ARGUS Releases June Business Aircraft Activity

Jul 13, 2011 12:00 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 bus,iness aircraft activity data for June 1-30, 2011, versus May 1-31, 2011, and June 1-30, 2011 versus June 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.

June 2011 flight activity stays positive with a slight increase over May 2011. TRAQPak data indicates that June 2011 business aircraft activity was up 0.4% over May 2011. Looking at the results for operational categories, the Part 135 and Part 91 segments both posted a positive month, up 1.6% and 0.2% accordingly. The fractional segment was the only operational category to post a drop, down 1.5% from last month. Reviewing aircraft categories, only turboprops managed stay positive from the previous month, up 4.2%. On the downside, small, mid-size, and large cabin aircraft all posted a month over month decline, down 2.6%, 1.4%, and 3.1% respectively. Looking at individual market segments, the Part 135 turboprop market showed the largest month over month increase, up 5.6%.

Comparing year over year results (June 2011 vs. June 2010) aircraft activity increased by 1.1% overall. The Part 91 and fractional markets continue to see positive year over year growth with both seeing their activity levels increase at 3.4% and 8.7% respectively. The Part 135 market continues to post a decline from the previous year’s activity, down 5.6%. Aircraft category results were mainly positive, with large cabin leading the way again, up 8.1%. The mid-size and small cabin segments followed with increases of 6.4% and 0.6% accordingly. Looking at individual market segments, the fractional, mid-size cabin segment saw the largest gain with an increase of 12.8%; the Part 135 turboprop segment had the largest decline in flights, down 10.3% 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 Jetbr>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.

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.

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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