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Corporate Executive Air Charter Flights Kenya|Uganda|Rwanda|Burundi|East Africa & Africa Continent

Due to the growing economy in Africa demand for private executive air charter flights has increased and the air charter companies in Africa are on their toes to ensure they meet these needs. In East Africa many international organization has opened their branches in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and they need to evaluate the performance.Also the directors would want to meet their clients to ensure they are satisfied with their services or products or research to see where they can improve and by doing so busy business executives of companies who are based out of Africa or elsewhere in Africa would want to have a day visit to check on their investments thus the need to charter a corporate executive private charter.

In Africa we do have the corporate executive aircraft such as Beech craft 1900C/D 19 seats normal seating and 14 seats for executive seating. These aircraft is operated by 2 crew and it is weather equipped and certified to fly at night as it has GPS,Satellite Tracking with a pressurized cabin flies at 25000 feet above sea level on VIP configuration it have a toilet and in-flight attendant and lunch,breakfast,champagne,hot and soft drinks, snacks provided on board with spacious regroom.The pilots have over 5000 hours flying experience with 1,500 hours on the Beech craft 1900 and they have attended a simulator and type training which they also undergo after a year and have attended training at Flght Safety International. Night flying can only be done from International airport to international airport and when inquiring you needs to find out these if you are flying at night or flying back at night so that there is no misunderstanding. These aircraft is operated by two crew who are both qualified and type rated on the aircraft due to comfort and safety of the corporate executives and any other person flying on that flight. These aircraft has upto 7 hours 30 minutes endurance thus it can do 5 hours and half flying non-stop. These aircraft needs along runway for both landing and take off and also

Corporate executive air charter flights are operated using the Beech craft 200/350i which has a pressurized cabin flying at 25000 feet and 30000 feet respectively. These aircraft can be configured into normal seating 10 and VIP 7 seats at a short time. These aircraft need along runway for both take off and landing due to its performance so before it flies to an airstrip the information on that airstrip has to be availed and confirmed by operators into that airstrip or airport. Corporate Executive flights are very expensive and you cant afford to depart and the pilot returns due to the airstrip being unserviceable and also it is good as if in doubt then transport can be arranged in advance as if unable to land give the alternate airstrip or airport where you can easily be picked.

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Citation Bravo Jet 550/560 are of the Cessna family of the light business jet category ideal for personal jet and corporate jet charters for business executives and owners. These jets with a pressurized cabin flying at 42000 feet above sea level operated by two pilots who have over 6,000 flying experience with 2000 hours on type. The Citation Bravo Jet 550/560 are VIP Configured from factory with a toilet, kitchen,DVD,Sateliite Phone, Internet connection Hifi, around table for conference inbuilt, with flight attendant and champagne, hot and soft drinks ,lunch,breakfast,snacks served as per your order and likewise champagne. These can do non-stopt corporate flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg and two stop overs from Nairobi, Kenya to Frankfurt, France and it has 7 hours and half endurance and very reliable,efficient,effective ,durable and cost effective on long-haul flights.

The corporate safari is charged on per hour basis and the rate per hour on Beech craft is half of the Citation Bravo Jet but on flying times the jet is one and three quarters faster than the Beech craft 200/1900.The difference between the jet and beech craft is that the jet is faster and it is an in-built corporate aircraft from the manufacture whereas the Beech craft can be configured.

The Beech craft 200/350i can operate to some airstrips /airports in Kenya national parks for example Kilanguni, Amboseli, Kichwa Tembo, Keekorok, Mara Serena, Ngerende which are in national parks and game reserves. The Beechcraft can only operate into Amboseli, Kilanguni airstrips while the Citation can only fly to Kilanguni in Kenya. Beech craft 200/350i/1900 can fly to some major cities in Kenya namely,Mombasa,Malindi,Lamu,Ukunda,Kisumu,Kakamega,Kitale,Eldoret,Lodwar,Lokichogio,Mandera,Moyale,Elwak,Wajir,Garissa,Marsabit,Kakuma.Citation Bravo Jet can fly to Wajir, Marsabit, Lodwar, Lokichogio, Garissa,Mombasa,Malindi,Lamu in Kenya.

