The latest EBAN Handbook is currently in its final production stages and will be with readers next month. Editor Stephen Campbell took time out of his busy schedule to talk to EBAN about the differences between this Handbook and the previous one and how he hopes it will better its predecessor.

“One of the big differences this time is the website – it’s now up and running online, so you don’t have to rely on just the handbook,” he said.

“It works in the same way as

the Handbook in that it can be

cross-referenced, so readers can search for companies by aircraft type or airport location, for example.

“Company websites are also easily accessible via the live web links on the website.”

Campbell anticipates that this edition will be more extensive:

“We will have more entries this

time. We expect to include more charter operators and handlers, coupled with a slightly broader geographical coverage. \r

“We are aiming to make it more comprehensive, but you can never get 100 per cent of the information – that is something we will keep striving for.”

Asked which was the best way for companies to submit their entries, Campbell said: “Most people should have received mails about entry already, but if they haven’t heard

from us or we simply do not

have their contact details available

to us, then the best thing to do is either give me a call direct or drop me a quick email.\r

“That way, we can ensure everything is set up and they

can be included this time around,”

he said.

According to Campbell, feedback from the previous Handbook has been positive. “Generally we’ve had a very favourable response to it from people such as flight operations departments and pilots.

“There have been a number of instances where we’ve had calls from people asking us questions about chartering aircraft that we can’t normally answer.\r

“Using the Handbook, we’ve been able to tell them what sort of aircraft they need, what airports they can fly from and who operates these types of aircraft at those airports.”

He also gave EBAN some insight about his role in the project: “It is quite a tricky job, which is one of the reasons we try to automate things as much as possible.

“The production relies on the support of the people who appear in the Handbook and companies to provide their details.

“It’s important for us that people help make the book work by cooperating with us.

“So, if you are a relevant company, like a handler, charter operator

or a maintenance facility, its important that you get in touch with us to make sure your details are

up to date. We are very grateful to all the companies who give up their time to take part and keep their details up to date.”

Stephen Campbell can be contacted on +44 (0)1279 714512 or stephen@ebanhandbook.com.

The EBAN Handbook website is www.ebanhandbook.com.