Corporate and charter aircraft bring benefits to businesses that use them effectively and efficiently. Getting started in this complex technical field can prove a bewildering experienced for the uninitiated. Once begun, managing an on-demand air transportation operation requires skill and knowledge to continue it successfully."Business and Corporate Aviation Management" offers executives, managers and flight department personnel a solid background and insights into establishing and running aviation operations. Written by a highly experienced business aviation consultant, the book provides information on: how companies use aircraft to best advantage via: In-house flight departments; iointly owned aircraft; owner flown aircraft; charter aircraft; and fractional ownership; choosing the best aircraft and method of air transportation; establishing, managing and maintaining all types of on-demand air transportation options; aircraft acquisition, start-up, regulations, scheduling, finances, safety, maintenance and operations; and keeping flight operations safe, legal, effective and efficient.