BJT Waypoints

Duncan Offers Video on Refurb Cost Reduction
December 8, 2011
Duncan Offers Video on Refurb Cost Reduction
U.S. aircraft services company Duncan Aviation is providing customers with two new resources that show how to economize on interior aircraft refurbishments.
NBAA Releases Guide on Reimbursement of Flight Expenses
December 8, 2011
NBAA Guide to getting reimbursed for flight expenses
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has produced a guide to getting reimbursed for flight expenses.
NetJets, FlightSafety Flying High
November 17, 2011
Warren Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Third-quarter pretax earnings at Berkshire Hathaway’s “other services” division, which includes FlightSafety International and NetJets, climbed 15 percent from the same quarter last year, to $281 million.
Jet Card Includes Mexican Getaway
November 17, 2011
Los Cabos, Mexico
The Flexjet 25 Jet Card program–which provides 25, 30 or 35 hours of flying time on Bombardier aircraft–is offering a bonus to customers who sign up by January 31: a getaway to Los Cabos, Mexico, created by luxury travel consultants Abercrombie & Kent.
Supersonic Bizjet to Travel at Mach 4
November 17, 2011
HyperMach Aerospace’s planned 20-seat supersonic business jet
HyperMach Aerospace has announced that its 20-seat supersonic business jet, SonicStar, will be able to fly at Mach 4.0. This is faster than the originally announced top speed of Mach 3.6. At Mach 4, the SonicStar would be able to travel from New York to Dubai in just 2 hours 20 minutes.
National Geographic Channel Documents Making of a Learjet
November 17, 2011
National Geographic Channel Documents Making of a Learjet
The National Geographic Channel recently spent two weeks filming at the Bombardier Learjet plant in Wichita for its Megafactories program. The show, which explores the inner workings of factories worldwide, will introduce viewers to the steps involved in making one business jet. The channel expects the episode to air early next year.
Business Jet Traveler Launches Redesigned Website
November 7, 2011
We’re delighted to announce the debut of BJT’s new website. At the easy-to-navigate www.bjtonline.com, you’ll find everything you need to know about business aviation, including the latest news, the 2011 edition of our award-winning Buyers' Guide and the full contents of the print publication.
Gulfstream Introduces ‘Elite’ Interiors
November 4, 2011
Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled “Elite” interiors for the G550 and G450. The extra-cost package incorporates much of the look and feel of the interior for the new ultra-long-range G650 and includes the wireless Gulfstream Cabin Management System (GCMS).
Dassault Inks Deal with Minsheng for 20 Falcons
November 4, 2011
Dassault Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with China's Minsheng Financial Leasing for 10 Falcon 7X and 10 Falcon 2000S business jets. The deal, which the companies expect to finalize before the end of the year, follows firm orders for five Falcon 7Xs that Minsheng placed earlier in 2011 and an order for a Falcon 900LX.
Oxfordjet Partners with MasterCard
November 4, 2011
Business aviation services provider Oxfordjet has signed a three-year exclusive agreement to offer bespoke flight solutions within Europe to users of the MasterCard World Elite credit card.

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“You are so motivated to make sure the trip goes smoothly, because you know that the organs of these two kids are now going to save the lives of more than just a handful of other kids.”

-Dan Drohan, CEO of Solarius ­Aviation