Any visit to Brazil would be incomplete without spending a few days in São Paulo, or “Sampa,” as locals call it. While Rio’s beaches and beauty naturally beckon worldwide visitors, São Paulo offers gems of its own right: art galleries and world-renowned architecture, inspired cuisine, and growing business opportunities. 

So skipping this beast of a city (the world’s third largest city) is akin to visiting the United States without adding New York to your itinerary. Still, navigating this sprawling metropolis takes some planning ahead and few precautions—from getting your bearings to honing your street smarts. And keep in mind that it’s sometimes called the “Land of Drizzle” due to frequent rain.

Get your bearings.

As you can see from this helicopter view taken by Eli Coory (Solo on Moto), São Paulo is a massive expanse of skyscrapers and concrete. Where do you begin? Breaking down the city by districts is a good starting point. Here is a snapshot of some of the c...

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AvBuyer Magazine, July 2015 by Ken Elliott

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Helping you understand avionics advances and related requirements for equipage, Ken Elliot reviews aviation technologies within the NextGen/SESAR architecture, this month focusing on Enhanced Low Visibility Operations.

Most improvements in aviation are incremental (and rightly so), with safety and performance being paramount. However, once in a while there arises a paradigm shift where the improvement opportunity becomes a game changer and the uptake is driven by competition, or by mandate.

One such major shift is the recent advance that enables enhanced low vision operations. In a very unlikely scenario, the FAA is providing a certification path for operators to equip and be approved for something never before accomplished. In the realm of low vision and under a pillar of NextGen, the Holy Grail of all-weather operations is finally within reach for owners and their pilots.

Aircraft OEM competition fuels necessar...

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Four ways to experience this glamorous destination

Monaco doesn’t just symbolize quintessential luxury; it is quintessential luxury. From the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco each May … to the legendary Monte-Carlo Casino … to the fairy tale Prince’s Palace, this French Riviera gem conjures debonair trendsetters, sophisticated displays of car design & engineering at its best, and yachts with their own style and aplomb.

Accessible via a quick and easy 7 minute helicopter ride available every fifteen minutes from Nice Airport, Monaco boasts four distinct experiences. The beauty is that this principality is so small (second only to Vatican City) that you can take advantage of all four in even the briefest of visits.

In short, Monaco is divided into four quarters: Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo, Fontvieille, and La Condamine. Some note “Moneghetti” as a fifth district, but many still consider it a part of La Condamine. Each has a unique flair and feel.

Monaco-Ville

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Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category

The Cessna Citation CJ2 (Model 525A) differs most significantly from its predecessor the CJ1 (model 525) in respect to its markedly increased range and payload capacity. It comes in two forms: the original CJ2 and the newer CJ2+.

As of March 2014, the Citation CJ2 market is comprised of 100% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 10.5% with 84% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 683 days.

Brief History

The First delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ2 occurred in 2000. The series ended production in 2005. During that time, a total of 243 aircraft were built with 238 Citation CJ2 jets in operation today.

Worldwide Appeal

There are 238 Citation CJ2 jets in operation with 12 in shared ownership and 226 wholly owned. By continent North America has the largest percentage at 60%, followed by Europe at 24% for a combined total of 84%. Also, only 9% of the 23...

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There are dozens of private business jet models available today. Narrowing down a purchase selection can be daunting. One way to help streamline the acquisition process is to understand the five basic industry categories of business jets; these categories take into account weight, range, and cabin space. They are very light, light, midsize, super-midsize, and large (and heavy/”bizliner” jets).

Approaching these categories with the following questions in mind will simplify the process even more by helping you relate the categories to your specific business needs:

1) Who typically will be traveling on most flights? Just a few members of your executive team, a small group of customers, or large groups of individuals from across your enterprise or client base?

2) What will you be doing on the flight? Working on your laptop or smart tablet? Conducting in-flight meetings and continuing business as usual? Carrying specialized equipment or materials? Or just flying to get to destination...

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Joni Leetun, former Marketing Intern, Jetcraft

Location: Raleigh, NC USA

What are your responsibilities within the global Jetcraft team?

I am the summer marketing intern at the Jetcraft headquarters in Raleigh, NC. As an intern at Jetcraft, I hope to learn from marketing professionals while providing support to the Marketing team in whatever ways I can. I have had the opportunity to work on some really interesting and challenging projects so far which has been great!

Describe a typical day or week in your role.

Each day always brings something different, so there isn’t really a “typical day” – which I love because I’m constantly learning. Most of my tasks include assisting the Marketing team on various rebranding projects. For instance, I’m currently working on reformatting our Ebrochures with our new branding guidelines and making sure that all of the sites where we post our listings are up to date and accurate. After work I usually work on assignments for a B...

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AvBuyer Magazine, June 2015 by Ken Elliott

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Helping you understand avionics advances and related requirements for equipage, Ken Elliot reviews aviation technologies within the NextGen/SESAR architecture, this month focusing on the installation aspects of avionics mandates.

With only 6.5% of the total US-based aircraft equipped for ADS-B, there is a significant need for installation capacity between now and January 2020, the deadline for ADS-B Out equipage. Clearly, the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) community will be hard pressed to fulfill the demand.

As a rough guide focusing on turbine business aircraft, Table A shows that each US MRO needs to complete an average of 4.7 aircraft per month between now and 2020 for everyone to meet that country’s deadline. (Note that MROs owning multiple locations have greater capacity to achieve the monthly quota.)

General Installation

When shopping for a location to handle your aircraft’s avionics upgr...

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Even “The City that Never Sleeps” slows down every now and then. And it all starts with an easy landing at the Teterboro Airport.

From the Teterboro, NJ, airport (TEB), getting to New York City is easy as “big apple” pie. In fact, Midtown is just 12 miles away. A Port Authority of NY/NJ facility, Teterboro exists so private aircraft don’t have to contend with the congested JFG and LaGuardia airports. Here is a complete airport guide.

Six FBOs are available for even more convenience and smoother operations. You can leverage an FBO to arrange your ground transportation to the City. Alternatively, on-demand car services are available as well.  GroundLink, for example, assures on-time pickup via app scheduling.

Chances are high that you’re breezing through Midtown for a packed day of meetings. Consider adding a day, or even a weekend, to your business trip to seize the best of the summer. Here are 12 ways to enjoy a slower pace in this action-packed city.

1.     Brun...

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Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category

The Airbus ACJ319 corporate jet is the business jet version of its commercial passenger counterpart model the A319. It has the widest fuselage diameter among its competitors, giving it the largest cabin volume in its class.

As of July 2015, the Airbus ACJ319 market is comprised of 18.6% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 5.7% with 75% under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 181 days.

Brief History

The Airbus ACJ319 corporate jet began production in 1999 and continues to be manufactured up to the present day. A total of 73 aircraft have been produced with all but 3 currently in operation.

Worldwide Appeal

Of the 70 Airbus ACJ319 in operation by continent, Asia has the largest percentage at 45%, followed by Europe at 44% for a combined total of 89%. Also, 40% of the 70 Airbus ACJ319 jets in operation today are in fleet ownership with the largest fleet operat...

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