Content Archive: March 2010

FBOs

Bangkok FBO decision spurs Don Mueang flight

Leading flight planning and handling groups have abandoned Bangkokā€™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 aviationā€™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 ā€œmarket value,ā€ 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 isnā€™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 ā€˜openā€™ 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).