A FlairJet crew were surprised on arrival at Humberside airport recently to be presented with a celebratory bottle of champagne, as their Phenom became the first aircraft to be handled by new FBO Weston Aviation.

Managing director Nick Weston was there to welcome the crew as they touched down. "This is an excellent start to our new Business Aviation Centre at Humberside Airport," he says.

"We were working hard towards opening on time for June 1st and then we started to receive requests for handling dates in late May so we decided work around the clock to open the doors early to accommodate the high level of demand we received."

Mike Chamberlain, ground operations director at FlairJet, adds: "We are delighted to be the first aircraft handled by Weston at Humberside. This extends a long-standing relationship and we wish them every success with their new venture."

Paul Litten, head of business development at Humberside airport, says: "Opening for business ahead of schedule due to demand is a great indication of Weston Aviation's future.

"The business secured in the first week of operating from a brand new dedicated fixed based operation, clearly demonstrates the strength of their reputation and the need for a business aviation facility in the region."

FlairJet is the first European commercial operator of both the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 aircraft and currently operates three Phenom 100 and two Phenom 300 executive jets from its bases at London Oxford and Cannes airports.

Humberside airport is the third UK FBO developed and operated by Weston Aviation, joining its other facilities at Durham Tees Valley and Newquay Cornwall airports.