Gulfstream 650
Above are Gulfstream 650 exterior rendings by one of the IAS design team. The IAS team of “World Class” designers can help you with your Gulfstream 650. We also have the operational expertise to help with selecting the options and negotiate the contract. Prior to meeting your friendly Gulfstream sales person contact IAS ,we can be on your side throughout the process, to act in your best interest.
We are getting excited about the first Gulfstream 650 deliveries in the near future . The Gulfstream 650 promises to be the ultimate business jet with it’s wide body and 7000 nm range at speeds up to .92 mach. It’s the first new fuselage cross section from Gulfstream in about 35 years and that is exciting!!! You can actually stand-up and spread your arms in this wide body aircraft. The Flight deck resembles the Starship “Enterprise” featuring state of the art avionics.
Passenger accommodations have not been forgotten in addition to the room there is actually a comfortable seat in this aircraft. None of the bells and whistles have been forgotten in the cabin as well; WIFI, Direct TV etc… . We are looking forward to working with our clients and Gulfstream on many 650 projects in the future.
The Gulfstream 650 airframe ,combined with the legendary Gulfstream customer service, is going to be a combination ,that’s hard to beat !!
G650 Specifications:
Performance
Long Range Cruise Mach 0.85
Mmo Mach 0.925
Normal Cruise Mach 0.90
Range at LRC 7,000 nm / 12,964 km
Range at Normal Cruise 5,000 nm / 9,260 km
Takeoff Distance (MTOW, SL, ISA) 6,000 ft / 1,829 m
Weights
Basic Operating 54,000 lbs / 24,494 kg
Maximum Fuel 44,200 lbs / 20,049 kg
Maximum Landing 83,500 lbs / 37,876 kg
Maximum Payload 6,500 lbs / 2,948 kg
Maximum Payload/Full fuel 1,800 lbs / 816 kg
Maximum Ramp 100,000 lbs / 45,360 kg
Maximum Takeoff 99,600 lbs / 45,179 kg
Maximum Zero Fuel 60,500 lbs / 27,443 kg
Design Standards
Engine Type BR725A1-12
Thrust Rating 16,100 lbs / 71.61 kN (each)
Typical Passenger Payload 8 passengers
Interior
Total Interior Length 53 ft 7 in / 16.33 m
Cabin Length 46 ft 10 in / 14.27 m
Height 6 ft 5 in / 1.95 m
Width 8 ft 6 in / 2.59 m
Cabin Volume 2,138 cu ft / 60.51 cu m
Baggage Volume (Gross) 195 cu ft / 5.52 cu m
Exterior
Height 25 ft, 8 in / 7.82 m
Length 99 ft, 9 in / 30.40 m
Overall Span 99 ft, 7 in / 30.35 m
Wingspan 93 ft, 8 in / 28.55 m
Ivan Klugman www.inavsol.com
How to buy a Private Jet, Business Jet or Corporate Helicopter.
There have been many articles written on how to buy an aircraft but this not an article that you read that claims to give you enough knowledge to buy your own aircraft. Quite frankly you cannot acquire enough knowledge to buy an aircraft by reading a few of these articles. A lot of what is required comes from experience.
I am an aviation consultant with thirty years of experience in the industry and I can tell you that it requires at least three consultants to do the job. I being the primary consultant during this process bring into the loop an aviation attorney and an aviation accountant. I have experienced individuals that I match with the needs of my clients in regard to the legal and accounting aspects of the transaction. I handle the negotiations with the seller whether that is a manufacturer of a new aircraft or the owner of a pre-owned aircraft. I also arrange and oversee the pre-purchase of pre owned aircraft or the acceptance process and completion oversight of a new aircraft. Like a conductor of an orchestra I see to it that we are all reading the same sheet of music and playing our parts at the right time.