Corporate executive charter flights on Citation and Beech craft operate into and out of major airports in Eastern & Central Africa namely,Jomo Kenyatta airport, Nairobi, Kenya, Wilson airport, Nairobi Kenya,Moi airport, Mombasa, Kenya,malindi airport,Kenya,Lamu airport, Kenya In Tanzania to Kilimanjaro airport, Zanzibar airport ,Daresaalam airport, Mwanza airport, Kigoma airport,Mbeya airport, Dodoma airport,Musoma airport,Iringa airport,Tabora airport,Mtwara airport. In Uganda to Entebbe airport, Kitgum airport, Soroti airport, Arua airport, Gulu airport, Kampala airport, Jinja airport. The private executive charter flights are operated to other airports into/out of Kigali airport, Rwanda, Bujumbura airport, Burundi in DR Congo to and from Kinshasa airport, Goma airport, Bukavu airport, Lubumbashi, Mbujimayi, and Bunia, Benin.

Private executive jet charter flights operate within Africa to North Africa, South Africa, West Africa, Central Africa Republic, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan regions. Corporate charter flights operate into /out of the following airports,Djibouti,Addis Ababa, Mogadishu, Galgayo, Bosaso, Hargesia, Juba, Rumbek, Khartoum,Port Sudan, cairo, Accra, Abuja, Abijan, Freewton, Johanessburg,Cape Town,OR Tambo,Windhoek,Lusaka,Ndola,Bulawayo,David Livingstone,Harare,Djamena,Maputo ,Bangui, Blantyre, Duoala, Kisangani, Mauritius, Luvua, Moroni,Salisbur,Antanarivoand many others just to mention afew.There is a 24/7 operations which is reachable on cell phones ready to work out an instantly charter quotation free of charge and arrange for aflight based on availability of the aircraft.

Charter rates do remain constant for one year unless the government increase cost per mile or fuel then the charter rates will be adjusted accordingly and the charter cancellation, booking and confirmation terms and condition applies.

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Executive Travel Services in India Offer Myriads of Traveling Benefits at Competitive Price

Due to convenience and flexibility available in Executive travel service, various business executives and businessmen prefer to travel in hired private aircraft. Private charters offering executive travel services in India are quite proficient in their job and offer tailor made services built across the need of respective clients. Companies engaged in the private aircraft service offers clients with the customized flights service providing them with hassle free travel. While traveling with private aircraft, business executives have no stress and fear of getting delayed as well as enjoy the convenient and comfort of private aircrafts. Clients can experience world-class service and facilities while availing executive travel service from private aircraft operators in India.

Businessmen prefer to charter an executive aircraft from a renowned operator instead of traveling in commercial airlines as traveling through commercial airlines is a completely wastage of time as lot of time is wasted on security checking and in catching connecting flights for the final destination. The lot of stress and hassle of traveling also affects the credibility and the potential of the business executives and they find it hard to deliver their best at the crucial moment. Understanding the importance of time and energy, which can be saved while chartering private aircraft, companies tend to avail the executive travel services in India.

Private Aircrafts like helicopter charters, corporate jets, and jumbo jets are used by private aircrafts operators for offering unmatched and customized executive travel services in India. These private aircraft operators are quite successful in India as most of the business houses use their service to various business purposes such as conducting business meeting in conducive and amicable environment. Private Aircrafts offered by these executive travel service providers in India are equipped with all the latest air facilities that one can expect in air travel. These aircrafts are specifically designed keeping in mind the requirement of business class of people.

In order to make the executive travel service in India luxurious, convenient, comfortable, and productive private aircraft operators provide their clients with some exceptional service like comfortable seating arrangement, proper arrangements of in-flight meals, and facility of audio and video system on request are some of the highlighting features of private aircrafts. Private Aircraft operators offering executive travel service in India not only provide aircraft but they also take care of other responsibilities like making reservations and hotel booking on request of the clients. Thus one can expect just a dream travel while availing executive travel services from private aircraft operators in India.

AirNews On Global Aviation, Business Jet, Military And V.I.P Executive Flights Africa/Worlwide

Air news gives an overview on air transport globally on growth, Decline and new Innovations which give aviators an idea on which strategy to apply in the existing air transport business environment.

There three segments of air news that this article will dwell on as below,

(1)BUSINESS JET NEWS.

