It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Air charter. (Discuss) Also see Air charter Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...
The term Air Charter is a catch all phrase that refers to the renting of an entire aircraft vs. ...
The term Air Charter is a catch all phrase that refers to the renting of an entire aircraft vs. ...
The term Air Taxi is a catch all phrase that refers to the renting of an entire aircraft, or aircraft seats in smaller aircraft. While the airlines specialize in selling transportation by the seat, air taxi companies focus on small groups for specialized itineraries, urgent / time sensitive freight or cargo, air ambulance and any other form of ad hoc air transportation. Airbus A380 An aircraft is any machine capable of atmospheric flight. ...
An airline is an organization providing aviation services to passengers and/or cargo. ...
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Cargo is a term used to denotes goods or produce being transported generally for commercial gain, usually on a ship, plane, train or lorry. ...
Cargo is a term used to denote goods or produce being transported generally for commercial gain, usually on a ship, plane, train or truck. ...
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Recent Developments
Due to the synergies of a number of technological advancements, some aviation professionals forsee the middle class traveling easily and with much less expense than is currently possible, using VLJs (Very Light Jets) and other types of comparatively inexpensive aircraft. New technologies in engine design, airframe manufacturing methods, computer aided design and avionics as well as ATC upgrades, many say, will come together to drastically reduce cost while increasing efficiency, comfort and safety. These aircraft (such as the Eclipse 500) are said easier to fly and much cheaper to produce than current production jets. 5,400 small airports across the United States make point-to-point air travel on smaller jets quicker for travelers than the airline hub and spoke system. Next generation avionics and systems may also make these small airports accessible even in poor weather conditions. Eclipse 500 VLJ A Very Light Jet (VLJ) is an aeroplane, smaller and lighter than conventional business jets and defined by some aviators as jet aircraft with a minimum take-off weight less than 10,000 pounds and approved for single-pilot operation. ...
Eclipse 500 VLJ. Note the straight wing design with small wingtip fuel tanks The Eclipse 500 is a small, five seat business jet aircraft manufactured by Eclipse Aviation. ...
See also: Jet (disambiguation) A jet is a stream of fluid produced by discharge through an orifice into free space. ...
Skepticism of Change Despite the substantial investments by firms such as DayJet, other aviation professionals remain skeptical on whether we can expect this mode of travel to flourish due to the decreased cost of personal air travel. The primary obstacles being that aircraft utilization is the largest limiter in reducing costs of operation (fixed overhead) not necessarily advancements in technology. DayJet is a startup that intends to provide air taxi service in Florida using a fleet of Eclipse 500s. ...
The most notable evidence / example of this problem is the fact that direct operating costs of VLJs are not substantially lower than existing turbofan and turboprop technology that can carry larger loads, greater distances, and in some cases for a smaller initial investment. Eclipse 500 VLJ A Very Light Jet (VLJ) is an aeroplane, smaller and lighter than conventional business jets and defined by some aviators as jet aircraft with a minimum take-off weight less than 10,000 pounds and approved for single-pilot operation. ...
Growth Factors Beginning in the late 1990's the air charter / air taxi interest moved into main stream media and discussion with the growth and advent of several key factors: - Very Light Jets or VLJs popularized the concept of small affordable jets that would bring the capital carrying cost of aircraft down enough so that many more could be sold and operated. Eclipse Aviation is one of the most well known new aircraft brands, although other companies including Adam Aircraft, Cessna, Honda, and Embraer have designed or built VLJs of their own. While the air taxi debate is concerned with whether these aircraft will actually contribute to change, the mere discussion, media coverage and excitement over new technology is bringing more and more attention to the concept of ad hoc air transportation.
- Internet Communication: Because air taxi was never part of the major GDS or travel distribution systems, it could not reach wider audiences. With the advent of the Internet, distribution of information regarding the availability of aircraft, placement, pricing etc., became more available to the increased broker and buyer community.
- Problems: There has been growing dissatisfaction with the scheduled airlines over security and congestion related delays. While not all airline passengers could afford alternatives, the upper echelons of airline passengers sought to stop flying commercially or explored corporate aviation, fractional or air charter.
- Alternatives: Air Taxi and its cousin Fractional Ownership popularized the notion of private aircraft use and ownership. Fractional aircraft ownerships growth led to the advent of a distinct set of regulations in the United States designed specifically to regulate fractionally owned aircraft companies. These new regulations are spelled out clearly in Part 91 Subpart K and bring fractional aircraft operations into line with existing air charter regulations, making fractional ownership into simply another flavor of ad hoc air transportation.
Eclipse 500 VLJ A Very Light Jet (VLJ) is a small jet aircraft approved for single-pilot operation. ...
Albuquerque, New Mexico based manufacturer of the Eclipse 500 light business jet External Link Eclipse Aviation Homepage Categories: Corporation stubs | U.S. aircraft manufacturers ...
The term Fractional Ownership was made popular by the private aviation industrys division of jets into smaller shares. ...
See also Eclipse 500 VLJ A Very Light Jet (VLJ) is a small jet aircraft approved for single-pilot operation. ...
References - Your Air Taxi Is Almost Ready A BusinessWeek article on the advent of air taxi using today's and tomorrow's aircraft.
- Air Taxi—Myth or New Market Niche? An article outlining different perspectives within the industry.
- Behind the Scenes of a DayJet Day An article describing the testing and technology behind an automated air-taxi management system.
External links - DayJet - Per seat, on demand jet service
- Great Circle Aviation - Air taxis and air charter around Southern and Northern California, as well as outsourced corporate flight departments
- Pogo - Private air travel
- Interview with Pogo President Cameron Burr
- Monte Carlo based operations analysis package & air taxi business planning software
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