London’s only commercial heliport has come onto the market with interest rumoured to include Mohammed Al Fayed, the Harrods owner, and Joe Bamford, owner of construction equipment firm JCB. Von Essen Aviation Ltd, the owner of the heliport, has placed it up for sale though it is a separate entity to the similarly named Hotel chain which went into administration this year.

Despite paying £50million for the heliport and building a new passenger terminal, owner Andrew Davis has posted an asking price of £40million. There are some rumours that potential bidders see greater commercial viability in the land for development purposes, which may mean the heliport is replaced with apartments or shopping complexes.

“Two cameras for FaceTime and HD video recording. The dual-core A5 chip. 10-hour battery life.¹ Over 200 new software features in iOS 5. And iCloud. All in a remarkably thin, light design. There’s so much to iPad, it’s amazing there’s so little of it.”

Terms of the offer are as follows

This offer is subject to availability, whilst stocks last. There is no cash alternative. The promoter is Jet Direct Services Ltd Company Number .

The offer is only valid on flights booked between the 24^th of November and the 24^th of December, and £10k or over in value.

The offer is on flights that must be flown before the end of 2011 on the 31^st December and the offer is for one iPad2 on a per flight basis. Each customer is limited to one iPad2 on a per household basis.

Please allows up to 28 days for delivery of the iPad2. The iPad2 will only be shipped to the address supplied when you confirm your flight booking.

The iPad2 is non-exchangeable and non-refundable, technical issues and support should be taken up with the manufacturer. This offer is for the 16GB Wi-Fi only iPad2.

This offer is not related to nor endorsed by Apple Inc. Jet Booking Direct reserve the right to amend these terms without prior notice, and reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice. This offer is only available to residents of the UK, Europe and the Middle-East.

Whilst there are nowhere near as many 300s available as there are Citations, the Phenoms are rolling out fast. This expansion by Embraer is set to continue with the release of the 450 and 500 models, larger jets that extend the range and provide alternative, flexible options to buyers and operators. The company’s phenomenal growth must surely be a warning shot to other manufacturers.

Jet Booking Direct are proud to add the Phenom to our fleet of available aircraft. Whilst there is limited availability on this jet at the moment, we expect more private jet charters to be carried out by Phenoms as more are sold to operators across Europe over the coming months.

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Whilst Private Jet hire from Jet Booking Direct can usually be arranged “on the fly”, we encourage our customers and clients to make advance bookings in order to gain this security of knowing your travel arrangements are sorted. Leaving it up until the last minute could unfortunately leave you out in the cold, all airports have limited slots and whilst during normal times there are usually always free slots, during busy festive periods this is not so likely.

To further reduce the pain of your Christmas travel woes, we’re happy to sort for you extra travel options such as Helicopter transfers, car hire – even make a hotel reservation for you in advance. Providing an all encompassing package for your festive and new year travel needs is a result of our core belief in traditional customer values and always placing your needs first in line.

If you’re not sure exactly what you need and would like to have a casual chat to discuss your options for Private Jet travel this Christmas and New Year then feel free to call us on 0800 6226 538 (UK) +44208 005 9811 (Int’l) and one of our friendly brokers will be happy to break down our services to you and put together a package that suits. Alternatively, you can get a quote today for your flights by clicking “Book a Flight” above and filling in our quick form.

Whilst still unstable in many areas, much of the fighting in Libya is now focused on Sirte, the home town of ousted leader Colonel Gaddafi. With this development, many other areas of Libya including Benghazi and Tripoli are looking to stabilize and return to some sort of normality. Part of this process is the restoration of services – notably in this case transportation.

By offering safe flights to and from Libya Jet Booking Direct are able to provide a resource that will surely prove vital for many people. We believe this option will provide much needed support. If this is a service you require, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your private jet charter options to/from Libya and all other Middle-East and African nations. Flight operations to/from Libya are based in the UAE with selected aircraft availability.

This means that the price you get will not be affected by when you book your flight. Whereas, with a commercial flight, ticket prices dramatically increase the closer you get to your flight date. Let’s not also forget all the other advantages of private jet charter, who could forget the beautiful private jets?

So if you’re looking to attend the Rugby World cup this September, considering a private jet charter could save you time, stress and hassle, and without the worry of a price hike the later you leave your booking.

Additionally, our helipad at Ham Polo Club allows you to fly by helicopter direct from London, just a 15 minute drive from the City of London. If you live further than the South Coast, you could travel to Southampton by private jet, before catching a connecting helicopter flight direct to the event.

We are able to provide for you:

• A private jet from an airport of your choice direct to the city of the first game you wish to attend
• Internal private jet and/or helicopter flights between venues
• Hotel reservations – so your accommodation is ready for you
• Chauffeur care hire – for those shorter journeys
• Private Security – security personnel to ensure your safety

Our team of brokers can produce for you a package that directly reflects your need. Our packages can be as rigid or as flexible as you need. We can provide an entire transport solution for anybody attending this huge sporting event. Whether you are a journalist, a broadcasting team, a sports fan or a footballer our private jet charter and additional services can help ensure you spend your time concentrating on this special event and not worrying about your transport.

If you would be interested in this service, please call us today so we can assemble your bespoke UEFA 2012 Private Jet travel package – on 0800 6226 538 or sales@jetbookingdirect.com.

The photographs were taken by Nick Gleis, who remained coy about who the jets belonged to and how he gained access for the pictures to be taken.

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Recently launched, the stunning and beautiful Riva Iseo 27 is Italian luxury yacht builder Riva’s latest model, combining power, speed and comfort with superior levels of luxury. Considered by many the “Jewel of the Riva Crown”, the Iseo would be a stunning companion to any private jet holiday.

Can you imagine catching your private jet charter at 10am on Saturday at Farnborough, and cruising along the Amalfi Coast by 1pm in this beautiful boat? The two would surely combine for an unforgettable experience. Our luxury yacht charter partner Ventura are currently available to take orders for the Iseo 27 – if you think this is the luxury speed boat you’ve been waiting all your life today then don’t hesitate to contact us.

Ventura Yachts & Jet Booking Direct – for luxury private jet and yacht charter, the ultimate partnership.