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10 Luxury Gift Ideas To Get Mom On Mother’s Day

Let’s face it. Your mom deserves the world for raising you, and maybe a diamond necklace to go along with it. Although every son or daughter would love to send mom on a luxurious getaway for Mother’s Day, it may not be in the cards this year. Magellan Jets knows what gifts make our mothers who fly with us feel loved and appreciated. Here are 10 luxury gift ideas to show mom just how much she means to you on her big day.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 28, 2016

Inc. Magazine Features Magellan Jets College Tours Package

After a successful 2015 campaign, Magellan Jets re-launched its college tours package in early April. The 10 hour jet cards are available through June 2016 and give parents the opportunity to be there every step of the way in the most important decision of their child’s life. Recently, Zoe Henry of Inc Magazine, caught up with Magellan Jets co-founder and president, Anthony Tivnan to delve into the benefits of this program for parents and children.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 26, 2016

Headed To The Kentucky Derby? 9 Things You Must Know

The Kentucky Derby ranks as one of the most popular private jet destinations in the world every year. Stars come from far and wide to flaunt their Sunday best as they touch down in Louisville in style. There is much to be seen and many things to know if you’re planning a trip to The Derby. As one of the industries most experienced travel providers to the Kentucky Derby, Magellan Jets gives you nine things you need to know for your trip to Churchill Downs.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 21, 2016

4 Ways Jet-Specific Memberships Elevate Your Private Travel Experience

Choosing the right private travel provider is more than just getting from point A to point B, it is a lifestyle choice. Whether it is for business, personal, or most importantly, family, passengers want to feel like they are in the right hands when getting to their destination. Between maintenance issues and aircraft availability, a trip can quickly be derailed with unexpected changes that can arise. Here are four reasons why Jet-Specific membership, offered exclusively at Magellan Jets, makes private travel safe and seamless.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 19, 2016

Traveling To Cuba? What You Must Know Right Now

Early in 2016, the U.S. expanded their list of reasons American citizens are allowed to travel to Cuba. However, even with the expansion, many Americans are still wondering how to obtain legal clearance. Who can travel to Cuba? What’s an acceptable category of travel? What visa’s and verifications are needed? As the industry’s most trusted and experienced travel advisor to Cuba, Magellan Jets breaks down all the fine details of what it takes to get there.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 14, 2016

Debunking 5 Common Myths About Private Jet Travel

Private jet travel can improve the entire flight experience in countless ways. Whether you are traveling for business or for pleasure, flying private can help you to avoid the headaches of the airport while enjoying a peaceful and comfortable trip. Unfortunately, there are several myths swirling around private travel that deter many from booking their flight.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 12, 2016

Magellan Jets Re-Launches College Tour Packages

With college tour season in full swing, finding time to visit your chilld’s dream school can be quite a hassle when it is located across the country. For a decision directly impacting your child’s future, it is important to see all aspects of the college, including the campus. To help parents be there every step of the way, Magellan Jets is offering a tour package to make a visit to every school on the list attainable for the whole family.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 7, 2016

Need Supplemental Lift? 4 Things To Consider

Whether it’s for personal or business reasons, using supplemental lift can be a huge asset for all your travel needs. There is a lot to consider when choosing a provider which can make the process very daunting. Your time, money, and safety are important so make sure you choose a provider who meets the highest level of all your requirements. Here are 4 things Magellan Jets thinks you need to consider before choosing your supplemental lift provider.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 5, 2016

5 Things You May Not Know About Magellan Jets

After a monumental year of growth in 2015, Magellan Jets is continuing the trend in 2016. There have been some exciting new developments with more to come before year’s end. From new membership deals to prestigious awards, there are things you may have missed during the year of rapid growth. Here are 5 things you may not know about Magellan Jets.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 31, 2016

10 International Destinations To See This Summer

Summer is an ideal time for the international traveler to start crossing destinations off their bucket list. Many of our customers are beginning to explore Magellan Jets’ membership programs to get them around the world this summer. So here are 10 international destinations we’d recommend this summer.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 29, 2016

Boston Business Journal Names Magellan Jets to Fast 50 List

The Boston Business Journal recently named Magellan Jets to its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts for the third consecutive year. This ranking will be published in the April 22 weekly edition of the Boston Business Journal and will include 76 companies – the top 50 of which will be recognized at an event on April 21 called “Fast 50”, formerly known as “Pacesetters”.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 23, 2016

INC. 5000: How to Build a $19 Million Private Jet Company in a Down Economy

By: JENNIFER ALSEVER

Targeting an unexpected market segment (jet owners) and cutting out a huge startup cost (buying planes), Magellan Jets has seen its business really take off.

Joshua Marc Hebert September 22, 2015

Magellan Jets at Shawn Thornton’s Putts & Punches for Parkinson’s Golf Tournament

This year, Magellan Jets was a participating sponsor at the sixth annual Putts and Punches for Parkinson’s Golf Tournament at Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton, MA. For the past five years the Putts and Punches for Parkinson’s Tournament has helped raise money for organizations supporting the fight against Parkinson’s Disease, including The Shawn Thornton Foundation, The Boston Bruins Foundation, and the American Parkinson Disease Association.

