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2010 May Be the Best Time in Years to Purchase a Private Jet, as Pricing Trends Indicate a Possible Market Bottom

(July 29, 2010)

[PRWeb] — The percentage of pre-owned business jets for sale has decreased from an all-time high of almost 18% of all private aircraft delivered to-date, to 15% in June according to Jetnet, which translates to around only 2,700

Honda showcases its first private jet

(July 28, 2010)

Honda has been showcased its first private jet at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The company says that the model will be flying at the end of the year. HondaJet is the first venture of the auto manufacturer to

NASCAR owner injured in private jet crash

(July 28, 2010)

NASCAR team owner Jack Roush was injured last Tuesday in a private jet accident that happened in an airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Footage of the accident showed Roush and Brenda Strickland, another passenger, walking away from the crash.

Silver Air gives Santa Barbara private jet flights

(July 27, 2010)

A new start-up charter jet company is taking Santa Barbara by storm. Silver Air, founded by president and owner Jason Middleton, offers private jet travel through light and fuel-efficient jets. “Most charter companies kind of do everything,” explained

Angelina Jolie jets to Japan for Far East premiere of Salt

(July 27, 2010)

Angelina Jolie arrived in Japan via private jet with four of her six children. The actress landed at Narita airport, and will stay to attend the Far East premiere of Salt, her latest movie. It is the second time in the past two years that her children have visited Japan. Twins Knox and Vivienne were seen in public for the first time in Narita Airport February last year.

Peter Jackson purchases a private jet

(July 23, 2010)

Sir Peter Jackson, the director of Lord of the Rings, has added another private jet to his collection. Jackson reportedly bought a $68 million Gulfstream G550, which will be parked in Melbourne. The private jet will replace Jackson’s

The Blue Star Jets Mobile App

(July 23, 2010)

[PRNEWSWIRE] — Having revolutionized the private aviation industry, Blue Star Jets is bringing the convenience, efficiency and cost effectiveness of flying privately to your finger tips— Blue Star Jets Mobile Quotes. Available on most BlackBerry® phones and smartphones

Bombardier lands three premium jet deals

(July 22, 2010)

Bombardier, the private jet manufacturer, has secured orders for 12 corporate aircraft in three different multi-million deals. VistaJet, a Swiss firm, purchased four Global Express XRS jets and two Challenger 605 business jets in a deal that estimated to cost more than $270 million. Undisclosed Russian customers also ordered four Global Express XRS jets, and the manufacturer has a deal with Qatar Airways as well.

EmptyLegMarket Adds International Private Jet Charter Air Travel Service

(July 22, 2010)

[PRNewswire] — EmptyLegMarket LLC, an online clearinghouse for empty-leg flights, has expanded its service outside of the United States. Now customers looking to find the best deals to charter a private jet can search for empty-leg flights throughout

Qatar Airways confirms order for Bombardier business jets

(July 21, 2010)

[Business Intelligence Middle East] — Qatar Airways has announced it has purchased two Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft in a deal worth US$90 million as part of plans to further develop its 12-month old corporate jet subsidiary, Qatar Executive.

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