Bizav Flights Up in Europe, Marking First Increase in January Since 2008 February 20, 2014 by Chad Trautvetter, AINonline.com February 20, 2014 Business aircraft movements in Europe increased by 1.9 percent last month, marking the first time since 2008 that there has been year-over-year growth in the month of January, according to data from WingX Advance. Flight hours flown by business aircraft in Europe last month also rose by 4 … Continued
GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries End Five-year Slide February 20, 2014 by Curt Epstein, AINonline.com, February 20, 2014 For the first time since 2008, worldwide deliveries of business jets were higher than the previous year, according to 2013 year-end numbers released yesterday by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Airframers handed over 678 business jets last year, six more than in 2012. Overall, general aviation billings increased … Continued
J.P.Morgan: Some Improvements Seen in Bizjet Market September 13, 2013 by Chad Trautvetter September 12, 2013, 3:39 PM “Demand for business jets is far from robust, but at the margin some developments suggest improvement,” J.P.Morgan aerospace analysts said in their latest business jet monthly update, released on Tuesday. Among these positive developments, U.S. flight operations climbed 4.7 percent year-over-year in July, which the investment firm said … Continued
JETNET Releases February 2013 Pre-Owned Business Jet and Business Turboprop Aircraft and Helicopter Market Information April 11, 2013 JETNET, a leading provider of corporate aviation information and a member of the National Aircraft Resale Association (NARA), recently released February 2013 results for the pre-owned business jet, business turboprop and helicopter markets. For-sale worldwide trends across all aircraft market segments, comparing February 2013 with the previous February, show the fleet-for-sale percentages in all market … Continued
A Tour in the Alps December 2, 2012 Thinking about chartering a private jet to go skiing this winter? Don’t let the lack of snow in the U.S. ruin your plans. Instead, consider skiing somewhere magical like the French Alps! France’s Rhone Alps offer some of the best skiing in Europe, not to mention a scenery that is unparalleled. May I suggest a … Continued
Two Reasons to Charter a Business Jet October 10, 2012 The following are two reasons why chartering a private executive jet makes good business sense: Save time – Chartered business jet passengers will save more time during departure by having direct access to the aircraft instead of waiting in long lines at the airport security screenings. The jet operates on your schedule rather than vice … Continued
The Importance of Giving Back August 4, 2012 What’s the most important thing for a company in today’s economy? Ask that question to 100 people, and I bet you get the same answer: the bottom line. While I tend to agree, I do feel that the importance of “giving back” should be right there at the top of the list. In today’s busy … Continued
Which option makes sense for you (Buy, Lease, or Charter?) May 16, 2012 For a person who makes frequent short-duration trips, or multiple stops during trips, buying or leasing an aircraft may make sense because such a person would benefit both from time-savings over commercial flights, and complete flexibility related to length of stay. For a person who travels infrequently or tends to have long layovers at a … Continued
Hawaiian Time January 31, 2012 Tired of the cold? Why not consider a trip to tropical Hawaii this winter. The Hawaiian Islands average a very pleasant 82 degrees during the months of January thru March, and there is no place more relaxing and old Hawaiiana than historic Haleiwa town, located on the North Shore of Oahu. Haleiwa is famous for … Continued
Coffee, Tea or….. No, I Don’t Thinks So…. January 7, 2012 What exactly is the job of a corporate flight attendant? This topic has been debated by many a charter company , aircraft owner and corporate aviation passenger. The answer is quite simple, really. If properly trained by a company such as F.A.C.T.S or Flight Safety, the flight attendant can be a positive addition to any … Continued