Aviation Consulting
		Are you considering owning a jet, turboprop or piston aircraft, but are not sure which make and model of the huge variety offered would suit your needs best?
		Are you considering using a jet, turboprop or piston aircraft, but are not sure which way of operating it will benefit your needs and budget most?
		Are you planning to use an aircraft for better flexibility, convenience and privacy and therefore better income but are hesitating since you do not understand completely the often difficult tax laws involved?
	Gulf Executive Aviation (GEA) based in Bahrain is here to help you. With our vast experience, we will be able to produce that extra notch that makes the difference between a time consuming asset and an efficient way of travel.

	Fleet Planning
	Fleet planning is the most important decision you will have to make before actually acquiring an aircraft. GEA will assist you in determining which aircraft is right for your specific operation. This involves evaluating new and existing aircraft types, comparing all the operating costs, both direct and fixed, and checking compatibility with your possible existing fleet.
	Financial Analysis
	By conducting a detailed analysis of your operation, we can help you design and/or tailor your operation to fit your budget. We can provide a financial analysis of the various aircraft ownership options (full ownership, fractional ownership, wet- and dry-lease). By analyzing the cost of your operation, we can help you make the right decisions on how to own and/or operate your aircraft efficiently and economically.
	Ownership
	Through careful analysis of your precise requirements and budget, we will provide you with the various ownership and leasing options available to you. We will evaluate whole, managed joint-, co- and fractional-ownership, as well as wet and dry leases. We will focus on the aircraft that meet your travel needs and budget best, and for those aircraft provide you details of ownership options and costs, address new vs. used aircraft questions and pricing trends.
	Taxes
	There are many different and complex taxes levied on aircraft operators. We have extensive experience and knowledge regarding aircraft tax issues, for both commercial and noncommercial operations. We will help you determine how you can minimize your taxes, while at the same time optimize your operation. In addition, we can help you explore the overall tax impact of different forms of aircraft ownership.
	Market Research
	We bring an independent point of view to your market research questions about new products, services and customer perceptions. At GEA, we will do the research to provide you with pertinent information on your questions. We will design and conduct telephone or written surveys to probe customers’ and prospects’ attitudes and concerns. We will do quantitative analysis to highlight trends and identify costs. We will do qualitative studies to identify perceptions. And we will conduct competitive studies to help you maximize your investment.
	To be short, GEA will help your valuable Flight Department to become cost effective, flexible and tailored to your needs. Advantages of operating an aircraft are numerous; we will make sure that negative aspects do not prevail. Remember the legend of the flying carpet?