Joshua Marc Hebert August 13, 2015

Magellan Jets Named Presenting Sponsor of the Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket

Boston based Magellan Jets – a national leader in jet memberships and charter – has announced it will be the Presenting Sponsor at this summer’s Antiques & Design Show of Nantucket from July 31 – August 3, annually produced by the Nantucket Historical Association and attended by over 2,000 design enthusiasts.

Joshua Marc Hebert July 16, 2015

Magellan Jets is on Instagram!

Magellan Jets Membership is an experience, and we want to share it with you on Instagram! For all things private jets, follow @magellanjets on Instagram.

Anthony Tivnan June 5, 2015

Magellan Jets’ Favorite Aircraft from the MBAA 2nd Annual Aviation Day

This year, Magellan Jets was one out of the many industry leaders who participated at the MBAA 2nd Annual Aviation Day at the new Rectrix FBO facility at Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Mass.
Many jets were on display at the exclusive event, and the Magellan Jets team was able to speak with the pilots and manufacturers of each aircraft to learn more about their special features and new technological advancements.
From the Gulfstream G550 to the Embraer Phenom 300, Magellan Jets got an inside look at what makes each aircraft unique, and for some of us at Magellan Jets, some where more unique than others…

Anthony Tivnan May 20, 2015

Q & A: Magellan Jets’ Director of Flight Support, Pat Reed, Attends Air Charter Safety Symposium

In a recent Air Charter Safety Symposium, Magellan Jets joined some the largest private aviation providers to learn more about flight safety management from the most respected industry leaders in the world. A retired USN captain, the Executive from Business Aviation Safety Systems, and members of the Federal Aviation Administration were among the many speakers at the seminar, and they spoke on topics such as runway incursions, FAA medical standards and more.

Anthony Tivnan April 27, 2015

Magellan Jets and Top Tier Admissions Help Prospective Students Choose Their Future School

It’s time to send your kids off to college!
Cue the excitement.
But still not sure which school you’re sending them too?
Cue the nerves.

Anthony Tivnan April 1, 2015

Magellan Jets Lowers Member Rates Due to Savings From Low Oil Prices

Magellan Jets, an innovator in private aviation, today announced it will reduce fuel prices for new member contracts starting Jan 15th by 16% across the board to reflect the lower price of oil.

Anthony Tivnan January 6, 2015

joshua hebert ACSF Chairman Magellan Jets CEO

A Look Inside The Good Life- Interview With Magellan Jets CEO, Joshua Hebert

JOIN THE JET SET By: Improper Bostonian
Joshua Hebert, the CEO and founder of Magellan Jets, is well-versed in flying high. A former Wall Street exec, Hebert now pilots the Quincy-based private jet travel service, which recently unveiled its new Build-A-Card program. “We looked at technology in the automotive industry, specifically Mercedes, and saw how you can customize and build your car online,” Hebert says. “In our business, no one has been able to customize a jet card with an online portal. The only way to do it was to call into the office and negotiate, but in most cases the high-end consumer did not know what options they had.” (To have those problems, right?)

Anthony Tivnan November 13, 2014

CEO of Magellan Jets, Joshua Hebert, Selected to Join the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Board of Governors

CEO of Magellan Jets, Joshua Hebert, Selected to Join the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Board of Governors
Leading Private Jet Charter Company Continues to Make Safety Their Top Priority

BOSTON, MA – July 15, 2014 – Magellan Jets CEO, Joshua Hebert, has been selected to join the Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Board of Governors. Magellan Jets commitment to safety has earned them the respect and recognition of some of the most prominent organizations in the aviation industry. They are proud to have been the first private jet charter broker in the world to be named to The Air Charter Safety Foundation, and now honored to serve on their prestigious board.

Joshua Marc Hebert July 18, 2014

Spotlight: Meet Our Flight Support Team!

Spotlight: Meet Our Flight Support Team

Led by Suzy Coleman, our Flight Support Team is strictly made up of professional pilots that are all full time aviation professionals. We believe that our customer’s best interests in safety and a seamless experience starts with experienced pilots managing the flights behind the scenes. We also believe that it is far more realistic to train pilots on great customer service, rather than training customer service people to be pilots!

Joshua Marc Hebert June 19, 2014

Magellan Jets | The Secret to Getting Accepted to Elite Colleges!

Earlier this year Magellan Jets launched a 10 Hour College Jet Card for seniors visiting perspective colleges. Now we are taking our support for education to the next level by partnering with Mimi Doe and Dr. Michele Hernandez, the country’s leading college admissions experts. They leverage their experience to create applications that rise above the rest in their intensive 4 day Application Bootcamp for rising seniors! Their internationally acclaimed Boot Camp has sold out for eleven consecutive years! Mimi & Michele also offered Magellan Jets clients a special discount on the camp!

Joshua Marc Hebert June 17, 2014

Magellan Jets Announces a 10 Hour Jet Card Designed for College Tours

Magellan Jets Announces a 10 Hour Jet Card Designed for College Tours
Leading Private Jet Charter Company Continues to Support Education by Alleviating the Stress of Finding the Right College Campus

BOSTON, MA – May 1, 2014 – Magellan Jets knows that this is a very hectic time of the year for clients with children deciding on which college to attend, as the best way to learn about a college is to visit the campus.

Anthony Tivnan May 1, 2014

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