PPRuNe Forums - Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc. http://www.pprune.org en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:22 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/misc/rss.jpg PPRuNe Forums - Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc. http://www.pprune.org Maldives... http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/396383-maldives.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:26:32 GMT Gents,
I've drawn the short straw and am now working over Christmas, we'll be in the Maldives, I've not been there for a while so has anyone got any good crew hotel recommendations. I know that the main island is dry so no suggestions there please................especially as the 24th is my 45th birthday so some beer may be in order :}
Any ideas most welcome :ok:

Many thanks in advance. ]]> Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc. StressFree http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/396383-maldives.html Volkswagen Falcon 900 overrun at Emden http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/396356-volkswagen-falcon-900-overrun-emden.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:50:57 GMT Sorry, just in German. VW-Jet rutscht ins Gras - Zwischenflle gesamt - Zwischenflle - airliners.de... Sorry, just in German.

VW-Jet rutscht ins Gras - Zwischenflle gesamt - Zwischenflle - airliners.de

Apparently the Falcon landed in gusty winds on a wet runway and skidded off the end. The nose then gave away. Its seems nobody was injured, at least its not mentioned... ]]> Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc. His dudeness http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/396356-volkswagen-falcon-900-overrun-emden.html Some good news...perhaps...maybe.... http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/396354-some-good-news-perhaps-maybe.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:14 GMT From Bart International:

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LIGHT AT END OF TUNNEL FOR BIZJETS

In a newly released study on "The Market for Business Jet Aircraft," Forecast International predicts that a total of 11,277 business jets, worth an estimated $197 billion, will be produced in the 10-year period from 2009 through 2018. Production is expected to total approximately 825 units in 2009, followed by 738 units in 2010, and 716 in 2011. Annual production is projected to rise in 2012, however, and continue improving through the remainder of the forecast timeframe.
Impacted by economic weakness and collapsing financial markets, the business jet industry saw several years of tremendous growth come to a sudden halt in late 2008. New orders dwindled to near zero; scheduled deliveries were deferred, and cancellations began eating into sizable order backlogs. In response, business jet manufacturers slashed production rates.
More recently, some encouraging signs of economic improvement have appeared. Within the business aviation world, aircraft utilization is up; the used jet market has stabilized, and cancellation rates have subsided. All are signs of optimism, and the market appears slated to improve slowly and gradually.
Some difficulties in the market still need to be overcome. Forecast International Senior Aerospace Analyst Raymond Jaworowski said, "Market saturation remains a problem, especially in the North American market, where large numbers of relatively new business jets reside in operators' fleets. In addition, buyer hesitation is exacerbated by concerns over fuel and insurance costs and governmental regulations."
In the meantime, business jet manufacturers are not sitting still. Hoping to spur on the recovery, each of the established OEMs has at least one new model in development. Some of these new models include the Cessna CJ4, the Bombardier Learjet 85, the Dassault Falcon 900LX, the Embraer Legacy 450 and 500, the Hawker Beechcraft Premier II, and the Gulfstream G250 and G650.
During the 2009-2018 time period, the Forecast International projections indicate that the top three manufacturers in terms of unit production will be Cessna, Embraer, and Bombardier. When the market is measured in monetary value of production, heavy iron builder Gulfstream takes the top spot, followed by Bombardier and Dassault.
]]> Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc. CaptainProp http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/396354-some-good-news-perhaps-maybe.html Aussie Westwind ditches at sea . . . http://www.pprune.org/biz-jets-ag-flying-ga-etc/396318-aussie-westwind-ditches-sea.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:33:31 GMT A CareFlight medical evacuation flight operated by Pel-Air Aviation from Apia (Western Samoa) to Melbourne was scheduled to land at Norfolk Island... A CareFlight medical evacuation flight operated by Pel-Air Aviation from Apia (Western Samoa) to Melbourne was scheduled to land at Norfolk Island for a planned fuel stop on Wednesday evening when it encountered deteriorating weather conditions.

After several unsuccessful approaches and with diminishing fuel, the pilot-in-command, Captain Dominic James, made the decision to carry out a controlled landing onto the water off the coast of Norfolk Island.

The aircraft, a specially-equipped medical retrieval Westwind jet carried out a successful landing on the water and the patient, accompanying spouse and two medical crew as well as the pilots evacuated safely. They were rescued by boat and brought to the local Norfolk Island hospital for observation. The Captain reported that all passengers and crew did not have any apparent injuries.

John Sharp, Chairman of Pel-Air Aviation said that he was very proud of the Captain and the First Officer. “They performed an intricate landing on water in darkness resulting in the evacuation of everyone safely and quickly. The training of both the Pel-Air and CareFlight crew came to the fore as everyone kept together and remained calm. Their professionalism stood out on the day and made a substantial difference to the outcome.”

“I also want to thank the rescue team and the local authorities for their prompt action and dedication which resulted in a speedy rescue and evacuation to the hospital.”

CareFlight Chief Executive Officer, Derek Colenbrander, said the successful outcome was testimony to the skill and training of the pilots, the prompt action of local authorities and the efforts of the medical team in continuing to care for their patient.

Arrangements are being made for the patient to be repatriated to Australia.

Six rescued after plane ditches into sea - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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