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 a safety review and is likely to be flying this...

Air Taxis Take Flight

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Relief is in sight for harried travelers who hate the hassles of commercial airline flights. Several companies are gearing up to provide inexpensive personal jet flights, or "air taxi" services. The arrival of "very light jets," or "mircrojets," is expected to revolutionize the aviation industry by making air charter affordable for the average business or leisure traveler. Utilizing smaller airports, like Spirit of St. Louis, these 4 to 6-seater planes will take passengers straight to their destination. No more crowds or long waits for scheduled flights at big airports. One company, Pogo Jet, plans to roll out service as early as next fall. Headed by People Express founder Donald Burr, Pogo's aim...

Very Light Jets! The Emerging Air Transport Technology

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Some of the brightest entrepreneurial minds on the planet have converged to bring us a new way to get there. These guys promise exciting new options on the terminal horizon of our future commercial air travel vacations and business trips! The hub-and-spoke system of air travel has become outdated. Flying through Atlanta to get to anywhere on the planet is routine. National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) Fact Book 2004 reports that 30 out of the 550 commercial airports in the U.S. account for 70% of all of our air travel. Our skies are crowded around many major airports and the air traffic control system is rapidly approaching capacity. NBAA also reports that there are 5300 available satellite...

Everyone knows what it is like to want to get away from all the rush of life to relax in some beautifully scenic landscape. Finding a way to get away from the crowd can be a little hard but by getting a floatplane charter, the getaway can be made very easily. Floatplanes to Tofino are quite popular as are several other destinations and they are not as costly as one would anticipate. Of course, we have all seen the movies where people just roll up to a dock and pay their cash and off they go into the wide blue yonder. Well, this not only happens in the movies these days since this transport can be used like an air taxi. Hopping from one island to another could not be easier and the aircraft come in...

The pace of your life keeps accelerating every day and you know that your time is too valuable to spend waiting around in airports for flights that are never on time. You have meetings and activities that you need to attend and you can't keep postponing them because of deteriorating commercial airline customer service. So is it time to begin thinking about renting a private jet? We say definitely! When you rent a private jet you will always be on time, you will not have to go through as much hassle and you can customize your trip to meet all of your comfort needs. Since private jets fly out of smaller airports, it will even take less time to arrive at the airport and you can drive right up to your...

Private jet charter offers clearer schedules, greater security and flexibility, and vastly superior convenience of routing over scheduled carriers. All these factors are increasing in relevance as queues at major airports get longer and longer, luggage goes missing and air travel becomes a chore to endure rather than the adventure it once was. Flaps International Ltd is one such company that offers private aircraft charter. It counts royalty, business leaders and sports celebrities amongst those who are turning away from the cramped, expensive flights of the scheduled airlines in favor of its more civilized and affordable form of flying. Flexibility is one of the main advantages of using our...

The History Of Austrian Airlines At Jfk

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1. Austrian Airlines’ Origins  Austrian Airline’s genesis can be traced back to March 20, 1918, at which time the Austrian Postal Administration had inaugurated daily scheduled mail service from Vienna to Kiew with intermediate stops in Krakow, Lwow, and Proskurow, a route whose average stage length had been 250 kilometers.  When space had permitted, passengers had also been carried.  The highly successful, punctual service was later extended from Proskurow to Odessa and from Vienna to Budapest.  However, a flight prohibition, implemented at the end of World War I, had resulted in its termination. When the ban had finally been lifted, Austria subsequently reentered the civil aviation market...

Whether for a weekend getaway or a weeklong vacation, Tahoe is a favorite of many Californians in addition to visitors from all over the world. Depending on season, Tahoe offer everything from a day of skiing to a sunny hike in the woods, to an evening of casino live entertainment. Lake Tahoe is found straddling the border between California and Nevada. From Tahoe it's 200 miles west to San Francisco and 30 miles north to Reno. People often refer to the North or South shore of Tahoe. Things of interest on the North shore, primarily ski resorts, are mostly in California, whereas most of the activity, including hotels and casinos, of the South shore are in Nevada. Driving to Lake Tahoe by Car The...

