JFI has grabbed attention for flights into Cuba. An important market?

McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas was the destination most in demand for those shopping for charter travel with the Air Charter Guide Worldwide Trip Builder in September 2015, according to an analysis of Air Charter Guide data.

Originally designed specifically for mission aviation organizations, the Kodiak 100 has earned a strong following among government, business and private aviation departments.

In October 2015, the average Jet-A price at U.S. FBOs is $5.08/gal., according to a survey conducted in this month by Aviation Research Group/U.S. Inc. Compare Jet-A and avgas fuel prices by region based on both the ARGUS survey and an analysis of the lowest fuel prices reported by FBOs on acukwik.com.

The Learjet 75 delivers new levels of performance, cabin comfort and cockpit capabilities; not the least of which is its 10 percent increase in maximum thrust when compared with its predecessor, the Learjet 45. Click here to download the program profile, and learn more.

The current flagship of the Gulfstream family of private jets is the G650, a twin engine jet with seating capacity of up to 18 passengers.

Wire strikes by helicopters happen often, and too frequently result in fatalities. The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team found that approximately 16% of all rotary-wing accidents involve wire or obstacle strikes. Meanwhile, an FAA study of wire-strike accidents between 1994 and 2004 found 41 of 124 of those involving civil helicopters were fatal.

If anyone has any doubts with regard to the overall health and stability of the business aviation market, its overall performance over the last 90 days is an objective testament. Granted, these days are not the best of times, but they are not the worst of times either.