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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

Flying Private? The Top 3 Jets For Your Business

According to the National Business Aviation Association, employees save 3 hours and are 50% more productive when flying private instead of commercial. More and more companies are investing in a business aircraft to maximize their employees productivity. Through the Magellan Jets’ jet-specific membership program, your company can have access to the top jets built for your business. Here are the top 3 business aircraft that your company should be looking at in 2016.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 22, 2016

6 Things To Know For The 2016 Masters

The Masters rank as one of the most popular private jet destinations in the world every year. It’s no surprise the weeks leading up to them are some of the most exciting times here at Magellan Jets with everyone trying to book a flight. The Masters officially tee-off three weeks from today on April 7th, in Augusta, Georgia, which got Magellan Jets thinking about some of the biggest things to look out for this year both on and off the course.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 17, 2016

5 Reasons a Gulfstream G450 Is An Investment Your Company Needs To Make In 2016

When the Gulfstream G450 was introduced to the world, The Financial Times referred to it as a “high-speed time saver”. The long-range business jet has certainly lived up to it’s name. With the ability to fly nonstop from New York to Sao Paulo, Brazil, the G450 is giving companies back their most valuable asset, time. Since Magellan Jets is offering up to 6 free hours in a G450 for a limited time only with new memberships, now is the perfect time to see why the aircraft has earned such a loyal following. Here are five ways a Gulfstream G450 can help your company in 2016.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 15, 2016

9 Reasons Why Companies Find Value In Supplemental Lift

According to a study done by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), 98% of Business Week’s best brands are using a business aircraft. The correlation is no coincidence. Top executives have learned that when it comes to your business needs, you have to expect the unexpected. Supplemental lift has become a very popular way of travel for companies as they cannot predict when their aircraft will be down for maintenance or a simultaneous trip will arise. A private jet membership with Magellan Jets will help you stay prepared no matter what comes up offering all the benefits of ownership without the hassle.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 10, 2016

11 Questions We Get Asked Every Day

When it comes to flying private, we know that our customers are looking for safety, privacy, efficiency and more space than what commercial airlines offer. Your private aviation consultants along with the flight support and sourcing departments at Magellan Jets are working hard to make sure every detail of your trip is handled with the outmost care. Here are some of the questions we get asked every day.

Joshua Marc Hebert February 16, 2016

Business Charter? Here is Your 9-point Checklist to a Perfect Flight

You’ve decided that you need to charter a jet for your next business trip. Now what? Let’s be honest, cost might be one of the factors (or NOT!), but there are a few essential points you need to address when speaking to a charter company. Let’s get right into it:

Joshua Marc Hebert February 4, 2016

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3 Tips To Help You Get to Super Bowl 50… Smoothly.

We asked our Director of Flight Support, Patricia Reed, to give her tips for gearing up for Super Bowl 50 in terms of private aviation. With over 15 years’ experience (or 15 Super Bowls’ experience) in the private aviation industry under her belt, and decades of pilot’s experience, Pat laid out her valuable advice based on memorable experiences in aviation during this busy season. Get the real scoop on how to prepare if you want to make it to the game on time and in style without worrying about anything but the good times to be had.

Joshua Marc Hebert January 21, 2016

5 Good-For-You Reasons to go on a Trip this Valentine’s Day

Some opportunities are just too good to pass up. Take advantage of the holiday overalp of Presidents’ Day and Valentine’s Day this year! This February we have the added convenience of a long weekend thanks to Presidents’ Day falling on Monday, February 15th. Use this long weekend to celebrate with your love in a fun, far away destination. Don’t miss this chance, because it won’t happen again until 2021!

Joshua Marc Hebert January 15, 2016

5 Reasons a Private Jet Card is Essential in 2016

Looking forward to ringing in the new year with positive changes in mind? Make your resolution commit to you just as much as you commit to it with the modern convenience of a private jet card. Magellan Jets’s 25 hour card, will take your new year to the next level. Here are the reasons a private jet card will prove essential in 2016.

Joshua Marc Hebert January 11, 2016

Super Bowl 50 Hour Membership

The Super Bowl is one of the most traveled events via private jet in the United States. When you fly privately to the Super Bowl this year, you will need a team who knows the logistics to get you in and out of airports without any hassles. In honor of the Super Bowl’s 50th anniversary, we are offering a free upgrade on your flight to the big game with the purchase of 50 hours or more on your membership in January.

Joshua Marc Hebert January 8, 2016

6 Business Tools to Make Your Travel More Productive

Magellan Jets was recently featured in the Gothamist Getaways article, “16 Travel Essentials for 2016”. We looked into some other options when it comes to streamlining your travel experience both on ground or when airborne.

Joshua Marc Hebert January 5, 2016

3 Signs A Jet Card is Happening in Your Near Future

With so many options available for private travel, it might be overwhelming to pinpoint which investment matches your business and lifestyle best. If you have ever considered a jet card as an option for your private travel, you might be on the right track. Jet membership offers some of the best flexibility in the private aviation industry and as Business Jet Traveler points out, the benefits are quite clear. Let’s review!

Joshua Marc Hebert December 27, 2015

3 Things That Are Taking the Aviation Industry by Storm

Or, “A few things we are excited about from the most recent National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) convention and exhibition”. Being in the private aviation industry, we are always excited to stay in the know on all things aviation. Here are our top three:
1) HondaJet is here.
Yes, really. Private jet owners and enthusiasts will be thrilled to learn that after over 20 years of extensive research and development, the world’s most advanced light jet has arrived. Built around the pilot, with intiuitive touch-screen technology, it offers more spacial cockpit and greater visibility. Honda promises it is the fastest, most fuel efficient, and highest flying light jet in its class. Honda expects to receive the FAA certification very soon at which point it will start delivering the plane to customers.
Source: HondaJet

Joshua Marc Hebert November 19, 2015

Rise in Flight Activity Could Impact Supply & Demand For Charter Clients

July 2014 vs. July 2015
According to TRAQPak , July 2015 saw the largest year over year rise in overall flight activity since February 2012 with an increase of 5.6%. The results indicated substantial growth in the Part 135 market, up 9.6% from last year (more than 3 x‘s the increase than the fractionals providers) .

Joshua Marc Hebert August 21, 2015

NEW: The Value of Supplemental Lift

By: David Wyndham, President of Conklin & de Decker
If you have your own business aircraft, at some point it will be unavailable for flight, either due to scheduled maintenance or perhaps it is already flying a trip. When this occurs, we recommend charter as supplemental lift. It is ideal for those times when you need extra flying for a brief period, or if you need a capability that your current aircraft does not provide.

Joshua Marc Hebert August 11, 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

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