I have had a recent experience speaking with a manufacturer’s representative indicating that they preferred the client comes directly to them, I guess they want to be able to slaughter the lamb. The fact is that all the aircraft manufacturers have negotiated the terms of purchase of their aircraft, this is the “secret” they don’t want you to know. The interior options a manufacture offers are very limited and in the interest of keeping their productions number up they discourage many customizations that can be easily be accomplished. An aircraft completion management firm can offer you almost anything you desire even if it requires taking a “green” delivery and having a third party complete the aircraft to your liking. Do I need an aircraft completion oversight firm even though I’m buying new aircraft ? ABSOLUTLY POSITIVELY YES it is foolish not to have representation prior to your aircraft being on the assembly line. During the manufacturing and test flight process mistakes and accidents happen. If you don’t have a representative onsite you could be receiving one of these airframes. Granted this is not an everyday occurrence however having a representative onsite insures you will not be the recipient of an aircraft that has gone though a non routine manufacturing or test flight process.
The Bottom line is that I don’t recommend that a layman try to purchase an aircraft on their own. Don’t try to become an aviation professional overnight, hire a fee for service consultant that has your best interest in mind. An aviation consultant will make the whole acquisition process hassle free for you and give you the “peace of mind” knowing that you are getting an aircraft that is safe and will retain its value for years to come.
Ivan Klugman wwww.inavsol.com www.headofstateaircraft.com
Fuel Savings
I was asked to write an article for a leading European Aviation Magazine; This is a preview for my Blog follower:
Once upon a time men of steel flew their loud 3 hole jets fast and proud. We would takeoff pass through 10,000 feet roll the nose over accelerate to the barber pole and stay there the entire flight. Of course in those days fuel was about 50 cents a gallon now that it is costing corporate operators over 6 dollars a gallon, we are taking extreme measures to conserve every drop of the precious liquid we can. Fuel conservation can save money, our jobs and the environment.
I’d like to discuss some design, engineering and operational procedures that our company has developed or uses to save our clients fuel. First I’d like to introduce my team and myself. I’m Capt Ivan Klugman; I’ve been involved in aviation as a Flight department manager, chief pilot, Captain at a major airline and consultant. Currently I’m President of Integral Aviation Solutions Inc with offices in Florida, Saudi Arabia and France specializing in aircraft acquisition, completion and operations. We send a lot of time working on VIP aircraft interiors and airliner conversions. Manny Loret de Mola leads our engineering and design team. Manny is preeminent engineer in the VIP aircraft interiors world, when the major completion centers of the world need help, Manny is their got to man. Jean-Pierre Alfano is our engineering and design leader in France, his expertise in EASA certification and the Airbus product line are unparalleled. We have worked for airframe manufacturers corporations, Royalty, “Heads of State” and even a celebrity billionaire.
I’ll start the discussion in the acquisition an design phases. An important item in fuel savings is weight. We survey possible acquisitions weight and balance data to see if it is in acceptable limits. I have found some have been completed in such a way the useful load is unacceptable. When planning an interior installation Manny always uses the lightest possible materials and considers monument location relative to the weight and balance of the aircraft. Weight reduction and an aft c.g. location within limits save fuel.
One of the most dramatic fuel savings you will see on your aircraft comes from the installation of Blended winglets. Aviation Partners sells STC’s and kits for most airliners and corporate aircraft. Fuel saving can be between 6-8 percent depend on aircraft type and length of trip.
General maintenance items on an aircraft can also save fuel such as assuring there are no small bleed air or pressurization leaks. Control and flap rigging are also important. Watching our team prepare an aircraft is like watching the Ferrari team preparing for a F-1 race. With little extra time and care performing these tasks, many gallons of fuel can be saved.
Auto-Throttles should be ordered on all aircraft they are available on. Auto-throttle enhances safety, reduce pilot fatigue and save fuel. We recommend the use of auto-throttle in all modes of flight. Fuel saving can be from 1-2 percent.
FMS: proper use of the FMS and cost indexing cruise technique can save fuel. We recommend a few operational procedures in regard to the FMS. First of all we recommend having current wind data in the unit via uplink if available or manually entering current winds. In the past we all flew in a fixed Mach number cruise. Today we are using FMS generated cruise speed “LRC” or “ECON”. We are able to adjust the cost index to maintain Mach number within required tolerances when require in the NATS or other non-radar environment. We also recommend using the FMS for real time optimum cruise altitude selection. A professional well-trained crew using these procedures can save a lot of fuel.
As you can see with a small investment in some aircraft modification and crew training an operator can easily save about 10 percent of their annual fuel budget. This saving is not only monetary it will help our planet as well. Those that desire any additional information please don’t hesitate to contact me..
