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January 2016

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Jetset from NYC to London in 11 Minutes

Jan 26, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

How would you like to fly from New York to London in 11 minutes? If put into production, Bombardier’s Antipode aircraft concept will reportedly be able to do just that. Able to hit a top speed of Mach 24, which is 18,414 miles-per-hour (almost 12 times faster than Concorde), the project comes on the heels of the company’s previous supersonic jet concept, the Skreemr. ... Read More

From Apartments in the Sky to Trips to Space, Here Are 10 Awesome Ways to Fly in 2016

Jan 20, 2016  |   Contributor: Nathaniel Berman

When it comes to flying in luxury, there are tons of different options out there, from tricked-out private jets to commercial planes outfitted with apartment-like cabins. Thanks to improving technology, a passion for flight and the desire for indulgence, it looks like 2016 will be full of various combinations of luxury, comfort and intrigue available to please just about everyone. Here are our top 10 favorite aircraft options for the year ahead:... Read More

Stunning $83M Skyacht One Looks Like a Flying Superyacht

Jan 18, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Air Force One has nothing on Skyacht One. SottoStudios took an Embrarer Lineage 1000E jet and transformed it into an $83 million superyacht for the sky and we’re in love. Starting with an exterior boasting a “hand-painted ‘trompe l'oeil’ mahogany ‘hull’ and towering vertical stabilizer, this plane features tons of design elements that one usually sees on luxury sailing vessels—including its polished underbelly that evokes wood planks. ... Read More

Scared of Flying? Choose Qantas, the Safest Airline in the World

Jan 13, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

If the thought of flying freaks you out but you still want to travel the world, you should definitely choose Qantas, which has been ranked the safest airline in the world by Airline Ratings. Winning the title for the third year in a row (beating the 407 carriers the site monitors), Australia’s Qantas is definitely doing something right when it comes to safety measures.... Read More

This Terrifying & Thrilling 360-View SkyDeck Is Truly the Best Seat On the Plane

Jan 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Even though airlines offer plush first class cabins with private bathrooms, these features are now considered pretty standard for avid jet setters. The amenities may differ, but the actual experience remains fairly routine. That may not be the case for long though, thanks to a crazy concept called SkyDeck. ... Read More