AvBuyer Magazine, August 2015

by Ken Elliott

Helping you understand avionics advances and related requirements for equipage, Ken Elliott reviews aviation technologies within the NextGen/ SESAR architecture, this month focusing on mandate impacts and status.

As we venture past the midpoint of 2015, it is appropriate to take stock of the impacts of NextGen and SESAR mandates. Below you will find a potpourri of perspectives on this fluid technology transition that is expected to level-off around 2020. Since 2015 began, we have seen several changes in how authorities are addressing mandates. An aggressive FAA has been supporting ADS-B equipage while a non-cohesive Eurocontrol has further delayed the implementation of DataComm requirements under EU operating rules.

Operators do not suffer well such a flip-flop on requirements, especially in the case of EU DataComm. This technology is partially driven by varying levels of preparedness across the different nation states of Europe. R...

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Location Will Act as Hub for Latin America Sector

Jetcraft, the global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, today announced the opening of a new international sales office in Mexico.

This move comes in response to Mexico’s rapid growth in the business aviation field, which has cemented its current position as the second largest aviation market in the world.  Ideally located between the US and South America, Mexico benefits from close ties with both regions, attaining an impressive fleet growth of 4.8 percent in 2014.  And the forecast is equally promising.   Recent estimates suggest that 80 percent of the Mexican fleet is more than ten years old, which indicates that jet owners will be considering new purchases and trades in the years ahead.

Officially opened on August 1, the Mexico City office is located in an exclusive business district on 111 Avenida Presidente Masaryk and will serve as a hub for Jetcraft’s expanding Latin American presence.

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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

This old m...

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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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