Aviation Airplanes
Purchasing A Plane
There are a few choices that may influence how you fly on a private air charter. Your first and most basic choice, the one that most customers will ultimately choose, is hiring a jet through a service that owns a fleet of jets. The service arranges everything for you, just as they would if you bought a ticket for a standard commercial airline flight; the difference being the level of service, comfort and privacy that flying privately afford you.
There really is no comparison between the two when it comes to those three important attributes. You get a level of service and hospitality that just isn’t seen in the commercial airlines anymore. You could also think of it in the terms that a private jet charter is like having a flying office that has all of the things that you would need to get your job done, the only difference being that you’re on your way to your destination instead of wasting time back in the office on the ground.
It can be a lifesaver when it comes to saving time and money. The second choice that you have for flying in a private charter jet is to own the jet; which in itself has multiple options. First, you can purchase the plane outright, but having a service take care of all the details is going to be your most convenient option. Unless you want to plan all of the flights and arrange the crew and all of the other details, it’s better to pay maintenance and service companies to do that for you.
You do not want to worry about upkeep and hangar expenses and logging a flight plan, there are people which could do that for you. But there is another choice when it comes to purchasing a jet charter, and that’s a fractional ownership program. This program is sort of an entry level program for owning a jet charter in the sense that you do not actually own the entire jet.
As its name implies, you own a fraction of the jet, the fraction depending on how much air time you need and how much money you pay for the jet. You do have a choice in these matters of course and you can pick the size of the aircraft and how many hours you are going to require the plane for the year. You share the jet with other owners and might never even fly in your exact aircraft, but an equivalent that is available.
Sometimes there may be a medical problem happen while we are on a trip, go to internationalaircharter.com to locate an ambulance jet charter to assist in this situation. They have professionals available to assist and they will have a air evac lifeteam if it is required.
Your Business Can Fly High
When looking at all of your options when it comes to flying, there is a clear choice when it comes to corporate needs. For many companies, there is a lot of flying involved and when this flying involves multiple people from the same location all having the same destination, then chartering a flight makes a lot of sense.
Numerous large companies buy their own private jet, which in some instances can be worth the costs. But for many organizations it is not worth the initial expense and the monthly upkeep charges to have a plane ready all the time. In addition to the cost of the plane, maintenance costs and storing the plane, you have to worry about retaining the flight crew and all that is involved with ensuring they stay knowledgeable and trained correctly.
All of this can be avoided when chartering a flight through a broker. They worry about everything and all you have to worry about is planning the meeting when you arrive. The plane is taken care of as well as all of the servicing and keeping track of all safety information and keeping the crew and pilots up to date on their training. The broker takes care of everything, from arranging the equipment on board, if you need audio visual equipment to run a meeting, to getting the food and the flight plan filed.
The broker addresses of all of the details and soon you will be on your way, with your colleagues and all of the equipment that you have to have. You can run a meeting as you fly or go over last minute details. The terrific thing is that you won’t be trying to do all of this while waiting for hours in an airport as you wait for your plane to takeoff. You will be prepared, rested and comfortable because you will be flying in a manner that the commercial airlines are not able to furnish.
Every little thing that you would need in an office scenario can be arranged for use on the plane. You can have your meeting; complete with overhead projectors and Wi-Fi capabilities. Anything it is that you and your teammates need, whatever it is that you need to get the job completed, can be provided or arranged to make the flight as productive as it can be. You already have the can-do attitude, now all you will require is for an airline to keep up with you and your schedule.
A private jets charter that is hired for business travel is a wonderful way to preserve valuable meeting time, with employees or business associates. If you would like to hire a luxurious and fast charter jet go to www.privatejetscharter.net today, they have associates who can help you.
American Bar Association to Offer its Members Exclusive Discounts on AirMed International Air Ambulance Memberships
American Bar Association to Offer its Members Exclusive Discounts on AirMed International Air Ambulance Memberships
Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) October 28, 2010
AirMed International (airmed.com), the country’s leading air ambulance company, announced today a partnership with American Bar Insurance Plans Consultants (ABI) to offer its air ambulance membership program to members of the American Bar Association. With more than 400,000 members, the American Bar Association (ABA) is the largest voluntary professional association in the world.
“A low-cost AirMed Traveler membership surpasses travel insurance by bringing you to the hospital of your choice,” said ABI President Dave Andrews, former ABA Treasurer. “Purchasing an AirMed membership through ABI is the simple solution to unexpected travel emergencies.”
ABA members, their families and their firms will receive an exclusive discount on annual AirMed membership plans through this exceptional offer. “We are honored that the ABI chose to recommend AirMed over our competitors. It’s a testament to their commitment to providing the best benefits available for the membership of the American Bar Association,” said Jeff Tolbert, AirMed International CEO. “ABA members can now join more than 1 million AirMed travelers who enjoy peace of mind while away from home, knowing we will be there for them if they need us.”
About the air ambulance company AirMed International
AirMed International is the country’s leading air ambulance company, offering unparalleled medical care and bedside-to-bedside transportation on a worldwide basis. AirMed’s membership program, known as AirMed Traveler, gets you back home if you are hospitalized while traveling more than 150 miles from home. AirMed has been chosen as air medical transport for the nation’s leading hospitals, including the renowned Mayo Clinic, and is a contracted carrier for the U.S. Department of Defense. For more information about AirMed International, see our website at http://www.airmed.com.
More about ABI and ABA
American Bar Insurance Plans Consultants, Inc. was established in 1989 as a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of the American Bar Endowment. The Endowment is a non-profit membership organization consisting of ABA members. It offers unique group insurance programs in which ABA/ABE members are asked to donate dividends to the Endowment to support its program of grants to support research, education and public service in the field of law. ABI sponsors insurance programs for ABA members that do not lend themselves to the Endowment’s dividend contribution structure. ABI is paid compensation by the underwriters of the programs it sponsors and dividends an appropriate portion of its net profits to the Endowment to support its charitable work.