Diving Maldives

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The Maldives is known as one of the world's greatest dive destinations and almost the whole country can be dived. The island of Maldives is a low lying country and the highest point is only 2.4m above sea level. The Maldives is made up of 1,190 islands stretches 800km from North to South, diving can be done from day trips or liveaboards. Out of the 1,190 islands only around 200 have people on them and most visitors will spend time on the 89 resort islands. Visitors will land at the capital called Male from where they can take a sea plane what they call an air taxi or a boat if you're staying at North Male or South Male. The capital is a nice place to see the lifestyle of the locals but most people...

Private Charters in Case of Unpredictable Acts of Nature

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The volcano in Iceland with the name which is so hard to pronounce switched off flights in Europe and delayed many flights from other continents. Thousands of passengers were stuck in airports all over the Europe. Of course, private jet charters also had to postpone or delay their flights because of the weather conditions and the restrictions from the authorities. But still there was a chance to fly by turbo propeller jets and light general aviation planes. These types of small aircraft fly lower in comparison with the altitude of commercial planes in Europe. The ash was at the high altitude of where big jet planes fly and it didn`t influence small aircraft. The airport in Zurich was forced to ban...

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When planning for your holiday to East Africa don't worry about where to start your journey from as it is at your discretion as you can start from either side. All means of transport including road transport packages, scheduled flights packages, private charter packages are available based on ones budget. Though  Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi is the Hub for connecting flights to the rest of the African Continent but also we have direct flights to Entebbe,Kilimanjaro,Daresaalam,Zanzibar,Mombasa,which you can use other than having to alight in Nairobi and connect to these countries.Mombasa Airport  hosts  several  charter flights direct from Malipesa,Italy,France for tourists who...

Spicejet Airlines is a Low cost airline based in Gurgaon, India.Spicejet Airlines is dedicated in providing the best of services to the travelers with the easiest booking facilities. The unbeatable airfares and the great on board services adds icing on the cake and undoubtedly makes us one of the best flying service providers for travelers throughout the country. Comfort and safety of the travelers is Spice Jet Airlines foremost priority. Spicejet top quality security services inside the aircraft and air lounge make the traveling convenient and safe for the travelers. Flying to the destination of one’s interest has become possible for every individual by the economical flights offered by Spicejet...

Very Light Jets VLJs

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There are an increasing number of orperators of Very Light Jets VLJs in Europe for 40 to 90 minute journey times. The Cessna Citation Mustang Blink Air has selected the next generation Cessna Citation Mustang. The Citation Mustang is the best in-class Very Light Jet (VLJ). VLJs are defined as aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of less than 10,000lb. VLJs offer cost advantages over traditional business jets both in the initial purchase price and operating costs. The aircraft fill a void between single-engine turboprops and the aging fleet of cabin-class pressurised piston twins. VLJs offer big cost advantages over traditional business jets in terms of both the initial purchase price and...

While there are many options available for non-residents to invest in India, ‘Real Estate’ is perhaps the fastest growing best option for non-residents. The reasons for this being the fact that this sector is self-organising from being an unorganised sector, and India is also one of the emerging economies of the world. Also returns from real estate investments have done better compared to other investment options available.   Non-residents can acquire, rent out, transfer and even sell immovable property. To add to this they can also take the money they get by renting or selling their property: this provision being subject to foreign exchange regulations. It is important to keep in...

Progression into an age of technology has made even many unappeasable resources of older times such as oil, petroleum etc. most valuable for mankind so as the case with time; which is becoming precious day by day as being one of the most capable measures of gaining distinctive edge in this era of immense competition. Whether you are an entrepreneur, executive, technical troubleshooter, a member of a sports team etc. on demand air transportation has become a viable need. This is often being defined in the context of a transportation means for both cargo and passengers to reach their designated destination in a manner and at a stipulated time suitable to their convenience and needs. Here comes the...

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Did you know that the first Indian to have an airplane is the young Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh? In fact he is considered by many, in 1910, to be one of the first Asians to fly. Since then the evolution of Airlines have been rapid in India, starting with JRD Tata being awarded the first Indian Pilot license for flying his Gypsy Moth. Aviation in India didn't take a large part of the travel till around the 1950's when we had the Indian Government stepping in and publicizing and consolidating many individual players to jet start Indian Aviation. Thus began Indian Airlines and their operations on 1st August 1953. Currently today though the market share is dominated by private players in the...

