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Not private jets…but I’ll indulge myself with this one, since I’ve a special interest in women in aviation.
So I hit Shoreham on August 21st to a sadly wet and windy airshow day – one of the worst in the airshow’s 20 year history. A crowd of just under 30,000 turned up to witness flights from the Harrier, Twister Duo, Strikemaster, P-51 Mustang Duo, PBY Catalina and Tucano, which managed to get airborne. Visitors were also treated to the German airfield attack and scramble, complete with pyrotechnics, Hurricanes, Spitfires and defence from Dad’s Army. War was never such fun.
Expert glider pilot Guy Westgate also braved the elements in the Polish built Swift S-1, with his team Swift Aerobatic, which also includes a Piper PA-25 and a Silence Twister. Sadly the jets, the Red Arrows, the Red Gnats, Vulcan, Blades and Brietling Wing Walkers were unable to participate because of adverse weather conditions elsewhere. I was also glad to have been there on Saturday, so missed the accident on Sunday (from which the pilot walked away unhurt).
The flying washout was disappointing, but not so bad given my main reason for attending was to meet with Dorothy Pooley and several other members of the European arm of Women in Aviation International (WAI). Pooley is arranging a weekend in November where WAI gather to learn what they have in common that spurs them on into challenging aviation careers and aspirations or just allows us to enjoy all aspects of aviation.
Friday’s Opening Reception includes the Brooklands Concorde Experience. Attendees can relive the excitement of the supersonic age with a 30-minute visit on board Concorde G-BBDG. The virtual flight will be flown by Concorde pilot Captain Mike Bannister. The Museum will offer special “at the controls of Concorde” packages on Friday and Saturday.
Saturday’s event includes speeches from Captain Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, a record-setting 777 pilot with Boeing and Lt. Col Jennifer Crossman, a USAF KC-135 pilot . The gathering takes place on Friday and Saturday 5 and 6 November at Brooklands Aviation Museum. Register at www.wai.org. Also check out the podcast above this post (in red) with Dorothy Pooley.
Avweb reports that China’s Avicopter and Russian Helicopters Holding are in discussions to build a 30 to 35 ton Mi-26-type helicopter. The partners aim to make a final decision by autumn according to The Voice of Russia. Some say that the Mi-26 is the heaviest and most powerful helicopter in the world. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 120,000 pounds and can carry up to 150 passengers. Equipped with a 105 feet eight-blade rotor powered by two turboshaft engines, it can fly at speeds of up to 180 mph. The Chinese government were impressed by the Mi-26 thanks to its role in relief efforts after a large earthquake in China in 2008.
Whether the helicopter will be military or commercial is still undecided. However, both partners are carving out their part in its development and production. Russia’s Helicopters Holding, is among the leading producers of heavy helicopters in the world.
Inaugural show draws strong support as Asian market demand grows
I was fortunate enough to arrange the speaker programme for the first Asian Business Aviation show, which happened in Macau on Thursday 10 June. Named “Business Aircraft in Asia – a Buyer’s Guide” the conference at The Venetian on Macau’s Cotai Strip. The conference was aimed at end users, particularly from China, with topics including aircraft selection criteria, choosing a management company, the cost of chartering and flying in the region.
“Private aircraft charter enquiries have doubled since October 2009, providing a good indication of recovery in the Asian market,” said Macau based Chuck Woods, Chairman of AsBAA and President of Macau based JetAsia. He cited recent action by the Chinese authorities to dramatically reduce the time it takes to arrange overfly permits from six days to three hours and the progressive relaxation of other regulations.
International industry leaders including AsiaJet, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream and Hawker exhibited a total of twelve aircraft, with the aim of attracting more business from high growth markets across Asia. Aircraft on static display at Macau International Airport include the Bombardier Global XRS, Cessna Citation XLS+, Dassault Falcon 2000 / 7X , Embraer Lineage 1000, Gulfstream G150 / G200 / G 400 / G550 and Hawker 700XP / 900XP / 4000.
AsBAA chairman Chuck Woods moderated a pithy meeting, which covered issues ranging from what kind of aircraft to choose, to how to finance the purchase.
David Velupillai, product marketing director, executive & private aviation for Airbus outlined the different options for purchase. His own products the ACJ and Airbus A318 Elite and Prestige families are more useful for larger groups or people going on longer missions. Shorter range would be better served by looking at smaller aircraft. He said: “If you charter aircraft, the magic number where you should consider buying your own jet seems to be around 350 h per year.”
