In the first eight months of 2012, Europe has experienced a 10 percent increase in Ultra Long Range (ULR) jet departures, according to Eurocontrol data analyzed by Avinode. This increase stands in stark contrast to the downgrade trend currently affecting other jet categories on the continent.
Facebook Message Reveals Frustration With Part Of Obama Administration's Debate Message
The former CEO of Cessna, Jack Pelton, one of GA's most outspoken advocates, has let the Mayor of Wichita, Carl Brewer, know that he is not happy with the anti-aviation message the Obama administration keeps repeating... In a Facebook posting, he sent a message expressing just that.
Within the First Few Minutes Of Presidential Debate, Obama Admin Throws BizAv Under The Bus... Again
The opening night in a series of Presidential debates did not do the aviation world any favors... a fact NOT lost on NBAA. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen tonight strongly condemned President Barack Obama's remarks, made in a presidential debate this evening, disparaging business aviation and mischaracterizing the industry.
But Data Suggests That Recovery Continues To Be Slow
In its August and year-to-date business aircraft market information released Tuesday, JetNet reports that while the pre-owned market continues to show improvement, all market metrics have been slow to recover. Much has improved, though, compared to the lows recorded over the past three years.
Despite a plan that was supposed to help helicopter tour operators keep flying while President Obama prepared near Las Vegas for Wednesday night's debate in Denver, at least one of those operators said the disruption cost his business some $60,000 per day.
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