Capt. Ivan Klugman
Integral Aviation Solutions Inc
IAS posts new : Aircraft Completion Project Management Scope of Service
Overall aircraft completion program management consists of monitoring the critical path schedule, participating in vendor and program reviews, and proactively identifying and solving major issues before they manifest themselves. Close attention is paid to quality, cost and schedule when dealing with any issue, including Change Orders.
Although each project is very different from start to finish, some aspects are always the same. Our commitment to our Client starts in the design phase. Our goal is to see that the final product is safe, comfortable and retains its value for years to come. We negotiate and control throughout the entire project as if it were our own. Here are a few of the key items we perform or supervise during the process.
Ivan Klugman www.inavsol.com www.headofstateaircraft.com
Creating a “Flying Home”: By Capt. Ivan Klugman
Having been in the aviation industry for over 30 years as an aviation department manager, major airline captain, aircraft completion consultant and President of Integral Aviation Solutions Inc, I feel uniquely qualified to discuss the completion or conversion process of an airliner into a “Flying Home”. Long before Boeing was producing the Boeing Business Jet and Airbus the Airbus Corporate Jet. We were converting Boeing and Airbus airliners to corporate, personal and “Head of State” service.
Once you establish that an airline is suitable for your flight operations there are many choices to make; the first step is to set a budget. A new BBJ or ACJ start around 55 million “Green”, that’s without any interior. An average completion on one of these aircraft is between 18 and 35 million depending on you personal choices. There are many less expensive ways of getting a similar aircraft without the 75 million dollar price tag. There are many pre-owned airlines available that can be converted cost effectively.
The timeline has changed rather dramatically recently with the weak economy. Today there are new aircraft positions that can be purchased and room in the completion center hangars so the overall project time from start to finish for a new aircraft is reduced quite a bit. We have always been able to accommodate our client’s needs in a more timely fashion than the mega-operations however today it’s even easier. Expect the process to take between nine month and eighteen months depending on your design and size aircraft. There are pre-owned aircraft available for those that need one sooner. Please get assistance prior to purchasing an aircraft there are many areas a non-professional can overlook.
Once you get an aircraft the fun part starts designing the aircraft of your dreams. I usually send my design team to meet with my client’s in their home. This allows the team to get a feel for the personality of the client in order to help them decide of the style they desire in their aircraft.
We have designed some very traditional aircraft what I call “the flying board room”, ultra-modern sleek European and even some that reflect a corporate identity. Our design team creates a LOPA(Layout of Passenger Accommodations) as well as designs for the desired rooms including: main salon, dining, bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, conference rooms, bars, galleys, surgical suites, SPA rooms, prayer rooms etc.
State of the Art cabin electronic system allow for en-route business meetings though broadband Internet connections, VIOP and satellite telephones. To help pass the time entertaining Satellite television is available. Passenger can even use their own handheld devices; Blackberry’s and iPhones . The technology is advancing so rapidly we sometime are provisioning the aircraft for equipment that is not even certified yet. We stay in tune to the manufacturers product pipeline so our clients don’t end up with an obsolete system. We even have the capability to equip the aircraft with high tech security systems and missile defense systems.
Being as most of the furnishing and cabin systems are custom designed and engineered, the client has a lot of freedom in their choices however they must meet rigid FAA standards. This is where I come into the process guiding both client and designer toward maximizing the safety and cost effectiveness of the interior layout. Quite frankly almost anything is possible” IF” you have enough time and money. We know that most people don’t want to wait years and send extra millions for extensive engineering and tests on something very radical when with a little change, they can be airborne months sooner and save a tremendous amount of money. Of course there are those that already have an aircraft that don’t mind the time or the cost.
I’d like to discuss our role in the process; I compare myself to the “general contractor” on a home construction project. I work very closely with the world-renowned lead design engineer “Manny” Loret de Mola. We have designers, engineers, manufacturing capabilities and like most other companies in the business, we also sub-contract portions of the completion. Being a boutique operation is a major advantage to our clients. They get personal attention of our principals and first string of employees. Not one of the thousands of employees at the mega houses.
There many of the design houses that have no operational experience. We feel they are missing an important indigent. Our staff includes members that have years of experience flying and maintaining airliners. We are capable of assisting our client from acquisition though operations.
