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In its just-released world commercial helicopter market report, research firm Frost & Sullivan expects the segment to expand from 24,625 helicopters in 2009 to 36,946 in 2015.

According to Frost & Sullivan Aerospace Analyst Nathan Smith, about 50 percent of the 12,321 helicopters will be light piston and turbine singles, while light and intermediate twins will each account for about 22 percent and heavy multi-engine helicopters will make up the remainder.

“The civilian rotorcraft market is expected to remain diverse, with the bulk of all new deliveries arriving from mature production lines,” Frost & Sullivan said. Worldwide civil helicopter fleet growth declined from double digits in 2007 to 7 percent in 2008 and 5.7 percent last year.

Lower demand and production levels are expected to persist into 2011 or 2012 before returning to double digits, the research firm noted. The financial crisis had an uneven impact on each geographic region, it said.

“The markets in the United States felt the heat more than those in Western Europe and Asia, which had remained comparatively stable,” Smith said. “Over the next five years, it is estimated that up to 22 percent of total world new rotorcraft sales will be to customers in Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.”

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U.S.-based private jet charter company ElJet has been named to the influential Inc.500|5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. ElJet ranked number 399 out of 5,000 companies on the list.

Inc. Magazine creates the Inc.500|5000 list by evaluating the prior four years sales results (2006 - 2009) of all companies that apply for this honor. ElJet had a stunning 1,200 percent increase in sales during the past four years.

This accomplishment can be attributed to two simple factors; an increase in customer referrals and overall customer satisfaction (over 90 percent of ElJet's business is from repeat clientele). In addition, the company continues to benefit from the growing migration of clients of competitors who hold jet cards, and fractional shares seeking value and cost savings for their private jet travel needs.

Customer Service

"If I had to pinpoint the root of our success I would say it is our commitment to customer service," said Ben Schusterman, Founder of ElJet and Vice President of Operations. "As clients of the big fractional and jet card providers have realized that they can get the identical product, any aircraft, on their own schedule, with the same level - if not higher - of customer service, they continue to refer their friends and colleagues which is why we have seen such incredible growth even through these recessionary times. Not to mention savings of 50 percent or more and no risk of monthly fees, rapidly depreciating aircraft and the shock of unexpected charges."

Value

ElJet focuses on providing customers with top-notch customer service and incredible value for their money. That value is provided by utilizing empty leg (or "deadhead") flights whenever possible. Its traditional charter business is also one of the largest in the industry. Empty legs are flights that are booked only one way and return to the starting point empty. This typically means a loss for the aircraft owner, who will often charter the empty leg portion of the flight at a significant discount. Sometimes a client paid for a full round trip but only utilized one way; here is an opportunity for the aircraft owners to recoup some of their expenses. Empty legs have been an industry headache since the creation of the aircraft charter industry - ElJet has been relieving some of that pain, much to the delight of businesses and individuals requiring private jet service at a discount.

One-ways

ElJet provides additional value by offering one-way pricing on 90 percent of flights flown. If an ElJet client requires more than one or two days on the ground it is often less expensive to charter an aircraft twice, rather than paying to keep the aircraft stationary in one location. Utilizing its vast network of empty legs and its close relationship with one-way operators the company can typically provide one-way pricing for each portion of an extended-stay trip.

Safety

Every ElJet flight is accompanied by a Wyvern Pass Report. This report checks the history of the aircraft; the operator's insurance coverage; and the pilot's experience in the specific class of aircraft chartered. If the report does not pass on all counts, the flight does not depart.

Furthermore, ElJet maintains membership to the esteemed Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA). ACANA members are internationally recognized by customers and charter operators alike as meeting the highest standards of ethics and the utmost level of commitment to customer safety, quality and service. Companies that are part of ACANA must demonstrate that they meet these requirements.

Streamlined Booking

The company's booking process is one of the simplest in the jet charter industry. The company offers quotes in 60 seconds or less and can often get clients on their way within two hours of finalizing booking (compared to ten hours or more for many of its competitors).

ElJet goes a step further for qualified clientele. These clients (members of the ElJet Charter Select Your Trip Program) can book a flight by simply sending a one-word e-mail.

"Our busy clientele have repeatedly told us that this convenience alone is a good reason for them to keep coming back," said Roberta Latham, Senior Charter Portfolio Manager at ElJet. "We appreciate and value each and every client, and make it our business to be familiar with their specific needs, from aircraft requirements to specifics like food allergies, catering preferences and more."

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