The end is finally in sight for Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd.'s (BAS) long-running case against Government after a date was set for a decision by arbitration.

BAS took Government to court back in June 2007, filing a writ against Premier Ewart Brown in his capacity as Minister of Transport, and former Attorney General Phil Perinchief, over what it claims is a breach of its exclusive rights to provide private jet services at LF Wade International Airport.

The company argued that despite its exclusivity deal running until 2014, new competitor Sovereign Flight Support had been given permission to offer a rival private jet service by Government.

The case has subsequently been sent to arbitration and CEO of BAS, Ken Joaquin, said he has heard that it is set to be resolved in August this year.

"Apparently we are expecting a decision in August," he said.

"It has just been slow going to be quite honest."

Sovereign is still in the process of converting a former US Air Force building on Southside into a private jet passenger terminal with plans to open in mid-May, but BAS believe Sovereign has not had to compete in a tender process for the right to offer the service.

The plans for the renovation of the disused building near Southside Cinema and Pizza House on Southside Road would also include parking space for 13 cars next to the new terminal.