It can be found that at Just Find Jets that they are able to, and often do, supply many aircraft models and helicopter types for the most discerning of customers and to meet their exact requirements. The user has a greater choice of the many destinations and also the varying time scales. Whether it is a breakfast to be enjoyed in Paris, lunch for two in Rome and maybe ending with that special dinner event in Madrid - these type of schedules are more easily achievable than could be expected if you rent a plane. Further information about the ability to meet your specific requirements and any immediate deadlines you may have can easily be discussed. The many advantages of using these services include...

I have flown many different types of aircraft, and when I was operating both Airline and Air Taxi work single crew it was often slow and ponderous to try and use a check list, especially on simple aircraft like the Islander or Trislander. So I developed a Mnemonic which I have adapted and use for all the aircraft that I currently fly or have flown. It is necessary to get the mnemonic in your head first, and some of these are well known like the FREDA checks or the HASELL checks that are used for the cruise and pre-aerobatics. When reading many UK checklists there is a pretty standard mnemonic annotated within the checks. This is the one I have adapted and it works for all aircraft I have flown...

How to Sell Jet Charter Into Corporate Travel

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"> Ask any CFO of a business what a 200K Executive should contribute to the Company... it's going be more than 200K. That's called a 'Productivity factor'... and everyone from the bottom of the org chart to the top has one. And the more you make, the higher your Productivity factor is. Because if they are only covering their 'Salary'... they won't be around for long. Last year 84% of U.S. business trips were regional and 80% of those were by car 200 - 400 miles driven one-way. I don't have to tell you that spending 7-14 hours 'On the Road' just for 1 business meeting is a poor use of an executive's time. Especially if they are salaried in the 6-figures.... And everyone hates the idea of today's...

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In the 1950s airline travel was deemed a luxury as very few people traveled overseas. Travel by aircraft was expensive and the operations set up to service the needs of those that did utilize this new method of transport, didn't enjoy the economies of scale the likes of British Airways and Lufthansa enjoy today. Aircraft were subject to weight limitations and thus in many cases, luggage was sent independently on another aircraft, ahead of the passengers. Waiting staff were included on these early airline flights to ensure that the service was similar to that experienced on the luxury liners of the day. Some aircraft even carried projectors to show in flight entertainment. These days technology has...

Best Domestic Flights in India

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India has undergone a huge economy boom in last 15 years. This has changed the lifestyle of people here and their preferences have been changed in many aspects of life. Travelling is one such aspect which has changed a lot in last 15 years in India. Today more and more people want a faster as well as economical travel option. This has increased the demand of flight services in India. No-frills services started by major airlines companies proved to be a boon for travelers in India. These no-frills services are meant for those travelers who just want to reach their destinations and don't need the luxurious facilities of regular flights. As the fares of these low cost flights are similar to the first...

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Confidentiality & Privacy: Privacy is one of the main advantages of air charter. Air charter means confidentiality is guaranteed as you will know everyone on board as the passenger list will be determined by you. This means you don't need to worry about people distracting you or looking over your shoulder whilst you work. Avoid Delays: When you fly by commercial operators you are one in hundreds. You have to queue just like the rest of the crowd. Air charter means you call the shots, after all the crew are employed by you. If you have any need for specialist communications equipment or specific food and drink requirements all you need to do is make a request prior to departure. If you have...

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In concept, VLJ's sem like the simple answer to the normally expensive nature of private charter jet service. They are cheap to buy (many being sold for under $2 million), cheap to operate and have a fairly decent range (over 1000 nm). So why haven't they worked? Why isn't air taxi service the new trend in mid-range air travel? The basic answer is it's still not cost effective and the normally standard amenities of a "business jet" are absent in a VLJ. The quick shutdown of DayJet LLC in Florida is a great example of the inability of the "air taxi" concept to make money. DayJet claimed they needed an additional profit of 40 million to stay in business. The soaring price of jet fuel (sometimes as...

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It appears NASA's studies of the future of air travel and air taxi concepts. By studying these possible futures we may find our selves ready to accept flying cars in everyone's garage. Spoke and Hub and the future of Commercial Air Travel has changed drastically over the last two-decades. The proof being the advancement in the marketplace by discount airline carriers of course and the most recent acceleration coming about with fractional jet aircraft market. Here are two great websites so you can read up on this futuristic concept and the innovations rapidly approaching reality at; Embry Riddle SATS Program NASA Langley SATS Program We may find ourselves sooner than expected with flying cars...

