Q2 2023

Cover Story

eVTOLS: Commercial take off in the 2020s? – We profile 10 leading eVTOL pioneers as they raise capital and navigate their flight path through aircraft design, planning target markets and winning certification approvals before entry into service.

Aircraft

Engine connectivity: Revving up to reap the benefits – Monitoring jet power plants in-flight can alert technicians to emerging problems in real time. And that can save engines and lives, leading manufacturers and other businesses tell us.

Jet Data: The vital numbers you need to know– All the key metrics covering aircraft performance, cabin and exterior dimensions and prices in our handy guide. 

Up Front

CJI Connectivity Survey: Reveals ‘watershed moment’ – CJI’s exclusive survey of nearly 100 private jet owners, charter operators, corporates, fractionals, brokers and advisers, conducted in partnership with Inmarsat, reveals the latest connectivity trends and preferences.

Features

The sustainability challenge: Three key drivers – Three driving factors are influencing progress on sustainability in business aviation, according to EY Law. Here’s how.

Remembering Athar Husain Khan: Business aviation lost a passionate advocate earlier this year with the sad passing of Athar Husain Khan. We remember the man and his legacy.

Aircraft management: Insight from ACASS – Managing aircraft for clients is demanding at the best of times and even more difficult during a global pandemic, explains ACASS.

F/LIST: Cabin shapeshifters save space – Austrian jet interiors specialist F/LIST is creating a new world of shapeshifting cabin furniture, thanks to the novel materials it has created.

Aircraft Family: ‘Biggin Hill in my blood since 22’ – Andrew Walters, who with his son Robert, runs London Biggin Hill Airport, recalls how the location has proved pivotal three times in his life.

Events

CJI London 2023 – Some 600 business leaders attended our London conference in February this year. The twin themes were the viability of business aviation and how to improve its sustainability record. We catch a flavour of both the debate and the many networking events delegates enjoyed.

CJI London Party– The treats of London – This photo roundup captures some of the social highlights from our Corporate Jet Investor 2023 London conference.

Every Issue 

Day in the Life: Zipporah Marmor, ACASS – Montrealer Zipporah Marmor juggles being vice president at ACASS, chair of IADA plus motherhood. And then finds time to lift 250lbs weights for fun. We weigh up her busy day.

Q1 2023

Cover story

Private jets: This time its personal – Billed as a personal jet, Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Jet promises to transform private aviation, claims CEO Zean Nielsen. We take a test flight before talking to Richard Kane, CEO, Verijet, which offers Vision Jet charter for as little as $550 per seat.

Aircraft

Picture This: Protest on a plane – Moved by civil rights protests in Iran, Argentine pilot Enrique Piñeyro decided to show support on the fuselage of the Boeing 787-8 he operates for the humanitarian NGO Solidaire.

Picture This: Bombardier boosts MRO services – Last year Bombardier expanded its MRO facilities in Melbourne, Australia, Singapore and London Biggin Hill Airport, UK. We peek behind the hangar doors.

Jet Data: Your new, updated reference guide to all the latest metrics, including list prices, for leading bizjets.

Features

SAF potential – Out of the frying pan, into the flier CJI’s visit to Neste’s Rotterdam refinery revealed a new world of potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel. So, when it comes to sustainable fuels, what’s in the pipeline?

Banking on sustainable aviation – Marie-Laure Gassier, BNP Paribas, explains how the Net Zero Banking Alliance aims to help business aviation cut its environmental footprint.

Raising the profile of Elevate Aviation Group – CEO Greg Raiff tells CJI how he plans to grow “the largest private aviation firm that no one has heard of”.

Welcome to the Metaverse – The new frontier in jet sales. Predicted to become an $800bn market by next year, the Metaverse offers great potential to business aviation, according to Jetcraft and other industry commentators.

Aircraft Family: Guardian Jet – After sharing a bedroom as boys, brothers Mike and Don Dwyer now share the same office at brokerage and consultancy Guardian Jet. Here’s how they built an aviation business based on meritocracy.

Events

CJI Miami 2022 – Almost 600 delegates thronged our conference to hear the latest trends in private jet aviation during almost 30 sessions spread over three days.

CJI Dubai 2022 – It was boom time for business aviation in the Middle East market, as we staged our conference at the Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Despite record demand, no one was complacent about the challenges that lie ahead for the industry.

In every issue

Day in the Life: David Crick, MD, DavAir Group – “Sometimes my Monday finishes on a Wednesday.” This busy appraiser sets a hectic pace, spending up to three months away from home visiting clients worldwide.

