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The World’s First Passenger Drone

Taking off from Guangzhou City, the world’s first passenger drone completed its first public flight in China this month after being tested over 1,000 times.

Anthony Tivnan February 21, 2018

Three Hot Topics to Be Discussed at This Year’s World Economic Forum

This year’s World Economic Forum takes place from January 23rd to January 26th in Davos, Switzerland. Committed to improving the state of the world, the

Joshua Marc Hebert January 10, 2018

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

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Ban on Flights: What You Need to Know

Due to a number of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones overheating and catching fire in recent weeks, an emergency order was issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). All Note 7 smartphones are now banned aboard planes flying into, out of, or within the United States.

Joshua Marc Hebert October 29, 2016

4 Myths Of The New Apple Airpods

Headphones have become an item most travelers will not leave the house without, but the industry may be in for a major shakeup. With Apple’s recent release of the brand new Airpod technology, the internet has been flooded with an array of reviews ranging from groundbreaking technology to a severly overthought updgrade. You can make the judgement when you give them a try, but for now, make sure you don’t believe these four myths of the new Apple Airpods.

Anthony Tivnan September 15, 2016

Must Have Smartphone Apps for Business Travelers

Travel often for work? Then you know how stressful it can be, especially to a city you may not know. Magellan Jets collected some of our favorite must have travel apps. On your next business trip, don’t leave home without these Apps for business travel downloaded on your smart phone! They will guarantee you a less taxing experience.

Anthony Tivnan March 3, 2015

New Google Glass App For Flight Attendants Onboard Private Jets

Honeywell Aerospace has announced a new Google Glass App that will provide flight attendants onboard private jets access to hands-free cabin information without running to the nearest display screen. The glass will allow flight crews to view passenger information, control cabin or cock pit area, estimate time of arrival and more. While current onboard monitors can provide this information, the Google Glass gives discreet access to the information which in return means enhanced attention to the passenger.

Anthony Tivnan October 5, 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

Gogo Talk & Text; Latest In-flight Technology

Welcome to the future of travel! Gogo has launched its newest technology allowing smartphone users the ability to make phone calls and send text messages 30,000 ft in the air. Long gone are the days of isolation on-board a plane. Now passengers can be connected for the whole duration of a flight.

Anthony Tivnan January 30, 2014

Supersonic Flight- Faster Than Speed of Sound

Sound travels at about 760 miles per hour. When a jet reaches close to those fast speeds it can cause some remarkable visual and acoustic

Anthony Tivnan August 5, 2013

First Solar-Powered Aircraft to Cross the U.S.

The world’s first solar-powered aircraft, Solar Impulse, will attempt to fly coast to coast across the U.S. The Solar Impulse is set to complete its next challenge starting in May, and by 2015 they hope to fly a similar aircraft around the world! The plane is expected to make stops at a few major airports along its journey, so the pilots can display and discuss the aircraft with reporters, students, engineers and aviation enthusiasts. The Solar Impulse has 12,000 solar cells built into its 193-foot wings to charge its batteries and allowing it to fly day and night. That’s longer than an entire Boeing 747 airplane but it weighs just 3,500 lb, less than a car. It is powered by four electric motors. The single-seat private aircraft cruises around 40 mph and can’t fly through clouds. It travels so slow that sometimes when it turns into the wind, it appears to float in place on radar screens, or occasionally even slide backward. The makers recognize that solar will never power commercial flights, but this flight was meant to push people’s assumptions about what solar technology can do.

Joshua Marc Hebert April 1, 2013

Watch Out, Superman! The World’s First Civilian Jetpack Released for Sale

Since the beginning of time every self-respecting gadget geek has dreamed of flying as free as a bird via a workable jetpack. Today, that dream is a reality. The Martin Jetpack, which was showcased at Idex in February, is a collaboration between Emirates Advanced Research and Technology Holding (Earth), Khalifa University and the New Zealand-based Martin Aircraft Company.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 5, 2013

New iPhone 5 Connector Makes Problems for Aircraft Owners

Note: This post is brought to you courtesy of Flight Display Systems

Joshua Marc Hebert October 10, 2012

Apple’s Highly Anticipated iPhone 5 Release

2011 came and went without the release of the iPhone 5. The suspense has been building, and most are convinced that we will see Apple

Joshua Marc Hebert August 8, 2012

Ritz-Carlton Launches Smartphone App

The Ritz-Carlton is a luxury hotel brand exclusively ahead of their competition. Superior comfort, impeccable service and a host of amenities awaits Ritz-Carlton guests at

Anthony Tivnan May 4, 2012

Interested in a New Hobby? Try Remote-Controlled Aircraft!

