Demand for FBO and flight planning services continues to expand in Europe and the Middle East.

U.S. headquartered Encore FBO has acquired Euralair Airport Services in Paris and FBO Dublin in Ireland as it pursues its ambition to create an integrated global handling network. Encore ceo and president Dan Bucaro says: "This is the first step in creating an international FBO network. FBO Dublin provides first-rate hand-ling services and we look forward to expanding their offering with fueling services."

FAL Aviation UK, based at London Ashford Airport (Lydd) in Kent, is turning to local schools and colleges in the search for its latest recruits. The company, which provides handling services for corporate, business and private aviation clients, is giving students across the region the opportunity to join the rapidly growing team at FAL Aviation as a trainee ground support agent.