Showing posts with label Private flights.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Private flights.. Show all posts

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Private Jet Recommendations is a must

If you are interested in Chartering a Private Jet & you have already made your travel plans with a Private Jet Company. If you are thinking about Chartering a Private Jet and are confused and if you seem to have the feeling that you should look around and asked a few people that you know or infect ask those that you do not know then you should. Asking for an advice in Chartering of Private Jet might be a good idea.

Now before sharing the benefits of asking for recommendation to the Chartering Agent or Private Jet Charter Company let me shed some light on the fact that how you should go about it. First for the people that you know who have hired a Private Jets before these could be your neighbors, friends, relative, co-workers, competitors or related people. You can ask them for their advice and recommendation on which company to go with.

On the other hand if you don’t personally know any person who have Chartered a Private Jet before then what you could do is do a research online. With the internet communities exploding the Private Jet Industry is not left behind. If you visit some good websites you will find some really good resources on the subject. Whereas, for the same purpose you can also utilize the Private Jet Chartering Company’s website too. Such, companies have their built in message boards over there websites to that anyone interested can easily interact with the company. This interaction is not just limited to booking, buying or related. Therefore, if you have any question or doubts/confusion about anything feel free to share that with the online Private Jet Chartering Company and they will be really glad to help you out.

As far as the benefits of these recommendations are concerned first is that the Chartering of the Private Jets is considered to be an expensive deal. Before getting through with this you need to make sure that you are getting your money’s worth. By doing some research if you can manage to save from a few hundred to a couple of thousand dollars then it would not be a bad bargain.

Secondly, the level of service could be a big concern amongst the persons who is looking forward to Charter a Private Jet company. By asking for recommendation and checking out reviews you will come to know which company is known for its quality of service. Expectedly these companies may charge a bit more then other companies but when you compare the quality of service so that becomes a worthwhile experience.

These recommendations could be misleading too sometimes. Therefore, doing a research on your own backed by some stats, facts & Figures is always good thing. At times you know a person might be telling you that this company is really bad or that company is not worth doing business with. However, what we need to ask are the reasons. Why I ask for this is cause many-a-times the person might be having a lot of expectation and might not be briefed completely about the whole package.

However, in comparison of the good and bad points of asking for recommendations about chartering a Private Jet the Plus Points always take the lead.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Private Jets Fractional Ownership Explained

We've all experienced it - the commercial flight. After a mad dash to make it to the airport on time, including the hours allotted for getting through security, where you'll have to take off your shoes, empty your pockets, and prove that your laptop is not a bomb, you sit and wait for a couple hours before they decide to start boarding, and give you the privilege of sitting in the cramped seat that you paid a couple hundred dollars for.


The mega-rich have always had the option of private aircraft available to them. If you're Donald Trump, you can think nothing of equipping yourself with a Boeing 727 that costs probably close to $50 Million (not including the costs of pilots, flight attendants, support staff, insurance, fuel, maintenance, etc.).

For others, however, the idea of a private jet has been outside the realm of possibility. An exciting concept in private aviation, however, is allowing private jet travel to make more sense for those who have seriously considered it as a possibility.


Fractional jet ownership is a fairly new concept. It is based on the idea that an individual can purchase a fraction of a plane, and pay management and operation fees to a company that will be responsible for safety, pilot training, hiring of crew, and all those other things that you don't want (or wouldn't know how) to deal with. Fractional ownership can substantially cut the costs of owning your own aircraft.


Fractional jet ownership is provided by a number of companies, including Cessna's CitationShares, Bombardier's Flexjet, and NetJets, the company that started the trend. As consumer interest in fractional jet ownership has increased, so has the competition between these companies. CitationShares and Flexjet are owned by aircraft manufacturers, their respective fleets composed mainly (if not entirely) of the planes they make. NetJets, on the other hand features a broader spectrum of aircraft, and is the industry leader. As such, that's who we'll be focusing on today.


It is true that the fractionals substantially cut the costs related to owning an aircraft. That's not to say that private jet ownership is for everyone, however. The primary target of the fractionals consists of those who have considered owning (or sharing) a jet, but found the arrangements too complicated or expensive to justify, as well as those who are used to first class air travel, but want to make a step up. The fractionals are also an attractive deal for mid-sized companies who need the convenience of a private aircraft without the premium price. According to NetJets's website, purchasing a 1/8 share in a Raytheon Hawker 400XP would set you back $793,750 plus a $10,582 monthly maintenance fee, and an hourly charge of $1,501. That 1/8 share works out to about 100 occupied hours per year.

