March 2011
Lindsay Lohan jets to New York
(March 31, 2011)Lindsay Lohan recently left Los Angeles and went to New York in a private jet. The renowned actress went to the East Coast to search for a new place to live in. A couple of weeks ago, Lohan
Private jet makers eye China’s billionaires
(March 29, 2011)[AFP] — The “Phoenix Cabin” has all the usual amenities that a billionaire might want in a private jet: plush leather chairs, soft carpet, and a flat-screen TV to watch while criss-crossing the globe. But with its red
A mobile app for private jet owners
(March 29, 2011)Private jet owners can now purchase the most expensive app on the Android Market, SafeCell—the world’s most affordable in-flight mobile phone solution for private jets. “The app is very fast, which means that making a call at 30,000
Chapman Freeborn evacuates 15,000 from countries in crisis
(March 26, 2011)[Chapman Freeborn press release] — The world’s largest aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has been extensively involved in high-profile evacuation operations – flying over 15,000 passengers to safety in recent weeks. The company has completed urgent flights on
MJETS Plan Private Jet Terminal in Phuket, Thailand
(March 24, 2011)[SBWire press release] — MJETS, the leading private jet charter service in Thailand and South East Asia, has announced plans to build a private jet terminal at Phuket International Airport. The announcement follows the success of MJETS’ first
Secretary Ray LaHood supports Wichita private jet industry
(March 23, 2011)United States Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood gave his support to the recovering private jet industry. In front of a crowd of more than 2,000 workers, La Hood said, “We get it.” He continued, “Your industry supports 1.2 million
George Osborne will introduce private jet tax
(March 23, 2011)In UK, Chancellor George Osborne has announced that he will introduce a tax on private jet flights as part of a crackdown on tax loopholes. Osborne wants to raise an extra £1 billion through cracking down on tax avoidance—targeting the wealthy and the businesses. It is the biggest tax avoidance crackdown for the past years. It’s part of a bigger picture—to raise revenue to bring down the budget deficit.
Magellan Jets Expedites Evacuation From Japan
(March 19, 2011)[Marketwire press release] — With ample aircraft availability, Boston-based Magellan Jets is able to deliver the air transport being sought after to those stranded in Japan, who are accustomed to flying on private jets, on an urgent basis.
Sentient Jet Cards Returns as Partner of Winter Equestrian Festival
(March 18, 2011)[Enhanced Online News Press Release] — Sentient Jet, one of the leading private aviation companies in the United States, announced today that for the second year it will again be the Official Private Jet Partner of the prestigious
Surging private jet demand in Japan
(March 18, 2011)Powerful aftershocks and fears of radiation have caused many in Tokyo to leave the city, or the country. According to reports, the private jet demand has suddenly surged in Japan, as people wanted to evacuate the affected areas
