What Will It Involve?

World Aircraft Sales, March 2014

by Ken Elliott

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Much has been written regarding ADS-B, so the focus of this article is Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADSB) for business jets, what that will involve, and where to find the relevant information.

Most business jets today are well equipped with avionics, but are short on real estate to add more. Depending upon where you operate, however, the need to add data com, PBN and ADS-B is a necessary reality.

If your aircraft is new there is a good chance it is adequately equipped for ADS-B and - short of possible software updates - may well be operationally ready at least for ADS-B Out. For aftermarket business jets, however, the readiness for ADS-B is a very different story. ADS-B on the aircraft side touches a number of existing avionic systems, and Table A (see PDF download) highlights those systems and outlines why they are needed.

Because ADS-B requires an STC o...

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Written by Tom Hague, Wings Insurance Director of Sales

While hull and liability insurance are vital for every aircraft owner, be sure you have the best possible policy for your needs before signing anything. Tom Hauge, Vice President/National Sales Director of Sales for Wings Insurance, shares his expertise in aviation insurance and highlights the small print and limitations you need to be aware of.

The aviation market is unique and when considering insurance, without a doubt, the first step is choosing an insurance broker that really understands the market. When you are insuring an aircraft worth anywhere up to $70 million, you need to be confident that your broker has secured the correct policy for your needs.

Beyond hull insurance, where most claims are made, the amount of liability coverage you go for is of significant consideration. One of the questions I get asked most is “How much liability insurance should I carry?” You can only figure that out once you have cons...

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Whether you have a week, a day, or just a few spare hours in London, be sure to avoid the tourist sites and instead experience some of the city’s great past and delicious traditions.

Writing a guide to London sets itself up to writing a book with everything it has to offer! So to shorten things up a bit, Jetstream’s guide to London focuses on seeking out some of the unique traditions that can still be found in this royal city.

When you think of London, what is the first thing you think of? The red phone boxes? Black taxi cabs? Perhaps good old Fish ‘n’ Chips? Indeed these are some of the most recognized symbols of London that help to attract some of the 15m visitors to the city each year, so lets take a closer look at these and other London qualities.

Riding in Style

The best way to see the city is by jumping in the back of a Hackney Carriage, more commonly known as a Black Cab. But did you know that to become an official London Black Cab driver you have to complete...

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Victoria Barrow, Vice President Sales, Jetcraft

Location: Raleigh, NC, USA - Jetcraft Headquarters

[email protected]    +1 919 941 8400

How long have you been at Jetcraft?

I joined Jetcraft in 1995, so that means next year I will be celebrating my 20th anniversary with the company!  Before joining the company I was a researcher at another aircraft brokerage firm for about six years.

What are your responsibilities within the global Jetcraft team?

I’m responsible for aircraft sales and acquisitions based out of Jetcraft’s headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. I am one of two sales people based in North Carolina and I have a number of listings that I procure and manage. I am also responsible for all aspects and stages of the transactions, from bringing the aircraft in for valuation and market pricing, to the demo flights and maintenance checks, as well as closing and delivery. My role in sales extends beyond closing to help ensure a smooth transition int...

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Executive VP Peter Antonenko to oversee worldwide corporate operations

February 10, 2014 (Raleigh, NC) – Jetcraft Corporation, the leading broker/dealer in international aircraft sales and acquisitions, today announced the promotion of current Executive Vice President Peter A. Antonenko to the position of Chief Operating Officer.

Mr. Antonenko, who joined Jetcraft seven years ago, manages Jetcraft’s legal and contracts administration on aircraft transactions and business alliances, in addition to managing general corporate operations. His new position will include a more hands-on role in the company’s international corporate operations, long-term strategic planning and marketing.

“We’re happy that Peter has accepted the position of COO,” said Charles Oliver II, Jetcraft’s Chairman, Founder, and Treasurer. “For years Peter has worn his legal hat, helping guide us to become the world’s largest aviation transaction enterprise. This promotion is a new hat for him,...

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Anticipate and Prepare for the Way Ahead.

World Aircraft Sales, Feb 2014

by Ken Elliott

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The following update covers the current status of Data Communications at a time when industry and the FAA begin to finalize a new Air Traffic Network standard and Europe implements more of its Link 2000+.

In the NextGen/SESAR and ICAO automation environment, data transfer and surveillance are both key enablers. There is a lot of history and regional variance in their migration, so today we operate in a realm of confusion. Cutting to the chase we have two major areas to consider; Communication and Surveillance.

Communication: This comes under ATNB1, and while the future means of transmission is VDL-2 the current means can be via existing ACARS (POA), HFDL and in some cases Satcom (Inmarsat or Iridium). Communication is also part of FANS that includes surveillance. Communication is typically via text messaging like on your mobile phone, but is more complex. ATN-B1 is...

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Absorption of ExecuJet Aircraft Trading’s brokerage activities into Jetcraft’s international team expands global reach and depth

February 4th, 2014 (Raleigh, NC) – Jetcraft Corporation, the international leader in new and pre-owned business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, today announced that the integration of the aircraft brokerage activities of ExecuJet Aircraft Trading (EAT) is complete. The result is a larger international footprint for Jetcraft and a strengthening of its on-the-ground coverage, allowing for more localized customer service across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India.

The joining of the two teams, part of a deal announced last August, solidifies Jetcraft’s position as the world’s largest business aviation dealer/broker and further enhances its dedication to local customer service. “There are benefits to being the biggest player in any given market,” said Chad Anderson, President of Jetcraft. “In our case, it translates into faster, ...

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Dawn Kurry, Staff Writer – Triangle Business Journal January 2014 - He started flying planes when he was a freshman at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the early 1960s, when Raleigh-Durham International Airport was a tiny airstrip.

At 72, Charles “Bucky” Oliver is still flying. He is president of his RDU-based company, Jetcraft, which he says is the world’s largest corporate aircraft dealership.

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Business Jet Traveler interviewed Jetcraft Co-owner and Board Member, Jahid Fazal-Karim [as of 2016 Jahid became Jetcraft owner and Chairman], about his business and his family. The article can be found on their website and also in the February/March printed issue of Business Jet Traveler magazine.

BJT Management Series: A Few Words with…Jetcraft’s Jahid Fazal-Karim

Jahid Fazal-Karim became co-owner of Jetcraft in 2008 after a successful career at Airbus and Bombardier. At the time, the business jet brokerage firm had only 12 employees, but today it has approximately 40 in offices throughout the world. Though widely regarded as one of the top brokers in a notoriously cutthroat industry, Fazal-Karim is known for being humble, generous and self-aware. Here, he discusses his family, his remarkable upbringing and his rules for doing business.

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