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NY Times corporate jet on sale for US$ 9.5 million
For those of you who are planning to buy a luxurious private jet for themselves this blog might just interest you. At the NY Times’ annual proxy an interesting detail was revealed. The Co. has been trying to sell its private jet for close to about two months now.
The 1997 Dassault Falcon will set you back by $9.5 million. The eight seater cabin has light grey seats with a matching grey carpet and the interiors done up by gleaming wood are quite pretty.
Dubai Collectors rumored to buy the last British Concorde, Alpha Bravo
The last British Concorde may be sold by British Airways to Dubai, it has been reported. The plane dubbed “Alpha Bravo’ was to be put on a display at the Heathrow airport.
BA’s seven-strong Concorde fleet was grounded in 2003 and six of the planes were given to museums. It is not thought likely that the plane could return to service as it doesn’t have the safety modifications that the others got after the 2000 Paris crash. A consortium, which is being advised by former Concorde pilots, is planning to take control of the craft, according to The Telegraph. Ben Lord, of the Save Concorde Group, told the newspaper: “Sending it to Dubai would be a kick in the teeth for Britain’s aviation heritage. Chopping off its wings and putting it on a ship would be the final insult.”
Glenys Ambe will be first Australian woman in space
The 56-year-old fashion shop owner from Brisbane was a star guest at a technology launch by Virgin Galactic in Sydney, which included a digital simulation of the two-hour flight that will cost her $277,400. All up, the two pilots and six passengers on board will spend just four minutes in space “” that’s a cool $69,350 a minute to experience the thrill of zero gravity.
Testing of the six-passenger craft, SpaceShipTwo, and its mother ship, WhiteKnightTwo, is expected to take until mid 2011. Commercial flights will follow later that year under a lottery system for the first 500 passengers, who include Sir Richard, his family and other VIPs. Ms Ambe is one of 15 Australians, and 300 people worldwide, who have bought tickets and will fly after the VIPs. She will be the first Australian woman on a space flight, realizing her dream sometime in 2012 or thereafter. It’s really long but she doesn’t mind the wait. She says,” That’s OK, space will still be there. I’m not a three-year-old who needs it now.”
The rocket-propelled spaceship will then detach and burn fuel for 90 seconds to reach an altitude of 110km. It will remain suspended in zero gravity for four minutes before gliding back to its point of origin at an airstrip in the New Mexico desert. US Travel company Virtuoso heads ticket sales for Virgin Galactic and expects prices to emulate the history of passenger jet travel.
The $6m helicopter designed by Hermes
Falcon Aviation Services received its first “Helicoptere par Hermes” on Sunday at a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi. The $6million EC135 helicopter is created by collaboration between Eurocopter and Hermes, the French designer of luxury goods. “This helicopter illustrates a fusion between design and technology, where every detail has been created for VIP and business travelers,” said Salem Al Kayoumi, FAS’s vice-chairman.
The helicopter combines a spacious cabin with a seating capacity for four passengers. The cabin was completely redesigned by Hermes Interior and Design to maximize available space: Surfaces from floor to ceiling have been covered in “Toile H’, a Hermes canvas. The craftsmen of Hermes Interior and Design have optimized the use of fabrics and leathers to soften ambient noise and vibration. Consoles, drawers and cabinets have been recessed or placed entirely out of view. A sliding glass partition now separates passenger compartment and cockpit, enhancing privacy while allowing light to enter. Even the landing gear has been redesigned to allow for easier and more elegant access to the cabin.
2009 Dassault Falcon 7X business jet
BMW Group DesignworksUSA and Dassault Aviation announced their latest successful collaboration, the interior cabin of the new Falcon 7X business jet. The globe witnessed its grand debut at EBACE 2009, in Geneva on May 11, 2009.
