Business Jet Traveler » June 2007

Eight Charter Operators Earn High Marks
August 1, 2007
Jets.com-an online charter broker that allows customers to bid on flights-has bestowed its latest Circle of Excellence awards on eight charter operators, based solely on surveys its customers complete after each flight. Survey criteria included condition and cleanliness of the aircraft, amenities, crew performance, luggage handling and flight readiness.
Sam's Club sells its first-and only-Citation Mustang
June 1, 2007
It took less than a minute for a Sam’s Club customer shopping online to snap
Shoppers at Sam's Club, the warehouse chain owned by Wal-Mart, tend to load up their carts with bargain-priced consumables like potato chips and toilet paper as well as flat-panel TVs and computers. Recently, though, one buyer made a somewhat larger purchase from the club: a Cessna Citation Mustang jet.
FCC Still Opposes In-flight Cellphone Use
June 1, 2007
The Federal Communications Commission, still concerned about whether cellphone calls by aircraft passengers would interfere with the ground-based cell system, has dropped a longstanding proposal to relax the current ban. But this may not be the end of the story.
North Central U.S.: June 2007
June 1, 2007
What you'll pay for air charter varies not only by aircraft but by region. Here are the average per-hour rates for popular aircraft nationally and in the North Central U.S., now and a year ago. Look for price data for other parts of the country in future issues.
Wi-Fi Broadband Service Available In-Flight
June 1, 2007
Row 44, a Los Angeles company, has introduced a broadband Internet service that it says will allow air travelers in-flight to use their own Wi-Fi-compatible devices. The service will operate over existing high-capacity satellite systems.
Embraer Plans New Jet or Jets
June 1, 2007
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer is evaluating one or two "mid-light" and "mid-size" jets to fill the market gap between its Phenom 300 and Legacy 600. However, a company source said an official announcement isn't likely before fall.
Make the most of your flight department
June 1, 2007
“People tend to fall in love with a particular business jet,” which often res
You're getting where you need to go-most of the time, at least. But what about everyone else in the company who needs to fly? Is the corporation missing opportunities? Are you paying too much for aviation services? It can be challenging for top management to answer such questions. Here are 10 rules to follow to ensure that your flight department is operating effectively.
Clearing the air about hypoxia
June 1, 2007
Using a reduced-oxygen breathing device, Donna Murdoch of Human Systems Solut
The oxygen mask drops from the ceiling. You know what to do because your pilots or flight attendant briefed you before takeoff. Give the lanyard a tug, place the mask over your mouth and breathe.
Frederick Price
June 1, 2007
Frederick Price
Nothing in Frederick Price's early life suggested that he would one day lead a congregation of thousands and fly around in a private jet. He grew up poor, in a nonreligious household, with an alcoholic father, and he suffered during childhood from an inferiority complex and a variety of phobias.
Cape Town Treaty Applies To Aircraft Share Owners
June 1, 2007
Aircraft fractional shareowners can be included in the International Registry of Mobile Assets (IRMA), giving them the same Cape Town Treaty protection that sole owners have had since March 2006.

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