Archive for the ‘Charter Jets’ Category

Private Jet Charter: Identifying The Right Provider

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Almost every company in the private air industry claims to have the best safety standards. But how can a customer really determine what defines high standards? Below is a general guideline to consider when working with any private jet provider.FAA Documentation A charter company must have a valid FAA Part 135 air taxi certificate which authorizes it to fly for hire. Sometimes companies attempt to fly under the less strict Part 91 regulations. These rules have far less FAA oversight, and as a result, the liability of the passenger is increased. Therefore, it's important to ask for ....Continued

Exploring the Potential for Very Light Jets (VLJs)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

The weary bands of commercial jet travellers become even wearier at the prospect of even bigger airports, even bigger jets, longer check-in times and longer delays. The joy of turning up at the local airfield with your little band of passengers, your destination another small airfield up to 1,200 miles away, is now spreading. Whether the purpose of the trip is business or pleasure – just popping down to the yacht for a couple of days – or just catching an air taxi, it’s the price of the VLJ which is going to bring the experience to people ....Continued

Your Private Jet Here?

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

It is now possible to charter, rent or lease an aircraft for less than ever before and it has also become easier.Why charter an aircraft?Here are some good reasons:The increased security and hassle of commercial airline boarding.There are fewer airlines around.Fewer airlines are flying to fewer citiesBecause of economy restraints there are fewer seats for more passengers.It is now easier to charter, lease or rent a plane because there are more companies entering the aircraft leasing business.Also, a new generation of small jets is being produced as we speak, the so-called air taxis seating between 4 to 6 passengers ....Continued

Are Private Jets Just For The Extremely Wealthy?

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Private jet. Can you imagine what it must feel like to buy your very own private jet?With a private jet, the elite have flown into exotic Tahiti, majestic Greece, and even outback Australia!But is a private jet just for the extremely rich or can the average person ever hope to acquire a private jet of their own?Well, since a private jet does not come cheap - most start in the millions of dollars - a private jet may seem far out of reach.The good news is that a private jet can be rented or even leased at a moment's notice.So ....Continued

Why Be Normal When You Can Be The Rare Few Who Fly A Private Jet?

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Who wants to be common or normal like the proletariat when you can just as easily subdue them and rise over them with a private jet built to your specifications. Nobody will ever tell you when and where to fly. You don't have to wait in long annoying lines or queues when you buy a private jet. Oh no. You make the rules. You decide when and how you are going to get there in your Cessna private jet. Price is no object. A private jet which costs $20 million? Not a problem for you because you either had a ....Continued

What You Need To Know Before You Buy A Private Jet

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Is a private jet right for you? Here is what you are going to need to be familiar with before you buy a private jet. To scratch that luxury itch, you've got to ask your self one question, "Why do I want to buy a private jet, anyway." Is it the prestige of owning a finely tuned executive aircraft that has me yearning to buy a private jet at low prices from a friendly, honest, and proven manufacturer, rental, or charter? Believe me, only you can know the answer to questions regarding how, why, and when you will buy a ....Continued

Very Light Jets and Aviation Safety

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Very Light Jets are coming! They will be arriving soon at an airport near you. Can they be safely integrated into our US National Airspace System (NAS)? The NAS is in charge of all aircraft that are in motion at any given moment, both U.S. civilian and military craft flying over domestic airspace.Can the altitudes and airspace previously reserved for the exclusive use of our corporate jets and commercial airliners safely make space for these new planes? Can the system safely consolidate the VLJ pilots with their varying levels of experience? These questions are on ....Continued

Decide to Charter Private Jets

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Private jets are known to provide the highest level of comfort and are often regarded as a luxury. You can’t compare the comforts of a chartered jet with airline operated flights. So, a lot of people do charter private jets. Of course, the assumption here is that they can afford to charter private jet and if it’s for a business purpose then they should have sufficient justification to charter private jets.Comfort is the primary objective behind chartered private jets. The quality of seats in chartered jets is just fabulous. These seats are especially designed to ensure maximum comfort for the ....Continued

Jet Movements, Part 6

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

A New Airline For Mexico...Again!The percolating Mexican airline market will be getting another player before the year ends according a report in the Irish Examiner.RyanMex will be taking flight thanks to a 49% investment by the Ryan Family, the backers of Ryanair, the huge Irish discount air carrier. IAMSA, Mexico’s largest bus transportation company, will hold the controlling 51% share of the airline.RyanMex will be joining a host of other Mexican carriers taking flight this year in the newly deregulated Mexican airline market including upstart Volaris Airlines.New Airline For NantucketAccording to a report in the Boston Herald, sun lovers will ....Continued

Private Jets for Business Travel; Part 1

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

The use of private business jets will triple over the next decade, driven by the introduction of relatively inexpensive "microjets," the Federal Aviation Administration predicts.The arrival of these very light jets could make corporate planes affordable to more companies and air-taxi services at smaller airports more viable financially. (The jets cost as little as $1.5 million, compared with $2.4 million for the cheapest corporate jets.) All that means more options for fliers. But in the process, beleaguered commercial airlines could lose high-paying customers.The first of the new jets, the Eclipse 500, is expected to be certified by the agency after ....Continued