Aviation Economics

Is it cheaper to own a plane or helicopter? Helicopters tend to be more expensive compared to fixed-wing airplanes that offer the same seating capacity or maximum cargo load. For example, a pre-owned two-seat Robinson R-22 helicopter costs an average of $120,000. A two-seat Cessna 162 airplane may cost closer to $70,000. Read more on … Read more

How much does it cost to own an airport? All the airports mentioned above can handle an A-380. Runway 1L/19R at Washington Dulles International Airport cost $356 million. Denver International Airport was completed at a cost of $4.8 billion, which was nearly $2 billion over budget. Kuala Lumpur International Airport was completed at a cost … Read more

How much does it cost to run a R22 helicopter? Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $5.12-per-gallon fuel cost, the ROBINSON R22 Beta II has total variable costs of $153,153.00, total fixed costs of $33,717.75, and an annual budget of $186,870.75. This breaks down to $415.27 per hour. Read more on www.aircraftcostcalculator.com Over time, … Read more