Airports and the Newest Generation of General Aviation Aircraft, Volume 2: Guidebook (2009) / Chapter Skim
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4.1 Introduction As described in Chapter 2, new generation aircraft range from single-engine pistons to light jets. Within this group, VLJs are most likely to represent a new market niche for airport operators.
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4.3 Airport Evaluation Tool and Readiness Level While the Quick Guide (Table 4-1) compares aircraft, the Airport Evaluation Tool considers what facilities are desirable to accommodate new generation aircraft.
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24 Airports and the Newest Generation of General Aviation Aircraft Is the airport ready? Readiness to serve new generation GA aircraft is identified by the highest level that has all or the most items checked.
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The following Air Taxi Evaluation Tool examines additional key features of airport readiness for commercial air taxi operations, above and beyond basic airport readiness: • Ground Access -- additional public or private commercial ground transportation options; airport signage • Ground Handling Services – Meet and Greet Services -- personnel available to help passengers unfamiliar with the airport or community – Passenger Accommodations -- indoor waiting area, restrooms, short walk to aircraft – Crew Accommodations -- space to meet passengers, prepare for flight, and wait between flights The rest of Section 4.4 guides an airport operator through a self-assessment of key elements to identify how ready an airport is to serve commercial operations by new generation aircraft. This tool can help the airport operator understand what is in place and what may be needed to support commercial operations.
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26 Airports and the Newest Generation of General Aviation Aircraft Is the airport air taxi ready? Readiness to serve commercial operations is identified by the highest level that has all or the most items checked.
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• Level 3 -- Ready But May Need to Expand -- Level 3 airports generally have the services available to accommodate at least some commercial operations. If the level of commercial operations becomes significant, dedicated facilities or personnel may be needed.
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