The launch of Legacy 650 jet by Embrear Manufacturer of other aircrafts like turbo prop for both cargo and passengers. It was during an air show of National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) exhibition that this news were availed.Ambrear company revealed its NEW Legacy 650 Jet the large executive jet category aircraft based on the successful platform of the super mid-size Legacy 650 which will provide longer range for up to 14 passengers currently, two Legacy 650s are performing flight tests with certification and first deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2010. The Legacy development costs are already included in the company’s research and in development plan for 2009-2010 and therefore; do not affect the guidelines previously provided by Embrear.

The Legacy 650 will fly up to 3,900 nautical miles nonstop with four passengers or 3,800 nautical miles with eight passengers, meaning approximately 500nm further than the Legacy 600. This significant increase in range was accomplished through extensive airframe modifications, such as reinforced wing and landing gear, larger fuel capacity, the new highly efficient and more powerful Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 engines. Honeywell’s new primus Elite avionics suite will equip the Legacy 650 future legacy 600s.

All of this is done while maintaining the same comfortable and functional interior of the Legacy 600,with its three distinct cabin zones and gallery, as well as the claimed large compartment of any executive jet.

Cabin noise levels were reduced with a state-of-the-art sound insulation package and the high-speed internet data link has been upgraded to Immarsats swift broad-band system. Besides its longer range ,the Legacy 650 has outstanding performance capabilities in such hot and/or high destinations as Dubai, Aspen, and Telluride (US) ,and Toluca (Mexico) .La Paz (Bolivia) also becomes a viable destination for the Legacy 650, due to the high attitude landing and take off capability that allows the aircraft to operate out of airports at elevations up to 13,800 feet it will also be one of largest executive jets allowed to fly in and out of the Cannes-Mandelieu (France) and London city (UK) airports.

Maximum operating speed (VMO) has increased to 300 KCAS below 8000 feet and 45 degrees maximum flap extended speed (vfe) increased to 160 KIAS, resulting in greater operational flexibility. Two Rolls-Royce AE 3007A2 engines power the Legacy 650 .This refined version of the AE 3007A1E engine combines an advanced wide-chord fan with a service-proven core-over 35-million hours of operations on all AE3007 models and updated full authority digital engine control(FADEC) software that optimizes fuel consumption during cruise. With 9020 pounds of thrust each, the engines produce an average of 29% less carbon dioxide (co2) than competitor’s older aircraft and up to 22% less than current generation jets. They also comply with the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) stage IV noise.

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(2)MILITARY NEWS.

Boeing receives Australian Industry Award for F-111 support. On October 2, 2009, in Brisbane received an Engineering Excellence Award, Resource Development Category , from the Queensland Division of Engineers Australia. The Award from the states top engineering organization recognizes Boeing Defense Australia’s best practices in support of Australia’s F-111 strike aircraft fleet.” For almost 15 years, Boeing defense Australia (BDA) has implemented innovative maintenance and engineering practices for the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) aging F-111 aircraft to ensure the platforms air superiority, despite the emergence of more modern fighter/bomber aircraft.

According to Mr. Dubby ,Managing Director and Vice President of BDA the close working relationship with RAAF key projects to keep the F-111 flying safely and effectively such as Avionics upgrade programmes Hardware/software installations and wing sustainment programmes .The successful rollout of these projects and new technologies ,exemplifier the BDA Engineering teams professionalism and innovation. Boeing Defense Australia , wholly owned Boeing subsidiary and a business unit of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, has nearly 2000 employees at 13 locations throughout Australia supporting programmes for the Australia government and defense forces, International and commercial customers.

(3) AFRICAN AIRLINES NEWS

REBRANDED AIRLINE. Lagos-Virgin Nigeria has rebranded itself as Nigerian Eagle Airlines following the departure of Richard Bransons Virgin Group from Airline earlier this year. The New company has meanwhile already started repainting the aircraft in a new livery.

AIRBUS CONSIDERED. Nairobi-Kenya Airways is reportedly considering the purchase of between six and nine airbus A330-200S to meet capacity demands.

OUAGADOUGOU. Royal Air is a Mali-based leasing company that has started operations with two Lockheed L1011 Tri-Star passenger jets.

