Archive for category Aviation
Take The Stick In This L39 Albatross Jet Fighter
Luxury Jet Adventures: Committed to excellence in luxury travel and exotic recreation, Millionairesconcierge.com has out done itself with it’s jet fighter package. Arrangements begin with a Limousine or helicopter transporting you to Fighter Jet Headquarters. There awaits an L39 Albatross Fighter jet that starts your adrenalin pumping before you are even off the ground. As fast as you can dress the part (helmet, flight suit, parachute, oxygen mask) and go through a preflight briefing, your manned hour-long demonstration flight in the fighter jet begins. How does flying at over 700 mph, sound?
Imagine Air, A New Air Taxi For The South
Posted by Contributor in Aviation on May 15, 2007
The Southeast has a new air taxi service. Imagine Air flies Cirrus SR22s out of Georgia to over 600 airports in the Southeast. Flight costs are based on scheduled mileage and there are no penalties for last minute bookings. They also sell pre-paid flight cards: Platinum for $50,000 that guarantees 20% off all flight, Gold for $20,000 that gives 15% off all flights, Silver for $8,000 with 10% off all flights and Bronze for $3,000 that offers 5% off all flights.
Cessna Delivers First Citation Encore+
Posted by Contributor in Aviation on May 2, 2007
Considered one of the world's most popular light jets, the Citation Encore is a superior offshoot of the Citation Ultra. The Encore uses the latest technologies to enhance its performance, including the most advanced avionics, new engines for improved climb performance, and new landing gear providing for smoother taxis and landings. Its cabin is nearly 18-feet-long and typically accommodates up to 7 passengers. With similar range and speed to the Ultra, typical flights include New York to West Palm Beach, San Francisco to Denver, and Atlanta to Boston.
Jet Airways Offers Private Mini Cabins
Posted by Contributor in Aviation on April 28, 2007
Flying from London to India just got a lot more comfortable. Jet Airways has created a service that is basically like having a small cabin to yourself for the flight The 26 square foot room has two seats that convert into an 83-inch bed, dining for two and a 23-inch flat screen TV. The cabin has a pair of sliding doors for privacy. Meals are served on porcelain dinnerware. To fly from London to Mumbai in your own cabin costs £4,421.10 and the first luxury flight on one on Jet Airways' Boeing 777-300ER aircraft takes off from Heathrow on May 5. You can see more pictures in the article on This Is London.
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BMW Designs Luxurious Boeing 787 Interior for Russian Tycoon
Posted by Contributor in Aviation, Home Design on April 24, 2007
Lavishness has no precincts. One of the hottest trends with the uber-rich is to be in possession of more expensive jets. We have earlier featured the lush BMW interiors of Airbus A350. Lately, Boeing contacted BMW’s DesignworksUSA group to create for them a conceptual interior for the already sumptuous Boeing 747. You can imagine the resulting design yourself.
Cirrus Generation Three Planes
Posted by Contributor in Aviation, Home Design on April 18, 2007
Someone page Angelina Jolie, her plane manufacturer of choice, Cirrus Design,has announced the new SR22-G3. The Generation Three is the new incarnation of the SR line, the popular plane favored by those interested in flying small planes. Aero-News reports that the Generation Three has a a glass cockpit with advanced avionics and the new plane is 53 pounds less than the comparably equipped G2 version. New features include a lighter wing, increased fuel capacity, LED recognition lights in the wing tips, improved handling and a two new paint schemes. There are four versions of the plane with features such as a 310 horsepower engine, an anti-ice system and on-board satellite weather. There is also a SR22-GTS Turbo version. The SR22 models are priced starting at $371,200.
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Top Five Private Jet Trends By Elite Traveler
As we all know sky is the limit for today’s rich and famous, I was wondering about their jet-set plans for 2007? Elite Traveler magazine offers voyeuristic glimpse into the future of private flight! The top five trends are – 1. The Rich Man's Taxi - Very light jets make travel as easy and convenient as limo service. It is cheaper, too. Also, since 40% of charter flights left empty each day many of these seats are priced to move. 2. Bigger is Better – Private jets are getting bigger as individuals place orders for jets the size of a 737 and even larger. Customized media rooms, flashy bars, and large master bedrooms are becoming the norm as well. 3. Private Jet Food Goes Gourmet – Celebrity chefs like Wolfgang Puck, David Bouley and David Burke have been hired to cook for private jet travelers. Jet owners are bringing along their personal chefs, while jet charter companies are partnering with top-rated restaurants, too. 4. Super Rich Sports Fans – Increasingly, travelers are taking their jets to big sporting events. Other jet companies are offering special game day packages as enticements to gain new customers. 5. The Uber Gift Card – More people are giving the gift of private jet travel to friends and family. Corporations are also using these cards as backup to traditional commerical flights when more flexibility is needed. Douglas Gollan, president and editor-in-chief of the magazine quotes, "As big jets get even bigger, big names in everything from interiors to cuisine will play a role."