ARGUS Releases November Business Aircraft Activity Figures

Dec 22, 2010 11:04 AM

ARGUS TRAQPak data is serial-number specific aircraft arrival and departure information on all IFR flights in the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii). The tables reflect business aircraft activity data for Nov. 1-30, 2010, vs. Oct. 1-31, 2010, and Nov. 1-30, 2010, vs. Nov. 1-30, 2009, respectively.

Note: Part 135 charter certificate flight activity reflects flights of aircraft on Part 135 charter certificates irrespective of the mission type. Historically business aircraft activity declines in November (as compared to October), and this year is no exception. TRAQPak data indicates November business aircraft activity was down slightly, -3.8%, from October. Looking at operational categories, the fractional segment saw the smallest month-over-month decrease, down -2.4%. Part 135 saw the biggest decrease, down -4.3%. The Part 91 market was down -3.9%. Reviewing aircraft categories, the large cabin market saw a slight increase, up 0.4%. The mid-size cabin market saw a decrease of -2.8% from October, and the small cabin market saw the biggest decrease, down -5.1%. In positive territory, large cabin jets increased month over month in both the fractional and Part 135 markets at 5.0% and 3.5%, respectively.

Comparing year-over-year results (November 2010 vs. November 2009), aircraft activity was up notably at 6.3%. Looking at operational categories, the Part 91 market had the largest increase, up 12.2%. The fractional segment had a modest increase, up 2.2%, while the Part 135 market was down -0.8%. Reviewing aircraft category results, the turboprop and midsize cabin jet market segments were up 7.7% and 7.0%, respectively. Small cabin jets showed a 5.3% increase over November 2009, and large cabin aircraft also saw an increase, up 2.0%. Looking at individual market segments, the Part 91 turboprop sector saw the largest increase, up 15.4% from the same period last 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 20,000 lbs.

Mid Size Cabin Jet
Mid-size Jets (MJ) and Super Mid-size Jets (SMJ) – Jet aircraft with maximum takeoff weight of 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 6000 NM.

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, 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, OH, with additional offices in Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO, and Columbus, OH. For more information, visit www.argus.aero.

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