The Very Light Jet Market 2007-2016 - Second Edition

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

• Reason for and timing of the work
• Methodology - top-down and bottom-up approach
• Report writers
• Sources

SECTION 1: THE VLJ CONCEPT

• 1.1 Origins of the VLJ market and lessons learned
• 1.2 Technical and market drivers
• 1.3 Impact on the global aircraft manufacturing market
• 1.4 VLJs and the aircraft interiors sector
• 1.5 The challenges - financial and maintenance support
• 1.6 The global air transport industry and the role of business aviation, especially VLJs
• 1.7 Potential impact of VLJs on current travel patterns, scheduled and charter aircraft operators
• 1.8 Differences between continents - a global view of the market
• 1.9 The current air taxi market - dominated by turboprops
• 1.10 The VLJ air taxi market
• 1.11 Owner-operators

SECTION 2: DELIVERY FORECASTS

• 2.1 Global VLJ market trends - high-level predictions
• 2.2 Relevant economic and industry trends
• 2.3 Forecast delivery and production figures, annually 2007-2016, by manufacturer
• 2.4 Forecast customer demand, by geography and type
• 2.5 Impact on other general aviation sectors - turboprops, light jets

SECTION 3: VLJs AND REGULATIONS

• 3.1 Current regulatory analysis for VLJ operators, manufacturers and support companies
• 3.2 Potential new regulatory challenges

SECTION 4: VLJS AND AIRPORTS

• 4.1 Impact of VLJs on the current airport infrastructure
• 4.2 The Florida experience
• 4.3 Opportunities and challenges for major hubs
• 4.4 Opportunities and challenges for secondary airports/small airfields
• 4.5 Global differences

SECTION 5: TRAINING

• 5.1 Training issues
• 5.2 Manufacturer' s training programmes
• 5.3 Training market implications - estimated number of pilots and support staff required

SECTION 6: VLJs AND AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

• 6.1 The current and planned ATM network
• 6.2 ATM future funding levels - impact on business aviation

SECTION 7: INSURANCE

• 7.1 Insurance packages and potential cost implications for owners

SECTION 8: PROJECT-BY-PROJECT ANALYSIS

• 8.1 Current production/development status
• 8.2 Major partners - technology suppliers and partners
• 8.3 Programme strengths and weaknesses

APPENDIX 1

• Technical details of current projects

APPENDIX 2

• Manufacturer details - company profiles

APPENDIX 3

• Manufacturer training packages

APPENDIX 4

• Cost and performance comparisons