Jetbird, which launches in September with four Phenoms from Cologne in Germany, has set up a new web site which ceo Stefan Vilner says will be further developed to incorporate the company's on-line booking system for flights, events, package deals and ancillary travel services such as cars and hotels. "A German language version of the website will also be launched in May 2009," he adds.

Vilner says: "Cologne was selected due to its proximity to major European business centres. The base will serve the French and Italian Rivieras along with other Mediterranean destinations and the Adriatic."