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Labor Day is less than three weeks away and last minute travelers are still looking for the right destinations. Although most people have the beach on their mind, many of the major cities offer much to do for a weekend getaway. Here are six that will keep you busy this Labor Day.
It’s Mid August and the island is in high gear right now as we go into the last super busy week of the summer… And with this, you know we’ve got our list of ten things that need to be on your radar… Here’s what we’re loving this week on the blACKbook HOT LIST:
You alreadty know what comes to mind when you think of private jets. Wealth, luxury and an exclusive lifestyle are probably among them, but there are many things you may not know. Here are five things you probably didn’t know about private jets.
The celebration of the best in creative and inspirational design across many fields and disciplines kicks off August 2nd in Nantucket. Magellan Jets is the presenting sponsor for the Nantucket Historical Association’s week-long Nantucket By Design show from August 2-7. Learn more about the week filled with fun, laughter and celebration.
According to Forbes magazine, “A golden age for women entrepreneurs has begun”. Marketplace trends, more financial options and an abundance of women-led companies make 2016 a hot time to strike for females. However, the opportunities women are seeing now in the workplace were not always as clear to them before these 7 women paved the way.
Bombardier has long been known for providing executives with a superior business aircraft at the top of its respective class. Between the Global, Learjet and Challenger series, there is a jet for all types of corporations. Specifically, the Challenger 300 and the Challenger 350 are two of the most high-performing and high-efficiency jets in the Bombardier line. Today, we will take a look at why executives love flying in them.
The annual Midas List from Forbes ranks the top 100 venture capitalists (VC) in the world every year. Many people on the list struck gold early on in major start-ups like Twitter, Spotify and Uber, while others took the unconventional route and entered the game late. Some bold moves paid off big for these top venture capitalists, highlighted by a once in a lifetime investment that brought the #1 VC to the top of the list.
The 2016 Rio Olympic games are just over a month away and concerns about traveling to Brazil have hit an all-time high. A public health emergency, a potential government meltdown and the country’s worst recession in over two decades have made many athletes and spectators uneasy about heading to Rio. In one of the country’s most important times, everything seems to be going wrong.
It is quite rare to have the top minds in finance and business all in one room at the same time. Hence, why there are conferences each year meant to do just that. Everyone from fund managers and thought leaders to political figures and entrepreneurs come together a couple times a year to discuss the challenges facing the global economy. These are the top events that hedge fund investors need to be at in 2016.
Takeoffs and landings can often be the most scenic parts of the flight. However, the best views come at a price as they have some of the most nerve-racking starts and finishes to your trip. For those who love flying, these 4 airport runways should be on your bucket list, but for those who get a little uneasy in the air, you probably want to avoid flying into these locations.
The Olympics games get underway August 5th and Magellan Jets, a Massachusetts-based jet card seller has created a 20-hour membership using a Gulfstream G450 designed to cover the flight time needed to cover the roundtrip US-Brazil journey. Read the full article below.
Buying a jet is one of the biggest accomplishments for any individual, but the process of purchasing one can often be strenuous and full of potential pitfalls. Along with a scary upfront investment, there are many hidden costs involved with aircraft maintenance that most first time jet owners are unaware of during their decision process. The most important thing is to do your homework and there are companies, like Jet Advisors, who are setup to help you navigate through the whole process. Here are five things to note before you make your decision.
Magellan Jets, a leader in private jet travel, today announced that it has received the SmartCEO 2016 Future 50 Award. The award recognizes Greater Boston’s 50 fastest-growing mid-sized companies – those that have experienced outsized growth based on a combined three-year average of revenue and employee growth.
Art Basel kicks off this week in Switzerland, which is one of the most traveled to events by private jet in the world. The week long art show began on Monday with the exclusive invitation only showing and will officially open up to the public on Thursday 6/16. Over 280 of the world’s leading galleries will be showing works from almost 4,000 artists ranging from the modern great masters to artists on the rise. With 98,000 expected to travel to Basel, here is the full list of events and exhibits for Art Basel.
Traveling to Cuba is not like any normal trip. As Magellan Jets knows, far more criteria is required to enter into Cuba than most countries. Examiner.com travel expert Hank Tester recently caught up with Magellan Jets President and co-owner Anthony Tivnan to hear more about what it takes to travel to Cuba.
Researching and booking private travel by yourself can be a daunting task. Without much industry knowledge, the research that goes into it alone is almost enough to scare you away. Thankfully, there are private jet companies who can focus specifically on making your travel process safe and seamless. They may even find you some personalized perks and benefits you didn’t even know were available.