GHANA STARTS UP. Accra-Meridian Airlines is a new start up cargo carrier based in Ghana. It has started operations with a fleet of three DC-8 Freighters.

ETHIOPIAN GROWTH. Addis Ababa-Fresh from celebrating having been awarded the airline of the year 2009, Ethiopian Airlines has further expanded its route network with the start of new services to Mombas, Conakry and Monrovia. The carrier has also added second MD-11 FREIGHTER to boost its cargo capacity. A second Boeing 737-800 has also joined the fleet. This aircraft has a capacity for 16 passengers in Business class and 138 passengers in the Economy class and will be operated on the Africa and Middle East routes.

The carrier has expanded its operations increasing flight frequencies to its eleven destinations in Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia. Ethiopian Airlines will add four weekly flights to Nairobi and Dare-salaam two weekly flights to Accra, Delhi, Beijing and one weekly flight to Stockholm, Tel AVIV, Bamako, Dakar, Juba and Lubumbashi.

STELLAR GROWTH. Johannesburg-South African based cargo airline, Star Air Cargo, has added an additional Boeing 737-200 to its fleet based at OR Tambo International Airport.

ATR ORDER. Tripoli- Libyan Airlines placed an order for two ATR 42-500S at the recent LAVEX 2009 aviation expo in Tripoli. The aircraft valued at some $ 35-million, are expected to be delivered by year-end. This order marks the first entry of the manufacturer into the Libyan Marketplace and sees a return of turbo prop aircraft to the Libyan carriers’ fleet.

OPERATIONS RESTARTED. Cairo- Egyptian charter airline, Midwest Airlines, has resumed services with a single Boeing 737-600. Its destinations include Bratislava and a number of Polish Cities.

TURBOPROP EXPANSION. Nairobi- Blue Bird Aviation is yet another African carrier to take delivery of the Bombardier DASH8 Q400 turbo prop. It recently acquired two former SAS operated aircraft for operations from its Wilson Airport base.

JAPANESE TRAFFIC RIGHTS. The Kenyan Government has requested Japan to consider giving traffic rights to Kenya Airways to establish a direct flight between Kenya & Japan

With the above air news reports you will able to know where the aviation industry is heading and where to add more product lines and where to remove because you be up dated on growth and decline and new developments.

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Taking Care Of Business By Using VIP Executive Business Jet Private Charter Flights Globally

In the modern world where time is quite literally money, the utilization of business jets provides a flexible, efficient means of doing business .Yet; these sleek flagships of aviation style provide a diverse range of services far beyond the traditionally perceived roles. From multi-nationals to medivacs, the business jet can be found playing its part with panache.

Shaking Hands

While the internet and advanced communications have enhanced business efficiency, personal relationships are still at the corporate core. For all the online hook-ups, there will never be a substitute for the face-to-face interaction for an important business meeting. This fact has long been recognized by those who conduct commerce, but often the challenge has stemmed from conquering the tyranny of distance without losing out in other areas of productivity.

Unfortunately ,when Michael Douglas’ character of Gordon Gecko proclaimed that “Greed is good!” in the movie Wall Street it may have led to an Academy Award, but also propagated a stigma that hit corporate aviation in the late 1980s . This perceived image of that decade’s extravagance was far removed from the true purpose of business jets, which lies in the efficient allocation of time and resources. True corporate aviation is most definitely about tools and not toys. And as tools, business jets have the potential to repay the investment many times over.

Clients are not always based at airports serviced by regular airline routes and even if they are, business is not always conducted to a schedule with long lead-times. Corporate aviation permits the ability to respond to critical matters both when and where they take place, without taking a highly paid executive away from his other duties for an extended period.Futhermore, the distance between supply and demand can be varied and in response the range of corporate aircraft have diversified accordingly. Whether the call comes from across the seas or a neighboring city, there is a business jet built to respond.

Making Cents

Ownership of business jet is a significant decision for any company. It is not made on impulse, but in the cold, hard fiscal reality of the board-room .The jet must be able to earn its keep’ or its longevity in the modern corporate world is certain to be short-lived. Management must examine the potential benefits of the business jet and one difficulty can arise from the fact that some of the advantages are less quantifiable than others.

