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Magellan Jets Celebrates New Office Space!!

Last night Magellan Jets welcomed all their friends & family to their official office warming extravaganza!! We are excited about our new space & we wanted to show it off! Our new office at Heritage Landing has been fully renovated to include new sleek entrances, a full-service caf© featuring downtown eatery Sebastians, a high-end fitness facility and a modern conference center.
There was good food, plenty of drinks & an amazing crowd! And of course no good party is complete without a photo booth 🙂 Who wouldn’t want their own glamour shot inside a Challenger 604? Click Here to View All

Anthony Tivnan April 25, 2014

An App to Cure Your Jet Lag?

While flying privately certainly takes the edge off of jet lag by allowing you to customize your schedule and travel in comfort, your body still reacts to changing time zones! Flying from the US to Europe, East Coast to West Coast or vise versa can switch your wristwatch three to nine hours. Your body says, “Hey, what’s going on here?”
I am sure you have heard many tips to help jet lag- Set your clock to the time zone you are traveling to, avoid alcohol, or chug Nyquil. Well, a team of researchers at the University of Michigan and Yale are trying to change the effect jet lag takes on your body-or at least make it better.

They have released a free iPhone app that loads a complex, jet-lag conquering model right into your smartphone. You simply type in your current location and destination, as well as what kind of light you will have access to, and the app provides a schedule of light exposure that should reset your internal clock. “The app tells you when to turn the lights off at night and when to turn them back on,” researchers say. The team spent 10 years building this model based on data collected from sleep studies.

Currently they are giving the app away for free, with the request that users send their anonymous jet-lag data back to the University of Michigan.

Anthony Tivnan April 19, 2014

Private Jet of the Day: Gulfstream G280

Gulfstream G280

The G280 encompasses outstanding performance, comfort and advanced technology. With a new high speed wing and two Honeywell HTF7250G engines, the G280 boasts the longest range and fastest cruise speed in the super mid-size business class. With 935 cubic feet, the G280 provides the most spacious

Anthony Tivnan April 12, 2014

5 Fun Facts About The Masters | Magellan Jets

5 Fun Facts About The Masters
The 2014 Masters Tournament kicks off on Thursday, in what is known as the most famous showcasing in golf. So in honor of this prestigious tournament, Magellan Jets has collected a few fun facts for you to enjoy. You know, in case you find yourself in a random PGA trivia game this weekend.

Anthony Tivnan April 9, 2014

Video: Driverless Car Displayed in Geneva

The future of driverless personal transportation has been revealed. Swiss automotive team Rinspeed displayed the XchangE during this years Geneva Motor Show. Traveling by car

Anthony Tivnan April 3, 2014

Private Jet of The Day: Phenom 300

The Embraer Phenom 300 provides travelers with the best performance in the light jet class that exceeds every expectation. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney

Anthony Tivnan April 2, 2014

7 Essential Questions Everyone Should Ask When Researching Jet Cards

Researching jet cards lately? Investigating the web for the best program provider, looking into what each company has to offer, and finding yourself overwhelmed with information? There are several leading companies that offer jet card programs, and like any investment, you want to do your homework before chosing the right one for you.

Anthony Tivnan March 25, 2014

Ferrari Announces Theme Park Opening in 2016

Last week Ferrari announced the launch of their latest endeavor, Ferrari Land, a 807,000 square-foot amusement park and resort outside Barcelona, Spain. After the success of their first amusement park Ferrari World in 2010, which is the largest indoor park in the world, the luxury brand decided it was time to expand! However, Ferrari Land will be about a third the size of the original theme park. That does not mean the park will be anything less than spectacular.

Anthony Tivnan March 20, 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

NTSB Hosts Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Safety Symposium

Anthony Tivnan Of Magellan Jets Spoke About Charter Broker’s Role In Safety Management
On March 4th and 5th the Air Charter Safety Foundation held its Safety Symposium at the National Travel Safety Board’s (NTSB) training facility in Ashburn, Virginia. The ACSF Symposium is the annual gathering of leaders in the air charter industry where current and emerging safety challenges are investigated.

