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IADA Dealers End 2022 on a High
IADA Dealers End 2022 on a High

While annual business jet resale volume was slightly higher for members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) in 2022, aircraft dealers indicate that market conditions are normalizing. In the recently released 2022 Fourth Quarter IADA Market Report, IADA accredited dealers and certified brokers reported 1,399 used aircraft sales transactions closed in 2022, compared to 1,370 in 2021, a two percent increase, and the highest total for IADA members in recent memory.

Overall activity levels holding but charter demand sliding fast
Overall activity levels holding but charter demand sliding fast

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

Brian Foley: private aviation’s sudden popularity falls back to earth
Brian Foley: private aviation’s sudden popularity falls back to earth

Fuelled since 2020 by soaring personal stock portfolios, easy access to low-interest cash and a pandemic-induced desire to avoid public airport cattle stalls, interest in flying privately has soared. However, recent metrics now suggest the white-hot market has begun to cool to a more manageable and sustainable level. Words by Brian Foley.

Cooling year-end but still a record-busy 12 months for business aviation
Cooling year-end but still a record-busy 12 months for business aviation

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

A look at business aviation in 2022 and the road forward
A look at business aviation in 2022 and the road forward

The last years have meant unprecedented change for not just our industry, but for people across the globe. A global pandemic, a war in Ukraine and the following energy crisis means that businesses, including Avinode Group, have had to adapt to change.

Global bizav heading for record year, although trend is weakening
Global bizav heading for record year, although trend is weakening

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

2023 forecast remains positive for Global Jet
2023 forecast remains positive for Global Jet

On reflection, 2022 has been a challenging year, however charter demand is up and Global Jet expects steady growth in the management segment as new buyers enter the market in search of transparency and service.

Bizjet bounce is fading but some leisure spots still seeing high demand
Bizjet bounce is fading but some leisure spots still seeing high demand

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

Bizjet bounce is over in US and Europe, still surging in Middle East
Bizjet bounce is over in US and Europe, still surging in Middle East

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

MEBAA Show 2022 opens as crowds gather to drive sustainable business aviation
MEBAA Show 2022 opens as crowds gather to drive sustainable business aviation

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, yesterday opened the much-anticipated MEBAA Show 2022 at Dubai Airshow site (DWC).

Balance Aviation Authorizes Service Center for PC-12, PC-24 Aircraft in Kazakhstan
Balance Aviation Authorizes Service Center for PC-12, PC-24 Aircraft in Kazakhstan

Balance Aviation, the exclusive authorized Pilatus Sales and Service Center in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, has appointed Pure Technics as the Pilatus Aircraft service center in Kazakhstan. A ceremony celebrating the occasion took place at the service center at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport, Astana, on December 1, 2022, attended by representatives of Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan and airport executives.

Thanksgiving jet activity down 6% on last year but up 13% on 2019
Thanksgiving jet activity down 6% on last year but up 13% on 2019

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

NetJets Becomes Fleet Launch Customer for Bombardier’s Global 8000 Jet
NetJets Becomes Fleet Launch Customer for Bombardier’s Global 8000 Jet

Bombardier announced that NetJets, its long-time valued customer and a world leader in private aviation, will become the fleet launch customer for the Global 8000 aircraft.

Bizjet demand waning in Europe, up in Middle East, steady in US
Bizjet demand waning in Europe, up in Middle East, steady in US

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

GAMA Releases Third Quarter 2022 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
GAMA Releases Third Quarter 2022 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the Third Quarter 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The aircraft manufacturing industry’s results for the first nine months of 2022, when compared to the same period in 2021, point to increasing aircraft deliveries across all segments along with an increase in the overall value of the aircraft shipments.

Overall market falling off post-covid peaks, but transatlantic flights hitting all-time high
Overall market falling off post-covid peaks, but transatlantic flights hitting all-time high

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

Global Jet Capital: Business Jet Market Remains Resilient Despite Headwinds
Global Jet Capital: Business Jet Market Remains Resilient Despite Headwinds

In Q3 2022, the business jet market exhibited strong performance, continuing a trend that began in the second half of 2020. Driven by new users and returning customers, flight operations improved on a year-over-year basis, while demand translated into strong order activity as reported by manufacturers.

Used Piston Single, Turboprop, and Jet Aircraft Inventories Continue Upward Climb
Used Piston Single, Turboprop, and Jet Aircraft Inventories Continue Upward Climb

Inventory levels for most categories of pre-owned aircraft have maintained a steady rise since January, according to new Sandhills Global aviation industry market reports. The reports, which cover used aircraft in Sandhills marketplaces, also show that despite consecutive months of inventory increases (which often coincide with declining asking values), used aircraft asking values have also shown steady increases.

Steep decline in flights in Europe, US stable
Steep decline in flights in Europe, US stable

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

Flight activity ebbs in October year on year
Flight activity ebbs in October year on year

WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.  

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