a year, and many in the industry are resigned to a slow recovery. But for some the proverbial glass remains half full and some of these people are now eyeing growth opportunities.

Catherine Gaisenband, founder and CEO of Spain-based FBO group Assistair, is one such optimist. She is now looking to extend operations into the south of France and is launching a new company called Developair to provide handling supervision and management of particular á la carte travel needs in other parts of Europe that are not well served by full-service FBOs.

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