I was watching a show about corporate jets on the History channel today. It was saying that by 2004 a plethera of small jets will start showing up, 4-6 seaters. One prototype I think called "Maverick" is going under tests now. People will be able to travel from smaller airports and go across the country without dealing with major airports or airlines. Then eventually more and more airports will grow from this and most all of travelling will be done from these small corporate jets out of small airports. It seems that there will be so many jets it would be like catching a cab.
With United declaring bankruptcy and another post mentioned shoulder launched missiles targeted at big jets, this seems plausible.
Does this look like the future of aviation?
Will this open the floodgates for aviation jobs, or would it be more that current airline and commuter pilots would get all the jobs and leave CFI's to CFI'ing until they earn enough hours?
Sorry I don't have any more detail about this I just caught the end of the show.
Happy flying!!
With United declaring bankruptcy and another post mentioned shoulder launched missiles targeted at big jets, this seems plausible.
Does this look like the future of aviation?
Will this open the floodgates for aviation jobs, or would it be more that current airline and commuter pilots would get all the jobs and leave CFI's to CFI'ing until they earn enough hours?
Sorry I don't have any more detail about this I just caught the end of the show.
Happy flying!!