http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/ Aviation industry news, commentary and aircraft reports en-uk Copyright 2010, World Aviation Communication Ltd. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. 5/20/2013 3:36:53 AM 20 http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2421&pt=trueIn this month’s Aircraft Comparative Analysis, we provide information on a selection of Pre-Owned business jets in the $4.0 million-or-less price range for the purpose of valuing the pre-owned Dassault Falcon 50. We’ll consider the productivity parameters - payload/range, speed and cabin size, and cover current and future market values. The field in this study includes the Dassault Falcon 50 and the Cessna Citation X. In this comparison we will see how the Falcon 50 fares against the world’s fasteauthor(s): Mike Chasepublished: May 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2420&pt=trueI had about finished writing this month’s column about Massachusetts’ commitment to supporting aviation – in my mind a model for other states – when we were confronted with the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. So forgive me if I pause for a moment, and think about something other than aviation.author(s): Gil Wolinpublished: May 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2419&pt=truen this month’s Aircraft Comparative Analysis, we will provide information on the pre-owned large cabin business jets in the $50m-plus price range for the purposes of valuing the Gulfstream G550 aircraft. The G550 has recently relinquished its title as the top-end of Gulfstream’s in-service product line as the G650 has entered service. As of this writing there are nine G650s that have entered service. One of the key questions regularly asked is, “Will the G650 consume demand from the Gauthor(s): Mike Chasepublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2418&pt=trueWhy do turboprops seem to periodically enjoy better times than the jet and piston aircraft market segments? Perhaps it has something to do with owner-flying...author(s): Jack Olcottpublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2417&pt=trueAs the first quarter of 2013 draws to a close I am reminded that reporting for that period will soon be due, not to mention federal income tax filing here in the United States. Both are means by which business owners and individuals alike take inventory of their professional and personal financial status, serving to remind one of where you are and what needs to be done to improve upon the situation. The end of this quarter falls on a holiday weekend which affords me a bit of time to reflect upoauthor(s): Janine Iannarellipublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2416&pt=trueU.S. Tax Code allows for the disposal of an asset, such as a business aircraft, and the acquisition of its replacement without generating a current tax liability associated with capital gains from selling the first asset. Attorney Chris Younger summarizes the procedures as they apply in practice to Business Aviation.author(s): Christopher Youngerpublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2415&pt=trueThe Broker of Record (BOR) letter is one of the most powerful and abused documents in the insurance industry. Unfortunately, many less-than-scrupulous brokers convince lay insurance buyers to sign this document without explaining exactly what it accomplishes, cautions Stuart Hope.author(s): Stuart Hopepublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2414&pt=trueLast month Jay Mesinger identified several factors that define market conditions and outlined that recovery was still sluggish. This month he expands upon that thesis.author(s): Jay Mesingerpublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2413&pt=trueFor many companies, chartering a business aircraft is their first experience with Business Aviation. For experienced flight departments, charter is also a means for obtaining supplemental lift, explains David Wyndham.author(s): David Wyndhampublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2412&pt=truePete Agur continues a three-part series that tracks a company’s use of Business Aviation.author(s): Pete Agurpublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2411&pt=trueGovernment and industry have similar needs, outlines Jack Olcott. Like their counterparts in the private sector, public sector employees have the need to be efficient, productive and effective. Thus it is understandable that for certain duties, government at all levels employs business aircraft.author(s): Jack Olcottpublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2410&pt=trueSequestration was yet another sign that dysfunction and a lack of insightful governance prevail in our nation’s capitol. In the midst of such an atmosphere of uncertainty, the value of Business Aviation rings true, observes Jack Olcott.author(s): Jack Olcottpublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2409&pt=trueBack in our school days Econ 101 first introduced a basic theory of macroeconomics, the allocation of a nation’s scarce resources. But the simplistic “guns or butter” model used to illustrate a nation’s decisions as how best to allocate spending between defense and food came back sharply into focus last month, thanks to a relatively new, but now-ubiquitous macroeconomic term: “sequestration”. author(s): Gil Wolinpublished: Apr 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2408&pt=trueLight Jets only in name, ultimately where performance and value reign as dominant factors it is worth remembering there’s nothing lightweight about the value and flexibility of this category of corporate aircraft.author(s): Jack Olcottpublished: Mar 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2407&pt=trueWhen and how a corporation depreciates an asset has a significant impact on whether to purchase, lease or charter business aircraft, notes Chris Younger.author(s): Christopher Youngerpublished: Mar 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2406&pt=trueIf your aircraft is approved for single-pilot operations and your insurance carrier is unaware that your company is using a co-pilot, Stuart Hope advises extreme caution.author(s): Stuart Hopepublished: Mar 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2405&pt=trueCompanies can access the advantages of Business Aviation in a multitude of ways, ranging from occasional charter to whole-aircraft ownership. David Wyndham discusses the differences and similarities.author(s): David Wyndhampublished: Mar 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2404&pt=trueCycles contain information that Board Members can use in their oversight of corporate involvement with Business Aviation, asserts Jay Mesinger. Here’s how…author(s): Jay Mesingerpublished: Mar 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2403&pt=truePete Agur begins a three-part series that tracks a company’s use of Business Aviation from launch, 18 years ago, to today.author(s): Pete Agurpublished: Mar 2013http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2402&pt=trueBusiness Aviation puts a modern perspective on the old adage that “When the going gets tough, the tough get going,” notes Jack Olcott.author(s): Jack Olcottpublished: Mar 2013