ARGUS Releases May Business Aircraft Activity

Jun 21, 2011 10:37 AM

ARGUS TRAQPak data is serial-number specific aircraft arrival and departure information on all IFR flights in the U.S. (including Alaska and Hawaii). The tables reflect business aircraft activity data for May 1-31, 2011, versus April 1-30, 2011, and May 1-31, 2011, versus May 1-31, 2010n respectively.

Note: Part 135 charter certificate flight activity reflects flights of aircraft on Part 135 charter certificates irrespective of the mission type.

Positive results for business aircraft activity (May 2011 over April 2011). TRAQPak data indicates that May 2011 business aircraft activity was up 3.6% over April 2011. Looking at the results for operational categories, all segments posted a positive month with Part 91 leading the way, up 5.5%. Part 135 charter activity came in second, up 2.0%, and the fractional market showed a slight increase of 0.1%. Reviewing aircraft categories, all posted an increase over April with turbo props providing the highest increase up 5.4%. Mid-size cabin aircraft followed with an increase of 2.7%, small cabin aircraft flights were up 2.5%, and large cabin aircraft showed a modest gain, up 1.8%. Looking at individual market segments, the Part 91 mid-size cabin market showed the largest month over month increase, up 6.5%.

Comparing year over year results (May 2011 vs. May 2010) aircraft activity increased overall by 2.7%. The Part 91 and fractional markets both saw activity levels increase at 6.7% and 7.9% respectively. The Part 135 market continues to post a decline in activity compared to last year, down 5.8%. Aircraft category results were mostly positive, with large cabin leading the way, up 10.5%. The mid-size and small cabin segments followed with increases of 5.3% and 4.2% accordingly. Looking at individual market segments, the fractional, large cabin segment saw the largest gain with a substantial increase of 20.0%; the Part 135 turbo prop segment had the largest decline in flights, down 10.1% year over year.

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 the industry leader in providing specialized aviation services to companies that manufacture, finance, operate, maintain, and market commercial and business aircraft, as well providing products and services to end-user consumers worldwide. ARGUS is the worldwide leader in performing on-site safety audits for corporate flight departments, charter operators, and commercial airlines. Founded in 1995, key ARGUS services include Charter Evaluation & Qualification (CHEQ) and CHEQPoint, PRISM Safety Management Support systems and training, TRAQPak market intelligence data service, aircraft operating cost reports, market research, and aviation and travel consulting.

ARGUS is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Philadelphia, Penn., Denver, Colo., and Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit www.argus.aero.

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