London Biggin Hill Airport Prepares to Shift Up a Gear. Again.

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London Biggin Hill Airport Prepares to Shift Up a Gear. Again.

London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) is implementing additional improvements that will allow it to grow further, following the significant industrial presence already established at the airport, notably Bombardier with its vast maintenance facility. This summer, it has been resurfacing the main runway 03-21 (grooved asphalt). It is on the verge of having a GPS approach to Runway 03, something many (mainly US) operators have been requesting so they can incorporate the airport in their operations. This is currently subject to test flights and is expected to become a published approach in November.

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Aero Friedrichshafen 2025

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Aero Friedrichshafen 2025

2025 proved to be a landmark year for the Aero Friedrichshafen show (the 31st holding of the event) as more business jets and turboprops than ever were present. In fact, for the first time ever, it had the feel of a show with a proper 'static' aircraft display, and it was no coincidence that the traditional EBACE show in Geneva (set to take place May 20-22) had decided not to have a display at all. This is thanks in part to environmental protesters chaining themselves to aircraft in recent years, one suspects.

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Aircraft Values Neutralize After Descent

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Aircraft values reported in the previous quarter were in a spiral dive, but the economy’s pilot now appears to have neutralized the rapid descent. For the most part, values have arrived at ground level. Inventories have shown signs of stability with little or no growth in units for sale. Other market indicators show signs of neutralization as well. Aircraft dealers and brokers report that interest has increased. Phones are ringing more with potential buyers on the line. Compared to the 2005 baseline real gross domestic product, GDP declined 1.0 percent in the second quarter of 2009 after declining 6.4 percent in the first quarter. These indicators support the signs of neutralization in the marketplace, though the used aircraft market has no reason to rally.
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