Posted on July 13th, 2011
Business aircraft flight activity in the U.S. maintained its positive rate of climb last month, with a 1.1-percent year-over-year gain thanks to more flying by Part 91 private operators and fractional providers, according to TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation services company Argus. Fractional flying led the group again, with an 8.7-percent increase from a…
Posted on June 10th, 2011
After posting a slight 0.4-percent drop in April, business aircraft flight activity in the U.S. returned to positive territory last month, with a 2.7-percent year-over-year gain as a result of more flying at Part 91 private operators and fractional providers, according to TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation services company Argus. Fractional flying led the…
Posted on May 11th, 2011
Business aircraft flight activity last month dipped by 0.4 percent from a year ago, due primarily to a steep drop in Part 135 turboprop and light jet flying, according to TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation services company Argus. The fractional and Part 91 markets each saw flight activity increase, by 6.5 percent and 2.5…
Posted on March 14th, 2011
U.S. business aircraft flight activity at Part 91 operators surged 5.8 percent last month from a year ago, but the increase wasn’t enough to offset declines at Part 135 charter and Part 91K fractional firms, according to TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation services company Argus. Overall, flight activity last month fell 0.5 percent year-over-year,…
Posted on February 18th, 2011
The FAA is forecasting a recovery for general aviation, with business jets and light sport aircraft leading the way. After growing rapidly for most of the past decade, the demand for business jets has slowed over the past few years. Despite the impact of the recession, the FAA Aerospace Forecast Fiscal Years 2011-2031–released on Tuesday–calls…
Posted on February 16th, 2011
Thanks to Part 91 operators, overall U.S. business aircraft flight activity eked out a 0.5-percent increase last month versus a year ago, according to TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation services company Argus. Part 91 activity rose a healthy 6 percent year-over-year, but the Part 135 charter and Part 91K fractional segments both saw activity…
Posted on February 15th, 2011
AC Type Average Price 3 months 6 months ago Falcon 900 $5,688 $5,627 $5,644 Gulfstream IV $5,411 $5,437 $5,498 Challenger 604 $4,776 $4,694 $4,740 The above chart shows average price per hour (taxi rate + fuel surcharges) for…