So why should you use a private jet company for your travel needs?
Flying private is an experience that is much bigger than simply a way to travel. Membership companies are finding new ways to offer customizable perks and benefits to personalize every aspect of private travel. One of the many ways Magellan Jets is elevating the private travel experience through personalization is our jet-specific membership programs. Ten different aircraft are available for our members to have consistent and ready access to the quality of aircraft they paid for or better. In the first installment of our two part series this week, we will take a look at five of the aircraft options offered to Magellan Jets members.
Hotels around the world are trying to be more than just a place to rest your head, but a destination in and of themselves. As summer itineraries begin to fill up with luxury destinations, many travelers are looking into the alternative route of hotels that serve as a vacation. Offering everything from private beach views to personal chefs, these hotels are something you will want to put on your bucket liist.
Warm weather is just around the corner and the official kickoff to summer is fast approaching this Memorial Day Weekend. Although there are many things to do that are not on a beach, the vast majority of travelers are looking to flee the big city and find some fun in the sun. For those avid beachgoers, here are the top spots that will make sure you head back to work with more color than you left.
Straight out of Wichita, Kansas, there may not be a plane that better meets the needs of both passengers and pilots than the Citation Latitude. By Textron Aviation setting out to create a “new midsize plane”, the Citation Latitude was built to redefine the industry’s midsize category. The combination of new features and technology is something we are not yet accustomed to in the Citation series making the Citation Latitude one of the most impressive jets in its category. See why both passengers and pilots alike love flying on a Citation Latitude.
When it comes to your travel experience, it is the small things that make all the difference. The newest perk of traveling with Magellan Jets is the release of our branded magazine. Magellan Jets will be offering this quarterly magazine to all of our clients and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it to you. Over a year in the making, this lifestyle and culture magazine focuses on luxury, aviation, travel and everything in between. Here is a look inside the Magellan Jets magazine.
The jet card isn’t a brand new idea, but it certainly seems that way with how often we hear about them. There are so many options now it is almost dizzying to pick one. Although the current leader in the space is Marquis Jet, which was founded by Kenny Dichter in 2001 and sold to Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets in 2010, more companies are adopting the method. Marquis Jet charges a little bit more than $100,000 for a 25 hour card. The typical CEO knows that is far less time than is needed to travel the world. Companies like Magellan Jets and Sentient Jet are finding new ways to help jet cards remain the best option for private travel. Here are three reasons why jet cards continue to rise in popularity.
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If you have ever dreamed of being in one of the Fast and Furious movies, this Friday may be the closest you get. The only Aston Martin Vulcan in the United States will highlight the list of cars on display at the 8th annual goldRush Rally. The most exclusive, premiere automotive and lifestyle event will have 80 cars wrapped in some of the most extravagant designs you will ever see on multi-million dollar cars. The 9 day, 8 city nationwide tour will kickoff in Boston in front of City Hall this Friday. Magellan Jets is excited to step outside the realm of private travel and join the celebration of luxury cars and lifestyle as a sponsor. Here is the full list of dates, cities and venues, and cars you can expect to see.
If you don’t know the team who is handling your next flight, you probably should. Most private flyers only meet a small handful of the people directly involved in making their trip go smoothly. Magellan Jets implements a multi-step process from a team of professionals for both our membership and charter options to ensure our clients receive safe, seamless and on-time travel. We are so confident in our process, we want all of our customers to know how we operate.
Magellan Jets jet card ownership, jet membership, on-demand charter, aircraft sales and management are programs of Magellan Jets, LLC (Magellan Jets®). Magellan Jets (the Air Charter Broker) acting as an “Authorized Agent” for the Program Member (Charterer) shall; maintain non-owned aircraft liability insurance, and personal injury coverage, contract for transportation services with only FAR Part 135 or 121 Direct Air Carriers or their foreign Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) equivalent that operate and exercise full operational control over those flights at all times. Magellan Jets does not own or operate aircraft nor is a direct or indirect carrier. Flights will be sourced through a proprietary Magellan Jets Preferred Network of Direct Air Carriers that meet all FAA or CAA safety standards and additional safety standards established by Magellan Jets.Magellan Jets does provide access to aircraft management services which are provided by FAR Part 135 and 91 Direct Carriers or their foreign Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) equivalent that manage the full or partial operation of the aircraft on behalf of the Owner (Aircraft owner) and exercise full operational control of all flights at all times.
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