Posted by Rachel Dixon on Sat, Sep 04, 2010 @ 04:48 PM
With its business amenities, close proximity to San Francisco, and modern style, it's no wonder that San Francisco International Airport is one of the top 10 airports for charter flights nationwide. San Francisco International Airport is located 18 miles south of Downtown San Francisco, in unincorporated San Mateo County on the edge of the San Francisco Bay. This airport is the most convenient for charter flight travelers doing business in the San Francisco Bay Area, as the airport is directly connected to U.S. Route 101, Interstate 380, and the BART system.
San Francisco International Airport was first opened on 150 acres of cow pasture leased from prominent local landowner Ogden L. Mills, (who in turn had leased it from his grandfather Darius O. Mills) and was named Mills Field Municipal Airport. From the 1930s on, the airport now known as San Francisco International has been the airport of choice for the jet set in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since the opening of the central terminal in 1954, the airfield has grown to become a major airport for both commercial aviation and for private jet charter flights.
Culturally, the airport is much more than one would expect. Jazz performances, a library, the San Francisco Airport Museums (accredited by the American Association of Museums in 1999) and beautiful and creative architecture make SFO a gateway of choice for over 30 million passengers every year.
Looking to book a charter flight to or from the San Francisco Bay Area? Contact your private jet charter representative to book your ground transportation and lodging as well to completely eliminate stress and worry from your plans.
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Posted by Rachel Dixon on Sat, Aug 28, 2010 @ 04:22 AM
Over 120,000 commercial and corporate jet flights are served by
Dallas's Love Field every year, making it the the ninth most popular corporate jet airport in the US. From its humble origins as a military training facility, Love Field has evolved into a major airport for commercial and corporate jet charter flights into and out of Dallas.
Love Field features 3 runways and sits on 1300 acres of land. Originally designated on October 19, 1917 as a World War I military training base, Love Field now serves corporate jet charter customers traveling to the Downtown Convention Center, Infomart, West End, the Dallas Market Center, and all of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The Love Field Conference Center, which offers business services, conference rooms, and individual work desks, helps to make Love Field the perfect airport to cater to the many corporate jet travelers who pass through every year. In early 2009 a plan to modernize Love Field was announced. The $519 million master plan will replace the existing terminals with a new 20-gate concourse and expanded baggage facilities. This project is scheduled to open in 2014. The project also calls for a $250 million people mover system to connect to Love Field Station.
Combining historical relevance with modern amenities and a very convenient location, Love Field is the airport of choice for
corporate jet flights to and from Dallas, TX. Have your
corporate jet representative book your flight as well as ground transportation and lodging today!
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Sun, Apr 18, 2010 @ 04:54 AM
The new Cessna Citation CJ4 is part of the Citation line of business jets by Cessna. The Citation CJ4 is now the biggest in this group of jets and promises noticeable performance and safety improvements. In addition to standard equipment, the CJ4 offers several upgraded features. The specifications for the new Cessna are:
- Takeoff distance of 1,130 ft at maximum weight
- Landing distance of 2,700 ft
- Can reach 45,000 ft in 28 minutes
- Flies up to 453 knots
- Range just over 2,000 nautical miles
- Four-screen Collins Pro Line Avionics suite
- Electronic charts and graphical weather
- TCAS II
- Emergency Descent Mode
- EGPWS Class A Taws
- Multi-scan weather radar
- ADS-B Out capability
- Essential electrical bus
The aircraft will also debut the new electronically-controlled engines, the
Williams International FJ44-4A
engine, that the FAA also approved only recently. These engines perform significantly better than others in the same class due to improved technology. It allows business jets to takeoff and land on shorter runways typically used by turboprops only. The FJ44-4 engine has the best thrust to weight ratio in its class, allowing it to be incredibly fuel efficient.
The newest member of the Citation line will retail for approximately $9 million per jet and deliveries will begin later this year.
Posted by Rachel Dixon on Tue, Apr 06, 2010 @ 12:10 AM
NBAA and businesses in the aviation industry are praising Scottsdale council members for a decision that allows more aircraft to fly in and out of the Scottsdale Airport. By increasing the weight limit for aircraft allowed to takeoff and land at the airport, they are helping grow the Scottsdale aviation industry. Allowing heavier planes will attract more aviation business to Scottsdale and hopefully create more jobs in Arizona in the aviation industry. The decision raised the weight limit from 75,000 to 100,000 pounds.
