How Technology is Changing Private Jet Transactions During Covid-19
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The spread of the coronavirus throughout the world is having a devastating impact on the commercial aviation industry. The US government has not only closed off routes to many major countries, but demand from consumers has plummeted. The trend is reversed for the private aviation industry, which is experiencing a notable boom as those with… View Article
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PrivateFly Launches Super Bowl 2020 Private Jet Party
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Delta Private Jets Combines with Wheels Up
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Global private-aviation company, VistaJet, recently debuted its latest experience, VistaJet World, which offers its members global travel experiences ranging from scientific discovery to exploring ancient cities to going behind-the-scenes of the world’s most exclusive wineries, in partnership with like-minded travel experts. In 2016, the company established a Private Office, which allows its clientele to create… View Article
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The Luxury Collaboration Elevating Fine Dining at Altitude
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When executive in-flight concierge On Air Dining, leader in luxury wine and spirits Moët Hennessy and private jet charter marketplace Victor collaborate the result is the ultimate in fine dining at altitude. In a brand new partnership, these three luxury brands are creating a new ‘personal flying experience’ for private fliers. Bringing culinary finesse together… View Article
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Magellan Jets and St. Barth Properties Launch Partnership
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Portside: The Software Solution for Jet Owners
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This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. If you have ever wondered if your jet is efficient enough, or if you are overspending on fuel or maintenance, you’re not alone. Now, Portside is entering the market, billing itself as a CFO for your aircraft and offering a data-driven solution. Its sophisticated… View Article
Reach for the Stars: the Importance Aircraft Lighting
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First Flight: Inside the PC-24
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Private Jet Interiors: Three Stylish Rug Designs
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Aviation Trend: The Wide-Body Aircraft
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This story originally appeared in the March/April 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. The business-aviation trend favoring pricey long-range, wide-body aircraft—allowing those who spend long stretches of time flying between meetings to use that time to conduct business in the air—is continuing to grow with no signs of abating. A recent market study by broker/dealer Jetcraft forecasts… View Article
Acura and HondaJet Team Up for High-Octane Experience
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This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Elite Traveler. In an unassuming building in Marysville, Ohio, you’ll find a marvel of modern technology: the Performance Manufacturing Center, a pristine, almost-too-quiet factory where dedicated employees build the only American supercar using state-of-the-art technology. Sure, a Japanese company, Honda, owns the plant, but the Acura… View Article
Airbus Helicopters Develops High-Speed Rotorcraft
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Air Partner Announces New JetCard Benefits
By Lauren Hill
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Embraer Executive Jets Unveils New Phenom 300E Interiors
By Lauren Hill
It was at this year’s NBAA conference in Las Vegas—as the business aviation event celebrated its 70th year—that Embraer Executive Jets unveiled the latest innovations to its Phenom 300 light jet through brand new interior design. Already named the world’s best-selling business jet for the last four years having been designed around direct input from… View Article
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