Robert B. Hollander, Citation Sales Director, Asia/Pacific described the reason for the urgent need to develop the sector in Asia as other businesses flourish. He said: “You can follow your own schedule and go to many more destinations direct – small airports or airports are infrequently served by airlines.” He urged participants to ‘buy what makes sense’ ie what is useful for most missions or your family/business needs. He summed it up with the phrase: “BUSINESS JETS ARE CARS, AIRLINES ARE BUSES”
Other OEM speakers included Gulfstream’s VP of marketing Bill Shira, Hawker Beechcraft’s Matthew Liu, regional sales director, North Asia, Lee Li, VP of Sales for Embraer China, and Dassault Falcon Jet Corp’s VP – Latin America and AsiaHawker Jean-Michel Jacob.
Jolie Howard, business development director for TAG Asia outlined the reasons why companies should use a management company, including compliance, maintenance and hiring staff. Mike Walsh, CEO of AsiaJet and Justin Liu of China’s GlobalJet Concept echoed her words and highlighted some of the extra challenges that could arise from using inexperienced staff.
Chuck Woods asked about the high prices of service fees and Joe Wilson MD of the ASA Group HK explained that multiple permits across Asia account for a large slice of these. He also said that the sector in Asia was :”An immature / inexperienced business aviation market.” He pointed to the short notice flight changes and extreme weather that can scupper the best laid plans. All the speakers pointed out that you cannot simply ‘get up and go’ in Asia.
John Bradley, Account Manager, Australia & New Zealand for Universal Weather and Aviation said that the high cost of fuel contributed to the costs in the region. He also said: “China has challenging navigation regulations which require specialists available 24/7 to avert delays.”
Legal and financial issues are a vital consideration with such a complex purchase and Paul Ng, global head of Aerospace, Stephenson Harwood Singapore, and Zohar Zik Aerospace department Barlow Lyde & Gilbert spoke to the difficulties of proceeding without proper advice. Paul Ng pointed out that Hong Kong can be a good base for aircraft because of its 0% tax options. Zohar Zik urged attendees to select the proper insurance and Min He, head of aviation, MinSheng Financial Leasing Corporation, China thanked the organisers for inviting Chinese companies and spoke of how vital it is to develop business aviation in China as the country becomes more prosperous.
“Asian economies are once again growing strongly, with China taking a leading role in the global recovery. This is the strategic driving force behind industry leaders being here at Asian Business Aviation today, since they recognise that Asia is where the action is for the long term,“ said Richard Thiele, Head of Global Sales – Aerospace & Aviation, Reed Exhibitions.
ABA ran alongside Reed Exhibitions’ Global Gaming Expo Asia, G2E Asia, the biggest and most influential gaming event in Asia, which attracted 4,500 delegates, including casino owners and many of the region’s high spenders.
My client ASA has been flat out for the last few weeks. They are aviation security experts who have been under huge demand for help.
The ASA Group, an Asian specialist VIP aviation security services provider with a base in Bangkok, reports that its phones are ‘ringing off the hook’ with requests for assistance from travellers and security companies concerned about the situation in Thailand. This week the group has moved people including families and exchange students away from troubled areas. Simon Wagstaff, ASA’s managing director said: “Many people are frightened about what is happening here. The situation is fluid and changes daily. It is important to stress that people want to move as much for convenience as for safety. Their daily lives are affected by the lack of facilities available.” It is difficult to enter and exit the hotspots, where shops are closed and utilities such as running water, electricity and Internet are intermittent if present at all.
Wagstaff adds: “We are warning our clients to stay away from the troubled areas. Some tourists have unwisely been going to the protest sites to gawk and take photographs. That is a bit like those people who get out of the car at a safari park to pet the ‘cuddly’ lions.” ASA is urging visitors to keep a close eye on the news, and make plans for an alternative means of getting out of the country if necessary. They should also ensure that they carry a phone number for a security specialist firm should trouble flare up suddenly.
Wagstaff says: “We are escorting people to and from the airport, since the troubled areas are constantly changing and we know where to avoid. If people are coming I would strongly recommend hiring a security firm that knows what it is doing.”
