ARGUS Releases October Business Aircraft Activity

Nov 23, 2011 12:24 PM

ARGUS 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 October 1-31, 2011 vs. September 1-30, 2011 and October 1-31, 2011 vs. October 1-31, 2010 respectively. Note: Part 135 charter certificate flight activity reflects flights of aircraft on Part 135 charter certificates irrespective of the mission type.

October 2011 flight activity tilts positive after a negative September.

TRAQPak data indicates that October 2011 business aircraft activity rebounded from September 2011, finishing up 3.7%. Looking at the results for operational categories, all of them managed to post a positive month, which was a complete reversal from September. Leading the way was the Part 91 market posting a 4.8% month over month increase. The fractional market followed, up 2.7%, and Part 135 showed modest gains as well, up 2.3%. The aircraft categories mimicked the operational categories with large cabin posting the largest month over month gain, up 5.8%. Small cabin aircraft were right behind, up 5.1%, followed by mid-size cabin, up 4.9%, and turbo props, up 1.7%. The largest month over month increase was in the Part 91 mid-size cabin market which managed to post a month over month increase of 7.1%.

Comparing year over year results (October 2011 vs. October 2010) aircraft activity decreased slightly, down 1.5%. Comparing the operational categories the Part 91 market continues its positive year over year growth, up 2.6% from October 2010. Looking at the other side of spectrum the Part 135 market continued its year over year struggles, down 7.9%. The fractional market was also on the downside, down 3.1%. Aircraft category results were mainly negative this month with the exception of the small cabin aircraft segment which managed to post a slight increase, up 0.4%. Mid-size cabin aircraft were on the negative side, down 1.5%, followed by turbo props, down 2.3%, and large cabin, down 2.6%. Looking at individual market segments, the Part 91 small cabin segment saw the largest year over year gain with an increase of 8.7%.

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

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