Business Aviation Network -

More often than not we, as professionals in sales for business aviation discuss the specific benefits of our industry on a regular basis.  I was asked the other day ,“Is the recent charter sales growth a sign of a budding business year?" Agreeing that charter sales is increasing noticeably, I checked to look at the other sources out there to expand on that answer.

Flight management software for business aircraft is improving at a tremendous rate these days. These new services are launching to streamline air charter services, in part, to match the ease of commercial booking online. Some products are decidedly better than others, and the most effective products are utilities that assist - not replace - the work of an air charter broker.

It's a race right now to book flights into London-area airports before the Olympics. In preparation for the arrival of the world's athletes and spectators, an Airspace & Safety Initiative is being instituted. This plan will help organize the large volume of air traffic heading into the England.

In cooperation with the National Business Aviation Association and the National Association of State Aviation Officials, NEXA Advisors have released Part III of their Business Aviation User Studies entitled, Government Use of Aircraft: A Taxpayer Use Perspective. While this study focuses on government use, it reaffirms the utility of business and light aviation.

This weekend the Women in Corporate Aviation will be hosting a booth in the sunny south of France at the 6th International Exhibition of General Aviation in Cannes.  Members Kristina Tervo and Valerie Langford will be at the Cannes-Mandelieu Airport´s stand, representing the WCA in Southern Europe’s only general aviation exhibition. The Cannes Airshow describes itself as a show “designed for pilots, owners, enthusiasts and professionals in general aviation from all over Europe.”

Only few generations ago, people traveled the world exclusively by boat. Many of these international and intercontinental charters were (and still are) all inclusive. A ship is able to house a number of unique amenities at a specific level of service. Decks are even designed around the price point of the ticket for passage. It should seem fitting then, that the aviation industry follow suit.