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Private Jet of the Day: The New Challenger 350
Bombardier has upgrading its hot-selling Challenger 300 by launching the brand new Challenger 350 business jet. This business jet will exceed all expectations! The upgraded jet will reach new heights and break more ground than the previous jet, challenger 300. It boasts a number of unique features and custom enhancements to meet the needs of customers.
The risks involved when booking an empty leg flight segment have varied throughout the years of private aviation. While scheduling an empty leg flight segment can be highly cost-effective, and sometimes as seamless as a traditional charter, it can also come with tremendous headaches and last-minute changes to your scheduled flight.
Financial Architects Partners has recently become a Magellan Jets client and they may help you pay for your next Jet Card(s). FAP manages 10 billion dollars of trust owned life insurance for approximately 300 client families. FAP has offices in Boston, Providence, Palo Alto, Minneapolis, Los Angeles and Palm Beach opening in September.
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.
Pros vs. Cons of Landing a Private Jet at a Major Airport
Can a private jet land at a major airport? Sure, but you may want to determine the follow pros and cons before you make a final decision on where to land.
Cigar Aficionado is published six times in a year and is edited for successful, extremely affluent men. It covers information on fine cigars plus life’s other great pleasures: fine dining and entertaining, the finest wines and spirits, world travel and the arts.
In their upcoming issue, Cigar Aficionado will feature Magellan Jets Build-A-Jet Card technology. Revolutionizing the cardmember experience, we’ve now revolutionized the buying process. Build-A-Card allows consumers to choose features based on their needs; not the industry standard. Below is an inside look at the article.
Did your boss ask you to book his/her upcoming travel arrangements? Wondering where to start and who to call for their private jet? Don’t sweat it! Below is a list of 5 important questions to ask before booking a jet! Your boss will be glad you did!
Here are the questions about private jets you’ll want to ask:
How Dirty is a Commercial Plane?
Magellan Jets well- respected friend Dr Robert Glatter, an emergency doctor at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital told the show , sat down with The Today Show today and discussed the shocking truth around how dirty commercial airlines truly are!
If you thought the bathrooms you share on a plane are risky, you’ll be stunned at these latest findings.
With concerns continuing to rise regarding threat of crime, riots and violence toward foreign travelers at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, our friends at Global Rescue, a worldwide provider of integrated medical, security, intelligence, travel risk management and crisis response services for corporations, governments and individuals, announced that its medical and security personnel have developed a thorough review of key health and safety threats to those attending FIFA World Cup by Private Jet.
That’s Simple. Jet cards provide aircraft owners access to an aircraft when theirs is not available. It is a cost effective way to bridge the gap between travel when necessary. Jet cards are an easy way to pre-purchase charter flights at a locked in price. This gives private jet owners a quick, cost effective solution when an issue arises with their jet.
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!
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!
Magellan Jets Announces: 5 hour Cards for Father’s Day
Private Jet industry leader announces the best luxury gift for Father’s Day!
What: Looking for the perfect gift for your dad this Father’s Day? Give your Dad the most memorable gift of all– time. With Magellan Jets’ special 5-hour card you can surprise dad with the luxury of a private jet for Father’s Day.
Want to book a private jet for upcoming travel, but not sure what type of private jet is best for your trip? With up to five different jet size categories to choose from, it can be difficult to pick the appropriate sized aircraft for your travel needs. So how do you pick the right private jet?
Calling all the New Yorkers & Bostonians! Looking for luxury summer vacation ideas in the Northeast? Step on-board one of the most sought-after jets for island hopping. The Eclipse 500 is a small 4-seat private jet that is perfect for getting to and from top destinations such as The Hamptons, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket in style. Anyone from the New England area who has driven to these luxury summer hot spots knows the ridiculous amount of time wasted sitting around in traffic or waiting for a ferry. Magellan Jets wants to alleviate those headaches by providing you the perfect solution for your summer time travel needs. By choosing to do your luxury summer travel on the Eclipse, you receive all the perks of a private jet without the higher costs of using a light jet. This smaller jet option provides state of the art performance with the lowest hourly rate and no repositioning fee inside the service area!
Below is an example of pricing for a private jet to The Hamptons, Maratha’s Vineyard & Nantucket this summer: ( All include roundtrip pricing on Eclipse 500 only)
U.S. OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT
Southern Pines, NC
June 7 – June 22, 2014
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES
In anticipation of a large number of private aircraft traveling to the U.S. Open and operating to and from the Southern Pines, NC area, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.
If you thought the G650 was top of the line, wait until you meet the newest addition to the Gulfstream fleet, the G650ER. Having the
Dassault Aviation, makers of the Falcon line of business jets, announced their latest model today: the Falcon 8X.
How Much Luggage Can You Take On board a Private Jet?
Are you chartering a private jet soon and curious about how much luggage you can take on board the jet? Consulting with your Private Jet Charter Consultant will provide you the best answer, but here’s some insightful information that could help you determine how much to pack before your trip.
Researching and booking a private jet on your own can be overwhelming! If you do not have much knowledge about the industry, the researching alone can be a tedious task. Thankfully, there are private jet charter brokers who can help alleviate the entire burden. An experienced charter broker can provide you with numerous benefits you might not have even considered!
It’s that time again; the World Cup is set to “kick-off” next month in Brazil! Held just once every four years, the World Cup is a major tournament of stunning atmosphere, excitement and anticipation. This summer’s event will put Brazil in the spotlight and it will stay through the World Cup and the Olympics to follow in 2016.
While Brazil is preparing themselves for the big event, fans should be doing the same when it comes to private jet travel to the World Cup. More than half a million soccer fans are planning to descend on the host country to enjoy the festivities and according to Aviation International News, close to 11 percent of those fans will arrive via private charters. With the foreshadowing of overcrowded airports, many host cities airports will be subject to a slot system for the duration of the tournament. Magellan Jets has already seen an increase of requests for private flights to the World Cup. Our number one tip would be to book early!
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.
Magellan Jets Named to BBJ’s 2014 Pacesetters List of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in Massachusetts
Leading East Coast Private Jet Broker Increased Sales in 2013, Moved into a New Office and Continues to Expand Globally into 2014
BOSTON, MA – April 29, 2014 – Magellan Jets, leader in private aviation, has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s 2014 Pacesetters list of the fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts. The prestigious list honors companies that recorded the state’s fastest revenue growth from 2010 to 2013. Boston Business Journal reported that this year had a record number of submissions – only 70 of which were chosen to appear on the list.
Magellan Jets Named to BBJ’s 2014 Pacesetters List of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in Massachusetts
Leading East Coast Private Jet Broker Increased Sales in 2013, Moved into a New Office and Continues to Expand Globally into 2014
BOSTON, MA – April 29, 2014 – Magellan Jets, leader in private aviation, has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s 2014 Pacesetters list of the fastest growing private companies in Massachusetts. The prestigious list honors companies that recorded the state’s fastest revenue growth from 2010 to 2013. Boston Business Journal reported that this year had a record number of submissions – only 70 of which were chosen to appear on the list.
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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