Yeah, it's expensive, but when you consider the price of seven first class tickets from New York to Miami, it suddenly becomes more reasonable. In fact, as a little experiment, I attempted to get the price on such a flight on very short notice. NetJets claims that your plane will be waiting on the tarmac within 6-12 hours notice.

With a commercial carrier, I was unable to find a next-day flight, I was unable to find first class seating, and on one airline, I was informed that a return flight wouldn't be available until a week after the date I requested. If short notice flights are commonplace in your life, NetJets offers the solution.

Let's say, however, that you aren't interested in a small aircraft like the 400XP. What if you want something that can fly from New York to London non-stop? Well, just step into one of NetJets's large cabin aircraft.

If you are lucky enough to afford these multi-million dollar jets, you will enjoy the highest degree of luxury. The Gulfstream 550, for example, is the latest and greatest in Gulfstream's line of long-haul private aircraft. Aboard, you will find a satellite telephone, video monitors, a DVD entertainment system, data ports, a fax machine, and whatever else you need to run your operations (or enjoy some well-deserved down time) at 30,000 ft. Naturally, the Gulfstream 550 also offers a full service galley, as well as a flight attendant for you and 13 others.

The final frontier in fractional ownership is the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). If you've ever flown on Boeing's popular line of 737 airliners, you know how big the BBJ is. That's because the BBJ is actually a gutted 737, which is then outfitted with the latest in in-flight luxury. In fact, the BBJ is even available with a boardroom, bedrooms, and a shower.

Yeah..... a shower. Nothing says success like the ability to roll out of bed, take a shower, eat a nice breakfast - all while you cut through the air at 528 mph. If the $50,000,000.00 price tag (full price) is a little disturbing, owning a fraction with NetJets can take a large chunk out of it.
Fractional shares start at 1/16 of a share, which can be as low as $369,875 in a Hawker 400XP. That's 50 hours of flying time. For those who don't want the commitment (or the cost) of buying a fraction, NetJets has implemented a lower-cost solution that they call the Marquis Jet Card. The Marquis Jet Card starts at $109,900 for 25 hours in a Cessna Citation V. With the Marquis Jet Card, required notice jumps up to 10 hours, which is still much better than anything the airlines can offer. The card offers the convenience of chartering an aircraft, with the peace of mind that you get from NetJets's safety standards. Other fractional carriers also have prepaid jet cards, so this is a [somewhat] affordable solution for those who don't want to deal with the monthly or upfront costs of ownership.

If you decide that fractional ownership is for you, be warned, you should thoroughly investigate the pilot training, safety procedures, aircraft, and management services that each company offers before making a decision. The big three, NetJets, CitationShares, and Flexjet, offer excellence in each, but some newer fractional start-ups may not be up to snuff. Remember that your security and safety is paramount, and if you feel that it's inadequate with a particular company, take your business elsewhere.

If you're serious about making a fractional jet purchase, and live nearby to their operations, don't hesitate to ask for a tour of their aircraft and facilities, they should be more than happy to accommodate you. Many fractional operators hold regular events around the country in which prospective buyers can take a look around the aircraft and the service that they offer.


Fractional jet ownership offers the best of luxury, security, and functionality without the premium total ownership requires. If you've been considering buying or chartering private aircraft, fractional ownership just may be for you.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Private Jet Charter Services: All Things Considered

by Adrian Adams

There are some things that need to be kept in mind when looking into chartering a private jet. First, you will need to chose a charter that suites your needs best. When researching a charter jet company, focus on the safety and service of the company. Ask them questions. Ask them what qualities do they have that other companies do not?
There is the chance that private charter jets will cancel the flight if they have not sold enough seats. Additionally, if you travel with a commercial airline and there is any type of problem with the flight, they will try to get you as close as possible to your destination. Unfortunately, private charter jets do not have this capability. Therefore, you could possibly find yourself stuck where you are. Although you will receive a full refund, rearranging your schedule could possibly ruin the entire trip.
Private charter jets have the capability to fly in and out of most airports in the United States. They have access to over 5,000 airports in both the United States and Europe.
When flying with a private charter jet, you will generally lose less time at the airports. Flights are generally quicker and offer a more luxurious flying experience. The cabins are often fancier and more comfortable.
Private charter jets, because they are less crowded and more private, allow the business traveler to conduct business right on the plane while flying to and from his or her destination. Private charters also allow for quick trips for get-togethers with business associates.
With a private charter jet, you can get more one-on-one attention from flight attendants. The flight attendants are trained to wait on small groups. Food on private jets in considerably better than food found on commercial airlines. Charter jet food is more in line with food that would be served at the more prestigious restaurants.
Normally, it only takes one flight on a private jet to be hooked for life. You will quickly decide that flying privately is the only way to fly. With so many benefits with chartering a private jet, you will never want to fly with the commercial airlines again.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Private Jets Charter or Possession