The Piper Cherokee aircraft was a well known member of the family of aircraft built by Piper Aircraft Inc. This particular model was originally released to the public between 1961 and 1962. It was the intention of Piper Aircraft to release a model that was a light aircraft designed for flight training, air taxi service, as well as personal use. And, it was very effective as just that for people who bought it. Another name for the Piper Cherokee is the PA-28, which is actually the model name. The Cherokee is a member of the family of all metal, unpressurized single engine aircraft manufactured by Piper Aircraft. Generally, the Cherokee models seated four people, including one crew member. One...

Taxi services serve people. The fleet of yellow-checkered cabs is the pride of the New York City. For years, these legendary cabs have been taking people to their destination. Roads look incomplete without these taxis. Ways To Hire A Cab Taxi There are two ways to hire a taxi: *Take an empty taxi right off the street. The cab services have taxis in various parts of the city for people who need to use them. *Dial a number of taxi service. These are call-in services. Tell them the address from where you want to be picked and the place to be dropped. The dispatcher connects to the special radio system of the taxi company and finds a taxi that is the closest to your address. The taxi reaches you in 5-10...

Private Jet Charter - Impact of EC VAT directive

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Since its inception in 1973 UK VAT law has stipulated that "qualifying aircraft", those over 8,000kg max take off mass, are exempt from VAT for the purpose of acquisition, management and operating costs. This exemption has been enjoyed by private owners and commercial operators alike. A recent EC decision states that this threshold for exemption is no longer acceptable and while the UK authorities response is still not yet clearly defined it is certainly a cause for thought if not concern for all those possible affected by it. For private owners who partly use their aircraft for private travel it would no longer be possible to reclaim VAT on a proportion of the overall costs. Commercial operators...

Many people around the world are not aware of the fact that there is a huge difference between a Taxi Aereo and a private jet. Officially or technically speaking there is no difference but other than these two aspects there are a lot of differences. To appreciate the differences between the two one must first understand the definition of an air taxi. Most of us do not know what an air taxi actually is. If one carefully drafts the definition for the term Taxi Aéreo, one would understand the term as it is a mode of transport that is used by those people who can not afford to own a private jet. One basic difference is that a private jet is owned by the person who is travelling in it and an air taxi is...

The traffic rush and the road blocked for long hours are famous. Those arriving at the Bangalore International Airport frequently have to pass through the slow-moving traffic which at times take hours to reach their respective destinations. Now if you are in a rush and have a bundle of money and want to have the luxury travel too, Air Deccan will take good care of that. The elite class which has absolutely no time to spare,this Taxi service has come as a boon for them.The company which has now been overtaken by the new organization that is Kingfisher, has started with an airport helicopter taxi service. The Deccan SkyLimo is a helicopter taxi service. It is a charter service which intends at...

Aircraft Leasing

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Leasing has become a common technique to acquire an aircraft, since this asset has become expensive and always subject to a variety of laws and regulations. One of its prime advantages is that it helps to defray cost considerably. Leasing aircraft is most common in military aviation. Further, individuals, pilots, commercial aviations, and government agencies utilize leasing options. Both short term and long term aircraft leasing options are available. Aircraft leasing transactions are categorized into finance leasing and operating leases. Finance lease is required to meet any of these criteria: a lease term greater than 75% of the aircraft?s estimated life, option to purchase the asset for less than...

I Aircraft manufacturers had, for some four decades, attempted to design the elusive DC-3 replacement with different powerplant types, including the piston-engined Convair 240/340/440 and Martin 2-0-2/4-0-4 series and the turboprop Vickers Viscount, Fokker F.27 Friendship, and Hawker Siddeley HS.748. The latest attempt had been made by the British aircraft industry when both de Havilland and Hawker Siddeley had conducted market research and formulated designs for a small-capacity, short-range airliner powered by pure-jet engines during 1959 and 1960. Of the two, de Havilland, with its previous Rapide, Dove, and Heron pistonliners, had had considerable regional aircraft experience and had designed...