The decision was approved unanimously after a long campaign from Arizona-based aviation business, as well as multinational corporations wanting to do business through the Scottsdale Airport. The Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA) spearheaded the campaign, using letter writing, community mobilization and advocating directly with Scottsdale city council members.
The decision to raise the aircraft weight limit at the Scottsdale Airport is expected to boost the Scottsdale economy. There are a number of businesses in the aviation industry that wanted this decision because they want to do business in Scottsdale but were unable to due to the restrictions of the previous weight limit. In addition to the expected increase in business, there will also be a increase in tax revenue. This decision comes at no cost to the city and will likely increase the number of jobs available, grow the aviation business presence in Scottsdale and make life much easier for the aviation businesses already present in Scottsdale.
It's a win-win for aviation businesses and for the city of Scottsdale. Scottsdale hopes that more businesses in the aviation industry will come to see Scottsdale, Arizona as a destination for international businesses. The NBAA has publicly praised the Scottsdale city council on its decision and JetHub is eagerly looking forward to helping develop the aviation industry presence in our hometown.
Posted by Kevin Lippert on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 @ 06:37 AM
- When looking for the best service and overall peace of mind for your next charter flight, try creating a relationship with a charter broker. Broker's are not biased on using aircraft in their fleet, mainly because they do not have a fleet. Brokers take all request from their clients to the open market where charter operators bid on the specific trip. This huge marketplace enables the broker to have visibility of all available aircraft and locate the perfect fit for your charter flight.
- Industry relationships are very important in the small community of private jet chartering. A charter flight broker normally has an established relationship with the highest rated and safest operators in the industry. The main focus of the broker should be to find the right aircraft that is operated by the best rated company. Most companies are rated by one of two firms, ARG/US or Wyvern/PASS. Both of these ratings provide a complete look into the safety record, insurance and pilot type ratings. These reports can be supplied to the client on every trip, be sure to ask your private jet charter broker for this information.
- Charter flights don't end with finding the right aircraft for the mission. There is catering, ground transportation and any number of special request, all of which a charter broker is able to arrange for the client. A broker can be looked at as your personal flight department. The professional manner in which most broker's conduct business is focused on one thing; provide their clients' service that is Beyond Safety...Luxury...Expectation.
Posted by Kevin Lippert on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 @ 11:12 AM
Orlando, FL, October 22, 2009 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that $168,000 was raised at the NBAA/CAN Charity Benefit at the 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention in Orlando, FL, with the proceeds going to Corporate Angel Network (CAN).
"We are truly delighted that we were able to help raise so much for such a worthy cause, and we are most appreciative to those who gave so generously," said Ed Bolen, NBAA president and CEO.
Based in White Plains, NY, CAN is the only charitable organization in the United States whose sole mission is to ease the emotional stress, physical discomfort and financial burden of travel for cancer patients by arranging free flights to treatment centers, using the empty seats on business aircraft.
Kathleen Blouin, NBAA senior vice president of conventions, seminars & forums, said the benefit would not have been possible without the efforts of Auction Committee members who organized the fund-raising Live and Silent Auctions for the event. Specifically, she pointed to the effective work done by CAN Executive Director Peter Fleiss, North American Communications President and NBAA Director Mike Herman, Flying Publisher Dick Koenig and Aviation International News Publisher Wilson Leach.
"We thank everyone involved with the benefit, and we are pleased that we were able to support the life-saving missions CAN provides," Bolen added. "We look forward to continuing to support CAN's work through our NBAA/CAN Charity Benefit and other initiatives."
For more information about CAN, or to make a direct donation, visit www.corpangelnetwork.org.
Posted by Kevin Lippert on Thu, Oct 22, 2009 @ 11:11 AM
Golf Icon, Esteemed Businessman Featured in New Video, Print Ads
Contacts: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.org
Katie Pribyl, GAMA, (202) 393-1500, kpribyl@gama.aero
Orlando, FL, October 20, 2009 -Golf legend and accomplished businessman Arnold Palmer is lending his voice to support the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities in a new video and print advertising campaign for No Plane No Gain, the advocacy program jointly sponsored by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
"Arnold Palmer has always been an advocate for business aviation, because he has a first-hand understanding of its essential role in serving towns and communities across the country," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "For his entire career, business aviation has made it possible for him to succeed in golf and business - all from his hometown of Latrobe, PA, which doesn't have airline service."
