Content Archive: March 2009
FBOs
FBO Report 2009: Service reigns supreme
Amid a troubling decrease in business aviation operations, FBOs are struggling not only to survive but also to continue serving customers using leaner work
Economy clouds outlook for aircraft acquisition
It is the best of times to purchase a business jet…and the worst of times to finance it.
Safety
Safety programs essential to keep insurance costs down
“You can bet the insurance market is going to change.
Boisture Replaces Schuster at HBC
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) tapped industry veteran Bill Boisture Jr.
Regulations and Government
Rule Changes Under Consideration at EASA
Aircraft operators have until May 30 to comment on the new air operations requirements (Notice of Proposed Amendment 2009-2) being introduced by the Europe
No ‘silver bullet’ for pre-owned market
The used business jet market has not yet reached equilibrium.
Charter & Fractional
Charter firm nears deal with new buyer
The plan by JDA Acquisition Company (JDAAC) to buy the assets of charter/management firm JetDirect Aviation is expected to reach fruition by April 7.
Charter & Fractional
Charter jet card specializes in Asian market
Asia Jet Partners Limited of Hong Kong has developed its Chartercard program designed specifically for Asia.
Safety
CAP: ‘Don’t trash the beacon’
In an effort to cut down on the more than 2,000 false distress signals it receives each year from emergency locator transmitters (ELT) and emergency positi
Insurance and Legal Issues for Owners
In addition to the costs of acquisition, prospective buyers must consider the costs–especially insurance and taxes–they will incur once they own the aircra
