January 2011
Bombardier sells eight private jets, but no buyers for CSeries
(January 29, 2011)Bombardier Inc. said that business jet division sold eight large-cabin private jets. However, the CSeries line received no orders. The company sold two Challengers and six global jets, but it did not disclose the name of the customers. The buyers received discounts from the manufacturer. The orders are valued to be $383 million. Analysts are currently waiting for orders of Bombardier’s CSeries airliner, which would be delivered in 2012 and 2013.
2011 Market Trends Indicate the Current Private Jet “Buyers Market” Will Not Last
(January 25, 2011)[PRWeb press release] — The Private Jet Company research indicates that the factors driving the current aviation marketplace as a true “buyer’s market” are a combination of general economic conditions that include a historically high used inventory level,
Private jet facility to be constructed at Bahrain International Airport
(January 22, 2011)MENA Aerospace has announced plans to construct a private jet hangar at Bahrain International Airport. The hangar will offer support services for private jets. According to the press statement, the 26-square meter facility will contain a hangar, a
AXON Aviation Charter Appoints Richard Walker
(January 22, 2011)[PR-USA.net press release] — London-based Private Jet Company Recruits Industry Expertise for Specialist Projects AXON Aviation Charter Limited has appointed Richard Walker to the position of Business Development Director. Joining the company from Vista Jet, where he held
Private jet skids off the runway
(January 20, 2011)A private jet skidded off the runway while it was landing at the Waukegan Regional Airport last Wednesday. As of press time, there were no reported injuries from the accident and the plane only suffered minor damage. The
Charter Jet Company Gears Up For Mobile Phone Apps
(January 18, 2011)[online PR media] — A world-class private-jet charter company, B Aviation is pleased to unveil its custom developed Internet platform http://www.baviation.com B Aviation provides air travel to destinations across the globe. With offices on both coasts, B Aviation
Private jet fiasco over illegal immigrants
(January 14, 2011)Five illegal immigrants from Afghanistan and an Italian trafficking suspect were apprehended last Tuesday as the Afghans allegedly tried to leave the country on a private jet. The incident occurred late Monday when the local authorities discovered that
Oprah boards private jet in California
(January 14, 2011)Oprah Winfrey was spotted boarding her private jet in Santa Barbara, California last Tuesday with one of her beloved dogs. Oprah, who recently launched her own TV network, is no stranger to the private jet lifestyle. She recently
JetSelect Aviation Going WiFi and Expanding its Fleet — Work Wireless In-Flight on our Two New Mid-Sized Private Jets
(January 12, 2011)[PRNewswire] — JetSelect Aviation, LLC, an International Private Jet Charter and Global Aviation Service Provider, announced today that it has added two late model private jets to its FAA Part 135 Air Taxi Certificate; both of which will
Have you seen Air Jordan?
(January 11, 2011)Michael Jordan travelled on his private jet to CuisnArt Resort in Anguilla to have lunch with Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly. The Gulfstream private jet is branded with the Air Jordan logo. It features several designs that are based on Michael’s illustrious basketball career, like his jersey numbers for the Chicago Bulls and the 1992 USA Dream Team. Sources say that the pilots even gave Jordan a custom Gulfstream-engraved putter for golf.