GAMA President and CEO Pete Bunce added: "Through these new ads, we will be able to draw even more attention to the messages No Plane No Gain has been communicating: that business aviation supports over a million jobs, represents a lifeline for small- and medium-sized U.S. towns, enables companies to compete and succeed, and helps provide relief to people and communities in times of crisis."
The new advertising, rolled out during the Opening General Session of NBAA's 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention, includes three print ads and three 30-second video ads. The print and video ads complement one another, and build upon the efforts already undertaken through the No Plane No Gain program to educate policymakers and opinion leaders about the value of business aviation to citizens, companies and communities across the U.S.
With a simple, yet powerful delivery, Palmer speaks to the benefits of business aviation in the ads and responds to those who would devalue the use of an airplane for business. For example, in one print ad, Palmer states: "People who build business airplanes make things fly. People who use them make things happen. A few others make things up." In one of the video spots, Palmer states plainly: "For more than 50 years, using business airplanes is the single most productive thing I have done."
Addressing the large crowd gathered at the Opening General Session, Palmer explained why he felt compelled to lend his voice to the No Plane No Gain program. "I know the value of business airplanes," Palmer said. "I know what they have done for me and my companies. I know how important they are to my hometown. And I know how important they are to this country. So I wanted to speak out and help set the record straight."
To view the video ads, visit the No Plane No Gain web site:
http://www.noplanenogain.org/Video_Advertisements.htm?m=47&s=385
To view the print ads, visit the No Plane No Gain web site:
http://www.noplanenogain.org/Print_Advertisements.htm?m=47&s=416
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ABOUT GAMA
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association represents 67 of the world's leading manufacturers of fixed-wing general aviation airplanes, engines, avionics, and components. In addition to building nearly all of the general aviation airplanes flying today, GAMA member companies also operate aircraft fleets, airport fixed-based operations, pilot training, and maintenance facilities worldwide. To learn more, visit: www.gama.aero.
ABOUT NBAA
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents more than 8,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at www.nbaa.org.
Posted by Kevin Lippert on Fri, Oct 02, 2009 @ 05:57 PM
Gulfstream's new top-of-the-line private jet, the G650, rolled out of the Savannah, Ga., factory on Sept. 29. The airplane rolled out under its own power, in front of an audience of over 7,000 onlookers.
"Our customers had an instrumental role in the design of the G650," said Pres Henne, Gulfstream's senior vice president of programs, engineering and test. "The G650 will set new levels of performance in aircraft capability, cabin environment, and maintainability. Customer input was used to guide fuselage selection as well as aircraft performance characteristics."
The G650 will come with what the company calls Gulfstream Cabin Essentials. This includes redundant fiber optic and wireless technologies, along with the "latest innovations in lighting, seating, acoustics, and cabin systems," said Henne.
Gulfstream announced the G650 in March 2008. The airplane is set for its first flight later this year and is expected to be certified in 2011. First deliveries are planned for 2012.
The G650 seats 11 to 18 passengers; is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR725 A1-12 engines of 16,100 lb thrust apiece; has a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.90; and can fly 7,000 nm at Mach 0.85. Maximum operating altitude is 51,000 feet.
Posted by Kevin Lippert on Tue, Sep 08, 2009 @ 02:22 PM
There many articles circulating these days on how evil private jets and their owners are in this economy. Well, here is a report that shows how much of an impact corporate jets have on the local economy.
Here is a snapshot of one-year activity from Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Wheeling. This report is from one FBO and the revenue generated over this period. Remember, this is just one airport and one FBO reporting these numbers.
Overall, these number are not huge. But when you look at the thousands of similar airports across the US, the impact is enormous.
Source: Chicago Executive Airport, 2007 report
Posted by Kevin Lippert on Sat, Sep 05, 2009 @ 03:01 PM
One of the largest makers of business jets, General Dynamics Corp. is seeing an increase in orders for its large-cabin Gulfstream private jet aircraft.
Jay Johnson, chief executive officer of General Dynamics, "Not to say business is booming, but clearly we are starting to trend to more activity.
Gulfstream is focusing it operations toward private companies and individuals, Johnson said. Less than half of new jet orders are from North America, and the company's backlog of private jet orders is approaching $20 billion.
Johnson later said, "You will see margin growth, sales and an order book that is going to be robust as the industry rebounds from the challenges right now.
Source: Bloomberg