Business Jet Traveler » December 2007

Haute Cuisine: Roasted farm-fresh New England Veal
June 20, 2008
Do you have a favorite in-flight meal or caterer you’d like to see featured h
The Dish: Roasted farm-fresh New England veal tenderloin coated in a crust of puree of fennel, garlic and sage. The veal is centered with steamed Maine lobster served with cognac butter.
Volunteer Group Gives Wounded Vets a Lift
December 1, 2007
A Hummer donated by General Motors provides ground transportation for veteran
The Veterans Airlift Command (www.veteransairlift.org) is looking for a few good pilots-and airplanes. The mission: help convalescing servicemen and women wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan with their recovery.
Delays Won't Affect Deliveries of VIP 787s
December 1, 2007
Despite "challenges" in assembly of the first Boeing 787 prototype that have forced delay of the first flight and certification by at least six months, Boeing Business Jets does not expect to have to reschedule delivery dates for executive models of the jetliner. Boeing claims to have firm orders for nine executive 787s, two of which will go to an unidentified leasing company.
Northeast U.S.: December 2007
December 1, 2007
What you'll pay for air charter varies not only by aircraft type and model but by region. Here are the average per-hour rates for popular aircraft nationally and in the Northeast U.S. now and a year ago. Look for price data for other parts of the country in future issues.
Think VlJs are cheap? Consider these alernatives
December 1, 2007
Fly the Moller M200 Jetson and your neighbors may think they’ve seen a UFO.
They may not take you coast-to-coast, or even to the next state, but two new personal aircraft could offer you a whole lot of fun for your money.
Avanti II Order Is a Go
December 1, 2007
Piaggio Aero, the Italian aircraft manufacturer, has signed an agreement that calls for 22 Avanti II twin turboprop business aircraft to be delivered to U.S. fractional ownership operator Avantair from 2011 through 2012. Valued at $150 million, the deal represents "one of the largest sales in the history of Piaggio Aero," said company CEO Josй Di Mase.
Douglas Tewell
December 1, 2007
-Pro golfer Douglas Tewell
The ideal fractional program
December 1, 2007
Considering that the fractional-aircraft field was borne of a new business model and has been around for more than 20 years, it is perhaps surprising that the basic structure remains fundamentally unchanged: you purchase a share of an aircraft from the provider at a premium; you pay management fees, hourly rates and fuel surcharges; and at the end of your contract, you sell your share back to t
A jet owner's guide to aircraft completions
December 1, 2007
Jet manufacturers and many after-market completion centers offer owners an op
Inner beauty really does trump outward appearance-especially after factoring in comfort and utility. Your aircraft's interior, from the suppleness of the seats to the entertainment system, has a huge impact on both ownership experience and resale value.
Raytheon Selling Fractional Provider Flight Options
December 1, 2007
Raytheon has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Flight Options, its Cleveland-based business aircraft fractional ownership division, to HIG Capital, a global private investment firm headquartered in Miami. The deal is expected to close before the end of 2007.

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