In recent months ASA has been called on several times to assist VIP passengers to leave the country, and helped corporate aircrews and passengers exit Thailand after demonstrators seized control of Bangkok’s International Suvarnabhumi airport. He added: “If any executive aviation travellers are worried about the situation in Thailand at the moment, they are welcome to call us. We give a daily update to an international security and intelligence newsletter, which is subscribed to by thousands of businesses and individuals worldwide, so we have up to the minute information.”
Reprieve for Coventry Airport?
The BBC reported yesterday that beleaguered Coventry Airport may have won an extra lease of life. According to the news station, a Midlands-based company is looking at buying and taking over the running of the airport, Coventry council said.
The airport is home to several flying schools, including Atlantic Flight Training Academy, sister company to Jordan’s Ayla Aviation Academy – a powerful force in the business aviation field in the Middle East.
Since the recent financial turmoil at the airport resulted airside operations stopping in December, Atlantic has repositioned its aircraft to nearby Wellesbourne Airport (15 miles away). The ground school, however, continues to run uninterrupted from Coventry, where the school also maintains its corporate offices and ground school infrastructure.
There may be good news for Atlantic and other residents though. Last week, Switzerland-based business support firm ADP pulled out of a proposed takeover deal. However, Coventry City council deputy leader Kevin Foster told the BBC that the new local bidder is looking to become partners with ADP.
He said: “The local partner is still committed and the council will continue to work with it to try to bring this issue to a successful conclusion.”
Not strictly speaking a private jet…but what they hey…Last ever appearance of the Royal Australian Air Force’s F-111 Aardvark performing its famous ‘Dump and Burn’ fuel routine, where the aircraft needlessly squanders hundreds of pounds of jet fuel and ignites it with its afterburners. We got two ‘Dragon passes’ every day bar one at the Singapore Air Show…probably could have heated an entire Yorkshire village. Not great green credentials, but boy what a show!
Ocean Sky’s new chief executive officer Stephen Grimes has barely been in post three months, but has already made his ambitions clear. Part of his game plan is to quadruple the number of fixed-base operations under the OS umbrella over the next year moving from three to 12.
Today it has three jet centres in the United Kingdom: Glasgow Prestwick, Manchester and Luton.
“We are in advanced discussions to open new facilities in France, Spain, Italy and Ireland,” said Grimes. “Our plan is to have a chain of FBOs reaching from Ireland as far as Italy, eventually reaching out to the Middle East.”
Ocean Sky has made it clear in the past that the current downturn presents an excellent opportunity for those with pockets deep enough to spend money. The group recently acquired the German aviation company Triple Alpha.
The company’s portfolio includes charter, management, interiors sales, maintenance and FBO divisions.
It is highly likely that the firm will emerge as one of business aviation’s new superplayers once the financial crisis is over.
Embraer steals the show at NBAA 2009
The 62nd annual shindig for the great and the good in the business aviation sector officially starts tomorrow in Orlando. While news was mostly about how the players are coping in a depressed market, one manufacturer stole the show – again – with a new aircraft announcement.
The new Embraer Legacy 650
Embraer launches Legacy 650…
Embraer livened up a somewhat gloomy NBAA Convention press day today by announcing its new large-cabin Legacy 650, bringing its executive jet product range to seven. The latest $29.5 million addition to the Embraer Executive Jets family shares the same EMB-135 platform as the Legacy 600 and certification will be based on the 600’s type certificate. The 650 is a combination of the EMB-135 fuselage and the EMB-145 wings. The new aircraft also has additional fuel capacity provided by the EMB-145 wings and 10-percent more efficient Rolls-Royce AE3007A2 engines. Projected range is NBAA IFR range of 3,900 nm, an extra 500 nm on that of the Legacy 600. Embraer’s newest family member comes with Honeywell Primus Elite avionics. The Legacy 650 first flew in September, and certification flight-testing is already underway with two aircraft flying. Luis Carlos Affonso Embraer’s executive vice president of executive jets was in buoyant mood at today’s conference. He said: “We announced that we would not be introducing any new platforms last year,” he said. “We said nothing about no new aircraft.” He added: “We expect to see the airplane certified in mid-2010. Deliveries are to begin in the second half of the year.” Although he denied that Embraer has any more new aircraft up its sleeve saying that the company “had enough to do” at the moment, the Brazilian airframer has said for years that it intends to create a complete family. Anyone want to place odds on a long range Legacy 750 next year?
