In the News 2010

VistaJet, the world's second largest private aviation firm recently announced that they were one of the few private aviation firms to actually remain profitable during the recession. Thomas Flohr - Founder of the company talks to CNBC Africa to run through some of its operational strategy.

• Interview with Thomas Flohr on CNBC Africa (duration: 7 minutes)

Aristocratique.com is an Italian luxury products and services website with a growing global readership.

• Article on aristocratique.com

Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet, appeared as a guest panellist on the BBC Bottom Line to discuss the current economic climate. To view this programme follow the link.

• The Bottom Line
  (available in the UK, duration: 30 minutes)

• Alternatively, you can listen to the podcast version at The Bottom Line podcast
  (duration: 28 minutes)

• Thomas Flohr gives his advice on My bottom Line: VistaJet’s Thomas Flohr
  (duration: 1 minute)

Kevin Done reports on VistaJet’s announcement at EBACE 2010 that it recorded a strong operational and financial performance in 2009 and has the platform in place for further growth in 2010.

• Reports: VistaJet

The Monocle EBACE news report takes a look at the aircraft and operators leading the industry out of recession, featuring VistaJet as the champion of the high-end business aviation industry.

• View the EBACE Report
  (duration: 6 minutes)

Thomas Flohr talks about VistaJet’s unique business model providing an alternative to fractional ownership. He explains how VistaJet customers have two flight product options – Program or On-Demand - with a simple contract.

• Private jet market in 2010
  (duration: 6 minutes)