Posts Tagged ‘private jet news’
The Importance of Emergency Flights During a Pandemic
Throughout this pandemic, we’ve had to adapt to our new way of living. But essential travel is still very much needed in order to deliver essential supplies and more. Read below about the importance of emergency flights. We have learned a lot in 2020 thus far, haven’t we? Just last year, we would have never…
Read MorePrivate Jets to Get Faster With New Aircraft Concepts
New designs in aircraft are expected to cut travel time as new planes reach unbelievable speeds. The Antipode, a concept craft so far is estimated to fly at 12,427 miles per hour, or Mach 24. With past supersonic aircraft for travel, upkeep is too expensive for commercial applications, so the new designs are more geared…
Read MoreFall Travel Trends to Consider for Your Vacation
As summer comes to an end and the leaves begin to change colors, it may be time to begin planning your fall vacation. Trends this autumn include traveling to warmer resort destinations, and AAA expects that 3 in 4 people will be traveling at some time this fall season. Flexibility may be key if you…
Read MoreBusiness Jet Traffic Takes Off in Dubai
The number of business and private jet landings and take-off has increased over 100 percent at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central. This increase in Dubai jet charter traffic comes just before the closure of several runways for routine maintenance at Dubai International, forcing some commercial airlines to use DWC as well. Click here…
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 MorePrivate Jets a Status Symbol in China
Wealthy business people in China believe that private jets are a status symbol, and the country has seen a rise in sales of large-class business jets that can travel great distances. Despite the growth of the business jet market in China, the use of private jets is still complicated by the fact that the military…
Read MoreAfrican Private Jet Market Set to Take Off
The market for private jets in Africa, particularly countries rich in oil and natural gas such as Nigeria, is set to greatly expand in recent years, as wealthy business people look to find ways around the lack of sufficient commercial airline options. Some experts are predicting that Africans will purchase over 800 private jets within…
Read MoreGovernment Officials Using Private Jets Frequently
Federal officials are frequently taking to the skies in private jets, but are not tracking the expenses of the trips or the nature of the business that requires them to bypass less expensive commercial flights. At least 395 flights aboard FBI aircraft were for personal travel, even though the federal government has fought many budgetary…
Read MoreReno Airport Opens New Private Jet Facility
A new private jet facility, which is being operated by Atlantic Aviation, has just been opened at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, with the facility serving both executive and recreational aircraft. The 44,000 square foot space includes an executive lounge, offices and 30,000 square feet of hangar space. The new space replaces Reno Airport’s previous facility,…
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