These days Business Managers or Executives know the need and importance of traveling as this is a big part of their busy business life. Traveling to some other part of country could be for attending an important business meeting and closing a crucial deal. Or the reason of traveling could be to move to some other part of world and meet other company heads or decision makers.
You cannot afford to compromise the effectiveness of the meeting on any cost. When the need or the required results are big then cost comes secondary. Thus, at times like this traveling with confidence and trust of excellence come into mind.
For such business or personal usage of high class executives the Private Jet Charter Companies have comprehensive plans. Either you could go for fractional ownership or you could go for Jet Rental.
Now if you go for fractional ownership then the Private Jet will be at your disposal exclusively. Whenever and wherever your requirement is you can take that Jet along with you. However, on the flip side of the coin is the fact that the you would be locked into that one Private Jet, which at times might not full fill your business needs. Usually the lighter Jets are used for shorter trips whereas the heavier Private Jets are used for longer trips. With ownership you might end up saving some money however there are some more drawback of such a deal.
If you are fractional owner of the Air Craft then if there some busy holiday you may not have the Jet available as the other owners might also have the plan to travel during those holidays. However, that does not mean that you are not going to be responsible for the cost of running jets its maintenance. Bearing such costs over time could prove fatal for some.
Chartering Private Jet or Jet Rental on the other hand offers more options in your hands. With a few hours notice you could be on your way towards your travel destination. The availability of the Jet is not on your list of worries. You also have the option to select the Jet of your choice from thousands of different types of Jets.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Private Jet websites Report

I am working on creating a comprehensive report on the Private Jets websites and the services which they are offering and how much are they taking from you .... What would they be gaining in return.....

So everyone do wait for a few days.... in the mean time I'll keep you guys posted with latest and classic profiles of Private Jets.


God Bless



// Tirmizi

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Fractional Fairytales by Jeams Hinaloc

Once upon a time, long, long ago -- in the early 1990s -- the concept of fractional ownership in private aircraft was born, and there was much rejoicing throughout the land. People who never believed they'd be able to afford, or justify, owning a private jet suddenly had the opportunity to purchase partial ownership in one.
"At last," the people thought, "there is an affordable alternative to commercial airlines and private air charter. No longer will I be at the mercy of someone else's set schedules and destinations. I can fly where I want, when I want. No longer will I have to suffer interminable lines, deal with impersonal clerks, or eat indigestible meals. I will have my own private jet at my beck and call!" But, like all fairy tales, there is more myth than truth in this tale. In reality there are few, if any, advantages to fractional ownership over private air charter.
FAIRY TALE:
Fractional ownership is more convenient than private air charter. THE REALITY:
While it may seem that ownership, even partial ownership, of a private plane affords unparalleled convenience, the reality is far different. Whether the issue is a last minute booking, scheduling an intricate itinerary, or making certain that specific accommodations are attended to, private air charter can generally meet or exceed the services offered by a fractional broker. For example, while many fractional companies offer an eight-hour booking to take-off guarantee, Air Royale typically provides you with an aircraft in three hours or less. With over 5,500 private aircraft in our worldwide network, a take off can often be arranged within minutes of picking up the phone. And with Air Royale, you will have unparalleled choice in the type of aircraft you can choose for your flight, from a 8 passenger Lear Jet to a lavish Boeing Business Jet to a commercial airliner. While fractional ownership does permit you the option of flying in a type of aircraft other than the one you partially own, such an option requires complicated conversions of flight hours and often extra operating costs, and, with the limited fleets of most fractional operators, may take extra time to arrange.
FAIRY TALE:
The hourly cost of flying in a fractional aircraft is much lower than private air charter.
THE REALITY:
While the hourly charge of flying your fractional aircraft may seem to be hundreds, or even thousands of dollars lower than private air charter, depending on the class of aircraft, the true story is more complicated. Consider the fees the owner of a fractional must pay: in addition to the purchase of the share in the aircraft (hundreds of thousands to a million dollars or more), there are also monthly maintenance and operating fees (hundreds of thousands of dollars a year), along with insurance (more tens of thousands of dollars). And on top of all that, you will still pay an hourly fee for flight time. In contrast, when you book a flight through Air Royale, all you are paying for is the flight. When you add up all of these costs, Air Royale's hourly rate may be anywhere from one-half to one-third less than the typical fractional aircraft company's total hourly rate for a similar class of aircraft. You should also be aware that the monthly operating expenses charged by fractional companies are generally much higher than their actual costs of maintaining and operating the aircraft. Also, when the fractional company sells the aircraft at the end of the term of your contract, you will only recoup a fraction of your original investment. With Air Royale, there are no hidden fees. You will be quoted the total cost of the flight you've arranged, and that's all there is to it.
FAIRY TALE:
The fractional company's aircraft are all brand new, so they must be better and safer.
THE REALITY:
At Air Royale, we know the importance of safety. We also know there is more to safety than simply the age of an aircraft. All of our network aircraft are rigorously maintained according to FAA standards, and each is equipped with the latest avionics, including GPS and Traffic Collision Avoidance Equipment (TCAS) to ensure your safety. Our aircraft owners embrace independent safety auditors such as Wyvern, Q-Star and Argus. The interiors are tasteful, luxurious and kept immaculately clean for your comfort. The service is lavish and personalized -- everything from the choice of food to the in-flight entertainment is yours for the asking. Each aircraft is also equipped the latest technology for your business and personal convenience, including AirCell telephone equipment for direct dial calls and checking your e-mail.
FAIRY TALE:
Well, at least I own the darn plane!
THE REALITY:
While no one can deny the thrill of ownership, it is simplistic to believe fractional ownership is equivalent of owning your own plane. It would be similar to owning a time-share and believing you own the whole resort. The truth is, while you technically own a share in a particular plane, in effect you have a contract with the fractional company that allows you to use any equivalent aircraft in the company's fleet for a specified number of hours each year. You will rarely, if ever, fly on the plane you partly own. Unlike a plane you actually own, you will have little say over who uses your aircraft, how often it flies, or how far it goes. All of those decisions are in the hands of the fractional company managing the program, which provides the pilots, maintenance, and storage facilities for the plane. May we humbly suggest if you truly desire the pleasure of owning your own plane, then you should own your own plane, not a fraction of one. Otherwise, private air charter is clearly the much more economical and convenient choice. FAIRY TALE:
Okay, so maybe fractional ownership isn't the way to go. But there are other air travel plans, such as charter block membership and air travel debit cards, which seem to offer certain advantages. [Read More]