Accountants are easily able to break down travel budgets on an annual basis and identify how much is spent on airline tickets and hire cars. On this cost basis alone, the business jet will always face an uphill battle as it is more the nature of airline travel that can prove less conducive to business. Meetings are not always organized with adequate notice to benefit from cheaper fares, nor are can airlines they always guarantee that executive seated together. Furthermore, the timing of the meeting may not align efficiently with the airline services for that day.

Slightly less quantifiable is the true value of an executive’s time. While their package and bonuses can mathematically be broken down into a rough hourly rate, it is the issue of downtime that airline travel can sometime conceal. Queues, cancelled flights, baggage delays and waiting in gate lounges can be costly for an executive who is being paid the top dollar.Additionally, many destinations may not have a direct service, resulting in more downtime as transits and connecting flights eat up the minute’s enroute.

Corporate aviation can offer advantages both in terms of direct flights and minimizing downtime, however the advantages can reach even further. The onboard privacy can allow significant productive business to be done in the air without the prying eyes and ears of third parties. The intimate nature of the corporate cabin and club seating lends itself to efficient interaction between executives. And for those wanting to get work completed enroute, there is frequently access to phone communications and the ability to operate a laptop without a seat reclining into the executive’s work-space.

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The corporate jet can also be availed to the client to bring them to the companies’ home base; no doubt an impressive way to conduct business. And there is no escaping the prestige that is inextricably linked to a business jet. It gives a definite aura of credibility that marketing campaigns can spend years trying to achieve. These advantages are virtually impossible to translate into direct dollar terms and yet they can still equate to sound business practice. Such is the specialized nature of corporate aviation.

Types for A Task

When Bill Lear’s first jet rolled off the assembly line in the early 1960s, it bordered on a revolution. Lear had built a small aircraft that could provide the speed and comfort of the expanding jet airliner market for a load of only 6 passengers. Rather than a novelty, the aircraft had created a genuine niche in the marketplace for the business traveler.

Much has changed over half a century and the business jet market has grown and diversified accordingly. It has recognized that business aviation needs are as varied the products and services that their clients sell. Range, speed, comfort, economy, short-field performance, capacity and cabin height are just a few of the considerations that distinguish one bizjet’ user from another. From the very light jets (VLJ) such as the single-pilot certified Citation Mustag,right through to the global reach of the Boeing 737 BBJ, all requirements can be catered for.

Beyond the budget, possibly the most significant challenge for the potential corporate aviator is to define their task accurately. What is the average sector length? How many passengers are generally required to be uplifted? Is pavement strength a dictating factor? What are the ground handling facilities at the most frequented airports of call? And so on. Ultimately, the final decision will be to source the aircraft that meets the majority of needs in the most efficient manner.

If runways are limiting in their length, then a straighter winged aircraft will offer the take-off and landing performance for a slight sacrifice in speed. Should the duration of the flights be significant, then cabin comfort and rest facilities may prove to be a priority. When operating into remote locations, the jet may require the autonomy of an auxiliary power unit (APU) for cabin power, air-conditioning and most importantly, the ability to start the engines. Each company will have its own requirements that determine the profile of its aero plane.

In response, some manufacturers have targettted specific areas of the market, while the likes of Cessna have developed the Citation range that extends from the small and simple Mustag through to the intercontinental citation x’ which can stretch its leg s at Mach 0.92 .Even the Learjet isa still in production after nearly 50 years, although it is under the Bombardier banner these days.

The winner amongst this sea of choices is the client. Whether the primary task is to operate into unsupported airfield at mining sites or to deliver celebrities between Hollywood and endless red carpet’ launches around the world, there is a business jet that can step up and be counted.

Off Broadway

The key to the success of the modern business jet is intelligent utilization. As such, it no longer resides solely in the realm of executives and celebrities. The performance and flexibility of business jets can fulfill the needs of a number of other specialized fields.

In the field of medical aviation, smaller jets are now frequently utilized in a variety of roles. From urgent medical evacuations and neo-natal retrievals to the transfer of stretcher-bound citizens to their homeland after an overseas misadventure. The fast, around the clock transfer of donor organs is another task ideally suited to the business jet profile.

