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Writing on Corporate Aviation

29/9/2014

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I'm writing two pieces for the FT report on Corporate Aviation, due to be published on 21st October.

One article is looking at an argument that has been going around since the Cold War ended. Why not build a small supersonic passenger jet?  Despite a stream of ambitious graphics unveiled at major air shows no has yet been able to get a post-Concorde supersonic business jet past the hype stage and into the air. Will we ever see any of these plans making it onto the runway?

The second article addresses the argument around Charter v Fractional Ownership. There are various new models addressing the tricky dilemma of how you actually turn a profit in the jet charter business. Online booking plays a big part in this, allowing individuals to bid for empty seats in jets returning to home base without a formal charter. The Fractional Ownership model championed in recent years does appear to be taking a knock from a resurgent charter world too. How will this market be divided up?

My deadlines are quite tight here and I will need to conduct all interviews by
close of play on Monday 6 October. I want to talk to anyone with strong, informed opinions and an international perspective.

Supersonic Jets. A number of companies have plans for supersonic jet travel, but how close are we to seeing an aircraft come on to the market? Is there enough demand and how close have engineers got to reducing noise from the sonic boom - one of the obstacles to overcome? This article appeared in the FT on Tuesday 21 October 2014.

Charter vs Fractional Ownership. Charter has seen a growth in activity this year that outweighs the wider recovery in business jet flying. The executives who run charter companies have new customers in their sights - who currently fly with fractional ownership companies. Who will win out?
This article appeared in the FT on Tuesday 21 October 2014.
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Can data analytics really keep the shelves stocked?

18/9/2014

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I'm writing a piece for the October FT Connected Business report looking at IT and Logistics.

My article* will ask a question to which many parties claim they have the answer
. I want to talk to businesses that have exploited the full potential of data analytic software to keep warehouse stock to a minimum while avoiding shortages on the shelves.

As ever, it's the real life examples that make this kind of article come alive. So I need to talk through the results of putting this technology to work with recognisable names in the international retail business.


I've got a lot of other commitments on at the moment and will be looking to carry out interviews as soon as possible and hopefully by close of play on October 2. So rapid responses are required. Please don't suggest data analytics user examples unless they are actually ready and willing to grant an interview.


*How can companies use data analytics better to minimise the amount of stock they keep in their warehouses and make sure products are where they need to be at exactly the right time? This article appeared in the FT on Wednesday 22 October 2014.

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    Michael Dempsey writes for the BBC website and assorted national publications. He is passionate about the value of clarity in business  communications. Opinions are his own. 

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