NBAA 2016, Business Aviation, G600 Technical Description, G280 Record, US Flight Activity

We always keep up to date with training, education, and news about our industry to better serve our clients. These are some of the some of the business aviation news articles and stories that grabbed our attention this week:

NBAA’s 2016 Convention Set to Return to Orlando

It’s no surprise that this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (November 1 to 3) will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. After all, the show is ranked sixth largest in the U.S., and there are not many places with a large enough facility and a nearby airport for the static display. For the next few years, the show will bounce back and forth between Orlando and Las Vegas.

Visitors will notice one big difference this year: the host FBO is still the same facility at Orlando Executive Airport, but it is now owned by Atlantic Aviation, which purchased the former Showalter Flying Services FBO early last year.

Dozens of aircraft are expected at the static display at Atlantic Aviation, and this includes some unusual candidates such as a SPAD XIII World War I biplane at the Dassault Falcon display (a young Marcel Dassault designed its propeller) and the first NBAA appearance of the Pilatus PC-24 light jet. Gulfstream is bringing seven aircraft this year, including the new fly-by-wire G500, which is making its first appearance at an NBAA show. Joining the SPAD at the Dassault Falcon display are five jets, including the Falcon 8X, and the 5X mockup. Bombardier will also bring seven jets, including two Learjet 75s, two Challenger 650s, a 350, and a Global 5000 and the Global 6000. Textron Aviation is bringing the most airplanes from one manufacturer, 11 turbine-powered airplanes ranging from the Caravan EX turboprop to the Citation X+ jet and its new Citation Longitude, as well as cabin mockups for the in-development Citation Hemisphere large-cabin jet. The convention center will also host more aircraft at the indoor static display.

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As the industry gears up for the annual National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Orlando, it’s important to consider the broader economic context. The U.S. economy has now enjoyed seven years of growth since the 2008 financial crisis, marking a significant recovery period characterized by rising employment rates and increased consumer spending. However, this optimistic outlook is tempered by the looming uncertainty surrounding the upcoming presidential election. The potential for an unconventional candidate, whose policies and approach to governance could significantly disrupt current norms, adds a layer of unpredictability to the economic landscape.

At the same time, the global economy is experiencing its own challenges. The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—have historically been seen as emerging markets with strong growth potential. However, recent indicators suggest that the engines of growth in these economies are stalling. Issues such as fluctuating commodity prices, political instability, and structural economic problems are causing concern among investors and policymakers alike. This dual scenario of a recovering U.S. economy paired with uncertainties in the global market presents a complex environment for business aviation and related industries as they navigate this pivotal time.For business aviation manufacturers, this has meant a sharp fall in orders and deliveries of large-cabin business jets, including the airliner-derived offerings from Airbus and Boeing. Much of the demand for these top-end types had come from newly-bullish billionaires in Brazil, China, and Russia, many of whom are feeling less confident about their fortunes than two years ago.

This means that investors are less willing to put their money into assets they may not need, especially since, unlike many other discretionary purchases, these assets are not guaranteed to appreciate in value. As a result, there has been significant downward pressure on prices, with reports indicating that recently acquired long-range aircraft are now available on the used market for a fraction of their original list prices.

On a more positive note, segments of business aviation that appeared troubled in the years following the financial crisis—specifically super-light to super-midsize aircraft—and an ownership model that seemed to be on the decline, known as fractional ownership, are starting to recover. The shift is largely due to corporate America, after years of conserving cash during a time when private jet travel was often perceived as a mark of executive excess, now returning to corporate aviation. They are once again embracing the idea that “no plane, no gain,” as promoted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).

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Gulfstream G280 Achieves Remarkable 57th World Speed Record — A Testament To Exceptional Performance

Guernsey-To-Teterboro Flight Completed In Seven Hours And 26 Minutes

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that its Gulfstream G280 aircraft recently established a speed record between Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands in Europe, and Teterboro, New Jersey, making the trans-Atlantic journey in just seven hours and 26 minutes.

The super mid-size business jet departed Guernsey Airport at 7:54 a.m. local time and arrived at Teterboro Airport at 10:20 a.m. local time, completing the 3,216-nautical-mile/5,956-kilometer flight at an average speed of Mach 0.80.

“This flight showcased the G280’s outstanding takeoff performance,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president, Worldwide Sales, Gulfstream. “Guernsey’s available takeoff distance is less than 5,200 feet, yet the G280 was able to make this trip with plenty of room to spare. One of the many benefits of the G280 is being able to use smaller airports and runways worldwide without sacrificing range and speed.”

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