Both governments and military bodies utilize business jets for VIP transport. Once again, the demands of this travel can be regional or global in nature and fleets are often established to provide the flexibility needed across this spectrum. The military also contract business jet in target towing’ roles for exercise in conjunction with all branches of the armed forces to simulate mock attacks.

These are all additional roles in which the business jet can excel in areas that jet airliners simply cannot compete. For some companies these additional duties can provide a source of income by leasing out their company aircraft in periods of downtime. Once again, this must be weighed against the loss of short notice availability of the company’s aircraft. Another means of reducing ownership costs over recent decades is the growth of fractional ownership.’

Fractional ownership is the aviation industry’s answer to real estates’ time share’ arrangements. While these arrangements can be varied, fundamentally the company pays an equal fraction of the purchase price of a business jet in conjunction with other companies. As a quarter owner’ or similar, of the aircraft , the company then pays a monthly fee to cover fixed costs and is entitled to a certain amount of utilization each year. As a part owner of the aircraft, the option also exists to sell that share should the need arise. The problem of dual bookings at the same time are offset by the fact that fractional ownership is often managed by specialized firms operating large fleets of comparable aircraft. One of the world leaders in fractional ownership is Net jets who operated

Taking Care Of Business By Using VIP Executive Business Jet Private Charter Flights Globally

In the modern world where time is quite literally money, the utilization of business jets provides a flexible, efficient means of doing business .Yet; these sleek flagships of aviation style provide a diverse range of services far beyond the traditionally perceived roles. From multi-nationals to medivacs, the business jet can be found playing its part with panache.

Shaking Hands

While the internet and advanced communications have enhanced business efficiency, personal relationships are still at the corporate core. For all the online hook-ups, there will never be a substitute for the face-to-face interaction for an important business meeting. This fact has long been recognized by those who conduct commerce, but often the challenge has stemmed from conquering the tyranny of distance without losing out in other areas of productivity.

Unfortunately ,when Michael Douglas’ character of Gordon Gecko proclaimed that “Greed is good!” in the movie Wall Street it may have led to an Academy Award, but also propagated a stigma that hit corporate aviation in the late 1980s . This perceived image of that decade’s extravagance was far removed from the true purpose of business jets, which lies in the efficient allocation of time and resources. True corporate aviation is most definitely about tools and not toys. And as tools, business jets have the potential to repay the investment many times over.

Clients are not always based at airports serviced by regular airline routes and even if they are, business is not always conducted to a schedule with long lead-times. Corporate aviation permits the ability to respond to critical matters both when and where they take place, without taking a highly paid executive away from his other duties for an extended period.Futhermore, the distance between supply and demand can be varied and in response the range of corporate aircraft have diversified accordingly. Whether the call comes from across the seas or a neighboring city, there is a business jet built to respond.

Making Cents

Ownership of business jet is a significant decision for any company. It is not made on impulse, but in the cold, hard fiscal reality of the board-room .The jet must be able to earn its keep’ or its longevity in the modern corporate world is certain to be short-lived. Management must examine the potential benefits of the business jet and one difficulty can arise from the fact that some of the advantages are less quantifiable than others.

Accountants are easily able to break down travel budgets on an annual basis and identify how much is spent on airline tickets and hire cars. On this cost basis alone, the business jet will always face an uphill battle as it is more the nature of airline travel that can prove less conducive to business. Meetings are not always organized with adequate notice to benefit from cheaper fares, nor are can airlines they always guarantee that executive seated together. Furthermore, the timing of the meeting may not align efficiently with the airline services for that day.

Slightly less quantifiable is the true value of an executive’s time. While their package and bonuses can mathematically be broken down into a rough hourly rate, it is the issue of downtime that airline travel can sometime conceal. Queues, cancelled flights, baggage delays and waiting in gate lounges can be costly for an executive who is being paid the top dollar.Additionally, many destinations may not have a direct service, resulting in more downtime as transits and connecting flights eat up the minute’s enroute.

Corporate aviation can offer advantages both in terms of direct flights and minimizing downtime, however the advantages can reach even further. The onboard privacy can allow significant productive business to be done in the air without the prying eyes and ears of third parties. The intimate nature of the corporate cabin and club seating lends itself to efficient interaction between executives. And for those wanting to get work completed enroute, there is frequently access to phone communications and the ability to operate a laptop without a seat reclining into the executive’s work-space.