Embraer's executive team at NBAA 2009
…while Cessna hints Columbus may rise again one day
Cessna’s press conference was a much more sombre affair with chairman Jack Pelton explaining the company’s decision to exhibit only at the static park rather than taking a booth at the show. The Wichita Kansas based airframer has shed 50% of its workforce this year from 16,000 to 8,000 and will deliver 275 jets this year, with even fewer predicted in 2010.
Despite the glum news, Pelton said that the company’s recently cancelled large cabin program was not necessarily dead in the water. He said: “I like to say the Columbus is suspended – although it is officially cancelled. It is on the planning horizon for market entry at some time.”
Will Cessna's Columbus rise again?
Cessna has also made significant improvements to the Encore + replacement the Citation CJ4, which is in certification. Flight test results reveal a faster time to climb and range increases. The model has a maximum cruise of 452 ktas, up from 435 ktas on the original specifications and a maximum range of 1, 963 nm with NBAAA IFR reserves, rather than 1,825 nm. The aircraft can also climb directly to 45,000ft as opposed to the 43,000 ft originally planned.
Dornier Seaplane also announced that it would restart production of the halted Seastar amphibian, having passed the 10 orders it said it required to revive the programme.
Other manufacturers also suggested new products are on the horizon. Piaggio Aero’s chief Alberto Galassi said today that the next member of the Avanti II family would be a jet. However, Galassi remained tight lipped as to details of the new type. Meanwhile Hawker Beechcraft chairman Bill Boisture said that the company would introduce a new Hawker 450. Boisture said, “We are going to introduce another version of that fine, light jet.”
Green shoots of recovery for industry
Various market forecasts indicated that business jet market is making steady albeit slow improvements. UBS Investment Research’s latest monthly business jet report, for September market showed a 16 percent improvement than that of July with movement in the pre-owned business jet inventories. However, available inventories are still 26 percent higher than last year.
Most companies talked up their cost cutting measures, while saying that the outlook was showing signs of improvement. Cessna’s Jack Pelton pointed to several key issues affecting the market at the moment – the economy, high unemployment and a slow recovery predicted. In the US and Europe in particular he said, “perception issues are still influencing buying decisions.” The supply chain is damaged leading to a loss of talent in the industry. He added: “I do worry about the recovery of supply chain and support in the industry.” On the plus side, Pelton said average daily utilization has stabilized and the used aircraft inventory is declining, meaning new jet sales are not competing with the used market.
Dassault Aviation chief Charles Edestenne was reasonably bullish this morning, despite the fact the industry is in the doldrums. He said: “We have delivered 80 jets this year, which is 10% more than last year. Although we have more cancellations than new sales to date this year our total backlog is twice as big as five years ago.”
He too pointed to international sales as the likely saviour of the industry. He said: “The recession hit at time of great growth, when most were blinded by the flow of new orders and no attention was paid to the inventory of pre ordered aircraft.” he also said this inventory was not growing any more. He added: “It will take time before the market recovers and we anticipate no significant change before the second half of next year.”
Service initiatives
Mark Paolucci Cessna’s svp customer service announced the company’s new ServiceDirect initiative, which he said was the “most important show announcement.” The new service initiative means that Cessna promises to l go directly to its customers to support AOG situations and work on aircraft at its customers’ own hangars if necessary. Paolucci said: “Cessna…will continue to invest in support initiatives that customers need. We are changing not only the types of service we provide, but how we provide it.”
Cessna also announced its new GreenTrak flight planning system for current production Citations that optimizes flight profiles for time, cost and lowest carbon footprint. Paolucci said: “the system can result in reduction of emissions and can lower fuel costs anywhere from 8-16%.” For European operators the system could be useful for the soon to be mandatory ETS reporting.
Dassault meanwhile announced a new Falcon e maintenance programme, which allows the Falcon Technical Centre in Paris or a Falcon service centre to access an aircraft’s central maintenance computer remotely. Entry into service is planned for 2011.
Debuts
Airbus is introducing the A318 Elite to NBAA convention goers for the first time. The Comlux A318 Elite features a cabin produced in co-operation with Lufthansa Technik with a domed ceiling. Comlux took delivery of its first A318 Elite at EBACE in Geneva in 2007.
