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. 5/17/2012 12:36:47 AM 20 http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2298&pt=trueThere is no need to sacrifice style because you are in the air. There are as many choices in how to configure an aircraft cabin as there are ideas. Here, the top designers and completions houses speak about some of the options on offer today.author(s): published: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2297&pt=trueIf variety is the spice of life, then private aviation catering firms need to be extra resourceful: Serving people who are used to the best of the best is a tough task - not least when those people will be dining 30,000 feet above the ground. Yet several companies are working hard to provide delicious menus that work well in-flight – all in the best possible taste, of course.author(s): Liz Moscroppublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2296&pt=trueWhether a businessperson seeking market opportunities in remote regions of the world needs to communicate with associates and colleagues, or an individual with the imagination and resources to be a world traveler wants to stay in touch with family and friends, today’s technology for business aircraft enables passengers to realize their expectations.author(s): Jack Olcottpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2295&pt=trueAre you looking for something a little different for dinner? Then look no further: Dinner in the Sky is a company that takes dining to a whole new level… literally! Renowned Michelin three-star chef Alain Passard recently prepared a special dinner party for guests suspended above the stunning Cathedrale d'Amiens in France.author(s): Rod Simpsonpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2294&pt=trueOnce the realm of hippies and backpackers, Goa is increasingly becoming a luxury destination catering to the sophisticated traveller, offering exclusive holiday hideaways, designer shops and some of India’s best restaurants.author(s): Isabel Putinjapublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2293&pt=trueThis June Kingston-upon-Thames (Surrey, UK) will be celebrating 100 years of aviation heritage, marking the centenary of famous aircraft designer Tommy Sopwith establishing his factory in the town.author(s): Richard Aylingpublished: Jun 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2292&pt=trueIt didn’t happen suddenly and without warning. The signs were there: Dealers and brokers handling pre-owned business- turbine aircraft called the signs of a slow decline in transactions, but by the time the economy started its tire-screeching collapse in late 2008, the slowly developing slump in pre-owned sales morphed into a fully-fledged rout.author(s): Dave Higdonpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2291&pt=true‘PUNC’ (Pilots, Use, Named Insured and Contracts) is an acronym capturing the four most important areas of aviation insurance that result in the largest percentage of claims denials, asserts Stuart Hope. Get these four correct and 85% of your coverage will be solid.author(s): Stuart Hopepublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2290&pt=trueAttorney Chris Younger continues his comments about recent revisions of European Union rules pertaining to customs duties and value-added taxes for Non-EU registered aircraft.author(s): Christopher Youngerpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2289&pt=trueShopping for aviation services is a challenging process. It incorporates both tangible and intangible decision elements. Pete Agur discusses the three key tangible elements for selecting the right services and resources for your company.author(s): Pete Agurpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2288&pt=trueBoard Members are wise to seek expert advice from their existing flight department personnel when developing policy affecting their company’s use of Business Aviation, recommends Jay Mesinger.author(s): Jay Mesingerpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2287&pt=trueCost accounting and allocation of a company aircraft is not uniform among users of Business Aviation, in part because Boards fail to treat such assets as one of many business tools available to the enterprise. Just as acquisition and depreciation costs of more familiar assets are spread throughout the corporation as overhead, so should similar costs associated with business aircraft, implies Jack Olcott.author(s): Jack Olcottpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2286&pt=trueIn 1962 Gerald Gardner’s “Who’s In Charge Here? ” broke new ground, satirizing the political process by putting words in the mouths of political leaders via cartoon caption balloons inserted in legitimate news photos. The faux quotes questioned both the decisions and behaviors of our fearless leaders. Very funny stuff for the time.author(s): Gil Wolinpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2285&pt=trueChargebacks, transfer fees or other methods for allocating the cost of aviation services among departments are important considerations in the management of a business aircraft. As chargebacks can drive utilization, tread carefully cautions David Wyndham.author(s): David Wyndhampublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2284&pt=trueIn this era of globalization and internet technology, companies are wise to use all available means for communicating with customers. When considering ways to nurture markets and expand opportunities, Boards should consider innovative applications of Business Aviation as a valuable option, advises Jack Olcott.author(s): Jack Olcottpublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2283&pt=trueIn this month’s Aircraft Comparative Analysis, information is provided on a pair of pre-owned business jets in the $18-32.3m price range for the purpose of valuing the new and pre-owned Dassault Falcon 2000LX aircraft which started delivering in 2009.author(s): Mike Chasepublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2282&pt=trueAs international businesses grow, airspace regulations loosen, and diplomats and celebrities take a bigger world stage, demand for private aviation around the globe builds. And while many people see the need to charter, lease or purchase aircraft, the selection of an inappropriate aircraft can become a safety and financial nightmare. author(s): René Banglesdorfpublished: Apr 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2281&pt=trueSirius Aviation Insurance opened in Copenhagen 2008 as a branch of Sirius International for the purpose of writing General Aviation direct insurance business for the Nordic- and Baltic regions.author(s): GA Buyer Europepublished: May 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2280&pt=trueThese wonderful aircraft, famous for 50 years in the light aircraft world, are being manufactured at the Robin factory at Darois, a few kms North of Dijon in the heart of Burgundy. Built of wood and grp composite they are amazingly durable. Many have been in service for over 40 years and many others have over 20,000 flying hours. They are known as the DR 400 series, and are immediately recognisable by their cranked “Jodel wing”. In aviation this is surely one of the best examples of “if it woauthor(s): GA Buyer Europepublished: Apr 2012http://www.avbuyer.com/articles/detail.asp?Id=2279&pt=trueGABuyer Europe magazine looks back at the history of this German Airbase, which is now home to AviationExpo Europeauthor(s): GA Buyer Europepublished: May 2012