There are many reasons why early in the year is the ideal time to visit Abu Dhabi, Dubai’s low-key, easy-going sibling. At that top of the list is weather. This capital city of the United Arab Emirates promises much more manageable temperatures (around the low 20s Celsius/high 60sF) in the new year than during the sweltering seasons. After all, just beyond the city and its gorgeous setting along the Persian Gulf is pure desert.

Plan to take advantage of Abu Dhabi's diverse, appealing offerings regardless of when you go:

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center

A vacation to Abu Dhabi is not complete without seeing the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (pictured). The largest mosque outside Mecca or Medina, it is a stunning and reverent architectural center. The Mosque is closed for tourism during worship on Friday morning to 5:00 pm, but general visiting hours are available Saturday through Thursday from 9am and 10pm.

Heritage Village

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AvBuyer Magazine, January 2015 by Ken Elliott

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For the next 12 months Ken Elliott will be navigating the complex world of avionic mandates, offering a comprehensive, clear, 360 degree view of NextGen and all that comes with it...

While we will be using the term ‘mandate’ within the following series, the context first needs to be explained. In this series the terms ‘mandates’, ‘requirements’, ‘recommendations’, ‘rules’ or ‘operational guidance’ may be used interchangeably because in reality, they are interpreted much the same by transport authorities.

Mandates from an operator’s perspective are requirements to be complied with in order to complete mission profiles. For a light jet operator domestically-based and flying regionally there will be less compliance needs than for an intercontinental large cabin operator flying across different controlled airspaces.

Even when not mandated to equip, though, an operator desiring additional ...

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Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category

The Gulfstream GIV and GIV-SP is a significantly improved, larger, longer-range and advanced development of the earlier GII and GIII. The most significant improvement with the GIV and GIV-SP over the earlier Gulfstream models is the Rolls-Royce Tay engines, which bring significant fuel burn and noise emission improvements despite their higher thrust output than the GII and GIII Spey engines.

Other changes included a stretched fuselage, and aerodynamically and structurally improved wing with 30% fewer parts, greater fuel capacity and range, increased span tail and an advanced EFIS avionics suite with six color CRT displays.

The Gulfstream GIV-SP, large cabin Business Jet, gross takeoff weight is 1,400 pounds increase over the GIV. Like the GIV it employs a Goo­dyear Aerospace brake-by-wire system and a Dowty fail-passive steer-by-wire system, making pilot maneuverability easier.

Up to 19 passeng...

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Jetcraft is expanding rapidly in the continent by turning challenges into opportunities and adding a local touch to customer service

Everyone realizes that business aviation is a global industry that reaches across the entire planet. But in recent years, the industry has turned its attention to Africa as private aircraft ownership has truly taken off in this relatively new market.

Economic growth has driven much of this increase as the continent’s economy has been surging by about 5 percent annually, which is a rate expected to continue through 2015. Private jet ownership is also expected to grow at the steady pace of 5.6 percent over the next two decades according to a recent report issued by Boeing.

So why is Africa enjoying a boom in private jet ownership?

There are several elements spurring this growth. Africa is among the fastest rising private aviation markets due to a strengthening economy and a related increase in high net worth individuals (HNWI). The ultra-high...

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Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category

Bombardier introduced its Challenger 604 in 1995 as a major upgrade on the Challenger 601 design, incorporating more powerful engines, larger fuel supply, completely new undercarriage, structural improvements to wings and tail, and a new electronic flight instrumentation system. The Challenger 604 is a longer-range derivative of the 601-3R with a larger fuel capacity and upgraded CF34-3B engines. The Challenger 604 was also one of the first business jets designed with a super-critical wing.

The Challenger 604’s cabin is very similar to its predecessor’s, 601-3A and -3R. The Challenger 604’s cabin has extremely low noise levels. It is normally configured with 10 – 12 passengers in a double-club or a forward club/half club/divan arrangement and includes a deluxe galley and lavatory.

As of January 2014, the Challenger 604 market is comprised of 100% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 8.8% w...

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Sean O'Leary, Sales Engineer, Jetcraft

Location: Dublin, Ireland

[email protected]       +353 1 533 4688

How long have you been at Jetcraft?

I have been at Jetcraft since October of this year. I am one of the newest members of the Jetcraft family.

What are your responsibilities within the global Jetcraft team?

My number one responsibility is supporting my sales team. I support five different sales directors located throughout EMEA. Anything I can help with from Spec builds, Aircraft evaluations to Aircraft viewings. I am at the aid to my sales team as every good sales person requires a great support team and I believe that the work I can do will benefit the sales team by enabling them to concentrate and work closely on their client relationships.

Describe a typical day or week in your role.

I work from home, which means my day never has a rigid schedule. Put it this way, like all of us here at Jetcraft there is no such thing as a 9-5 work day! After cof...

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Overview including differentiating features from other aircraft in its category

The Citation Sovereign is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW306C engines with FADEC controls. The Sovereign claim to fame is that it can take-off and land at short distances thanks to a moderately swept high-aspect ratio wing, and (when light) 92 knot Vref speed.

As of March 2014, the Citation Sovereign market is comprised of 33% pre-owned. The percentage for sale is 6.9% with 92% of that under an exclusive broker agreement and average days on the market are 379 days.

Brief History

The Cessna Citation Sovereign was first unveiled in 1998 at the NBAA Annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a high-performance jet to plug the gap between the Excel/XLS and Citation X. The first flight of the Sovereign took place in February 2002 with FAA certification awarded in June 2004. Customer deliveries began later that same year. Production of the Citation Sovereign ended in 2013 as the Sovereign + star...

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Gold Coast location to service Australia and New Zealand

December 9, 2014 (Raleigh, NC) – Jetcraft Corporation, a global leader in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Gold Coast, Australia. The new location will amplify service to Jetcraft’s global clientele.

Asia Pacific is soon expected to comprise approximately 10 percent of the worldwide business aviation market. Australia and New Zealand are expected to represent $5.5 billion or 225 new aircraft over the next decade. This impressive growth, combined with an added global presence to better serve clients, spurred Jetcraft to open an office in Australia.

Jetcraft is teaming up with Mick Doohan, well known throughout Oceania as a five time Grand Prix motorcycle racing world champion, who operates an FBO in the Gold Coast and will serve as Jetcraft’s authorized representative for the region.

“Mick brings a unique combination of name recognition, ma...

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Upon approaching Dubai by air, you might be astounded to think that only several decades ago this spectacular city was a fishing and trading village amidst sprawling desert. You’ll spot the city’s soaring landmarks: the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa (pictured right); the world’s only 7-star hotel, the Burj Al Arab; and the twisting Cayan Tower (or “Infinity Tower”). You’ll also see the fascinating aerial image of manmade islands shaped like palm trees, known as The Palms archipelago (pictured in header). To be even more amazed by this “Eighth Wonder of the World,” learn how they were made before your visit.

Indeed, Dubai is a luxurious cosmopolitan oasis lined by the Persian Gulf and desert. Since Dubai started allowing foreign nationals to own property in 2001, this emirate has burgeoned into a powerful financial center on the global scale.

Commercial real estate development reigns supreme, and the more unique and extravagant the project, the be...

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