NBAA Compensation & Benchmark Survey
The NBAA Compensation & Benchmark Survey (CBS) was developed to help NBAA Member Representatives and their company salary administrators evaluate their flight departments by providing a comprehensive review of aviation department personnel salaries and operational data. The CBS is a secure, web-based survey. The source data are obtained from Members on a confidential basis for the benefit of the Membership and may not be reproduced for publication. NBAA Members that participate in the survey receive free web access to survey results; nonparticipating Members may pay a fee for results. Survey results are not available to non-Members.

Historical Studies

The Economic Costs of Restricting General Aviation Access
In March 2004, HLB Decision Economics Inc. prepared a study for NBAA titled The Economic Costs of Restricting General Aviation Access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions) Since September 11, 2001. This document finds that over the 30 months between September 11, 2001, and March 2004, the total economic cost associated with the differential treatment of general aviation at DCA and through TFRs nationally was $1.3 billion, or just over $43 million a month. (PDF, 2.1 MB)

The National Economic Impact of Civil Aviation
This July 2002 study conducted by Global Insight (DRI·WEFA), in collaboration with Campbell-Hill Aviation, was initiated and supported by NBAA and the Air Transport Association, Boeing Company, Aerospace Industries Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association and Cargo Airline Association. It provides insight into the contribution of civil aviation to the U.S. economy and the quality of life of its citizens, with specific reference to the economic and employment costs of congestion and delay. The study concludes that civil aviation contributes more than $900 billion (9 percent of the total U.S. GDP, with 1 dollar in 9 contributed by general aviation) and 11 million jobs annually to the U.S. economy. (PDF, 488 KB)

Business Aviation in Today’s Economy: A Shareholder Value Perspective
Part 1 in a two-part series, this spring 2001 white paper by Andersen analyzes business utilization strategies and how operator benefits contribute to shareholder value. (PDF)

Business Aviation in Today’s Economy: A Guide to the Analysis of Business Aircraft Use, Benefits and Effects on Shareholder Value
Part 2 in a two-part series, this summer 2001 white paper by Andersen quantifies how 33 business aircraft utilization strategies generate 42 business benefits that propel six shareholder value drivers, explaining why business aircraft make compelling business sense. (PDF)

Business Aircraft Utilization Strategies
This 1999 guide for management offers important statistics culled from a J.D. Power and Associates survey of more than 400 U.S. turbine-powered aircraft operators, plus 18 profiles of the various ways companies use aircraft. The publication also profiles 26 different aircraft utilization strategies. from transportation of key personnel and management teams to use as a tool to expand markets and render excellent customer service. Download a PowerPoint file that provides a list of utilization strategies and their definitions as well as useful charts and statistics (PPT, 910 KB).

Survey of Companies Using Turbine-Powered General Aviation Aircraft for Business Transportation
This June 1997 poll by Louis Harris and Associates identifies and describes the characteristics of passengers flying on business aircraft (defined as turbine-powered, turboporp, or jet aircraft) in America. The survey results explore the following broad areas: who flies business aircraft; reasons for frequency of company aircraft use; productivity and use of time aboard company aircraft; and authorization and impact of price on company aircraft use. (PDF, 112 KB)

Business Aircraft Operations: Financial Benefits and Intangible Advantages
This 1995 benefits study by PRC Aviation quantifies and documents both financial justification and intangible advantages of owning business aircraft. Factors analyzed include time savings, improved schedule reliability and flexibility, enhanced mental alertness and stamina, improved enroute work environment, value of employee time, reduction of overnight stays and corporate flexibility. This document also includes a worksheet that companies can use to calculate the specific cost/benefit ratio for their use of business aircraft. (PDF, 2.7 MB)