Aircraft
Textron Considers New Business Jet Specs
Textron is currently reconsidering the details of its highest-end business jet after hearing customer opinions of the aircraft’s specs. The original mockups marketed the Citation Longitude jet to be 87 feet long, carry 12 passengers, and fly 4,000 nautical miles. The company is now looking to reconsider both cabin size and range capacity, which are…
Read MorePrivate Jet Sales See Boost
Not only have business jets seen sales rise over the course of this year, but now Boeing is also reporting that its giant commercial jets used for private travel have also seen a significant boost. In fact, the private jumbo jets have doubled in orders this year, the first time they’ve done so since the…
Read MorePrivate Jet Charter Facts
Graphic originally posted on NYTimes.com. Visit the New York Times here for the original posting.
Read MoreHonda's Long-Awaited Private Jet
In a joint venture between the company and General Electric, Honda has begun producing its long-awaited private jet, coming with a lofty pricetag of $4.5 million. Almost 30 years in the making, the jet is powered by wing-mounted engines, seats six people, and ranges 1180 nautical miles at 420 knots. Honda reports that it will…
Read MoreGulfstream G650s popular on secondary market
The Gulfstream G650 is the most popular private jet currently on the market, so much so that several of them have already been flipped for a profit since the first one was delivered to Steve Wynn in 2012. Gulfstream does not have a problem with this occurring, saying that sales of new jets have not…
Read MoreNew Business Jet Sold by Boeing
Boeing recently sold the first BBJ Max 8, the business jet version of the popular 737 airliner. The new BBJ Max 8 will be able to travel further on less fuel, all while emitting fewer pollutants into the environment, than previous versions of the business jet. Click here to read the rest of John Gillie’s article for…
Read MoreCessna CJ3+ Latest Private Jet from Well-Known Aircraft Maker
Although the Cessna CJ3 series had already proven popular among charter jet users, Cessna has now introduced the CJ3+, which has several impressive features. It is equipped with wireless capabilities, high-speed Internet and Garmin GPS technology. The CJ3+ has a maximum capacity of nine passengers, and has a range of almost 1,900 nautical miles. Click…
Read MoreG650 the Private Jet of Choice for Starbucks Exec
Ever wondered how the stars and well-known executives choose to travel? Starbucks executive Howard Schultz is just one of several high-profile figures that takes to the skies in a Gulfstream G650. The G650 can comfortably seat up to 18 passengers and travel up to 8,000 miles non-stop, and only 54 of the luxurious private jets…
Read MoreThe Best WiFi Connected Planes
In our increasingly industrialized, modern, and technologically-advanced society, it seems more and more necessary to be plugged in and connected. This includes staying connected during travel, with most airlines and aircrafts boasting WiFi connectivity, and even some cars providing this option as well. WiFi is one of the most sought-after amenities on airplanes, and it…
Read MoreFirst Global Solar Plane to Take Flight
Swiss pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg have announced the first global solar plane flight to go around the world. The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft will leave from the UAE, planning to make stops in Myanmar, China, India, Phoenix, and New York. With a 236 foot wingspan and weight of only 2.5 tons. the Solar…
Read More