The Golden Chariot
This book is for you if you’re looking to go fractional, begin charter or buy an aircraft. It’s a relatively friendly guide to the organization or individual who needs understanding before committing a lot of capital - be it by the hour, month or one lump sum north of 5 million dollars.
Private aviation is presently undergoing its largest sea change since the 1950s. This book outlines the questions you need to ask every member of your jet management organization to keep your jet in the air, and how to interpret the answers.
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Mar 10, 2010
Category: General
The general aviation sector is slowly starting to heal its wounds as NetJets regains momentum, flight hours increase and the stigma surrounding the use of private jets lessens.
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Jan 17, 2010
Category: General
According to several studies and papers, including research on great white pelicans, planes flying in a V-shaped formation could potentially save fuel and cut greenhouse gases. Meanwhile, the private aviation industry is experiencing some growth due to heightened security in the commercial sector, and further growth is predicted.
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Dec 27, 2009
Category: Fractional
Following NetJets' announcement in late November of furloughs starting January 15th, the company has been forced to cancel large orders of aircraft and concentrate on the more burgeoning areas of their business. At the same time, signs of the end of the recession coupled with a loyal following clash with no such signs for the fractional ownership business itself.
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Nov 20, 2009
Category: General
NetJets recently announced the decision to furlough close to 500 pilots starting January 15th of next year due to economic circumstances. Up to 495 will be furloughed in North America and at least 5 from NetJets International.
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Oct 13, 2009
Category: General
Due to the current economic environment, Cessna has taken control of 92% of CitationShares while Tag Aviation now only owns the remaining 8%, which Cessna is also eyeing.
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Sep 24, 2009
Category: General
Posted by: adam
UBS regularly estimates the outlook for the manufacturers of private jets. Due to over a decade of over supply and inflated prices the good news is less great than hoped.
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Sep 15, 2009
Category: General
Posted by: admin
Consider this fair warning that your aircraft utilization will need to look as little like private use possible.
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Sep 1, 2009
Category: General
Posted by: admin
Longtime CEO and founder Richard Santulli resigns in face of mounting losses at Netjets.
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