Content Archive: March 2010
FBOs
Bangkok FBO decision spurs Don Mueang flight
Leading flight planning and handling groups have abandoned Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport after Airports of Thailand (AOT) awarded exclusive handling rights
Relief efforts continue in Haiti
More than two months after the Haiti earthquake, business aviation’s mercy flights continue but on a much smaller scale.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Customs at Shannon too limited, say operators
Pre-clearance of business aircraft for U.S.
Aircraft
Used Jets Selling 15% Below Market Value
Pre-owned business jet prices are down 40 percent from the heights of 2008 and are now on average 15 percent below “market value,” Aircraft Post president
Regulations and Government
U.S.: expect delays on SMS rules
Although only a handful of countries have regulations in place for approving safety management systems (SMS), most nations are working to comply with an In
India a Growing but Low-volume Bizav Market
Business aviation market advisor Brian Foley said business jet deliveries in India are healthier than in most Western countries, but the volume isn’t on pa
Charter & Fractional
Cessna Takes Full Reins at CitationAir
Cessna Takes Full Reins at CitationAirCessna Aircraft in late February completed its acquisition of business aviation flight services provider
Charter & Fractional
Fractional Jet Europe creates ‘open’ market
Former NetJets Europe executive Chris Moody claims he has helped to bring liquidity back into the market for fractional shares in business aircraft by offe
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner shutters charter division
Charter brokering group Air Partner has shut down its aircraft operating division in a bid to stem mounting losses.
NATA Celebrates 70 Years
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).