While may of these amenities sound like luxuries, I can assure that these features are very cost effective and in fact traveling by any other means would be doing stockholders an injustice by wasting executive time and not providing a safe work environment for the companies most valued talent. Remember when flying on an airliner with 300 other people there is no way to assure the safety and security of these key executives, “Heads of State” or high net worth individuals.
The primary goal on a project of this nature must always be safety!
Ivan Klugman
The 1.3 million dollar Gulfstream III ??
I recently had a causal inquiry in regard to a Gulfstream III. I personally have no issues with those wishing to preserve capital and purchase an older airframe. In many cases in fact this can make economic sense. During the course of my first conversation with this prospect, I learned he once soloed and now considers himself capable of going on Controller.com and selecting his own aircraft. He had selected the least expensive G-III on the market. I discussed his needs and discovered he wanted to fly from the Denver area to India on a regular basis(two stops). I glanced at the spec sheet of the aircraft he desired and noticed it was coming up on engine overhauls and major inspections within the next year. I’m sure that this was just the tip of the iceberg. I advised him that this aircraft was most probably not the right choice for him. In fact, if I spent the time to do a cost life-cycle analysis over a few years, I’m pretty sure it would have made sense for him to purchase a more modern airframe (G-IV or Challenger) or at least a G-III that had better times and was Stage III. When I mentioned Stage II vs Stage III to this gentleman, he thought I was speaking a foreign language. This is to be expected of a novice but not someone selecting his own aircraft. I advised him not to buy the aircraft he desired. There were much better choices available. He then advised me that I had no idea what I was speaking about and he could buy and fly this airframe for 20 years. He of course would not hear otherwise. This G-III will probably spend more time in the shop than in the air this year and will cost about 4 million in maintenance. I guess the 1.3 million dollar G-III wasn’t such a bargain after all. I thought it was amazing that this otherwise intelligent man could possibly make such a monumental mistake in regard to an aircraft that will effect his safety and the safety of his family.
What I have described above is one of the classic mistakes in aviation where one’s “EGO EXCEEDS their ABILITY”.
Let’s discuss the G-III: The G-III is a fine old aircraft, that being said, if you can find a well maintained and modernized one it may be suitable for certain operations. Expect a suitable aircraft to cost approximately 5-6 million dollars. You can buy one that is ready to fly or pay less for one that needs modernization. Either way the end result is going to be around the 5-6 million dollar mark for a functional and safe aircraft.
There are many issues of concern when purchasing an older airframe. Please seek out professional advise and take it. It will save you money and hassle in the long run.
Ivan Klugman
wwww.privatejetconsultants.com
Professional Sports Team Aircraft: acquisition through operations
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- Sport Team Aircraft Interior
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- Boeing 757 Courtesy of Michael Davis
A sports team’s talent is their most precious asset. These days airlines are going bankrupt and losing money. Does it make sense to entrust this asset to a for profit company whose primary concern is mere survival?
The shrinkage in the airline industry has placed many former airliners on the market. These aircraft can be acquired, refurbished to your specifications and operated cost effectively by the team.
I’m familiar with the diminished level of service that your teams are currently receiving. Most major corporations own and operate their aircraft to ensure the safety, security and privacy of their most valued talent. As the representative for your team should you not being doing the same for them?
I have assembled a team of highly qualified professional in all disciplines of aviation to assist clients thought-out the process of transitioning form a charter customer to aircraft owner . We also offer several levels of program management to fit the specific teams needs. Our services include; acquisition, completion, design, engineering, maintenance supervision, flight department organization and program management. In essence there is only one call to make to become an aircraft owning team “Hassle Free”.
Ivan Klugman, www.VIPaircraftinteriors.com, www.headofstateaircraft.conm, www.inavsol.com
Kicking up the Quality of your Aircraft Completion / Refurbishment project
There are many fine completion centers available however the one ingredient that will bring their performance up several notches is having an onsite project manager who works for the aircraft owner. When I refer to completion process I’m including “green” as well as refurbishment projects.
While the industry trend had been moving in favor of onsite representation about 70% of owners have their in house staff or consultants on site during the completion process.
