Rugby Club Issue 52 | Page 9

Hotdoggers Surf Club The aims and objectives of the Baltic Air Charter Association are: • To be the representative forum of the air charter industry. • To be accepted by governmental and other regulatory agencies as the accredited negotiating body representing the air charter industry. • To promote the interests of its members world-wide: • To provide membership to any organisation or individual who can demonstrate - Active participation in the air charter market, Commercial integrity, Acceptable financial standing, Occupational competency. • To provide both professional and social facilities for members. • To promote and protect the reputation of the industry • To institute, promote, support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting the interests of members of the Association • To assist with commercial mediation if required by members. • To furnish such advice and assistance to members in pursuance of any of the above objects as the Council of the Association may, at its discretion, consider as necessary or expedient. • To provide professional advice as requested on such terms and conditions as the Council may from time to time decide. FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/FOOTYFOCUSMAG A Breath of Fresh Air The Sporting Industry has always been an important part of private jet companies and encompasses a plethora of ‘reasons to fly’. It is not only reserved for the rich and famous - aircraft chartering has its place whether flying the sporting personality the fans or even, as we once had here at Oxygen Aviation, an urgent part of a Formula 1 car. Mark Green, Director of Oxygen Aviation says, “Private jets are nowadays a business tool. For the sports personality, it offers quiet surroundings to focus before the competition or a relaxed environment for their holiday flights without media intrusion. They also arrive more refreshed and whilst these days most personalities have no objection to posing for ‘selfies’ with adoring fans, for every fan, there is also the fan of the competition who might wish to offer some choice words of support! This applies whether you’re a footballer, golfer, cricketer, rugby star or anyone well known in the sporting arena.” The fans also play their part in aircraft chartering, for away fixtures and events the fans travel en masse, it can put a strain on the services offered by regular airlines and often they are not flying to the most convenient airport for the event, the chartered aircraft can utilise airports not serviced by scheduled services whilst also tra