Anthony Tivnan March 13, 2014

NTSB Hosts Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Safety Symposium

Anthony Tivnan March 13, 2014

Jet Cards A La Carte

Private-jet customers are getting picky. They want more choice. “When you look at the aviation industry, everything looks the same, with love it or leave it terms,” says Anthony Tivnan, president and co-founder of jet operator Magellan Jets. And make sure to bring your lawyer along before crossing the “T’s” and dotting the “I’s” of that 30 to 50 pages of contract, he adds. (Even then, customers can wind up bloodied; for a horror story full of lessons, see “Fractional Fracas.”
“To be honest, we were following that same platform,” says Tivnan.

Tivnan and Hebert’s build-a-card is playing on a trend they spotted; a number of wealthy individuals owning planes are also buying more flight-time via a jet card. “Flyers are becoming a lot more savvy on efficiency, and are finding innovative ways to use ownership, fractional, and jet cards together,” Tivnan says. Among

Anthony Tivnan March 11, 2014

4 Mesmerizing Hotels You Must See to Believe

Hotel De L’Europe, Amsterdam

The hotel was originally built along the Amstel River in the 17th Century to protect the city from invaders. Today the location is perfection, located on the busiest square in Amsterdam; Hotel De L’Europe is walking distance to the Van Gogh Museum
The interior of the hotel is surreal, originally designed to showcase the artwork of famous Dutch Masters.
Hotel De L’Europe is home to one of Amsterdam’s most beloved Executive Chef’s, Richard van Oostenbrugge, who was recently awarded Gaultmillau 2014 Chef of the year, for consistently offering seasonal favorites to guests.

Anthony Tivnan March 10, 2014

Rolls-Royce shows off redesigned Ghost Series II

Image courtesy Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled a newly redesigned Ghost at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show this week. The new car features a spate of tweaks and redesigns that they hope add a “stronger stance and a sense of extra width and height.” Also new in the Series II are on board Wi-Fi and, borrowed from last year’s Wraith, Satellite Aided Transmission to allow the car to “automatically adapt to its surroundings augmenting the drive experience.”

Anthony Tivnan March 5, 2014

New World’s Largest Aircraft’s surprising luxury air travel potential

Credit: Airlander
Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson is spearheading publicity for a radical new 300 foot long fuel efficient airship. The craft, known as the HAV304, will travel up to 100 mph for up to 3 weeks at a time carrying over 22,000 lbs of payload. It’s planned as a platform for cargo, surveillance, and communications with Dickinson touting its ability to drop its cargo “right where it needs to be.”

Anthony Tivnan March 3, 2014

A Windowless Supersonic Jet with Panoramic Views

Just when you thought the future of flying was all figured out, Spike Aerospace reveals a new supersonic jet concept. The latest supersonic jet displays a radical new design where the entire cabin wall will be covered in a thin screen. No need to fight over a window seat anymore because the entire wall can be changed into a panoramic window. The jet will use tiny external cameras to create a sensational panoramic vista. By removing the windows it could eliminate any structural issues and reduce the aircraft weight. The smooth exterior will allow the supersonic jet to move quicker since drag will be reduced due to the windows removal.

Anthony Tivnan February 24, 2014

A Positive Outlook for Private Aviation into 2014

With the economy finally looking better than it has in years, new business travelers have begun to restore their faith in private aviation again. With attention to, the annual number of people flying privately amounting to over 166 million, there is nothing but positive momentum for private charter companies into 2014.

Anthony Tivnan February 20, 2014

G650 Claims Another Speed Record for the Books

This new record, like the 38 records before it, reflects the G650’s noteworthy speed and range. The aircraft arrived for the 2014 Singapore Airshow in a record breaking time of 14 hours and 6 minutes from Hawaii. It flew 5,909 nautical miles from Honolulu to Singapore International Airport on Feb 7 with an average speed of Mach 0.85, despite dealing with headwinds exceeding 100 knots. “The G650’s speed and range truly make it a time machine, saving considerable time as clients travel around the world.” Said Scott Neal, senior vice president, worldwide sales and marketing, Gulfstream. Speed may be one of the top features, but the G650 has much more to offer. The cabin is the largest purpose-built business-jet cabin. Allowing clients to conduct conference calls, send emails or relax in pure comfort during flight. The cabin also includes wider seats, larger windows & more aisle room.
Once the National Aeronautic Association validates the new record, the flagship Gulfstream will have accumulated 39 milestones.

