London-based Avolus, which specialises in individual vip charter arrangements, has launched a consultancy to advise on the purchase of private aircraft. Co-founder Alexis Grabar says: "We see it as a logical addition to providing a multi-lingual, 24/7 door-to-door service for vips."

Avolus coordinates the use of chauffeur driven cars, helicopters, private jets and yachts.

Justine Angelli, the other co-founder, says Avolus will offer clients an aircraft management contract and provide turnkey management programmes.