Flying Private to the Party

Festival de Cannes
Cannes, France
May 12 to 23, 2010
Palme d’Or

With notable Hollywood A-listers such as Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Connelly, and William Hurt expected to debut their latest film projects this year, Cannes promises to be the place to see and be seen this spring. Celebrating the world of cinema for more than 60 years, The Festival de Cannes is quite possibly the most prestigious and respected film festival in the world. Not only has it launched the careers of many Hollywood greats, but it is also the place for memorable red-carpet looks and a bevy of star-studded parties. To participate, touch down at Cannes Mandelieu Airport (LFMD)

• The benchmark business airport in the South of France, LFMD offers superior amenities including car-hire services, VIP area, a restaurant-bar, and rooms reserved especially for pilots and crew

• Equipped with night runway lighting, the airport remains open until 8 p.m. and is controlled by the French Civil Aviation Authority, DGAC

• There are hangers to house visiting aircraft, as well as distribution of jet fuel and Avgas (a high-octane aviation fuel) services

• Airplane-to-helicopter transfer is available for those of you heading to the parties in style.