A318 Elite is on show at Orlando
Garmin introduced the G3000, an integrated avionics system for light turbine-powered aircraft. The new system uses touchscreens to access almost all cockpit functions. The screens use icons to access flight management tasks and other functions.
Say hello to the Garmin G3000
In other technology news Elbit Systems of America announced that the installation of the first head-up display (HUD) and Kollsman enhanced-vision system (EVS) combination for the Challenger 604 is on track for certification early next year, which is priced at about $1 million including installation
Bombardier unveiled a new cockpit mock-up of its Learjet 85 midsize jet that includes a hand tiller for steering, along with several other new features, resulting in reduced pilot workload, improved situational awareness and better ergonomics. According to Learjet 85 program director Larry Thimmesch, the tiller will complement rudder steering at lower speeds. Bombardier is displaying the Learjet 85 mock-up at the static display.
Other smaller exhibitors were at the show for the first time, such as Hong Kong’s ASA Group, which announced it has opened a new office in Hollywood, complementing its New York presence. “We now have presences on both the East and West Coast of the US,” said Simon Wagstaff, chief executive officer.
Sanjay Rampal – guest blogger adds:
Manufacturers and suppliers used NBAA’s press day to convey their cautious optimism with regards to the business aviation segment. The flurry of conferences yielded a common pattern of downturn post mortem results followed by the expected upswing to ensue during 2010.
Highlights from some of the manufacturers;
Lufthansa Technik VIP & Executive Jets;
According to the executive aircraft completions and interior specialist the current crisis has impacted all fields under the Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) banner. However despite the fall in demand from government, VIP and business customers, the outlook remains positive with the expected recovery to begin in 2011.
“Business jet deliveries have fallen by 30% in 2009 but the larger narrow body segment is showing the first signs of recovery,” said August Henningsen, chairman of the executive board at Lufthansa Technik.
According to Henningsen the numbers of BBJs and ACJs flying are increasing with the markets in both the Middle East and Asia showing most promise. The wider bodied segment is exhibiting a greater degree of stability with no existing orders being cancelled.
The secondary market for burgeoning numbers of in service executive aircraft of various sizes has given Lufthansa Technik greater opportunities for retrofit, conversion and modification programs. The upgrades allow cost conscious customers to breath new life into existing airframes that Henningsen describes as “Second life business.”
However newer planes such as the enhanced Boeing 747 family, 787 and Airbus A350 will dominate the completions market with the only challenges being in the form of unpredictable entry into service dates (EIS).
Henningsen also revealed the company’s commitment towards innovation through its dedicated think tank and experimental laboratories. New products on the horizon include the Aero Kid seating system for children, the NICE IFE system for integrated network communications and the Nice View 3D moving map.
The order backlog looks healthy with eight Airbus A318 Elite aircraft awaiting treatment at the company’s new completion centre in Tulsa USA. Bizjet International Lufthansa’s wholly owned subsidiary has completed its first Elite this year with the second due in 2010. The Tulsa move has freed up capacity for the existing Hamburg centre for widebody VIP completions.
Other projects include 11 widebody and 4 narrow body planes under contract for potential completion. In production are interior kits for 2 Airbus A330 planes and upgrades to one A320 and an A340.
BizJet International features a diverse portfolio of aircraft in addition to Airbus expertise such as Boeing BBJ’s and Gulfstream aircraft.
Air Routing International.
“Expert Service meets technology” said Air Routing International (ARI) through its video presentation when referring to its new Online Flight Planning and Datalink services. The established international trip planner and corporate flight handling company debuted its technical suite of full service, one-stop solutions that both modernize and reduce the complexities of international flight planning.
Supported by ARI’s Flight Manager engine platform the single interface software includes the following modules;
- Online Flight Planning; analysis, GPS RAIM Predictions, fuel releases
- Datalink: In flight communications, billing and trip support.
- Fuel Stop Analyzer: Cost effective fuel stop options.
- Online International Trip Quotes; Instantaneous arrangement fee visibility, estimated fuel costs and international third party charges.
- Runway Analysis: Aircraft performance and runway data combined to determine take off and performance statistics.
APIS support is also provided with entire package encouraging customers to use self-service planning protocols.