Q2 2022

• Publisher’s Letter: April is the busiest month (for business aviation)
• Up front: Leo Knaapen – “Serve, lead and represent.” These are the three watchwords Knaapen gleaned during more than 30 years at Bombardier.
• Cover Story: The vision for VistaJet – Thomas Flohr, founder and CEO explains why his company and the business jet industry in general, have recently passed a tipping point.
• Technicians: Targeting the talent pool. Why it is time to get creative in finding solutions to boosting the supply of mechanics.
• Jetcraft: Celebrating its 60th birthday – Jetcraft prides itself on being “a big little company”.
• In-flight connectivity: In six key questions – we have teamed up with Inmarsat to chart industry views in a survey. We also profile 12 leading connectivity providers.
• Day in the life: Mark Elliott, yacht broker – “The harder I work, the luckier I am.”
• Report: CJI London 2022
• Picture this: 8,000 Cessna Citation deliveries – and counting. Textron’s Lannie O’Bannion tells us more.

Q1 2022

• Publisher’s Letter: Facing the future-face-to-face
• Day in the life: Runway to The White House – Gregg Brunson-Pitts, founder, Advanced Aviation Team.
• First Look: Gulfstream G700 – We talk to Gulfstream president Mark Burns about the aircraft.
• Connectivity: ‘A game changer.’ Our connectivity survey, conducted in partnership with Inmarsat.
• Flapper: Spreads its wings – CEO Paul Malicki explains why the company is poised for international expansion.
• Stratospheric ambition: Solar explorer Raphaël Domjan dreams of piloting his solar-powered plane to the stratosphere.
• Report: CJI Miami 2021 – “This is the uppest of up markets we have ever seen,” said one speaker.

Q3 2021

• Publisher’s Letter: The big bounce back gathers pace
• After the (Covid) storm: Three leading operators in Asia – Sino Jet, Metrojet and TAG Aviation Asia – share plans for growth, as they bounce back from the pandemic.
• Cover Story: The largest US operators have never seen so much demand. But it is hard work and finding new talent is key.
• Day in the Life: Vishal Hiremath – CEO & founder of JetClub takes inspiration from the TV series Shark Tank to build his new cutting-edge charter business.
• Aircraft Family: Two registries, one big family – Sir Jorge Colindres leads a family business that spans two registries: the Registry of Aruba and the San Marino Aircraft Registry. We tell their story.
• Jet Data: The numbers you need to know All the key numbers associated with leading business jet models from the major OEMs are delivered in our list.
• Picture this: HondaJet Elite S – This new HondaJet offers fresh colour choices and improved performance in the very light jet category. Here’s how the manufacturer put the elite into the new HondaJet Elite S.
• Hybrid benefits: The Airlander 10 airship, designed for regional travel, is among the world’s longest aircraft and one of the greenest with significantly reduced emissions compared with fixed wing planes.
• Digital maintenance: Robots to the rescue Swarm robots that inspect engine innards are just one of the many safety and cost attractions of the rapidly developing revolution in digital business jet maintenance.
• Cryptocurrency: Unlocking the potential of the newest way to pay Distrusted by some, cryptocurrency could be the perfect payment answer for the post-pandemic world.
• Bonus depreciation: Appreciating the benefits Can your client truly afford the shiny new (or pre-owned) business jet in their sights? .

Q2 2021

• Publisher’s Letter: Forget Clearance Clarence, Autonomy is Coming
• Cover Story: Autonomous technology promises to revolutionise not just aviation and passenger and cargo transport but also how and where we live and work
• First Look: Beechcraft Bonanza G36
• Day in the Life: Janine Iannarelli – President and founder of Par Avion credits her equestrian training with helping her to jump hurdles in business aircraft sales.
• Aircraft Family: Constructing the future – Jerry Holland built FBO firm Sheltair from a construction company. It now contains three family generations.
• Jet Data: Your handy buyers’ guide to all the key performance metrics of leading makes of business jets.
• Picture this – Hill Helicopter’s new HX50 plus Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X largest cabin in its class.
• Garmin Autoland – The world’s first certified autonomous system, at the touch of a button, can fly and land without the need for human intervention of any kind.
• Mapping SAF supplies: We chart global supplies – And probe the question of what is preventing full uptake?
• Planet 9 in profile – Stellar growth is on the horizon for this on-demand and charter company, according to its founders.
• Hamish Harding’s Deep Dive – How the Action Aviation chairman dived to the deepest part of the world’s oceans and broke two world records on the 12-hour mission.

Q1 2021

• Publisher’s Letter: Wheels Up to land on Wall Street
• Cover Story: How Kenny Dichter built the company that will gain its NYSE listing this summer
• First Look: Liberty Learjet 75
• Market View: Illegal charter in focus
• Day in the Life: John Farrish – Founder Inflight Law
• Aircraft Family: Foster ‘Our word is our bond’
• Jet Data: All the numbers jet buyers need to know.
• Putting the money on green: Banks can play a key role in encouraging more sustainable business aviation
• Keeping connected: Your handy buyer’s guide to what to consider before choosing a connectivity solution.
• Double engine flame-out: Aviation heroes
• Report: CJI Americas 2020
• Report: Revolution.Aero Global 2020

