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Charter flight - hiring a plane and a pilot for travel to a specific destination - goes all the way back to 1913 when an enterprising pilot started carrying passengers between San Francisco and Oakland (the only other alternative in those days before the Bay Bridge was a slow-moving ferryboat), it was actually the federal government who made the first use of charter flight in the sense of hiring individuals and small companies. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Business aviation is a booming field even as the airline industry languishes. Private jet flight attendants are assigned to a variety of these aircraft to provide cabin management assistance. Related Article Tags: , , ,
More noted for their regional jets, Brazilian manfacturer Embraer is now a provider of private jets for corporate travelers. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Delta Airlines is in bankruptcy and attempting to restructure its $20 billion debt. Can the carrier make it or should it concentrate on its other specialty, business jets? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The venerable SST was retired in June of 2003 after nearly 35 years of service. In its place is a void that has yet to be filled. EOS Airlines, with custom outfitted Boeing 757 aircraft is attempting to fill the void. Can they pull it off? The smart money is on the business traveler seeking to arrive in London or New York refreshed and ready to get down to serious business. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Jet Aviation has announced that they have been sold, pending antitrust clearance, to the Permira Funds a leading international private equity specialist. Ending several years of speculation, the Zurich based operator of business jet services has finally accomplished what had long been expected: the sale of the Hirschmann family business to outsiders. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
"Your Flight Questions Answered" is a short and informative book to help travelers understand the technical aspects of jet travel. A very helpful read for the new flyer as well as for the experienced traveler. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
More and more people are chartering private aircrafts for business and personal trips instead of using commercial airlines. Better time management, security, and more personalized services are perhaps the main reasons. The smaller luxury jets also have access to substantially more airports than the larger commercial planes. With competition for private-jet chartering on the rise, it will be interesting to see what these firms will offer next to gain a competitive edge with prospective customers.
You can find great buys on airfare, well beyond the traditional carriers. For the fun of it, I list virtually every air carrier in operation within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Shop around for the best deals.
Most people do not realize the sacrifices that local elected officials make when they accept an elected or appointed city position. For instance being a city commissioner guarantees lack of privacy in your personal life, time taken away from family. All this and you are compensated with very low pay. On top of this, there are watchdogs continually searching for breaches of the ethics code. Seasoned politicians know the best rule of thumb is to err on the side of caution. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Traveling by private jet is convenient, and seems quite glamorous to many people. Private jet charter is a privilege and a luxury few people ever know or experience. Given these perceptions, you may be surprised to know that private jets and charter flight had very humble and even uncertain beginnings. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Flying with the airlines can be a time consuming as well as risky proposition for businessmen as well as for people of wealth. If you absolutely, positively must get somewhere fast you are putting your trust in a system that is overcrowded, inconvenient, and failing when you fly with the airlines. What are your options? Rent or lease a private jet. The following list features some of the leading private jet charter operators in the U.S. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Tiny Teterboro, New Jersey is situated just south of Hackensack at the edge of the Meadowlands only twelve miles from midtown Manhattan. This Bergen County borough is mostly known for its airport, as the residential properties in the town are few. Indeed, recent census figures put the town's population at just 18 souls! Meanwhile, business dominates the town and the airport, named for the town, is the chief job generator in the town as well as in surrounding communities. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Horses worth watching compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov won four times and finished second three times since April 11. Related Article Tags: , ,
The process of finding out about a job, getting interviewed, and eventually receiving an offer for employment starts with networking. By networking I don't mean sending out hundreds of copies of your rÃ(c)sumÃ(c) unsolicited to H.R. managers throughout the country, but by establishing contacts with people who may be in a position to hire you or refer you to someone who is in the position of hiring... you! Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Working as a corporate flight attendant is anything but routine. In story form, let us examine how one particular day might stand out differently. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
VRIT, or Voice Recognition Identification Technology will soon become a pervasive part of our society. Are you ready for it? Please read a ficticious account how VRIT can be applied to work in the aviation industry. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
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