The corporate jet can also be availed to the client to bring them to the companies’ home base; no doubt an impressive way to conduct business. And there is no escaping the prestige that is inextricably linked to a business jet. It gives a definite aura of credibility that marketing campaigns can spend years trying to achieve. These advantages are virtually impossible to translate into direct dollar terms and yet they can still equate to sound business practice. Such is the specialized nature of corporate aviation.

Types for A Task

When Bill Lear’s first jet rolled off the assembly line in the early 1960s, it bordered on a revolution. Lear had built a small aircraft that could provide the speed and comfort of the expanding jet airliner market for a load of only 6 passengers. Rather than a novelty, the aircraft had created a genuine niche in the marketplace for the business traveler.

Much has changed over half a century and the business jet market has grown and diversified accordingly. It has recognized that business aviation needs are as varied the products and services that their clients sell. Range, speed, comfort, economy, short-field performance, capacity and cabin height are just a few of the considerations that distinguish one bizjet’ user from another. From the very light jets (VLJ) such as the single-pilot certified Citation Mustag,right through to the global reach of the Boeing 737 BBJ, all requirements can be catered for.

Beyond the budget, possibly the most significant challenge for the potential corporate aviator is to define their task accurately. What is the average sector length? How many passengers are generally required to be uplifted? Is pavement strength a dictating factor? What are the ground handling facilities at the most frequented airports of call? And so on. Ultimately, the final decision will be to source the aircraft that meets the majority of needs in the most efficient manner.

If runways are limiting in their length, then a straighter winged aircraft will offer the take-off and landing performance for a slight sacrifice in speed. Should the duration of the flights be significant, then cabin comfort and rest facilities may prove to be a priority. When operating into remote locations, the jet may require the autonomy of an auxiliary power unit (APU) for cabin power, air-conditioning and most importantly, the ability to start the engines. Each company will have its own requirements that determine the profile of its aero plane.

In response, some manufacturers have targettted specific areas of the market, while the likes of Cessna have developed the Citation range that extends from the small and simple Mustag through to the intercontinental citation x’ which can stretch its leg s at Mach 0.92 .Even the Learjet isa still in production after nearly 50 years, although it is under the Bombardier banner these days.

The winner amongst this sea of choices is the client. Whether the primary task is to operate into unsupported airfield at mining sites or to deliver celebrities between Hollywood and endless red carpet’ launches around the world, there is a business jet that can step up and be counted.

Off Broadway

The key to the success of the modern business jet is intelligent utilization. As such, it no longer resides solely in the realm of executives and celebrities. The performance and flexibility of business jets can fulfill the needs of a number of other specialized fields.

In the field of medical aviation, smaller jets are now frequently utilized in a variety of roles. From urgent medical evacuations and neo-natal retrievals to the transfer of stretcher-bound citizens to their homeland after an overseas misadventure. The fast, around the clock transfer of donor organs is another task ideally suited to the business jet profile.

Both governments and military bodies utilize business jets for VIP transport. Once again, the demands of this travel can be regional or global in nature and fleets are often established to provide the flexibility needed across this spectrum. The military also contract business jet in target towing’ roles for exercise in conjunction with all branches of the armed forces to simulate mock attacks.

These are all additional roles in which the business jet can excel in areas that jet airliners simply cannot compete. For some companies these additional duties can provide a source of income by leasing out their company aircraft in periods of downtime. Once again, this must be weighed against the loss of short notice availability of the company’s aircraft. Another means of reducing ownership costs over recent decades is the growth of fractional ownership.’

Fractional ownership is the aviation industry’s answer to real estates’ time share’ arrangements. While these arrangements can be varied, fundamentally the company pays an equal fraction of the purchase price of a business jet in conjunction with other companies. As a quarter owner’ or similar, of the aircraft , the company then pays a monthly fee to cover fixed costs and is entitled to a certain amount of utilization each year. As a part owner of the aircraft, the option also exists to sell that share should the need arise. The problem of dual bookings at the same time are offset by the fact that fractional ownership is often managed by specialized firms operating large fleets of comparable aircraft. One of the world leaders in fractional ownership is Net jets who operated across the United States and Europe.

Fractional ownership avails the world of business