Q4 2020

• Publisher’s Letter: Know Directional Home
• Cover Story: How to build an empire
• First Look: Pilatus PC-12 NGX
• Market View: Drive a great deal (and fly it too)
• Day in the Life: Suzanne Meiners-Levy
• Me and my business jet
• Food with altitude
• Maintenance matters: The latest information technology is delivering improved transparency for owners – particularly over maintenance costs.
• Malta Story: The Malta AOC jurisdiction has grown from just a handful 10 years ago to more than 40 now by striking a delicate balance.
• Tech my ride: How new technology is cutting business aviation costs and improving efficiency.
• Report: CJI Middle East & Africa 2020
• Report: CJI Asia 2020

Q3 2020

• Publisher’s Letter: Surviving the storm
• Cover Story: Covid-19 lessons from history
• First Look: Airbus ACJ320neo
• Market View: How Covid could boost business aviation
• Connectivity Insight: We talk to experts who explain the latest advances
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Four ingredients for success
• Hurricane Hunters: How a Gulfstream G-IV monitors tropical cyclones to save lives
• Farnborough in Focus: Why the UK airport is prioritising sustainable development
• Aircraft Family: The Gillespies
• Report: Corporate Jet Investor London 2020
• Report: CJI Global 2020 – CJI’s first digital conference
• Day in the Life: Charlotte Pederson, Luxaviation Helicopters

Q1 2020

• Publisher’s Letter: The new Roaring Twenties
• Cover Story: Four Megatrends making the market
• First Look: Cessna Citation Longitude
• First Look: Bombardier Global 6500
• Market View: Goodbye to a disappointing decade
• Valuing Valuers: Sourcing the hard numbers
• Buyer’s Guide: Helicopters
• Brought To Book: David Dixon recalls his 47 years of selling planes
• Explore: How Hamish Harding flew to the South Pole to highlight the problems of malaria
• Aircraft Family: How the Kilkearys are building LJ Aviation’s fleets of 40 business jets
• Report: Corporate Jet Investor Miami 2019
• Report: Revolution.Aero US 2019

Q4 2019

• Publisher’s Letter: Our Rule Of Three
• Cover Story: Textron CEO – Exclusive Interview
• First Look: Gulfstream G600
• Disruptors: Tech transfer to transform profits
• CJI 30 Dealmakers: Meet some of the top market makers of the Americas
• Epic Lessons From Horace: How Millennials are likely to invest in private jets
• Breaking Up Can Be Hard: Three parting-out companies talk teardown
• Burning Questions: Making business aviation greener
• NetJets: President Gallagher poised for (more) growth
• Cockpit design: A century of progress
• Legal Matters: Clause for thought
• Report: Corporate Jet Investor Asia
• Report: Corporate Jet Investor Dealmakers Club Geneva

Q3 2019

• Publisher’s Letter: Boardroom Games Why you cannot really compare business to sport
• Cover story: CJI Dealmakers 30  The people shaping the market and moving metal outside The Americas
• Disruptors: Blockchain and tackle  Blockchain may be a buzzword but it can make aviation more efficient
• First Look: Rolls-Royce Pearl 15  Bombardier is just the first to choose the pearl
• Original Equipment Maintainers  Why aircraft manufacturers are offering service with a smile
• “Please Book Me Three Nights in Eritrea”   How your jet can help you explore the world
• Finance: The ups and downs of aircraft lending Shearwater wants to do the deals others turn down
• Sales Time  Three US brokers on if the market is slowing
• Jetex: Orange is the new FBO colour  Why Adel Mardini looks at emerging markets differently
• Report: Corporate Jet Investor Dubai Despite tough times, Middle East operators think that growth is coming

Q2 2019

• Publisher’s Letter: A Comedy of Errors  Why this issue should be written in rhyming couplets
• Cover Story Jet Edge takes on the world
• Disruptors: Take-off for Electric Vertical Take Off  You may be cynical but these models are already flying
• First Look: Cirrus Vision G2  The new aircraft leading the personal jet market
• Air Coca   All the things that make business jets key business tools also makes them attractive to criminals
• Fake Jet   The jet story that keeps giving – even though it’s not true
• Formula One to Aviation  How Thierry Boutsen switched lanes
• Hack Attack  Do you need to worry about cyber criminals when flying?
• Money, Money, Money  Three different US financiers talk
• Report: Corporate Jet Investor London  Why more than 500 people chose to be in England in January

Q1 2019

• Publisher’s Letter: The Three Ps   Welcome to CJIQ
• Cover Story  Coleal delivering on Bombardier’s promises
• First Look: Embraer Praetor 600 and Boeing 777-X
• Disruptors: Blended Wing Body Aircraft  DZYNE says tubes are the past
• Wine On A Plane  What grapes have attitude at altitude?
• Aircraft Family  Stefanie von Linstow on how her great-great grandfather inspired the Wright Brothers
• It Won’t Be As Bad as Last Time  Why you do not need to worry about the downturn
• “We Are Not Worried About Talking About Mistakes”  Luxaviation’s Patrick Hansen on his global plans
• Lunch With John Matthews   How he became CEO of AirX
• The Art of Aircraft Management  Three operators on what keeps them busy