I’ve seen an alarming trend lately to not having any representation in an effort to save costs. This may seem like a cost saving however in the long run it ends up costing a lot more. When your aircraft is not completed to the highest standards there will be many costly visits to the shop to correct the numerous discrepancies that will appear during the day to day operations that would have been corrected during the process by a professional completion consultant.
Granted there is a warranty on the work.
• Does it cover loss of use of the aircraft?
• Does it cover the costs of returning to the center for the repairs?
• Does it protect you from an angry boss who was embarrassed in front of a client by a broken entertainment or cabin communication systems?
• Does it cover the poor dispatch reliability due to maintenance issues that should have been addressed during the completion process?
Who should be onsite to represent the owner during the process?
A highly skilled professional completion consultant who has had experience supervising many completions for owners, completion centers or the aircraft manufacturers is the person you want to be there for you. Most A and P mechanics have never been through the process and would need extensive training to be qualified for the job.
Where do I get a professional completion consultant?
Integral Aviation Solutions has many completion professionals on staff they have various backgrounds from manufactures project managers, completion center senior management and owner’s completion consultants all of them have over twenty years of experience in aviation and have supervised many completion projects.
Why not just let the manufactures or completion center project manager handle the job?
A tale of two completion project managers:
• A project manager for a completion center or manufacturer has many aircraft to manage. His is turning prematurely gray and taking large amount of Maalox or Tums for his stomach distress. His boss is screaming at him to get the aircraft out of the hangar so that they can get paid.
• An IAS project manager has your aircraft to manage. His primary concern is your safety followed by producing a high quality and reliable aircraft. He is there to assure that there are no billing errors as well as to see your aircraft is being worked on so it is completed on time.
If you considered all excellent completion centers equal horses in the Kentucky Derby then the only difference would be the jockey. Having a professional completion consultant is like hiring the best jockey. He can guide and whip the horse as necessary to win the race. In this case give you an aircraft that is safe ,reliable and will retain its value for years.
Ivan Klugman www.inavsol.com www.headofstateaircraft.com
Integral Aviation Solutions Inc launches the “IAS Express” Learjet
Pre-owned Learjet can be converted into high performance, fuel sipping business tools for a fraction of the cost of a new aircraft. The “IAS Express” modification of Learjet 35/36 and 31 series aircraft increases speed, range and useful load while reducing operating costs. They can be operated out of small airports at higher altitudes to more distant destinations than standard Learjets.
IAS will be happy to convert your own Learjet or acquire one for you.
The “IAS Express” modifications include some of the following:
Cockpit Modernization
Cabin refurbishment
Empty weight reduction program by IAS
Engine upgrades
ZR lite system by Raisbeck
R/X modifications: fins and tanks by Avcon
Aircraft are delivered with fresh inspections, paint and interior.
Each aircraft is evaluated by our staff and modifications are prescribed to maximize performance keeping in mind your ROI.
Ivan Klugman www.Learjetconsultants.com www.inavsol.com ivan@inavsol.com
Integral Aviation Solutions (IAS) and Applied Concepts Aircraft Solutions (ACAS)
We are please to announce: The AV-International Joint Venture Group formed by Integral Aviation Solutions Inc (IAS) and Applied Concepts Aircraft Solutions Inc (ACAS)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 26, 2009 – Integral Aviation Solutions and Applied Concepts Aircraft Solutions have aligned their companies to provide; Acquisition, Design, Engineering, Complete Fabrication of the Interior, and Maintenance/Operational Expertise to their Clients.
The primary market focus of this group is Bizliners and wide body VIP and “Head of State” aircraft. We also serve the Business Jet and Helicopter Market from acquisition to operation; providing them with the same level of quality and service as our “Head of State” clients. All of our clients are provided with the ultimate in luxury, safety, security and privacy in a cost effective manner.
AV-International JVG ends the waiting by the client to acquire an aircraft and then wait again to find a slot with the completion center. We provides our clients the ability to acquire an aircraft, have an immediate slot available to check, and make any maintenance and repairs while the certification, engineering and fabrication of interior components and other general modifications are under way. This organization provides the client with a completely scheduled and plan of execution that includes all aspects and disciplines necessary to finalize a successful program. As our motto denotes we bring aircraft to the client “Airworthy from Concept to Flight”.
