Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T08:47:00.472-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:corporate-jets John A. Byrne jbyrne076 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16959900203224982715-65d99d288df39eb296ddbda610c90864 2009-11-25T10:36:01.489-05:00

Southwest Airlines (SWA) is one of my favorite companies. In some ways I guess we in the private jet charter business compete with these guys at a certain level of customer. Maybe we compete with them more than we know. A few years ago I read an...

Southwest Airlines (SWA) is one of my favorite companies. In some ways I guess we in the private jet charter business compete with these guys at a certain level of customer. Maybe we compete with them more than we know. A few years ago I read an... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/25/the-southwest-airlines-business-model-does-it-apply-to-private-jet-travel/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12961974095543339220-8ae61d29ae78e98e7e62cffb5e137ef0 2009-11-24T11:51:19.488-05:00

Sometimes we wonder why people don’t understand what we are saying. Lots of time people wonder what are we saying. In these instances there is a gap in understanding who is communicating what and why. Understanding comes from knowledge.

Sometimes we wonder why people don’t understand what we are saying. Lots of time people wonder what are we saying. In these instances there is a gap in understanding who is communicating what and why. Understanding comes from knowledge. http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/24/stuck-in-the-wrong-frame-of-mind/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3711251362304744131-1e66241c432d5a8569be360d8b5b22d1 2009-11-23T11:55:31.330-05:00

Well, it appears the FAA is destined never to have a long-term reauthorization bill approved by Congress. Since the current extension, which was approved by Congress in late September and authorizes the FAA to continue operating through December 31,...

Well, it appears the FAA is destined never to have a long-term reauthorization bill approved by Congress. Since the current extension, which was approved by Congress in late September and authorizes the FAA to continue operating through December 31,... http://www.askbob.aero/content/faa-reauthorization-%E2%80%93-the-slow-grind Bob Jones bjones632 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1806217048309558828-e239ba5102edfc1e6d17d9f00768d10f 2009-11-23T14:07:34.501-05:00

My last few lessons had me wondering if I were going backwards. No… not in the plane – the winds weren’t that strong – but in my comfort level. I had anticipated being more comfortable up there in the sky, but I’m still tensing my legs for the hour...

My last few lessons had me wondering if I were going backwards. No… not in the plane – the winds weren’t that strong – but in my comfort level. I had anticipated being more comfortable up there in the sky, but I’m still tensing my legs for the hour... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/21/earning-my-wings-part-3/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8442158107475982436-b621eff22765f91d9818f88dc02ff7db 2009-11-23T12:35:31.253-05:00

As I have been thinking about the innovation necessary for business and private aviation not only to recover, but also to grow in the future, thoughts have also come to mind about every part of the supply chain in our industry. The business that I...

As I have been thinking about the innovation necessary for business and private aviation not only to recover, but also to grow in the future, thoughts have also come to mind about every part of the supply chain in our industry. The business that I... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/23/the-supply-chain-of-private-aviation-what-does-innovation-have-to-do-with-you/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:363619875863756779-d83a46eedb4850d6115ea4c86a05bfd5 2009-11-20T12:03:43.406-05:00

Let’s face it, Oprah and her fans may have their aha moments, but I know that all mechanics have their ah sh*t moments. For me, the one I remember as clear as yesterday was my first and probably most physically painful. I was a 19 year old A&P for...

Let’s face it, Oprah and her fans may have their aha moments, but I know that all mechanics have their ah sh*t moments. For me, the one I remember as clear as yesterday was my first and probably most physically painful. I was a 19 year old A&P for... http://www.askbob.aero/My_First_Ah_Sh-t%20Moment Bob Jones bjones632 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9232265349185262482-a3dbd05d127f5788edcd5cfcd47097dd 2009-11-18T11:07:37.986-05:00

In a November 1 article in the Wichita Eagle, the story is not about the manufacturers of business aircraft based in Wichita. The story is about the new competitor in business aviation who happens to be 7000 plus miles to the south of Wichita in...

In a November 1 article in the Wichita Eagle, the story is not about the manufacturers of business aircraft based in Wichita. The story is about the new competitor in business aviation who happens to be 7000 plus miles to the south of Wichita in... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/18/wichita-is-worried-embraer-is-moving-in/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2399437895405790061-164ad08e64751887bdead3a28456a440 2009-11-17T12:16:06.286-05:00

In a November 12 article on AIN Online Matt Thurber reports the following: “Revenues at NetJets, Berkshire Hathaway’s fractional jet share company, dropped $471 million (41 percent) in the third quarter of 2009 and $1.495 billion (42 percent) for...

In a November 12 article on AIN Online Matt Thurber reports the following: “Revenues at NetJets, Berkshire Hathaway’s fractional jet share company, dropped $471 million (41 percent) in the third quarter of 2009 and $1.495 billion (42 percent) for... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/17/netjets-announces-major-pilot-layoffs/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6341527571562828229-7e7926addcdd910ea798bf2212ccb499 2009-11-16T10:16:31.247-05:00

This is part 3 in a series of Social Media and Business Aviation Jay Deragon, in his post entitled Social Technology Is Changing Business, says “The impact of social technology on business as usual is and will continue to be profound.