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Sunday, March 30, 2008

Private Jet Profile "2008 LEARJET 60XR"

Details :
Next position from Lear is in 2rd qt 2010 and at over $13,800,000 BASE PRICE without OPTIONS. Our aircraft includues $500,000 in options. Full standard and optional specifications available on request. Your chance to own the finest mid size corporate jet without a lengthy wait or excessive pricing schedule is now a reality. And we can beat the factory pricing schedule.New Aircraft, engine and components warranty as delivered from the factory. Training slots included for two flight crew members and two technicians. Included in the sale also is the Leading Edge Safety-Training Program.




Interior:



See Bombardier Computer Renderings of specified interior.Executive Floorplan D (7 passengers)Wood Veneer PackageFloor TrackingMicrowave Oven (28VDC)Cabin Video System - Single DVD15.1" (38cm) Aft Video Monitor15.1" (38cm) Forward Video MonitorAirshow 4000 w/Network PackageICS-200 Iridium Dual Channel Telephone System (Wireless Handsets)





Private Jet LEARJET 60XR Specs:


Year : 2008
Manufacturer :LEARJET
Model :60XR
Price :Call
Location :Charlotte, North Carolina
Condition :NEW
Serial Number :60XR-338
Total Time :0 Hours
Overhaul :0 SNEW / 0 SNEW
Hot Section Time :0 / 0 SHSI
Flight Rules :IFR
Number Of Seats :9

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Private Jets Charter & Safety


About fifteen years back I can still recall that Air Travel seemed to be a luxury but the times are changing. With changing times and constant travel needs people have to get from one city or one country to another, one state to another and they have to get there fast.

Air travel now has become more of a necessity in today’s time. With growing demand and increasing competition within the Air Transportation companies now new luxurious Air Crafts have been introduced. This brings me to the increase in Chartering of Private Air Jets lately.

The reason for Chartering Private Air Jet could be different; it could be business or personal, if you are looking for luxury, saving time you could be pretty much confident Private Jet will meet that.

Private jets reservation is quite easy these days infect the whole experience could be interesting. All you need to do is visit any Private Jet Charter companies website and over there provide the information about your travel weather you would be traveling alone or with associates, starting and ending destination, its going to be one way flight or round trip.

These days the biggest concern is safety. On the commercial airports they are correctly practicing appropriate measures for the travelers. Under the prevailing conditions it is necessary too but at times this could cause quite a lot inconvenience to the passengers like unpacking everything then repacking, removing your shoes, and you have to arrive much before the actual time of flight.