“Thanks to DesignworksUSA’s transportation design expertise and hard work, the new Falcon 7X interior cabin reflects our goal to define a new level of flying experience.” We particularly liked the subtle curves of the cabin that give the space a volume while maintaining a graceful flow of structure. Large windows give spectacular views while ensuring more light. There is the ambient lighting too just in case you want to keep it subtle for a romantic moment. The overall feel of the flying machine is spacious and airy.
Delta Air-Lines inaugurates new luxury lounge at Heathrow
The lounge boasts of a spa, restaurant, wine bar, oxygen bar and entertainment hub complete with computer games, the premium lounge will provide a respite for all international first- and business class passengers, as well as SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers, traveling through Heathrow’s Terminal 4. What makes this lounge really unique is an indoor “living wall” that has more than 60 different species of plants. This stunning, vertical garden is a creation of French botanist Patrick Blanc. Francesca Freeland, director of the SkyTeam Heathrow Airport team, says, “We know there are other lounges out there, but this one is more calming and its design is more contemporary than others I’ve seen.” The lounge, with its full-body massage chairs, personal computers, day beds and showers, offers space for more than 300 passengers. “The lounge will never be more than 75 percent full, though, so that there will always be plenty of space,” Freeland said.
Citation Sovereign luxury jet liner
The Citation Sovereign jet has every luxurious amenity one can ask for. The jet liner that was born in 2008 at the Cessna plant still sparkles like new, in spite of 350 flight hours and 200 landings. The current owner has spent a whopping $16.5m on his baby.
The interior is comprised by wooden decor and nine beautiful executive chairs. Equipped with a modern multimedia system, this jet is perfect for business as well as pleasure trips. The jet also breaks the typical white tradition and is done up stylishly in gray and black. Cool isn’t it?
Blue Star Jets launches ShareAJet Exchange
Blue Star Jets, one of the world’s largest private aircraft charter brokers, has launched the world’s first online marketplace for travelers seeking to minimize costs by sharing private jet flights “” the ShareAJet Exchange. The ShareAJet Exchange is a social network and marketplace where consumers, brokers, operators, and agents can match two parties together to share the cost of a single private jet flight.
The idea for the program was hatched this past fall, when with the economy suffering a significant downturn Blue Star Jets’ clients began inquiring if they could share private jet flights in order to maintain their luxury lifestyles. The ShareAJet Exchange will lower the barrier of entry into the marketplace as it brings down the cost of private aviation by nearly 50% according to the firm. Like Blue Star Jets’ regular programs, which link up 4,000 aircraft worldwide via its network of charter companies, the ShareAJet Exchange offers access to every category of aircraft, from light, mid, and heavy jets to airliners, helicopters and turboprops.
Hermes helicopter provides 30 minute shuttle service between Tokyo and Narita International Airport
The service will provide a 30-minute luxury helicopter shuttle service between central Tokyo and Narita International Airport. Apart from helping cut travel time, the city’s first such service will allow passengers to look down on Tokyo from the luxury of the rich-brown calf-leather seats of a $10 million EC135 model designed by French luxury brand Hermes.
Hailed as “l’Helicoptere par Hermes” the luxury chopper will take about 22 flights a day and charge$790 (75,000 yen) for a one-way trip. It takes in four passengers. The service will begin on September 16. “This service is for business executives who want to buy time,” said Mori Building spokeswoman Kyoko Morisawa.
Swarovski celebrates 90th anniversary of British Airways
British Airways is all ready to celebrate its 90th birthday. And to honor this day, Swarovski has fashioned a large bejeweled Union Flag. The 4ft by 2ft artwork is embossed with more than 126,000 crystallized Swarovski elements. This glamorized flag can be seen at the British Airways arrivals lounge at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 until September.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown paid tribute to the airline. He said: “British Airways has never lost the pioneering spirit and vision that saw it take to the skies with the world’s first daily international flight from London to Paris on this day in 1919. Ninety years on, the world’s most iconic airline is still proudly flying the flag and remains a great British brand. Many congratulations to all its staff “” past and present, on this special day.”
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