Mr. Jim Haynes

GLG News by Mr. Jim Haynes, Founder

Business Aviation, Twittering the Recovery

June 8, 2009

Analysis of:How Twitter Will Change the Way We Live | www.time.com

undefinedundefined undefined The cover of the June 24th edition of Time magazine is a picture of an iPhone, or a similar device, with a Tweet about the cover story on Twitter, the innovative fast growing social network.  What could this possibly have to do with the recovery and growth of Business Aviation?  Read on.

When Business Aviation Rebounds

May 25, 2009

Analysis of:When Business Aviation Rebounds | www.aviationweek.com

Recently a group of “luminaries and experts” were assembled by the editors of Business & Commercial Aviation magazine to discuss the outlook for business aviation.  Most are longtime friends for whom I have a great deal of respect.  Reflecting on the past, the group glanced at their crystal balls for a look at the future.  The report of the meeting was titled When Business Aviation Rebounds.  The key word is When, and not If.

Business Aviation Outlook for Cessna, Gulfstream, Embraer, Bombardier, Hawker-Beechcraft, Dassault-Falcon

April 16, 2009

Analysis of:Outlook for Business Aviation | www.ainonline.com

The downturn in deliveries for business jets by the major aircraft OEMs, Cessna (Textron), Gulfstream (General Dynamics), Embraer (ERJ), Bombardier, Hawker-Beechcraft, and Dassault-Falcon, in particular, will affect not only these manufactures and their suppliers, but the business jet service industry as well.  The service industry is made up of thousands of FBOs, MROs, charter and aircraft management companies, part suppliers, component repair stations, aircraft resale companies, etc.

Is the Bailout Really Innovation?

April 14, 2009

Analysis of:After the Panic of '08 | money.cnn.com

Glenn Hutchins one of the founders of the highly successful private equity firm Silver Lake, after studying and outlining how we got into this mess, sees the way out - Innovation.

A Marvel, Misunderstood - Business Aircraft

March 20, 2009

Analysis of:Business-Jet Demand is Stalling | online.wsj.com

Why are we vilifying a $100 billion sector of our manufacturing economy?  The business jet is an important tool that permits businesses to compete effectively in multiple locations domestically and internationally.  It has been documented that the most profitable companies own business aircraft. Cessna Aircraft (Textron), Gulfstream (General Dynamics) and others are tightening their belts against the economic tsunami, but perception may be their greatest challenge.

A Dysfunctional FAA

May 12, 2008

Analysis of:A Long List of Big Issues for F.A.A. | www.nytimes.com

The FAA is mismanaged – not by the FAA leadership but by the micromanagement of Congress.  Until this problem is resolved there is risk to every aviation business and every business touched by aviation.  The one bright light is that business aviation and business aviation service companies are booming.  Without FAA reform these companies will also be affected.

Gridlock in the Air and on the Hill

March 3, 2008

Analysis of:Senator Sees FAA Funding Blocked For Year Over User-Fee Issue | online.wsj.com

Air transportation and the economy will suffer if we can not break this gridlock.

What's Really Behind the Record $10 million AMI Fine?

December 6, 2007

Analysis of:$10 million civil penalty ends TAG, FAA dispute | www.ainonline.com

Every air carrier should be concerned about how run-amok FAA lawyers can turn a $100 million enterprise into worthless paper overnight.

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