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Brian Foley

Mr. Brian Foley

President, Brian Foley Associates

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Council Member Biography

Brian Foley is the President of Brian Foley Associates and is recognized thought leader in the general aviation sector. Brian Foley Associates focuses on analysis and synthesis of this area with a specialty in business aviation. Mr. Foley’s primary practice areas are industry analysis and forecasting, market research, strategic planning, new product evaluation and transaction support. His clients include stock analysts, investors & aviation companies on topics such as the business jet market, Cessna Textron, Hawker Beechcraft, Gulfstream, Embraer, Dassault and Bombardier. Mr. Foley’s areas of competency include FBO, avionics, fractional, charter, aftermarket, backlogs, forecasts, suppliers, used aircraft, aircraft financing & pricing. After Boeing, he served for 21 years as an Executive at Dassault Falcon Jet, a major business jet OEM. Mr. Foley participates in industry associations and speaks at Board meetings & CEO conferences. In 2009, he was quoted in The Wall Journal, Financial Times, Business Week, Reuters, USA TODAY The New York Times and Time Magazine. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History

2006 - Unspecified
President, Brian Foley Associates
1985 - 2006
Director, DASSAULT FALCON JET CORP.
1980 - 1985
Manager, THE BOEING COMPANY

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Worst of Market Shocks Behind Business Aviation - Ripple Effect Then Long, Slow Recovery

May 20, 2009

European Business Aviation Convention Attendance High | www.ainonline.com

Business aviation has been one of the hardest hit industries during the economic downturn.  It seems the worst of the market shocks are over and there will be a long, slow recovery ahead.  Who will recover first?

Make or Break Year for Some Bizav Companies

April 14, 2009

Outlook for Business Aviation | www.ainonline.com

Describing the business aviation industry as in a “repression” (a cross between a recession and depression), Brian Foley Associates (BRiFO) president Brian Foley still sees light at the end of the tunnel -- but not before unavoidable turnover in the business aviation industry. 

US to Lead Elusive Bizjet Recovery

April 13, 2009

Business Jet Demand is Stalling | www.wealth-bulletin.com

By now we all know that the bottom has fallen out of the worldwide business jet market.  What hasn't yet been addressed is which region of the world will recover first.

Cessna (TXT) Optimism Premature

March 20, 2009

Cessna VP Sees Brighter Days for Jets | www.kansas.com

While we're delighted that Cessna feels the business jet industry has hit bottom, we think it's still a little early to proclaim this.  The industry has historically high numbers of used inventory to sell before customers return to the new airplane arena.  The economy, credit situation and negative public perception of business aviation must also improve before buyers are comfortable enough to part with potentially tens of millions of dollars for a new jet.

Used Business Jet Inventory to Peak Mid-2009

March 16, 2009

Corproate Jets - Deeply Uncool, The Economist 1/9/09 | www.economist.com

The new aircraft manufacturers, Cessna (TXT), Gulfstream (GD), Embraer (ERJ), Bombardier (BDRAF), Hawker Beechcraft and Dassault cannot hope to sell new aircraft until the current used business jet inventory is reduced.  That's in addition to delivery positions that are for sale, that is, customers selling their aircraft to someone else without ever taking delivery.  Insincere sellers are compounding the situation.

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