‘Our new flight planning program provides customers the benefits of both online and individual support,’ said Tim Maystrik, vice president of ARI. ‘The combination delivers a comprehensive online flight planning, content and connectivity solution for flight departments,’ he said.
Further developments straddling 2009 and 2010 include an emissions calculator add-on in preparation for the European ETS scheme, a fuel tankering calculator module and trip and weather alert options.
Air Routing has also teamed up with China eastern Airlines Executive Air to provide VIP ground handling services to clients attending the World Expo.
Air BP
The fuel supplier debuted its new rewards program under the moniker of Bravo. Available exclusively to US and Canadian Air BP FBO’s, members are awarded points that can be redeemed against 45 million merchandising options such as travel, savings bonds and electrical products. The program is offered via the Bravo website where members can track points accumulated through fuel purchase and receive alerts for discounted items of interest. Breaking down to a dollar value each gallon purchased will reward each member an average of two points.
‘We didn’t want to offer just any rewards program to our customers,’ said Steve McCullough, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Air BP. ‘Bravo was developed to be different and better with more options, value and flexibility,’ he said.
Membership is free and will be open to the 400 FBO’s in both Canada and the US with 80 sites already signed up to participate. One such FBO Flight craft Inc lent its weight behind the new initiative.
‘This is what customers are looking for and the program has benefits that will work for both us and our customers,’ said John Frevola vice president & general manager of Flightcraft.
Members can also opt to donate some or all of their points to specified charities if so desired. On the question of increasing the carbon footprint as a consequence of offering a program that rewards additional fuel buying through tankering for instance, Air BP believes that emission increases would be negligible.
‘There is a potential of some rise in emissions, however customers would be buying the volumes of fuel anyway as part of their normal operations,’ said McCullough.
GE Honda Aero Engines
The collaboration between General Electric and Honda has borne fruit in the form of the successful start up of its jointly developed GE Honda HF120 engine. ‘This is a significant milestone and represents the transition from the design definition to the test and certification phase of the HF120,’ said Bill Dwyer, president of GE Honda Aero Engines.
‘The joint GE and Honda teams in Tokyo, Lynn, Massachusetts and Evendale, Ohio have worked for more than two years towards this milestone,’ said Masahiko Izumi, executive vice president of GE Honda Aero Engines.
Undergoing a rigorous testing regime, 8 HF120 engines cores have been built and tested along with 11 full engine demonstrators. The certification process will involve 13 engines and two core builds in a testing program at six locations in the US and Japan.
The new engine is destined to power the HondaJet and the Spectrum Aeronautical ‘Freedom’ Jet. Production units will initially roll off from GE’s line at Lynn, Massachusetts before moving to Honda Aero Engines’ dedicated manufacturing and overhaul facility in Burlington, N.C
For more information go to
www.fourforces.aero
Gulrstream’s director of corporate communications Robert Baugniet was kind enough to show me around the company’s current flagship Gulfstream G550 aircraft at Asian Aerospace. Gorgeous cabin!
for me at least, though I wish I wasn’t so late going to bed. Fascinating sessions here in HK at the Asian Aerospace show. Have spent several months working with the ASA Group and the Asian Business Aviation Association to put the panel discussions together. Today’s speakers included: Captain Eric Cheng, Acting Head of Flight Standards Operations for the the HKCAD, who explained how to get an David Velupillai, Airbus product marketing director executive and corporate aviation, Paul Ng of Stephenson Harwood and Peter Coles of Barlow, Lyde and Gilbert, both of whom addressed legal issues, Peter Coles with respect to insurance. Peter Buckley of Catlin tackled specialist insurance, while Bonjwing Lee of Cooling and Law explained what to look out for when buying an aircraft and Jay Mesinger of Corporate Jet Sales addressed how to assess the true value of an aircraft in today’s market.
A selection of videos follows. More to come, plus powerpoint presentations.
I have written about all aspects of the aviation industry from the broad spectrum of general aviation to commercial and cargo operations; from microlights to helicopters and flight training to sophisticated business charter operations to low cost carriers.
Time and again I return to private aviation, which I believe encompasses the best aspects of new technology with supreme comfort. I also love the freedom private aviation offers and am fascinated by the sheer ingenuity that goes into creating a brand new aircraft, as well as the beauty of what happens inside.
Given how different corporate aviation markets are all over the world, the sector provides a wealth of opportunities and never fails to stimulate my interest.
