After launching its Very Light Jet study during the recent National Air Transportation Association Air Charter Summit, the Transportation Research Board posted its VLJ survey on-line to broaden its data gathering efforst. Related Story
Project 10-04 – Airports and the Newest Generation of General Aviation Aircraft will determine how VLJs will impact airports. The study incorporates all aircraft 12,500 pounds or less max take off weight, rather than the traditional definition of VLJs at 10,000 pounds or less. It is also incorporating microjets and turbine and piston aircraft with composite airframes and/or glass cockpits.
The objective is to forecast the activity by category of airport and geographical location owing to the introduction of the new-generation general aviation equipment. It will also develop a user-friendly guidebook that will help airport operators assess the impact of these new aircraft on their airport’s infrastructure, facilities and services. Observers have already indicated airports will have to improve or develop infrastructure with fixed operations and ground transportation.
The survey can be reached by clicking here.