This is part 3 in a series of Social Media and Business Aviation Jay Deragon, in his post entitled Social Technology Is Changing Business, says “The impact of social technology on business as usual is and will continue to be profound. http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/16/social-media-the-means-to-revolutionize-marketing-business-aviation/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1854645230802125511-0d34736c31fc77c2643618eceb9f9c9c 2009-11-11T17:01:43.713-05:00

SINGAPORE — Aircraft manufacturers and charter companies have long talked up the Asian private jet market, pointing to enormous growth potential in the largely untapped region. Yet the region’s promise has so far proved to be something of a mirage, with only an estimated 400 private jets flying in all of the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, India and China.

SINGAPORE — Aircraft manufacturers and charter companies have long talked up the Asian private jet market, pointing to enormous growth potential in the largely untapped region. Yet the region’s promise has so far proved to be something of a mirage, with only an estimated 400 private jets flying in all of the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, India and China. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/business/global/11iht-rbustchin.html?_r=1 Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3252311488855739993-7cad25086d7c65dfcaa7debfdcf1a483 2009-11-11T13:19:27.173-05:00

On Veteran’s Day, we recognize the brave men and women of the past and present who have fought to make it possible for the citizens of the United States to enjoy their freedoms. In reflection and appreciation of these dedicated veterans, I want to...

On Veteran’s Day, we recognize the brave men and women of the past and present who have fought to make it possible for the citizens of the United States to enjoy their freedoms. In reflection and appreciation of these dedicated veterans, I want to... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/11/we-salute-you-veterans/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4765130610232500309-d935b2e1680f6056a55a7bb6fae335ec 2009-11-10T10:13:56.824-05:00

Aircraft taxiing in at the John C. Tune Airport in Nashville There has been a lot written opposing and then defending the use of taxpayer dollars to fund small airports in the United States. The issues are lining up as they always do with big...

Aircraft taxiing in at the John C. Tune Airport in Nashville There has been a lot written opposing and then defending the use of taxpayer dollars to fund small airports in the United States. The issues are lining up as they always do with big... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/10/the-battle-over-small-airport-funding/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16840865943203600204-2aeb78ece7d426242ee1ddef0033a6d8 2009-11-09T11:32:08.589-05:00

On Wednesday and Friday of last week , we shared with you the importance of safety in aviation operations, which (let’s be honest) is a little like sharing the importance of using seat belts in automobiles – it’s something you already know, at least...

On Wednesday and Friday of last week , we shared with you the importance of safety in aviation operations, which (let’s be honest) is a little like sharing the importance of using seat belts in automobiles – it’s something you already know, at least... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/09/auditing-to-keep-you-from-being-snakebit/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3444989382389144592-e46051c847ce44294d489b732a6e787a 2009-11-05T14:41:57.904-05:00

When Gulfstream announced the 7,000 nm range, .85 Mach cruise G650 in March 2008, it surely got the attention of product planners at Bombardier Business Aircraft in Montreal, according to company insiders.

When Gulfstream announced the 7,000 nm range, .85 Mach cruise G650 in March 2008, it surely got the attention of product planners at Bombardier Business Aircraft in Montreal, according to company insiders. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/GLOBAL110509.xml&headline=Global%20Express%20Successor%20Set%20For%20Mid-2010&channel=busav Benet Wilson bwilson034 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14084747108234718507-102e163f3c575f65063378fd8837e475 2009-11-08T13:15:11.771-05:00

I once performed a magic trick with a dalmatian, a large dog kennel and the aft cargo compartment of a Jetstream aircraft. The door to the cargo compartment measured 26.5″ X 35″. The large dog kennel measured 36″ X 24″ X 26″. The dalmatian was,...

I once performed a magic trick with a dalmatian, a large dog kennel and the aft cargo compartment of a Jetstream aircraft. The door to the cargo compartment measured 26.5″ X 35″. The large dog kennel measured 36″ X 24″ X 26″. The dalmatian was,... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/08/takes-from-the-ticket-counter-when-pigs-fly/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10804472795606322149-9b2ea6144e52ad3c40b26a20fabb6fa2 2009-11-07T12:45:37.461-05:00

I never really cared so much if rain was in the forecast - it meant a greener and much healthier lawn. Coming from a state in Australia where long periods of drought occur and water restrictions are so extreme that you can sometimes only wash your...

I never really cared so much if rain was in the forecast - it meant a greener and much healthier lawn. Coming from a state in Australia where long periods of drought occur and water restrictions are so extreme that you can sometimes only wash your... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/07/earning-my-wings-part-two/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1721888117091683111-6ccab2f8b9f471c2c0ada319b5755331 2009-10-27T14:15:38.130-04:00

In recent months, there has been a misguided sense of panic in some entities within the federal government and the mainstream media about Part 135 on-demand air charter safety. The commotion started when the Department of Transportation’s Inspector...

