Swiss-headquartered operator Global Jet is now offering charter brokers and operators access to a refurbished Global 5000 based in London. The jet is equipped with wi-fi, iPads and satphones. “With an elegant exterior paintwork and personalised interior, this Bombardier typifies a Global Jet aircraft,” says VP of business development Bjorn Naberhuis. “It also has a full-time dedicated crew, which has been with the aircraft for a number of years, and the London base further ensures rapid response as well as competitive pricing. Judging by the low hours, the aircraft has not been utilised as a 'flying taxi' but instead falls in the category of a 'private yacht'.

“There is no doubt that competition in this segment is competitive and that end-users have a wide choice. However, for those really special occasions, or if you have a client that you want to impress, this is the aircraft to recommend.”

Discussing the Middle East and other territories in EMEA, Naberhuis says that the market has not been as depressed as other companies have found. “We've done extremely well for aircraft sales and management in the Middle East. Looking forward, we do expect to see some countries growing local businesses with the aim of generating jobs, while we anticipate further regulatory challenges in other geographic areas.”

Economic growth in Asia has slowed from a forecast 10 per cent to two or three per cent, while the US continues to lead the way in terms of aircraft transactions and overall market size. Following recent IS-BAO certification and building on its Wyvern approval, the company expects to see a lot of US activity. “We can comfortably predict that the President Elect will be supportive of GA and encourage OEMs to continue investing,” Naberhuis states. “Global Jet expects to fly more often to and from the US.”