ARGUS Releases November Business Aircraft ActivityARGUS TRAQPak data is serial-number specific aircraft arrival and departure information on all IFR flights in the US (including Alaska and Hawaii). The tables below reflect business aircraft activity data for November 1-30, 2011 vs. October 1-31, 2011 and November 1-30, 2011 vs. November 1-30, 2010 respectively. Note: Part 135 charter certificate flight activity reflects flights of aircraft on Part 135 charter certificates irrespective of the mission type. November 2011 flight activity drops from October 2011, but shows an increase year over year. TRAQPak data indicates that November 2011 business aircraft flight activity was slightly lower than October 2011, down 1.5%. A look at the operational categories shows Part 135 activity was up 0.4% from the previous month, followed by fractional activity up 0.1%. The Part 91 market posted a decline from the previous month, down 2.8%. Generally, activity by aircraft category trended down from October however; large cabin aircraft did show a month over month increase, up 0.4%. Mid-size cabin aircraft were down 0.2%, followed by small cabin aircraft which were down 3.4%. The largest singled month over month increase was in the Part 135 large cabin market which posted a 7.3% increase month over month. 
Comparing year over year results (November 2011 vs. November 2010) aircraft activity showed a slight increase, up 1.0%. November 2011 flight activity was higher than November 2008 & 2009 as well. Comparing the operational categories, the Part 91 market stayed positive, up 4.0% from November 2010. The Part 135 market on the other hand remained down year over year, off 3.3%, followed by fractional activity which was down 0.6%. Aircraft category results reversed last month’s negative trend to finish mostly positive in November. All aircraft segments, with the exception of large cabin, posted a year over year increase led by small cabin aircraft, up 2.1%. Mid-size cabin increased 2.1%, and turboprops were up 1.1%. Large cabin aircraft finished the month down 2.8% from November 2010. Just like last month, the Part 91 small cabin segment saw the largest year over year gain for an individual market segment with an increase of 10.5%. 
Notice of Disclaimer: Readers are advised that this report is issued solely for informational purposes. ARGUS also makes no promise and/or warranty to maintain and/or update the published information. Suspension of this service may occur at any time at the discretion of the Institution. ARGUS shall not be liable for any errors or inaccuracies, regardless of cause, or the lack of timeliness of, or any delay or interruptions in, the transmission thereof to the users. TRAQPak Aircraft Categories Turbo Prop Single Engine Turboprop Aircraft and Multi-Engine Turboprop Aircraft
Small Cabin Jet
Very Light Jets (VLJ) and Light Jets (LJ)-Jet aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 20,000lbs.
Mid Size Cabin Jet
Mid-size Jets (MJ) and Super Mid-size Jets (SMJ) - Jet aircraft with maximum takeoff weight of over 20,000 to 41,000 lbs.
Large Cabin Jet
Large Jets, Ultra-Long Range and Heavy Jets – Jet aircraft with maximum takeoff weight of over 41,000 lbs. For weight over 41,000 lbs and Ultra-Long Range and Heavy Jets having an NBAA IFR Range above 6,000NM.
About ARGUS
ARGUS International Inc. (ARGUS) is a specialized aviation services company with global expertise whose mission is to provide the aviation marketplace with the information needed to make informed decisions and manage risk. ARGUS services include the CHEQ proprietary charter operator rating and due diligence program, TRAQPak market intelligence data and research services, and aviation consulting. ARGUS subsidiaries include ARGUS PROS, the leading provider of on-site safety audits and PRISM, the industry’s most advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) solutions provider and recognized certification consultant.
Founded in 1995, ARGUS is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, and actively engaged with business activities in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, South America and the Middle East and Africa.
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