VERY LIGHT JET REPORT :: MAY 5, 2008

Cost Comparisons Favor Eclipse over Mustang, Phenom
A company more familiar to larger business jet operators has developed cost comparisons for the most immediately available very light jets – the already certificated Cessna Mustang and the Eclipse 500 as well as the Embraer Phenom 100 which is expected to be certified in the fourth quarter of this...

SATSair Reports Massive Growth
Smart Air Travel Solutions – SATSair, a provider of on-demand air cab services, experienced more than 60 percent growth in the number of flights from 2006 to 2007 much of it coming from the diversion of passengers off scheduled air services rather than the more traditional diversion of passengers from...

New Aircraft May be Eligible in Stimulus Package
The National Air Transportation Association indicated that the recently signed Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 includes a special tax provision allowing for additional depreciation on eligible purchases of property which could include new aircraft acquisitions. NATA said the $150 billion economic stimulus...

New Austrian VLJ Company
Globe Air promises to significantly reduce travel time with its recently launched VLJ Taxi service using the Cessna Mustang. The Linz, Austria-based company will ultimately operate a fleet of Mustangs by year end and will add several Grob spn next year, according to Globe Air’s Marketing Director Georg...

Executive Jet Charters Offers New Empty-Leg Service, Eclipse
Executive Jet Charters (EJC), a new air charter services and corporate aircraft management company, launched its new website, www.flyejc.com, expanding its ability to offer clients empty-leg flights nationwide. Partnering with the Internet-based technology developed by CharterMatrix.com clients can also...

Reauthorization Faces White House Veto
The rejection of user fees in the FAA reauthorization bill, celebrated by both regional airlines and the general/business aviation communities, may earn the much needed legislation a veto when the bill reaches the White House. A policy statement from the White House budget office said the Senate bill does...

Summit to Discuss the Impact of FAA Troubles on Part 135s
The impact the FAA oversight troubles will have on the Part 135 industry will be one of the hot topics for next months 2008 NATA Air Charter Summit outside Washington, DC. Scheduled for June 9-11, the FAA’s failure to properly oversee airline maintenance includes FAA leaders directly responsible for...

FAA Troubles Threatens New Safety Regime
The FAA has been moving slowly in the direction of giving airlines more responsibility in ensuring safety and is now following Canada’s lead in its desire to implement Safety Management Systems (SMS) at aircraft operators. Related Story But the uproar over FAA safety lapses at Southwest and American...

FlexJet: Private Jets Are Tools, Not Toys
Armed with new research and a new advertising agency, Flexjet is honing its communications strategy to demystify fractional jet ownership. It is challenging the stereotypical perceptions of private jet ownership as a frivolous extravagance of the wealthy in favor of business aviation’s impact on the...

Quick Takes – NorthAmerican/Eclipse, Adam Aircraft, Cessna
North American Jet Expanding North American Jet took three new Eclipse 500s recently, expanding its fleet to six managed aircraft. It was the first operation to complete a commercial flight with the Eclipse and the first to receive FAA approval to operate very light jets. The company expects to have 15...

Eco Watch
President Outlines GHG Policy President George Bush announced goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and called for a regulatory regime that would set limits on GHGs. The policy includes identifying initiatives for reducing carbon...