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Revolution Air: In-Flight Luxury Shopping Experience

April 16, 2009   |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Private Jet-chartering services: For the consummate multitasker with the heart of a luxury shopper, Revolution Air has an idea that is sure to take flight! With private-jet-chartering services always in search of features upscale flyers will see as valuable, Ron Goldstein, president of Revolution Air is hopeful that providing in-flight luxury shopping is noticed by his company's upscale clientele.

Revolution Air is aligning with SkyBuyHigh to offer passengers an in-flight luxury-shopping experience featuring luxury watchmakers Dior, Zenith, and Tag Heuer and world-renowned fashion designers, such as Judith Leiber and Adrienne Landau.

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Original Hawker Hurricane Mk IIB For Sale

April 13, 2009   |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Vintage Aircraft: Classic Aero Restorations has restored a Hawker Hurricane Mk IIB circa 1940. The aircraft is part of the famous Hurricane series of single-seat fighter planes that were flown by the Royal Air Force during the historical Battle of Britain.

The Hawker Hurricane aircraft, which were flown by axis and allied powers alike during WWII, were popular because of rugged construction, simple maintenance, and long operational life. The Hurricanes series produced superior planes: fighter-bombers, interceptor fighters, and general ground-support aircraft. These airplanes have a top cruising speed of 325 mph and ceiling of 36,000 feet. That's pretty impressive when you consider the fuselage is covered with canvas and the cockpit is open.

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How to Buy a Private Jet

March 11, 2009   |   Contributor: Ivan Klugman

Luxury Aircraft: There have been many articles written on how to buy an aircraft; what you are about to read is not one of them. This is not an article that claims to give you enough knowledge to go about purchasing your own jet. Quite frankly you cannot acquire enough knowledge to go it on your own simply by reading a few articles on the topic; much of what is required comes from experience.

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The Terrafugia Transition: A Flying Car

March 03, 2009   |   Contributor: Mary Allen

Luxury Vehicles: Do you ever watch a James Bond film and feel a tinge of jealousy as he maneuvers one of his high tech, high fantasy transportation devices? Well, a small engineering company with big ideas, may allow you to be just like 007.

Terrafugia, introduces the flying car. Founded in 2006 by MIT-trained aeronautical engineers and located just outside Boston, Massachusetts this company has been working on a unique prototype they call the Transition.

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Bombardier Skyjet: The dependability of a jet card with the value of charter.

March 01, 2009   

Traveling by private jet is all about time: Optimizing your time, saving time, and enjoying the time you spend traveling. At Bombardier Skyjet we hear this from our clients every day, and that is why we have focused our efforts on making their travel experience as straightforward, enjoyable and cost-effective as possible - as a result, we hold one of the highest customer retention rates of any private jet charter company. We are not interested in jargon or getting over-complicated, we simply want to offer our clients a safe and pleasant travel experience, top value for their dollar and the highest level of service in the private jet industry.

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Related Topics: Aircraft, Bombardier Skyjet, Fractional Ownership, Charter

Harrods Will Fly You to Your Superyacht in Style

March 02, 2009   

Luxury Transportation: Air Harrods, the high-end private aviation program run by the world famous London luxury depot, is partnering with Watkins Yacht Management to provide air and concierge support via helicopter and corporate jet to the superyacht set. The two firms will provide a streamlined and ultra-stylish luxury travel experience for those embarking on a luxurious private ocean voyage. Transfers to the yachts will now start at the owner, charterer or guests own front door. The seamless incorporation of limousines, flights and/or helicopter transfers to and from the vessels will be overseen by Harrods highly-trained staff.

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Singapore Airlines A380 Offers Private Suites

February 13, 2009   

Luxury Aircraft: Singapore Airlines, "A class beyond first," is taking commercial travel to luxurious new heights.

Available only on Singapore Airlines A380 flights, the airline has amended luxury travel into private suites, complete with luxurious amenities. The A380 is now serving Sydney, London, Tokyo and soon Paris.

In "A class beyond first," travelers get to their destination in their own private suite. With only 12 suites available, the suites are at a premium for only the most discerning of travelers.

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ICON A5: Light Sports Aircraft Takes Flight

February 25, 2009   |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Light Sports Aircraft: A new classification of aircraft recently approved by the FAA "light sports aircraft" is making these new age amphibious flying machines a multifaceted mode of transportation. One look at the ICON A5 and it is easy to assume that this must an extravagant prop for a big-budgeted upcoming action and adventure movie in the making. This two-seat airplane with foldable wings can be towed on the back of an automobile. It can be stored inside a garage, that is, a one-car-residence-size model, not an airport garage or a hangar stable. This ultimate fantasy recreational vehicle is an aviation reality that will be flying high by late 2010 with a base price tag of $139,000.

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Corporate Aircraft Solutions

February 23, 2009   |   Contributor: Ivan Klugman

Private Aircraft: The solution is this, the recent airline recession has placed a large number of airliners on the market. These Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier CRJ, and Embraer ERJ airframes can be cost effectively converted to corporate service at the fraction of the price of buying a new corporate aircraft. This allows for a very acceptable cost cutting alternative without skimping on quality and functionability.There are other aspects of this solution that are very attractive, for example:

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Bombardier Skyjet Adds Two New Aircraft Categories to its Jet Card Program

April 22, 2009   

Private Jet Charter: Bombardier Skyjet, the pioneer service for online booking of private jets and provider of the Skyjet Card, has announced the addition of super midsize business jets and twin-engine turboprop aircraft to the Skyjet Card membership program. The two new aircraft categories join a range of light, superlight, midsize and large business jets offered by Skyjet network operators, for a total of six aircraft categories, that will expand the range of travel options for Skyjet Card members.

The Skyjet Card, with its simple debit-card format, offers guaranteed availability with an advance reservation, and the assurance that all Skyjet network charter operators have successfully passed an on-site, third-party audit.

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Private Helicopter Charter from Helinet

December 28, 2009   

Private Helicopters: Having your own helicopter to transport you from destination to destination has been a luxury lifestyle essential for many years, with Helinet being one of the top helicopter charter providers.

Helinet offers a variety of accessible bases and landing locations throughout Southern California, including all airports. Since 1987, Helinet has been providing its high-end customers with the safest, most luxurious aircraft available as well as personalized service and a well-trained staff.

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Wataniya Airways Offers More Room with Fewer Seats

December 28, 2009   

Luxury Air Travel: Airbus is an aviation manufacturing firm with an emphasis on providing passengers with the best in comfort, technology and innovation.

The Airbus family of jetliners has a wide range of models, from small 100-seaters to twin-engine and four-engine aircraft.

Kuwait based Airline Wataniya Airways has recently leased the A320 and plans to lease 7 more. Although the plane can seat 180 passengers, Wataniya has configured it so that there are just 122 seats, allowing for a more luxurious feel for passengers.

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