Revolutionizing Aviation Pres Henne Senior Vice President Programs
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Revolutionizing Aviation Pres Henne Senior Vice President, Programs Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Travel Demands Fuel Business Aviation Growth • By the end of this decade, it is estimated that more than 1 billion passengers will fly on U. S. airlines annually. – Nearly 75% of all airline passengers travel to or from the top 30 air carrier hubs – Airline quality continues to decline. . . “The Misery Factor” – Think of today’s Wednesday before Thanksgiving as the norm • The business jet fleet… 10, 000 aircraft in 35 years (1965 -2000). • Industry forecasters predict the delivery of 10, 000+ new business jets during the 11 year period 2001 -2011. • Business aviation has a history of embracing new technology – Thirty-five years ago, people said no one will ever buy a $500, 000 Learjet. Now, that’s the price of a satcom unit. – In the 1990’s, critics said people will never spend $42 million on a 6, 500 nm range business jet. The 6, 500 nm GV has more than 200 orders and 100 aircraft in service today.
Revolutionize Aviation with New Markets and Products • Fractional ownership has created a new market. . . – In 2000, there were 3, 694 companies and individuals using fractional ownership compared to only 110 in 1993. – United Airlines is recognizing the value of fractional ownership and preparing to launch its own fractional program this year. • Ultra-long range business jets, such as the GV and GV-SP, have revolutionized business aviation by allowing non-stop, point-to-point flights such as New York. Tokyo and Buenos Aires-London.
Revolutionize Aviation with Advanced Systems • Visual Guidance System (VGS - next generation HUD) – Integral to Plane. View™ with smaller overhead unit • Enhanced Vision System (EVS) – Visual-like operations in nearly all weather conditions – Improved safety - particularly in critical landing, takeoff and taxi – Improved night operations - runway incursions, terrain Without EVS With EVS
Revolutionize Aviation with Speed Today’s transportation system shortfalls drive a growing need for increased performance, reliability, convenience, flexibility, and efficiency. Increased point-to-point speed (supersonic capability) can help. Supersonic capability requires technology development. • • Sonic Boom Minimization Reduced Airport Noise Reduced Engine Emissions Increased Efficiency – Aerodynamics – Propulsion – Materials / Structures Quiet Supersonic Jet (QSJ)
QSJ Combines Speed with Flexibility to Yield Revolutionary Time Saving Airliners are typically limited to commercial airports and hubs. A small supersonic aircraft can operate from general aviation airports, commercial airports and hubs. Transcontinental Time Savings QSJ Versus Commercial Air Travel 6 Hrs Non Stop Supersonic Flight 3. 8 Hrs Non Stop One Stop Travel Time
Environmentally Friendly Supersonic Flight -A Revolutionary Step • Demand is strong… Market Assessments Favorable • Sonic Boom Suppression -- “The” Key Technology • Focused R&D efforts supporting this and other business aviation initiatives are important to maintaining/strengthening worldwide competitive position. A successful QSJ provides a new level of value and leads the way toward a revolutionary, high-speed, transportation system.