During a time when careful shoppers might be expected to make every effort to save money, the charter brokerage business has continued to grow, despite the fact that there is nothing stopping consumers from contacting charter providers directly and negotiating their best deal.
Finance
October 19, 2010 - 3:08pm
Conditions for general aviation businesses “have noticeably improved” in the year since the last NBAA Convention, according to New Jersey-based aviation consultant Brian Foley. “There’s an entire spectrum of the industry seeing these better results, including MRO, FBO, charter and fractional companies,” he said.
October 13, 2010 - 12:14pm
For more than a year, recovery mode in the pre-owned aircraft market has meant more an outflow than intake. Although the number of choices has decreased, there has been no corresponding increase in prices, making it extremely attractive for buyers. Currently, purchasing an aircraft is more about operating cost than it is about acquisition costs.
October 13, 2010 - 11:37am
A group of 24 airlines based in Europe and the U.S. yesterday issued a set of common principles they claim should underlie a new OEDC Sector Understanding on Export Credits of Civil Aircraft (ASU) to ensure a “level playing field” in the arena of export financing of Boeing and Airbus airplanes. The 24 airlines, which include 15 members of the U.S.
October 13, 2010 - 9:00am
A group of 24 airlines based in Europe and the U.S. yesterday issued a set of common principles they claim should underlie a new OEDC Sector Understanding on Export Credits of Civil Aircraft (ASU) to ensure a “level playing field” in the arena of export financing of Boeing and Airbus airplanes. The 24 airlines, which include 15 members of the U.S.
October 13, 2010 - 8:00am
Contract fueler and trip support specialist Colt International (Booth No. 6237) has made its initial entry into the aviation insurance business with the launch of Colt Risk Management Services (CRMS). Based on its experience working with more than 4,000 flight departments and operators, the company plans to provide custom coverage solutions for any aviation company.
October 12, 2010 - 12:33pm
According to JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report, released on Friday, improvement in the pre-owned market has stalled. However, it expects the trend toward lower inventories to restart and continue. The nearly 3-percent decline in pre-owned inventories in the 12 months following the July 2009 peak has “lost some steam” as levels have increased slightly (up 0.1 percent) for the second consecutive month in September.
October 7, 2010 - 5:09am
Here’s a short story that relates, I think, to the plight of the business jet.
October 1, 2010 - 9:20am
The eye-popping total of 2,750 pre-owned aircraft for sale today is a lot based on historical standards, but it is well below the peak reached a little more than a year ago. The broker community and OEMs monitor the total number of aircraft for sale because it is an important measurement on which to gauge the health of the used aircraft market, but when you scratch beneath the surface you realize that the sky is not falling.
September 29, 2010 - 6:00am
The fourth annual Future of Business Jets conference will be staged in London from November 10 to 11 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel. It will address prospects in emerging markets such as the Middle East, Brazil, India and China. Also on the program are issues such as environmental impact, security restrictions, financial
