Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
September 12, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
Mike Lederer
Considering the purchase of a midsize aircraft? With so many options available it can be dizzying trying to navigate the specifications, perks, operating costs, and all the other intricacies one must consider in order to make the best investment possible.
Enter the Learjet 60, it has an impressive performance record throughout its long service history with the first model entering service in 1993, but few people know just how significant this aircraft truly is. I’ll break this down into two parts:
- Cabin comfort
- Operating costs/performance
Cabin Comfort
Retailers and brokers alike have dropped phrases like “spacious cabin” and “ample headroom” on this aircraft since it was first introduced almost two decades ago, but let’s break this down even further. In other similar aircraft in this class, such as the Hawker 800 and 850 lines, one must literally track the seats toward the center aisle in order to be comfortable in terms of headroom. The 60 has, as I like to tell my clients, good “seated headroom”, or good headroom without having to track the seats inboard thus reducing useable cabin volume and aisle space. The numbers are deceptive, as the 800/850 on paper has more cabin volume and length, but consider what matters to you while in flight.
Operating Costs/Performance
You may notice that I grouped operating costs and performance into the same category. When purchasing an aircraft one must be aware of how the two coincide with each other. Often times the estimated operating costs issued by a manufacturer or published by a broker are based on reduced performance numbers. The Lear 60 has both: exceptional performance while maintaining the lowest operating costs in class at peak performance levels. The Pratt & Whitney 305 engines launch the aircraft to 51,000 feet, higher and faster to altitude than any other aircraft in its class. Adding to excellent flight performance, the Learjet 60 has independent anti-skid braking on dual main landing gear as well as an array of other features setting it apart in safety, efficiency and performance.
Have questions about this aircraft, or would you like to know more? Contact me today to discuss upgrading your current investment, ownership costs, aircraft market values and more.
- Mike Lederer, Director of Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
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August 5, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
Take advantage of this opportunity to acquire an exceptional Cessna Citation X (s/n 226). The Citation X offers exceptional speed, range, beauty, and comfortable seating for eight.
- One owner since new
- Excellent maintenance record
- Part 135-compliant and charter-ready
- Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
- Satcom phone system with fax and data port
- Airshow
- Dual DVD/CD entertainment system
- Microwave oven
- Full lavatory with vanity
- New interior June 2011
For details, download the spec sheet (PDF).
See more details on our YouTube channel.
Beautiful new custom interior completed in June 2011
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May 31, 2011 | Posted by John W. Tucker
SAN JOSE, California (May 31, 2011) — TWC Aviation, Inc., a worldwide leader in private aviation, and its wholly owned subsidiary ACM Aviation Services, Inc., today announced the addition of a brand new Embraer Legacy 650 to the firm’s managed fleet. TWC Aviation becomes the first company to manage a U.S. registered Legacy 650, and the first to add a Legacy 650 to its Air Carrier Certificate. The jet is based at the company’s facility in Singapore.
The Legacy 650 is the successor to Embraer’s Legacy 600 model. The Legacy 650 offers new Rolls-Royce engines and enhanced aerodynamics that boost fuel efficiency. With its range extended to 3,900 nautical miles, the 650 can fly nonstop from New York to London or Dubai to Singapore.
“We currently operate four Legacy 600’s and are excited to help introduce the Legacy 650” said Greg Johnson, Vice President of Business Development. “The Embraer products have incredible reliability, superb operating costs and we are delighted to being adding it to our fleet of over 65 aircraft, especially in the rapidly growing international markets”
Coming Together: TWC Aviation and ACM Aviation Services
In 2010, TWC Aviation acquired ACM Aviation, uniting two of the country’s leading management and charter companies to deliver even greater service and savings to customers worldwide. Together this organization manages one of the largest fleets in North America, with aircraft across the U.S. and abroad, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the Greater New York Area, London, and Singapore. The charter fleet offers jets from Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Embraer, Gulfstream, Boeing, and Hawker Beechcraft.
About TWC Aviation, Inc.
TWC Aviation is a privately-owned, international company that provides aircraft management, private jet charter, aircraft sales and acquisition services. TWC Aviation is IS-BAO Stage II and ACSF registered, and Wyvern Wingman and ARG/US certified. Aircraft are operated by ACM Aviation Services (FAA Certificate BZUA712C) and TWC Aviation (FAA Certificate T19A419I). Additional information is online at www.twcaviation.com.
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May 20, 2011 | Posted by Scott Cutshall
Customers often ask me about changes in the aircraft market, especially long-range jets. That’s why I wanted to pass this along to you. At EBACE this week Bombardier announced a name change for one of their most popular business jets. The Global Express XRS will now be known as the Global 6000. The renaming makes sense in light of the rest of the Global line beginning with the Global 5000 and ending with Bombardier’s two most recent announcements of the Global 7000 and 8000 ultra long range aircraft that will compete with the Gulfstream G650.
Here is a quick rundown of the new product line:
Global 6000
Global 5000 – 5,200nm at mach 0.85
Global 6000 – 6,000nm at mach 0.85
Global 7000 – 7,300nm at mach 0.85
Global 8000 – 7,900nm at mach 0.85
So, how long is the wait for the Global? As of this post the next available delivery positions should be Q1/Q2 2014. Good news is that we may be able to find you an earlier position! To learn more call or email me mlederer@twcaviation.com / +1.770.973.4707
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May 19, 2011 | Posted by Scott Cutshall
On May 18, at our Van Nuys Airport facility, Embraer and TWC Aviation hosted an exclusive one-day showing of Embraer’s newest entry into the business jet market, the Legacy 650. Only 11 Legacy 650 jets are in operation worldwide, so this event offered a rare opportunity to tour this exciting new aircraft.
The Legacy 650 is a longer-range version of the popular Legacy 600. The nonstop range with four passengers has increased to 3,900 nm. With eight passenger it’s now 3,840 nm—about 500 nm farther than its predecessor. The extended range is by virtue of the upgraded Rolls-Royce engines, offering an additional 4,000 lbs. of thrust, and increased fuel capacity gained by a completely new landing gear system. The 650 also offers the Honeywell Primus Elite™ integrated avionics system, which provides advanced flight deck functionality and improved situational awareness.
The Legacy 650 was first announced at NBAA 2009, received certification by the FAA in February 2011, and in May 2011 the first Legacy 650 was registered in the United States and will be managed by TWC Aviation.
Legacy 650 in Van Nuys, CA
Legacy 650 on display at TWC Aviation
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Retailers and brokers alike have dropped phrases like “spacious cabin” and “ample headroom” on this aircraft since it was first introduced almost two decades ago, but let’s break this down even further. In other similar aircraft in this class, such as the Hawker 800 and 850 lines, one must literally track the seats toward the center aisle in order to be comfortable in terms of headroom. The 60 has, as I like to tell my clients, good “seated headroom”, or good headroom without having to track the seats inboard thus reducing useable cabin volume and aisle space. The numbers are deceptive, as the 800/850 on paper has more cabin volume and length, but consider what matters to you while in flight.
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