With nearly 400,000 members, the American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world. As the national voice of the legal profession, the ABA works to improve the administration of justice, promotes programs that assist lawyers and judges in their work, accredits law schools, provides continuing legal education, and works to build public understanding around the world of the importance of the rule of law. More information about the AirMed and ABA discount can be found by visiting http://www.airmed.com/abi.
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World’s Best Helicopters – MD 902 Explorer
By James Man
When people think of business-class charter air vehicles, they usually think of large private jets with cushy seating and lavish amenities. However, helicopters are getting ever-more popular for private travel and some claim that helicopter travel over short distance is far more efficient. and the MD 902 is the perfect example of a large charter helicopter doing the job of a business jet and doing it well.
The MD 902 is the crown jewel of MD Helicopters’ fleet. MD began in 1947 and started introducing helicopters to the aviation market in the 1950s. In 1984, the Summa Corporation sold their stock in the company to McDonnell Douglas, who quickly took MD in a new direction after forking out over $500 million for it.
In the early 1990s, production of the MD Helicopters began, with only two basic models (though there are a few variations within the set models) to date – the MD 900, and the vastly improved MD 902.
The MD helicopter class is known as the Explorer, and improvements started to be made in 1992 in order to produce the 902 that’s still flying in the air today relatively unchanged after 18 years. A high maximum take-off weight was introduced, along with increased range and endurance among other improvements.
The MD 902 is considered to be the perfect transport vehicle for corporate business charter due to its large size. It’s officially the largest helicopter in the light twin-engine class, and its greater fuel capacity means that the MD 902 can easily fly longer distances than every other twin-engine in operation today.
Clients charter this chopper for two primary reasons: long distance travel and short, scenic trips. The MD 902 is a great machine for both, since it’s designed for a smoother flight without turbulence causing disruption, and it’s also able to easily glide and/or hover due to enhanced stability features. The MD 902 has a range of 485 nautical miles and can travel at 180 MPH.
The large helicopter can carry up to 8 passengers comfortably in its cabin, not including the crew. The 52-inch-high doors aren’t exactly ideal for taller passengers, but there’s plenty of room in the cabin, with nearly 6 feet of standing space. There’s even an improved cargo pit that can carry in excess of 3,000 pounds of external load.
As previously stated, there are many variations of the MD 902 Explorer, including: basic passenger transportation, law enforcement/weather surveillance, emergency medical transportation, and the VIP charter business-class service.
To look at it from the outside, the MD 902 appears to be just another helicopter. However, the interior of the business-class Explorer is set up much more like a private jet, with plush reclining seating, entertainment options, and its cabin is specifically designed to reduce the noise.
Luscombe Airplane “WIN ME” Early Bird Cash Drawing Closes 11-15-10
Luscombe Airplane “WIN ME” Early Bird Cash Drawing Closes 11-15-10
Gilbert, Arizona (PRWEB) November 2, 2010
The Luscombe Endowment continues its preservation missions for which it was formed by preserving a significant part of America’s aviation industrial heritage, and delivering technical support to Luscombe Owners. The Luscombe Endowment’s work as a non-Profit organization includes the same fleet support established from 1993 through 2004 by DLAHF.
Don Luscombe pioneered the enclosed cabin monoplane in the 1920′s and 1930′s with the Monocoupe airplanes. He then developed the personal metal airplane market with the Luscombe Phantom, Silvaire and Sedan models from 1933 into the 1940′s. Luscombe revolutionized the light aircraft industry twice in his aviation lifetime. Other manufacturers (Cessna, Piper, and Beech) were forced to develop metal aircraft designs to compete with his advances in metal monococque construction and airplane durability. Don Luscombe’s aviation legacy remains flying throughout the world.
Luscombe Endowment has arranged for the continued production of parts. Its effort is supplemented by a parts exchange program, and fostered by access to knowledgeable technical support for Luscombe owners who wish to maintain or restore their airplanes; thus preserving the legacy that Don Luscombe left America.
Fundraising by the WIN ME drawing supports these efforts and promotes their expansion. Both customers and historians have praised these efforts as both necessary to the fleet and unique to preservation of American history.
Drawing details and ticket purchase options are available at http://www.luscombe.org.
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JetSelect, LLC Announces Name Change to: JetSelect Aviation
Columbus, OH (PRWEB) October 6, 2009
JetSelect, LLC, a National Aviation Service Provider, announced today that it has begun to market the company under the new name JetSelect Aviation.
Robert Austin, CEO at JetSelect Aviation said “As we continue to build our business by broadening the scope of aviation services we offer, it stands to reason that the new name provides a better umbrella under which these services can be marketed and thrive.”
Stephen Lister, VP Business Development for JetSelect Aviation commented “Our business plan is to add services that are complementary to our aircraft management, airplane maintenance and private jet charter operations. We intend to build upon our hard earned reputation as a safe, high quality aviation service provider by establishing brand recognition in the industry. JetSelect Aviation provides a stronger link between our name and our service offering.”
JetSelect Aviation, LLC is a premium aviation services provider offering On-Demand Private Airplane Charter, Airplane Management, and Airplane Maintenance to both businesses and individuals. An ARG/US Platinum rated operator, JSA focuses on safety, service, and efficiency; in that order. Their FAA approved Part 135 air taxi operations are second to none. JSA bases their airplanes at strategic locations across the country in order to provide immediate personalized charter service from most major cities to anywhere in the world. JetSelect Aviation has launched their new website that can be visited at http://www.jetselectaviation.com. You can also reach JSA 24 hours a day at: (866) 748-4538.
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