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April 2013; Xclusive – When it comes to symbols of status, luxury cars, yachts and houses no longer cut the mustard. Now, the ultimate signature of wealth and status is owning a private jet. In the famous words of Oprah Winfrey, the highest paid woman in television, “It’s great to have a private jet. Anyone that tells you that having your own private jet isn’t great is lying to you.” Indeed. However, purchasing a jet, which can range between $1 million to $600 million, is not an easy business, so it is important to develop a partnership with a broker, one who has integrity, experience in dealing with the complexities of aircraft transactions, and the financial capability to handle virtually any deal. This is where Jetcraft comes in. In business for over 50 years, Jetcraft now has a global presence. It’s this presence that gives their clients a birds-eye view of the market, based on the carefully cultivated contact network that they have estab...

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Jetcraft anticipates the growth of the pre-owned market in Asia

April 2013; Executive & VIP Aviation International - Jetcraft has been in the new and pre-owned jet brokering business for some 50 years. Having built up a solid base in the US, with customers in Europe and Latin America and now with business starting to come in from Asia, Jetcraft CEO Chad Anderson is laying plans to capitalise on the inevitable appearance of a pre-owned market in Asia. “Few would dispute that Asia is one of the hottest markets for sales of new long-range/large cabin business aircraft. Our sales figures for 2011 and 2012 more than bear this out. We’ve been selling new and pre-owned into Asia for some time now and while the vast majority of orders are for new jets, about 10% to 20% of what we sell is good pre-owned,” he says.

The major reason driving the pre-owned market at present in Indonesia and Asia generally is not that high net worth individuals have ...

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February 2013; CEO Middle East – Purchasing an executive or private aircraft may well be one of the most expensive acquisitions an individual or company ever makes. It certainly deserves careful consideration so, over the next three issues of CEO Middle East, we are going to examine the why, what and how of aircraft ownership.

THE WHY — looks at the tangible and intangible benefits of aircraft ownership. How a private aircraft might enhance your lifestyle or create value for your company. What are the advantages and disadvantages of ownership and what of the alternatives?

Once a decision has been made to acquire a private aircraft, THE WHAT — examines the choices available to you. Essentially, this is the Needs Analysis phase of the acquisition process and looks closely at the mission requirement. A thorough examination of the utilisation pattern, the routes and passenger loads, the likely destinations, support issues and of course, budgets, builds a ...

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Jetcraft Corporation is a world-leading aircraft sales and acquisitions specialist backed by 50 years’ experience in aviation and brokerage

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Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts' Club, 2013 Yearbook – A quarter of a century ago, the Jetcraft Corporation brand was introduced into the business aviation industry for the first time. Descended from an organisation with more than 25 years of prior aviation experience, it immediatedly established itself as a premier aircraft brokerage. Today, this multinational company has become a world leader in the field and also provides services such as customised completions, with a business model built entirely around the needs of its customers.

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Still overseen by its founder Charles ‘Bucky’ Oliver, and based at its original headquarters at North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham airport, Jetcraft Corporation has, to date, conducted more than 1,300 aircraft transactions. These include acquisitions as well as sal...

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David Dixon a business aviation veteran with nearly 40 years of industry experience

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RALEIGH, NC and HONG KONG, June 6, 2012 – Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, today officially announced the appointment of David Dixon as President, Jetcraft Asia.

Mr. Dixon’s mandate is to manage overall operations and lead sales initiatives for Jetcraft Asia, spanning a territory from Beijing to Sydney. A UK national, David Dixon has been based in Asia for more than 30 years. Previously in his career, Mr. Dixon was Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific.

“We are delighted to welcome David to the Jetcraft team,” says Jahid Fazal-Karim, Co-Owner and Board Member, Jetcraft Corporation. “He is a true veteran of business aviation and few others know more about the Asian market. Having established Jetcraft’s formal presence in Asia earlier this year, I cou...

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New business unit Jetcraft Asia to best serve clients by blending industry expertise with regional market knowledge

RALEIGH, NC, Feb. 28, 2012 – Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, today announced the opening of a new office in Hong Kong, China, under the Jetcraft Asia banner.

“We believe that this is the right time to establish a permanent presence in Asia,” says Chad Anderson, President, Jetcraft Corporation. “While we have been active in the region for years, we have done so without a formal presence. Based on the projected growth of the Asian – and particularly the Chinese – market, we are now directly serving the region. By blending our proven approach to business aircraft sales with a team of Hong Kong-based industry professionals, we believe that Jetcraft Asia will offer buyers and sellers superior market intelligence and an in-depth understanding of regional business and regulatory issues. ...

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Rapid growth of Asian-registered fleet of new aircraft represents compelling business opportunity

RALEIGH, NC, Feb. 1, 2012 – Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, today commented on the state of the business aviation market in Asia.

“Few would dispute that Asia is one of the hottest markets for sales of new long range/large business aircraft,” says Chad Anderson, President, Jetcraft Corporation. “Looking at our sales figures for 2011, Jetcraft sold about a 20% new and 80% pre-owned mix of aircraft worldwide – with most new aircraft sales going to clients in China, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. We expect sales of new business jets in the region to remain an important part of our business going forward. However, we are also looking ahead to best position Jetcraft to participate in the pre-owned market that will inevitably emerge – particularly in China. Additionally, an increased presence in Asia is ...

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Jetcraft Corporation is an international leader in new and pre-owned business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Jetcraft has sales offices/representation around the world. The company's 50-year track record in aircraft transactions has earned it a world class customer base and one of the strongest global networks in the industry.

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Year-to-date sales, sales currently pending and anticipated additional sales through year-end place Jetcraft on correct trajectory to hit billion dollar milestone

RALEIGH, NC, October 10, 2011 – Jetcraft Corporation, a provider of business aircraft sales, acquisitions, trading and brokerage services, today disclosed sales figures for the period of January 1 to September 30, 2011.

2011 is expected to be Jetcraft’s best-ever year in terms of total transactional value and unit sales. Here are the highlights:

- Year-to-date (YTD) transactional value: $684 million

- YTD units sold: 41 aircraft

- Increase in value of US sales (2011 over 2010, Jan. to Sept.): 74%

- Increase in value of international sales (2011 over 2010, Jan. to Sept.): 73%

- Approximately 75% of aircraft sold YTD are in large and mid-size categories, including: Bombardier Globals (Express, XRS and 5000), Gulfstreams (GIV and 500), Bombardier Challengers (604 and 605), HBC Hawkers (800XP and 900XP), etc.

“As we hea...

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