AvBuyer Magazine, April 2015

by Ken Elliott

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Helping you to familiarize with avionics advances and related mandates for equipage, Ken Elliott reviews aviation technologies within the NextGen/SESAR architecture, this month focusing on ADS-B.

In line with domestic and international aviation goals, industry and certification authorities have developed a complete suite of integrated technologies under the umbrella of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS). One significant element of this, under the Surveillance segment, is Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS).

As the term implies, ADS serves the need to automate the sharing of data between all users, air and ground, that inform the position and movement status of an aircraft. There are two ways to accomplish this from a worldwide perspective, one being Broadcast (B) and the other Contract (C), hence the terms ADS-B and ADS-C.

Broadcast is literally the ability to send and receive th...

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Business Aviation Pioneer Chou Will Jointly Lead Jetcraft’s Regional Efforts In Key Market

Jetcraft, a global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, today announced the addition of Diana Chou as Chairwoman of Jetcraft in Asia.

Ms Chou, who previously founded and led Sino Private Aviation (SPAL) from 1999, will oversee Jetcraft’s overall strategy in Asia. With over 15 years in the industry, Ms Chou brings a wealth of business aviation knowledge and experience to the Jetcraft team based in Hong Kong and will enhance the company’s already unparalleled local expertise in aircraft sales, transactions and marketing.

Chad Anderson, President, Jetcraft said, “Diana joins at a highly opportune time for Jetcraft in Asia. The region is clearly an important one in business aviation and is set to grow in importance in the medium and long term. Diana’s unique experience and background will help us provide clients with the services and aircraft that they demand, not on...

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Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category

The Falcon 2000LXS was designed as a replacement for its predecessor, the Falcon 2000LX. One of the biggest differentiating features of the 2000LXS is the model’s improved short field capability. The reduced landing distance allows for more airports to open up compared to other aircraft in its class.

As of February 2015, the Falcon 2000LXS market is comprised of 6% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 10.5% with 50% under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 46 days.

Brief History

The Falcon 2000LXS debuted in 2014. There have been a total of 23 aircraft produced with 19 currently in operation.

Worldwide Appeal

Of the 19 Falcon 2000LXS in operation by continent, North America has 63%, followed by Europe at 25% for a combined total of 88%. There is only one company (International Paper Company) having a 2 aircraft fleet, the others are all single aircraft owne...

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Race to Shanghai this spring

Each spring, Shanghai hosts the Formula 1® UBS Chinese Grand Prix.  This New York Times article “Short History of Shanghai” illustrates why this high-energy, fast-paced race is a fitting metaphor for visiting the largest city in China. Simply put, Shanghai has transformed itself from a fishing village at the mouth of the Yangtze River to a competitive, global financial giant.

Shanghai’s course took this turn most grandly in 1990 when China’s then-leader Deng Xiaoping set the city on a lightning-speed path to compete with Hong Kong by 2010. Indeed, many argue that Shanghai is a worthy competitor. As Xiaoping said, “If China is a dragon, Shanghai is its head.” Perhaps no longer should we think of China as an “emerging economy.” With Shanghai in a front position, Team China has arrived.

A high octane visit

The F1 metaphor is an apt planning guide for your Shanghai visit. First, see what the Grand Prix itself is all about. These vi...

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Q&A with Jetcraft President Chad Anderson - Including a Look at Jetcraft’s New Inventory

While Jetcraft is well-known for its expertise and experience in the pre-owned sector, the company also helps clients obtain new aircraft. In fact, according to Jetcraft President Chad Anderson, you’d be surprised how many factory new aircraft they have available.

So what are the main advantages of purchasing a new model through Jetcraft?

Jetcraft offers unbiased market intelligence and consulting that can help a buyer decide which manufacturer and which model will be the best fit for their mission. In addition, we have a higher level of flexibility and quality with shortened lead times and customization services available. With our ability to deliver creative solutions, we help customers get the aircraft that they are searching for. We can also assist with financing and are able to take trade-ins of any make and model.

Just as with pre-owned models, Jetcraft monitors the entire process a...

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Pascal Bachmann, Aircraft Sales, Jetcraft

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

[email protected]       +41 79 200 56 33

How long have you been at Jetcraft?

I have been with Jetcraft for nearly two years now. I joined the Jetcraft team when they acquired the ExecuJet Aircraft Trading group.

What are your responsibilities within the global Jetcraft team?

I am a sales person, my role is to develop Jetcraft’s business in Europe alongside my friends Chris and Guillaume. Of course, I deal primarily in pre-owned (pre-enjoyed?) aircraft, but I also am in the enviable position to sell new aircraft as well. Last year we delivered two new aircraft to their happy new owners in Switzerland, a Global 5000 and a Falcon 900LX.

Describe a typical day or week in your role.

There is no such thing as a typical day in what I do. A lot of time is spent traveling and meeting interesting people in nice places. There are also days spent in my office, catching up on things I have...

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AvBuyer Magazine, March 2015

by Ken Elliott

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Helping you to familiarize with avionics advances and related mandates for equipage, Ken Elliott reviews aviation technologies within NextGen, this month focusing on Part 2 of Data Comm, covering FANS 1/A+ and ATN-B2.

Last month we addressed the first of Data Comm’s two main areas; ATN-B1 (Controller Pilot Data Link Communications, or CPDLC). This month we look at the second part, FANS 1/A+ (including ATN-B2). We covered the Data Comm history reaching the point in time when FANS 1/A + was introduced.

FANS Historical Recap

In 1983 ICAO began an effort to establish a DataLink architecture under its Future Air Navigation System (FANS) structure. This advance became the architecture and protocol standard of an oceanic communications network where heretofore HF and early Satcom ruled. Boeing, a long time user of the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS), developed FANS-1 to...

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2015 marks the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Davos, Switzerland’s first winter guests. Drawn to the mountain air, two German visitors pioneered the quintessential alpine vacation in this rejuvenating locale. Conceived as a health resort, Davos attracted tuberculosis patients from around the world in search of a cure theoretically enabled by the relatively high altitude (1560m). Its most notable visitors at that time included Robert Louis Stevenson, followed by Thomas Mann, who logged an extended visit in 1911 during his wife’s convalescence there.

Twenty years later, skiing entered the scene. Since then, Davos, along with its neighbor Klosters, has become the European ski destination. Today, people seek rejuvenation and fresh air not in sanatoriums but on the slopes. Prince William, for example, has chosen to continue the Royal Family tradition to winter here. Don’t be surprised, too, if leaders in town for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum each January stic...

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Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category

The Legacy family is available in two versions: Legacy 600 Executive and Legacy Corporate Shuttle. The Legacy Shuttle, which is an ERJ 135 with a 19-seat passenger cabin configuration as standard (and a shorter range than the Legacy 600 Executive), offers seating for 16 passengers in three partitioned sections, or seating for 19–37 in airline-style seats.

As of February 2014, the Legacy 600 market is comprised of 48% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 11.4% with 70% under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 352 days.

Brief History

The Embraer Legacy 600 is a business jet derivative of the Embraer ERJ 145 family of commercial regional jet aircraft. The Legacy was first introduced in 2000 and the first flight was in 2001. JAA certification came in August 2002, and FAA certification followed soon after.

Worldwide Appeal

Of the 175 Legacy 600 aircraft in opera...

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