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May 13, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichAir France is seriously upping their game with the unveiling of "La Première" first-class suites, which they're calling a "unique experience." Available on their Boeing 777-300 fleet starting September, the suites mark an exciting move towards really bringing that sense of luxury the French have on land to international travel. ... Read More |
May 8, 2014 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamPromising to "give wings to your lifestyle," the new Airbus ACJ319 Elegance (a partner aircraft to their ACJ319) was introduced in April and is the newest private jet option out there for discerning customers. Giving you several customization options, Elegance makes it super easy to configure the internal space with several predetermined options. ... Read More |
Apr 25, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe anniversary of Shakespeare's birth (and maybe death) was Wednesday, meaning people all over the world scrambled to dust off their copies of Hamlet so they could show off their Bard knowledge to unsuspecting victims. And yes, we know that there's a general haze around Shakes' exact day of birth and death, but let's just go with it. To celebrate the playwright's 450th birthday, easyJet decided to do things a little differently by putting on a Guinness World Record performance of an abridged version of his most famous works for lucky customers on a flight to Italy. ... Read More |
Apr 5, 2014 | Contributor: Jared Paul Stern | 1 CommentFor many years Gulfstream has dominated the private jet market, but that’s set to change when the first new Cessna Citation X is delivered later this year. Priced at $22.95 million, the plane has been certified by the FAA at mach 0.935 or 617 mph, officially making it the "world’s fastest civilian aircraft" — a title that up until now has been held by the Gulfstream G650. ... Read More |
Mar 24, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnEvery year, LAN Airlines goes through an extensive wine selection process that whittles down the varietals that will be offered for Premium Business Class flyers. After due diligence and some tough choices between 300 different wines from around Chili and Argentina, the list of 30 has been finalized for 2014 by LAN Airlines' expert wine panel, including the company's Master Sommelier, Hector Vergara. ... Read More |
Feb 25, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichStarting on May 15, Qatar Airways is making some serious changes to their offerings by launching daily, all-business class flights from their hub in Doha to London Heathrow. Eliminating the other classes typically on a flight, their Airbus A319 will be the first of its kind in the Middle East, according to Qatar, and will be full of roomy luxury seats and upscale service. ... Read More |
Feb 11, 2014 | Contributor: Donald Herrera-FairbairnPassengers making their way through Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class Wing in Heathrow Airport should notice a visible change to the concierge staff. The airline is launching a pilot program to offer highly personalized service by having the staff wear Google Glass devices. ... Read More |
Jan 23, 2014 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe Super Bowl is fast approaching, with fans scrambling to get themselves the best seats they can find for the big Denver Broncos vs the Seattle Seahawks game. Fans aren't the only ones engaged in a competition over the NFL event though, private aviation companies have found themselves competing for luxury clients and airspace to jet people to and from the game in East Rutherford, New Jersey on February 2. ... Read More |
Jan 7, 2014 | Contributor: James RothaarCommercial airliner Air China will add fine wine to its first-class menu for passengers on long-haul flights. The announcement of the new level of service was made in Burgundy, France during the world's oldest charity wine auction, Hospices de Beaune — a specialty event that first began in 1859. ... Read More |
Jan 2, 2014 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich | 1 CommentIf you're bored with your private jet, try kicking it up a notch with a supersonic version. For $80M you can get to that corporate meeting in half the time your traditional jet will get you there (at around Mach 1.6, which is around 1,060mph), all thanks to the start-up company Spike Aerospace. ... Read More |
Dec 17, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichAirlines are really getting in the holiday spirits by announcing new perks fliers can start looking forward to. Last week we gave you a look at United Airlines' new redesign of their Premium Service fleet, and now it's Air Canada's turn with their new Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin interiors! ... Read More |
Dec 11, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichLast week, United Airlines announced that the redesign of their p.s. "Premium Service" is finally complete. According to the airline, they're the first (and only) airline to offer customers premium-cabin, flat-bed seats on every flight scheduled to fly between JFK and San Francisco or Los Angeles. ... Read More |
Dec 6, 2013 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich | 3 CommentsLast year e-volo created an all-electric multicopter with 16 propellers, and since has developed a commercial version — the VC200. This emission-free helicopter (which the company calls a volocopter) embarked on its maiden flight in Germany last month and with 18 rotors, the aircraft apparently lifted off the ground with no problems at all — even exceeding e-volo's expectations. ... Read More |
Dec 5, 2013 | Contributor: Mila PantovichNetJets is gearing up for their 50th anniversary next year, and to celebrate, they've released a new video that takes you through their impressive history. The short 2.5 minute video is simple in its execution, mainly comprised of a tracking shot and narration. ... Read More |
Nov 27, 2013 | Contributor: James RothaarThere's always something happening in the world of private aviation and it can be tough to keep track. To help you out, I scoured the annals of Corporate Jet Investor to bring you an easily digestible review of current events and happenings in the industry, from major aircraft sales to brand new operating leases. ... Read More |
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