Business & Commercial Aviation News from April 1965

Jessica A. Salerno

Sabreliner, from April 1965 issue of Business & Commercial Aviation

The North American Sabreliner was certificated for civil use in April 1963 and since then 32 aircraft have gone to corporate customers.

Beech King Air 90, from April 1965 issue of Business & Commercial Aviation

The hottest turboprop aircraft at present is the Beech Model 90 King Air. Beech has delivered 25 units so far and hopes to produce 75 more before year-end. 

Jovair Tandem Rotor, from April 1965 issue of Business & Commercial Aviation

Light tandem-rotor helicopters are being marketed by Jovair, Culver City, California. The engine is the 210-hp Franklin. Prices for the various models of this helicopter range from $29,500 to $46,500.

Cessna 411, from April 1965 issue of Business & Commercial Aviation

Top of the line for Cessna Aircraft is the clean-swept Model 411 medium turbocharged twin. Main role will be making business easier for businessmen. One hundred and thirty-eight have been sold so far.

Front cover of the April 1965 issue of Business & Commercial Aviation

The five-photo montage shows the ramp operations at three popular business aviation centers. On the left is MAC, Miami; top right and center is Southwest Airmotive, Dallas; lower right and bottom is Butler Aviation, Meigs Field, Chicago and La Guardia Airport, New York.

Bell Helicopter advertisement in April 1965 issue of Business & Commercial Aviation

"Your Bell man can put you in the picture." The ad urges operators to talk to a bell man for verified facts on VIP transport.

The April 1965 issue of Business & Commercial Aviation included these news items as well as the aircraft in the image gallery:

  • "If we were to tag the last 24 months in business aviation with a name, it in all probability would be the 'Years of the Business Jets.'" – B&CA Staff.
  • Looking at flying hours, business aviation accounts for about 40% of the total hours flown by general aviation. And who is buying? Business, primarily. Large business, small business and individuals who plan to use them for business.
  • The new Mustang for the aerial high roads in a Mooney Mk 22, the first pressurized single engine aircraft in general aviation. The twin version is reported in the works.
  • A succession of the highest Gross National Product (GNP) years in our country's history. In 1964 GNP totaled $635 billion; for this year, educated estimates say it will soar to a staggering $660 billion. Corporate profits are at an all time high. Profits after taxes for 1964 are estimated to be a record-shattering $31.9 billion. Forecasts points to a further rise of 5% — to $33.5 billion — for this year.

 

Jessica A. Salerno

Jessica is Executive Editor of Business & Commercial Aviation magazine. She started as Editor of ShowNews Online, Aviation Week's on-site trade show daily published at the Paris Air Show, NBAA Annual Convention, Singapore Air Show and at other significant aerospace gatherings.

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