The A-380 - Stay in Production or cancel?
May 7, 2010
Canceling the A 380 will invoke more costs not less. Even if the various Gov'ts would agree with layoffs, the severance pay and other benefits would outweigh the savings. Also most of the development costs are "sunk" they cannot be recovered at all. Future production costs must be reflected in the actual aircraft selling price. Also Airbus would suffer greatly in prestige should their "Queen" disappear, plus many customers would leave Airbus and go to Boeing.
Business Aviation, Twittering the Recovery
June 8, 2009
How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live | www.time.com
undefinedundefined undefined The cover of the June 24th edition of Time magazine is a picture of an iPhone, or a similar device, with a Tweet about the cover story on Twitter, the innovative fast growing social network. What could this possibly have to do with the recovery and growth of Business Aviation? Read on.
When Business Aviation Rebounds
May 25, 2009
When Business Aviation Rebounds | www.aviationweek.com
Recently a group of “luminaries and experts” were assembled by the editors of Business & Commercial Aviation magazine to discuss the outlook for business aviation. Most are longtime friends for whom I have a great deal of respect. Reflecting on the past, the group glanced at their crystal balls for a look at the future. The report of the meeting was titled When Business Aviation Rebounds. The key word is When, and not If.
Worst of Market Shocks Behind Business Aviation - Ripple Effect Then Long, Slow Recovery
May 20, 2009
European Business Aviation Convention Attendance High | www.ainonline.com
Business aviation has been one of the hardest hit industries during the economic downturn. It seems the worst of the market shocks are over and there will be a long, slow recovery ahead. Who will recover first?
April 16, 2009
Outlook for Business Aviation | www.ainonline.com
The downturn in deliveries for business jets by the major aircraft OEMs, Cessna (Textron), Gulfstream (General Dynamics), Embraer (ERJ), Bombardier, Hawker-Beechcraft, and Dassault-Falcon, in particular, will affect not only these manufactures and their suppliers, but the business jet service industry as well. The service industry is made up of thousands of FBOs, MROs, charter and aircraft management companies, part suppliers, component repair stations, aircraft resale companies, etc.
Make or Break Year for Some Bizav Companies
April 14, 2009
Outlook for Business Aviation | www.ainonline.com
Describing the business aviation industry as in a “repression” (a cross between a recession and depression), Brian Foley Associates (BRiFO) president Brian Foley still sees light at the end of the tunnel -- but not before unavoidable turnover in the business aviation industry.
Is the Bailout Really Innovation?
April 14, 2009
After the Panic of '08 | money.cnn.com
Glenn Hutchins one of the founders of the highly successful private equity firm Silver Lake, after studying and outlining how we got into this mess, sees the way out - Innovation.
US to Lead Elusive Bizjet Recovery
April 13, 2009
Business Jet Demand is Stalling | www.wealth-bulletin.com
By now we all know that the bottom has fallen out of the worldwide business jet market. What hasn't yet been addressed is which region of the world will recover first.
A Marvel, Misunderstood - Business Aircraft
March 20, 2009
Business-Jet Demand is Stalling | online.wsj.com
Why are we vilifying a $100 billion sector of our manufacturing economy? The business jet is an important tool that permits businesses to compete effectively in multiple locations domestically and internationally. It has been documented that the most profitable companies own business aircraft. Cessna Aircraft (Textron), Gulfstream (General Dynamics) and others are tightening their belts against the economic tsunami, but perception may be their greatest challenge.
Cessna (TXT) Optimism Premature
March 20, 2009
Cessna VP Sees Brighter Days for Jets | www.kansas.com
While we're delighted that Cessna feels the business jet industry has hit bottom, we think it's still a little early to proclaim this. The industry has historically high numbers of used inventory to sell before customers return to the new airplane arena. The economy, credit situation and negative public perception of business aviation must also improve before buyers are comfortable enough to part with potentially tens of millions of dollars for a new jet.
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