A programm tailored for corporations
or individuals having regular needs of private flights.
- A concept invented in the US as a
development tool to fractional ownership aviation
The "aircraft management" programm offered
today by AIR TROPICAL is a unique, complete and innovative
concept.
The aircraft can be their own full property
, it can be in fractional ownership (starting at 12,5 % or 1/8)
or it can be long term leased or lease-purchased.
AIR TROPICAL, takes care of :
| Pré-Purchase : |
| Evaluation of needs , selection
of relevant aircraft. |
| Market availability ; New or used. |
| Pre-purchase inspection. |
| Purchase : |
| Administrative and technical documentation
inspection. |
| Financing , escrow account , funds
transfer. |
| Radiation from foreign registry
or incorporation of trustee company. |
| Ferry flight. |
| Import & registration : |
| Preparation of customs file. |
| Airworthiness import file. |
| Relation with local aviation authorities
(FAA , CAA). |
| Crew : |
| Selection and Recruiting of pilots. |
| Initial training. |
| Annual flight checks. |
| Maintenance : |
| Set up an approved maintenance
program. |
| Presentation of sub-contractors
, maintenance facilities , repair station. |
| Organisation and follow up of
scheduled maintenance (50H,100H...). |
| Line maintenance. |
| Airworthiness Directives screening. |
| Spare Parts management. |
| Operations : |
| Planning management. |
| Availability of a replacement
aircraft. |
| Preparation of flight files with
appropriate professional softwares. |
Thanks to the number of aircrafts managed
on various islands, we can guaranty permanent aircraft availability,
even if your own aircraft is grounded !
A reactive
formula , unique in the Caribbean .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What is " aircraft management "
?
It is a program tailored for a corporation
or an individual : Who needs to use frequently a private aircraft
within the Caribbean Who does not want to use the services of
Air Charter companies (too expensive , poorly organised , end
of life aircrafts ) Who does not have the human means to manage
one or more aircrafts internally Who wants a tailored service
; No worry . 100 % availability . As an option , an aircraft
marked at company's colors.
- Who uses " aircraft management
" ?
With respect for our customers, we shall
not name them, but can give some information on whom they are
:
- They are a corporation
from Guadeloupe, St Maarten or Antigua
- Who must fly its management
team, its technical inspector or its goods 2 or 3 times a week
to one or more islands
- Who wishes to monitor
and take advantage of all its travel expenses
Many studies done on behalf of the National
Business Aviation Association within the "NO PLANE, NO
GAIN" program have shown clearly the incredible return
on investment brought by aircraft ownership, both financially
or operationally. The corporations owning an aircraft appear
to be far more present on the various outside markets, and this
is even more evident with such an archipelago as the Caribbean.
What
are the advantages of the program ?
Many , and they vary from each corporation's
point of view, Some examples :
- Flexibility , Seats availability
- Secrecy
- No time limits
- Quick links , boarding and unboarding
- Possibility to visit customers , prospects
or sistership companies on various islands within the same
day ; With a middle size twin engine aircraft , Porto Rico
to the north or Grenada to the south are only 2 hours flight
time away from Antigua ; St Maarten is only 25 minutes away
.
- Company's image
- Value of an aircraft does not change
much between its purchase price and resale value after 5 ,
10 or 20 years ; Only " reserves " taken into account do move
the aircraft's resale value ; Therefore , not only does the
value of your investment remain constant , but you can as
well depreciate it in your books .
- Last generation aircrafts are far
more economical to operate and we notice in the last decade
a revolution in the general aviation sector (Diesel engines
, Small jets , modern and pilot friendly avionics ….)
You - or your company - are going to
purchase (or long term lease) a new or used aircraft , and let Air Tropical manage it. You will only need to call
your aircraft manager to request your aircraft for such date,
at such time, at such place. It is as easy as that !
Beforehand, we shall together make a
clear survey of your needs (Type of usual flights, average number
of passengers, average distances....) in order to select the
aircraft that most suits your needs. Afterwards, we shall propose
a panel of what is available on the market, new, used, or for
long term lease. You will then clearly know how much would it
cost to purchase and operate your own aircraft.
This program does exist as well for corporations
or individuals who do not wish to purchase an aircraft but lease
it . One of our customers indeed is not the owner of " his "
aircraft ; He leases it year round , as he would do for a car
in a leasing contract , including maintenance and ancillary
charges .
Many corporations in the US are specialized
in the "leaseBack" ; Whereas the leasing company is going ti
finance the aircraft purchase and will issue a lease back contract
to your company on a year round basis . No credit or financing
worry , total freedom and monitored expenses.
Contact
us for a personal study . You will like it for sure.
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