Anthony Tivnan February 17, 2014

Aircraft & Ice Are Not a Good Combo

With today’s modern technology fog, rain, wind and even violent thunderstorms are generally no trouble for jets. Jets are usually unaffected by icing concerns too since sophisticated systems have been designed to use hot air bled from their engines to keep the wings and surfaces warm. However, the jet can run into trouble if it has sat idled at low power for an extended period of time. The aircraft may then require a deicing to help remove ice buildup. Deicing fluid is a mixture of heated chemical called glycol and water.
Preventing a buildup of snow and ice is a crucial element for safe take off during cold wintery weather. The specific shape of the plane’s wings and rear tail are engineered to provide proper lift for flight. If the snow or ice disrupts the flow of airflow, it could hinder the ability to lift the aircraft.

Anthony Tivnan February 13, 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

Tailgating Banned During Super Bowl 2014

The Super Bowl game committee has recently released a statement banning tailgating in the parking lot of MetLife Stadium. So forget about setting up your grills and kegs of beer this year. “You will be allowed to have food in your car and have drink in you car. And provided you’re in the boundaries of a single parking space”, Said Committee CEO Al Kelly, “You’ll be able to eat or drink right next to your car. However you’re not going to be able to take out a lounge chair, you’re not going to be able to take out a grill and you’re not going to be able to take up more than one parking space.”
Fans won’t have to worry too much about tailgating considering the chances of them getting a parking spot at the stadium are very slim. Fewer than 13,000 parking spots are expected to be available for the 80,000 fans expected. They are trying to encourage more and more people to take advantage of public transportation. The committee has set up charter buses called the “Fan Express” to pick up & drop off fans at nine locations around the region. Al Kelly expects between 70 and 80 percent of ticket holders to arrive to the game via public transportation. The reason for the limited amounts of spots is results of large security perimeter needed.

Anthony Tivnan January 14, 2014

Will Super Bowl Fliers Face Winter Storm Issues?

The Super Bowl is always a big event for general aviation operations, but with the game scheduled for Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, could potential snow storms be a major issue? The FAA expects an additional 1,200 flights to the New York/New Jersey metro airports for Super Bowl XLVIII. It seems FAA is already preparing the FBOs for the large amounts of visitors expected. A TFR already has been designated,

Anthony Tivnan January 6, 2014

Magellan Jets Top 5 New Year’s Eve Destinations

With 2014 just around the bend, it is time to think about New Year’s parties and events. Magellan Jets has assembled a list of the top 5 New Year’s Eve destinations across the country, based mostly on popularity and best celebrations. From bustling cities to laid back ski destinations, to the nation’s most notorious party towns these destinations will offer a vacation to remember and Magellan Jets has the perfect recommendations on which private jet can get you there!

Anthony Tivnan December 30, 2013

Delay on Controversial Sleep Apnea Testing Policy

A few weeks ago you may have read my blog regarding FAA’s new policy to require obese pilots to undergo a sleep apnea test. Well, it seems there is now a delay on the controversial proposal concerning the screening. Below is an official statement sent out on behalf of the NBAA.

Washington, DC, Dec. 19, 2013 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed the decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to delay its plans for implementing a controversial new policy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening for pilots until the agency has had an opportunity to hear from industry stakeholders on the matter.

Anthony Tivnan December 20, 2013

Magellan Jets Blogs

Magellan Jets Celebrates New Office Space!!

An App to Cure Your Jet Lag?

Private Jet of the Day: Gulfstream G280

5 Fun Facts About The Masters | Magellan Jets

Video: Driverless Car Displayed in Geneva

Private Jet of The Day: Phenom 300

7 Essential Questions Everyone Should Ask When Researching Jet Cards

Ferrari Announces Theme Park Opening in 2016

Magellan Jets Announces the First of Its Kind Build-A-Card: A Customized Solution for Your Charter Needs in 2014

NTSB Hosts Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Safety Symposium

NTSB Hosts Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Safety Symposium

Jet Cards A La Carte

4 Mesmerizing Hotels You Must See to Believe

Rolls-Royce shows off redesigned Ghost Series II

New World’s Largest Aircraft’s surprising luxury air travel potential

A Windowless Supersonic Jet with Panoramic Views

A Positive Outlook for Private Aviation into 2014

G650 Claims Another Speed Record for the Books

Aircraft & Ice Are Not a Good Combo

Gogo Talk & Text; Latest In-flight Technology

Tailgating Banned During Super Bowl 2014

Will Super Bowl Fliers Face Winter Storm Issues?

Magellan Jets Top 5 New Year’s Eve Destinations

Delay on Controversial Sleep Apnea Testing Policy

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