In recent months, there has been a misguided sense of panic in some entities within the federal government and the mainstream media about Part 135 on-demand air charter safety. The commotion started when the Department of Transportation’s Inspector... http://www.askbob.aero/content/when-charter-safety-becomes-politicized Bob Jones bjones632 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11353888134753235854-278cdeefb9196498a62a836c383c2301 2009-11-02T10:59:03.725-05:00

Of all the startups of air taxi / charter companies from the past few years, I would have given SATS Air the best chance to succeed. Being in the FBO (private aviation terminal) business at two airports, I have seen their aircraft come in on...

Of all the startups of air taxi / charter companies from the past few years, I would have given SATS Air the best chance to succeed. Being in the FBO (private aviation terminal) business at two airports, I have seen their aircraft come in on... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/02/sats-air-suspends-operations/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17747260446602645382-3ae60f1389983295876fb22d4b01d7d5 2009-11-03T12:30:26.220-05:00

General Aviation has been playing defense, but it’s time to put the offense on the field. It seems that our industry of general aviation (everything that has to do with airplanes but the airlines) is constantly under attack from certain segments of...

General Aviation has been playing defense, but it’s time to put the offense on the field. It seems that our industry of general aviation (everything that has to do with airplanes but the airlines) is constantly under attack from certain segments of... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/03/its-time-to-go-on-offense/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8411860144718997811-8df1435a7426c950a4bea8ca02dba3cc 2009-11-04T10:42:31.083-05:00

Part 1: Degrees of Safety Forbes.com in a recent article says that there are 2400 US aircraft charter operators to choose from - almost double the number from ten years ago and most of them are small operators with one or two aircraft.

Part 1: Degrees of Safety Forbes.com in a recent article says that there are 2400 US aircraft charter operators to choose from - almost double the number from ten years ago and most of them are small operators with one or two aircraft. http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/04/how-do-you-choose-a-private-jet-service-provider/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6174578980896810251-e009772a99eb452c8c149a0e83a06417 2009-11-01T09:11:07.737-05:00

“Sir! Your zipper’s undone and your balls are falling out.” As God is my witness, that statement was uttered by an agent in Jackson, MS, and, no, it wasn’t me. A passenger checking his golf bag had not secured all of the pockets and was in the...

“Sir! Your zipper’s undone and your balls are falling out.” As God is my witness, that statement was uttered by an agent in Jackson, MS, and, no, it wasn’t me. A passenger checking his golf bag had not secured all of the pockets and was in the... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/11/01/tales-from-the-ticket-counter-baggage-blues/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7052095950217453535-95e9d74eaef957eac8e58d7bdbc970f0 2009-10-31T10:34:42.046-04:00

My office at Corporate Flight Management in Smyrna, TN, overlooks the ramp. All day long I see corporate jets and smaller aircraft taxi onto the ramp and park right in front of my full-wall glass window – from Cessna 152s, Cirrus SR22s, Citation...

My office at Corporate Flight Management in Smyrna, TN, overlooks the ramp. All day long I see corporate jets and smaller aircraft taxi onto the ramp and park right in front of my full-wall glass window – from Cessna 152s, Cirrus SR22s, Citation... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/10/31/earning-my-wings-part-one/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16148389018691365203-a824469be4365d059c12d91db91591b3 2009-10-30T08:14:19.479-04:00

Today Bill Minkoff, our VP of Marketing / Business Development is arriving from Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, flying our new Embraer Phenom 100 – N777JQ. This is a day that we have anticipated for almost two years, from when Bill came on board with...

Today Bill Minkoff, our VP of Marketing / Business Development is arriving from Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, flying our new Embraer Phenom 100 – N777JQ. This is a day that we have anticipated for almost two years, from when Bill came on board with... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/10/30/our-new-phenom-100-arrives/ Jon Anne Doty jdoty792 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2158585083292722476-739354394471cd789cf341f6ae9dfefb 2009-10-29T10:53:04.182-04:00

Over the last seven years we have been reading about, watching and waiting for the next generation of efficient private jets to arrive. Finally, they are here with a promise of more to follow. There have been many starts and stops and failures along...

Over the last seven years we have been reading about, watching and waiting for the next generation of efficient private jets to arrive. Finally, they are here with a promise of more to follow. There have been many starts and stops and failures along... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/10/29/innovation-the-next-generation-private-jets-are-here/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5410986058690806057-3980c7943dbf8cc3de543af165a16a52 2009-10-28T10:18:15.549-04:00

An August 27 article by Travel Weekly states that “Business travel is a discretionary expense.” The article quotes President Clinton’s speech to the National Business Travel Association, saying that “the government shouldn’t be bad-mouthing it,” he...

An August 27 article by Travel Weekly states that “Business travel is a discretionary expense.” The article quotes President Clinton’s speech to the National Business Travel Association, saying that “the government shouldn’t be bad-mouthing it,” he... http://www.planeconversations.com/2009/10/28/is-there-still-a-need-for-business-travel/ Rachel Charlize rcharlize181 0 0 0 0