About:
Applied Concepts Aircraft Solutions Inc:
http://www.acas-inc.com/
Applied Concepts Aircraft Solutions, Inc (ACAS) provides the Aerospace Industry with “Design/Engineering, FAA Certification, Fabrication of Interior Components and the Manufacturing of CNC machined Parts for airframe or ornamental in nature”. The concentration of experience and resources our staff can provide, offers the aircraft industry a unique opportunity.
Integral Aviation Solutions Inc: http://www.HeadofStateAircraft.com http://www.inavsol.com
A global aviation consulting firm that has acquired many aircraft and placed them in service for corporations, private individuals, celebrities, billionaires and even celebrity billionaires. Our unique combination of airline and corporate aviation expertise provides our clients with the ultimate in safety, security and privacy. IAS has the maintenance and operational experience to guide the experienced and not experienced Client through the Aviation Industry, and if required, establish a reliable organization of their own to support flight operations and future maintenance.
Contact Ivan Klugman www.inavsol.com
Hawker 800XP / Hawker 850XP aka Hawker Beechcraft 800XP and Hawker Beechcraft 850XP
The Hawker 800 is a derivative of the de Havilland 125 the aircraft was ready for its first test flight in May 1983 the new. The current version is identified as the Hawker 850XP and was certified for operation in March 2006. The 850XP is identical to the 800XP except that it includes winglets which have extended its operating range by 100 nautical miles (190 km). This version also incorporates upgraded avionics and a redesigned interior. Currently produced by the Hawker Beechcraft corp.
General characteristics
Crew: 2 pilots
Capacity: 8 passengers typical, 13 maximum
Length: 51 ft 2 in
Height: 18 ft 1 in
Empty weight: 15,670 lb
Max takeoff weight: 28,000 lb
Powerplant: 2× Honeywell TFE731-5BR turbofan, 4660 lbf () each
Performance
Maximum speed: 448 kts
Cruise speed: 402 kts
Range: 2,642 nm
Service ceiling: 41,000 ft
IAS comments: This very popular Super-Mid Sized Jet may be a bit dated in airframe technology but still is an attractive competitor.
Ivan Klugman ivan@inavsol.com
www.inavsol.com www.headofstateaircraft.com
BBJs(Boeing 737) nose to nose in KEWR (Newark, New Jersey USA)
The BBJ’s are back in Town
You can now acquire A Boeing Business Jet without the previously required 3 to 5 year waiting period. Being an aviation consultant having extensive experience with the Boeing Business Jet also known as a Boeing 737. I keep my finger on the pulse of the BBJ market place and feel now is the time to enter the market. Although many corporate operators shy away from the BBJ due to their lack of experience with aircraft in this category, I have flown this model aircraft around the world for many years. With a little pre-planning it can be operated as easily as you drive your car around the block. IAS can help you with all aspects of the acquisiton and operation of a corporate airliner.
Ivan Klugman inav@inavsol.com www.HeadofStateAircraft.com www.inavsol.com
Cessna Citation Sovereign
In the late 1990s, Cessna saw the need for a high-performance jet midway between the Excel/XLS size and the Citation X. The result was the Model 680 Citation Sovereign, powered by two PW360c engines. It uses the Honeywell Primus Epic glass cockpit avionics suite, coupled with dual Honeywell FMZ2000 FMS units. Its claim to fame is that it can take off and land in short distances. The Sovereign seats eight passengers in a typical cabin configuration, with a maximum high-density capacity of 12, in addition to the crew of two.FAA certification awarded in June, 2004. Customer deliveries began later that year.
Empty weight: 17,700 lbs
Useful load: 12,430 lb
Max Take off: 30,300 lb
Powerplant: 2× PWC 360C 5686 lbs
Range: 2,847 nm (5,273 km)
Service Ceiling: 47,000 ft
IAS Comments: I started looking a Cessna Citation Sovereign when chatting with an operator that said he is planning on replacing a Hawker with the Sovereign. I was a little surprised at first then I looked at the price and performance. I realized that other aircraft with the same range are more costly and the Sovereign fit his needs and budget nicely.
Ivan Klugman ivan@inavsol.com www.inavsol.com www.headofstateaircraft.com