The world of flight fascinates many of those who experience it and sometimes sparks a fire in a person’s soul to become a licensed pilot

Anthony Tivnan March 12, 2012

Apple UnviPad 3eils the iPad 3

Months of anticipation, excitement and impatience has finally come to an end as yesterday, March 7th, Apple officially revealed the revolutionary iPad 3. It appears

Joshua Marc Hebert March 8, 2012

Apple Unveils the New iPad

Months of anticipation, excitement and impatience has finally come to an end as yesterday, March 7th, Apple officially revealed the revolutionary new iPad. It appears as though the new tablet will live up to expectations featuring an all-new Retina display, improved wireless connection capability and a state-of-the art built-in camera. The Retina display will allow users to experience the iPad like never before; presenting images with stunning sharpness and clarity. The cutting-edge display is not exclusively responsible for the new iPad’s exceptional display quality, however. Apple’s new camera comes equipped with a five-element, hybrid infrared lens that allows for the highest-quality photographs. Furthermore, an improved wireless connection capability means fewer lost signals when you are at home, the office or at the airport. It also allows users to download apps, documents, and upload photos faster than ever before.

Joshua Marc Hebert March 8, 2012

Man Shows Scanned Passport on iPad When Entering the U.S.

When preparing to cross the border into the United States, travelers are prepared with their various forms of identification – most notably, their passport. This

Joshua Marc Hebert January 5, 2012

Magellan Jets Launches an International Private Jet Search iPhone App: Search, Book and Sign for a Trip in Minutes on Your iPhone or iPad!

Magellan Jets, a leading aircraft charter broker, announces the launch of its Private Jet Search iPhone application for private jet bookings. For years, people have

Anthony Tivnan December 6, 2011

Did You Miss Black Friday? Jump Online For Cyber Monday

While Black Friday is known for being a day of shopping heaven – amazing deals on a variety of merchandise, it is also shopping hell.

Anthony Tivnan November 28, 2011

Pets and Private Jets; The New Way to Charter

It’s Wednesday, and there are only two more days left until your heavily anticipated family getaway. You’re finishing up your loose ends at work for

Anthony Tivnan November 17, 2011

The $8 Million Dollar iPad 2

Shopping for holiday gift giving is upon us. If you have someone in your life who “has everything”, there is one gift which they probably have yet to purchase – the $8 million dollar iPad 2 Gold History Edition! This bedazzled iPad 2 has been released by luxury goods maker Stuart Hughes. Backed with 24-carat gold, this extravagent device is topped off with an Apple logo and home button made from 65 flawless diamonds and a screen frame made from ammonite rock (rainbow-colored rock made from the remains of prehistoric mollusks) and slivers of thigh bone from a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Anthony Tivnan November 2, 2011

Magellan Jets Attends NBAA 2011 in Las Vegas

From October 10-12, 2011, Magellan Jets proudly attended NBAA’s (National Business Aviation Association) conference which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. For the aviation industry insiders, this annual event is imperative to attend for both networking and educational purposes alike. As a business tool, this convention yields amazing results for well-respected operators and industry specialists to unite. Buying decisions are weighed and executed at the NBAA and the relationships formed set the stage for the upcoming year. Magellan Jets spent the first day on the convention floor, interacting with exhibitors and other attendees. On Tuesday, they moved onto the Static Display of Aircraft at Henderson Executive Airport where the latest aircraft models were present for the attendees to view and explore.
CEO of Magellan Jets, Joshua Hebert, and Anthony Tivnan, President of Magellan Jets, spent their time meeting with the press. They provided the media with updates on Magellan Jets and their hopes for the coming year. Recently, Magellan Jets announced their plan to provide students and families in China with private jet transportation to the U.S., elite concierge services and top-tier medical expertise. Mr. Hebert was able to give insight on Magellan Jets’ expansion into the Chinese market, “We are thrilled to be able to enter into the private aviation market in China,” says Magellan Jets CEO, Joshua Hebert. “We would like to be the trusted source of establishing Chinese students and families.”

Anthony Tivnan October 14, 2011

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