Jetcraft Avionics plays a key role in measuring NextGen performance. 
Please read the October 2012 issue of RTCA digest here.

The House Aviation Subcommittee held a hearing in mid-September on the status of NextGen implementation. In addition to receiving testimony from a government panel, the Subcommittee also heard from a second industry panel that provided their prospectives from the aircraft, airport operator, and controller perspectives. The NextGen Advisory Council (NAC) forms part of this industry representation. The NAC sub committee consists of dedicated working and task groups contributing to meaningful ways to measure NextGen performance in which Jetcraft Avionics plays a key role. Jetcraft Avionics’ Ken Elliot is an active member of the task group that produced the “Metrics for Measuring NextGen Implementation” and he leads the task group that produced the “Fuel Burn Data Source Report”.

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October 2012 – Ken Elliott of Jetcraft Avionics talks about CVS in the new issue of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics. The full article can be viewed here.

No longer just a concept, combined vision systems, or CVS, are being implemented today in new aircraft platforms. The two primary players are Rockwell Collins with its Bombardier Global Vision Pro Line Fusion and Honeywell with its Gulfstream PlaneView cockpits. Other aircraft and avionics manufacturers are rapidly developing and incorporating versions of vision technology to meet a market niche. As pricing allows, combined vision, or CV, will migrate into smaller and aftermarket cockpits. View the rest of the article here.

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David Dixon a business aviation veteran with nearly 40 years of industry experience

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RALEIGH, NC and HONG KONG, June 6, 2012 – Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, today officially announced the appointment of David Dixon as President, Jetcraft Asia.

Mr. Dixon’s mandate is to manage overall operations and lead sales initiatives for Jetcraft Asia, spanning a territory from Beijing to Sydney. A UK national, David Dixon has been based in Asia for more than 30 years. Previously in his career, Mr. Dixon was Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific.

“We are delighted to welcome David to the Jetcraft team,” says Jahid Fazal-Karim, Co-Owner and Board Member, Jetcraft Corporation. “He is a true veteran of business aviation and few others know more about the Asian market. Having established Jetcraft’s formal presence in Asia earlier this year, I cou...

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April 2012 – Jetcraft, as an established aircraft sales company, saw both a need and market potential in vision technology, and was the first with a comprehensive EFVS aftermarket program. Jetcraft is known for both aftermarket improvements and conversions of “green” aircraft tailored for the individual buyer. Please click the link below to view the entire article…

Jetcraft Aftermarket EFVS featured in Professional Pilot Magazine (PDF format) »

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New business unit Jetcraft Asia to best serve clients by blending industry expertise with regional market knowledge

RALEIGH, NC, Feb. 28, 2012 – Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, today announced the opening of a new office in Hong Kong, China, under the Jetcraft Asia banner.

“We believe that this is the right time to establish a permanent presence in Asia,” says Chad Anderson, President, Jetcraft Corporation. “While we have been active in the region for years, we have done so without a formal presence. Based on the projected growth of the Asian – and particularly the Chinese – market, we are now directly serving the region. By blending our proven approach to business aircraft sales with a team of Hong Kong-based industry professionals, we believe that Jetcraft Asia will offer buyers and sellers superior market intelligence and an in-depth understanding of regional business and regulatory issues. ...

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Rapid growth of Asian-registered fleet of new aircraft represents compelling business opportunity

RALEIGH, NC, Feb. 1, 2012 – Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, today commented on the state of the business aviation market in Asia.

“Few would dispute that Asia is one of the hottest markets for sales of new long range/large business aircraft,” says Chad Anderson, President, Jetcraft Corporation. “Looking at our sales figures for 2011, Jetcraft sold about a 20% new and 80% pre-owned mix of aircraft worldwide – with most new aircraft sales going to clients in China, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. We expect sales of new business jets in the region to remain an important part of our business going forward. However, we are also looking ahead to best position Jetcraft to participate in the pre-owned market that will inevitably emerge – particularly in China. Additionally, an increased presence in Asia is ...

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Jetcraft Corporation is an international leader in new and pre-owned business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Jetcraft has sales offices/representation around the world. The company's 50-year track record in aircraft transactions has earned it a world class customer base and one of the strongest global networks in the industry.

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Year-to-date sales, sales currently pending and anticipated additional sales through year-end place Jetcraft on correct trajectory to hit billion dollar milestone

RALEIGH, NC, October 10, 2011 – Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, today disclosed sales figures for the period of January 1 to September 30, 2011.

2011 is expected to be Jetcraft’s best-ever year in terms of total transactional value and unit sales. Here are the highlights:

- Year-to-date (YTD) transactional value: $684 million

- YTD units sold: 41 aircraft

- Increase in value of US sales (2011 over 2010, Jan. to Sept.): 74%

- Increase in value of international sales (2011 over 2010, Jan. to Sept.): 73%

- Approximately 75% of aircraft sold YTD are in large and mid-size categories, including: Bombardier Globals (Express, XRS and 5000), Gulfstreams (GIV and 500), Bombardier Challengers (604 and 605), HBC Hawkers (800XP and 900XP), etc.

“As we hea...

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Jetcraft Corporation’s 50th Anniversary (PDF format) »

September 2011 - Business aviation has evolved considerably in the past half century. And, so has Jetcraft. By successfully identifying industry trends and compelling business opportunities, Jetcraft (formerly Raleigh-Durham Aviation) has made strategic decisions that have enabled the company to succeed by remaining at the forefront of innovation.

Here are some of the major milestones in Jetcraft’s history, with context added to illustrate the company’s ability to identify trends and successfully take action.

1960s

In the 1960s, business aviation came into its own. Bill Lear created the Learjet, the first purpose-built business jet aircraft. Jetcraft’s founder, Charles “Bucky” Oliver, immediately sees the potential of Bill Lear’s vision.

Milestones:

1961: Aviation entrepreneur Charles “Bucky” Oliver acquires an FBO named Raleigh-Durham Aviation

1964: Raleigh-Durham Aviation obtains advanced certification ...

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