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What to Know If You’re Traveling to The Super Bowl

For those lucky enough to be attending Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis on February 4th, it’s important to note that some flight restrictions and safety

Joshua Marc Hebert January 19, 2018

Santa Monica Airport to Close for 10 Days

The city of Santa Monica is proceeding with “phase 2” of its runway shortening project and will be completely closing the Santa Monica Municipal Airport

lexielabarge December 1, 2017

Introducing the Phenom 300E

Last week, Embraer Executive Jets unveiled its newest aircraft at the National Business Aviation Association conference and exhibition in Las Vegas. The new and improved

Joshua Marc Hebert October 18, 2017

4 Supersonic Aircraft to Look for in The Next 5 Years

With support from NASA, the supersonic aircraft sector is the next big thing in aviation. Although presenting significant variations in both engineering and operations, these

Joshua Marc Hebert October 11, 2017

MAGELLAN JETS WEATHER IMPACT ADVISORY: Tropical Storm Nate

• Tropical Storm Nate is currently southeast of the Yucatan peninsula and moving NNW. • Nate is forecast to reach the northern Gulf Coast late

lexielabarge October 6, 2017

HondaJet Most Delivered Light Jet of 2017’s First Half

*Originally published in Flying Magazine by Ashley Burns The HondaJet shipped to 24 customers in the first half of 2017, making it the most delivered

Joshua Marc Hebert August 25, 2017

Runway Closure at Hanscom Field

Hanscom Field Closed 8/11 – 8/14 Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts will be closed to all aircraft except helicopters beginning on August 11th, 2017 at

Joshua Marc Hebert August 11, 2017

Santa Monica Airport to Shorten Runway in Preparation of Close

In February of 2017, the council for the city of Santa Monica unanimously voted to shorten its runway by 1,500 feet in an effort to

Joshua Marc Hebert June 22, 2017

The Innovative HondaJet

At the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) this week, HondaJet announced it would expand sales of the aircraft to Southeast Asia in an

Joshua Marc Hebert May 26, 2017

Dassault Falcon 5X

The creation of Dassault’s brand new Falcon 5X marks many firsts for the company, including innovative accomplishments in both performance and design. The impressive feats

Anthony Tivnan April 7, 2017

Changes to Slot Reservations at Toronto Pearson

The Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) is instituting a slot reservation system at Toronto Pearson International Airport (CYYZ) beginning on March 26th, 2017 that will

Anthony Tivnan March 30, 2017

Fly Around the World in the Global 8000

With the creation of Bombardier’s Global 8000 comes the ability to fly the world nonstop. This ultra-long range business jet is still in the planning

Anthony Tivnan March 28, 2017

Pilot Review: Citation Hemisphere

As the largest jet Cessna has ever created, the Citation Hemisphere is bound to turn heads when it makes its first flight in 2019. Expanding

Anthony Tivnan March 21, 2017

Presidential Temporary Flight Restriction

A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is any limitation on aircraft operations within an area of airspace due to presidential movement. When the President of the

Anthony Tivnan March 1, 2017

How to Celebrate National Aviation Day

In honor of aviation pioneer, Orville Wright, National Aviation Day is celebrated every year on his birthday, August 19. President Roosevelt established this day in 1936 as a way to celebrate and appreciate the developments of aviation throughout the many decades and to support its future.

Joshua Marc Hebert August 19, 2015

The New York Times: Finding the Right Fit for Flying Private

By: PAUL SULLIVAN; The New York Times
Carlos Urrutia’s job is to fly a private jet. But when he is on board the Bombardier Challenger 300, which he has flown for tens of thousands of hours, he does much more than that.
He welcomes the passengers on board. He stows their luggage. He offers each passenger a drink before takeoff, anything from water to coffee to a cocktail that he will mix. If someone can’t figure out how to work one of the eight seats that swivel, or close the lavatory door, he’ll walk back while his co-pilot takes over and explain how it works.

Joshua Marc Hebert June 26, 2015

Gulfstream G650ER Flies Around The Globe

The G650ER showed off its “long-legs” in February when it flew around the globe with only one fuel stop needed. The jet started its journey from White Plains, NY and flew across the Atlantic, Europe and Asia before landing 13 hours and 20 minutes later in Beijing. The jet refueled in Beijing and continued across the Pacific and US before ending its journey 12 hours later in Savannah, GA. Both legs of the trip were finished with fuel remaining in excess of National Business Aviation Association instrument flight rule reserves. Pretty impressive.

Anthony Tivnan March 18, 2015

Gilt-Edged Gas Pumps: The Jet Set Gets a Break

Gilt-Edged Gas Pumps: The Jet Set Get a Break A private jet membership program is slashing fuel costs for customers, and others may follow. By: Robin Goldwyn Blumenthal; Barron’s

Anthony Tivnan February 23, 2015

Cheaper fuel prices are slow to trickle down to the private jet-setters

Cheaper Fuel Prices are Slow to Trickle Down to the Private Jetsetters By: Ben Geier; Fortune

Anthony Tivnan January 10, 2015

Legally Avoiding State Taxes When Purchasing an Aircraft

Article By Jeff Wieand; Business Jet Traveler
On airplane purchases, these charges can total millions of dollars, but you might be able to legally avoid them by simply climbing aboard your new jet and taking off.

Anthony Tivnan December 11, 2014

Saying Goodbye to Thomas Menino (1942-2014)

On behalf of Magellan Jets, we would like to express our sincere condolences to the entire Menino Family. Thomas Menino was a personal friend of Joshua Hebert and Anthony Tivnan and with great respect Tom has served his city well and with great passion.He will be missed dearly.

Anthony Tivnan November 3, 2014

Nike’s Ultimate Private Jet Concept: A 40,000 Ft Luxury Lounge

Teague and Nike recently collaborated to repurpose the floor plan of a 400-passenger jet to attend to 13 VIP athletes. The private jet was designed to help boost performance for travelling sports teams. The super-luxurious concept jet provides the athletes with ultimate comfort and support. No need to worry about loss of rest, cramped muscles or groggy players; this new jet will restore, refuel, and rebuild. Get an inside glimpse of the futuristic looking jet below:

Anthony Tivnan September 11, 2014

New Ultra Long Range Falcon 8X Business Jet Announced

Dassault Aviation, makers of the Falcon line of business jets, announced their latest model today: the Falcon 8X.

Anthony Tivnan May 19, 2014

Magellan Jets Announces the First of Its Kind Build-A-Card: A Customized Solution for Your Charter Needs in 2014

The Future of Aviation Starts Here: You Build It, They Make It
Magellan Jets announced the launch of their latest cutting-edge technology platform, the customizable ‘Build-A Card’ tool. The first ever online program that will allow clients to address their own private travel concerns with one simple device. The concept behind the platform is to help alleviate the burden of shopping around for a solution to customer’s private aviation headaches. In today’s charter market it can be difficult to find a jet card provider that can fulfill every traveler’s specific needs. But with the Build-A-Card’s next generation technology it is now possible to assemble that solution with four easy steps right online.

Anthony Tivnan March 17, 2014

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