Just a few of the important aviation stories in the news this week. Consistent Improvement in Pre-owned Aircraft Market The numbers keep demonstrating that the private, pre-owned aircraft market is slowly regaining ground. Inventories fell, number of transactions increased and days on market decreased in February 2012. Lasers a Growing Concern Put the laser down. [...]

Many manufacturers have high hopes pinned on ballooning demand for private aircraft in countries throughout Asia, especially in China. While the demand for jets is certainly there, and a growing number of high-net-worth individuals can afford them, one essential aspect of a thriving aviation industry is missing: adequate infrastructure. Here are just a few obstacles [...]

You can’t go anywhere in the aviation business world without stumbling across “China,” “jets” and “expansion.” So it’s really no surprise that Cessna signed a couple of agreements this week, developing relationships with Aviation Industry Corp of China (Avic) and the municipal government of Chengdu. One of the agreements outlines a joint venture for manufacture [...]

Here’s a quick look at some of the numbers that appeared in the aviation news this week. If you look close, you’ll see a story of a stabilizing U.S. private aviation market. 40%                        The increase in output Boeing and Airbus boast $1,699                   Price for a ticket for “Aviation Geek Charter” trip 681                         Number of [...]

    In 2011, owners and operators of private aircraft participated in many charitable activities and organizations. Find some inspiration for 2012 from these accounts of philanthropy. In Chandler, Ariz., John and Diana Walkup of Chandler Air Service hosted their 20th Annual Toys for Tots Hangar Party. At the Dec. 9 party, more than 1,500 [...]

There are always news stories and new technologies in the aviation industry. Corporate Jet Insider scoured the headlines to bring you this rundown of some of the more important and interesting stories of the week. FAA releases new pilot rules to combat fatigue For the National Transportation Safety Board, new pilot safety rules have been [...]

The year-end holidays are often a busy and hectic time. Whereas many people have the luxury of taking vacation or simply cutting back on work hours at the end of the year, most executives must continue to see to the demands of running their businesses while trying to carve out precious hours for family and [...]

It’s not just your imagination: Sales of pre-owned aircraft have climbed and inventory has shrunk. JetNet reports that pre-owned business aircraft sale transactions between January and July increased 11.2 percent compared with the same seven-month period in 2010, and turboprop sales increased 3.7 percent. Pre-owned inventories continued to decline gradually in July, to 13.7 percent [...]

Whether the cabin of your current aircraft is looking shabby or you are purchasing a pre-owned aircraft, a practical move that adds value to your investment is an interior upgrade. Now is an excellent time to upgrade your aircraft interior, with refurbishment shops and technology vendors aggressively competing for business. Such providers offer a range [...]

After talking about the NBA lockout and private jets I did some follow up research and found some interesting news related to the NBA and corporate jets.  I have actually met and talked with Mark Cuban in Las Vegas in 2007 and he had flown into Vegas on one of his own private jets to [...]