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New Phenom 100
The year 2008 was a game-changer in the world of jet charter.
That was the year that the Brazilian jet manufacturing company Embraer released the Phenom 100, which quickly became a favorite in the light jet category.
With one operator at the helm and crew onboard, the Phenom 100 has the capacity to accommodate up to six passengers, but is at its most efficient with four passengers.
- This is because with four passengers the Phenom 100 can fly just over 1,000 nautical miles at 449 mph. It also features the latest in cockpit design and its advanced technology allows for operational costs to be 30% less than those of similar jets.
- While its efficiency and cost are selling points with customers, what really closes the deal with frequent fliers is the comfort on the Phenom 100. The cabin is almost five feet tall providing passengers with ample room while seated and moving about the cabin. This jet also features the largest windows of any other jet in its class, which provides more natural light in the cabin and decreases drowsiness amongst passengers.
The Phenom 100 also offers in-cabin baggage compartments, a fully enclosed lavatory, and partial galley.
With all of its comfort, style, and performance, it’s hard to believe that one year after its release Embraer one-upped itself by releasing the Phenom 300.
Like its predecessor, the Phenom 300 was an instant success.
- It’s a fact that the Learjet, the Phenom 300’s strongest competitor, can fly faster and higher than the 300, but the Phenom 300 can fly 240 miles farther, has better fuel economy, and performs better on short runways.
When fully loaded, the Phenom 300 can travel 1,800 nautical miles making it a favorite amongst domestic travelers who dread fuel stops.
Like the Phenom 100, the 300 has a spacious and comfortable cabin, and lower operating costs than other jets in its class. But the similarities end there as the Phenom 300 has a longer fuselage, swept wings, and is able to fly faster and climb higher than the 100.
Its spacious cabin provides the utmost in comfort, especially with its almost fully-reclining seats and adjustable armrests so passengers can kick back and relax before arriving at their final destination.
The large cabin size also provides space for a full-sized sink and commode in the lavatory.
The bottom line with both of these jets is that they provide passengers with the utmost in comfort and style, which is why they are both destined to be favorites amongst the jet charter crowd.
Lufthansa Lays Down New Baggage Rules
Lufthansa has broken down its free baggage allowance policy into simpler terms for those who fly through this airline and they are all applying the rules to all of their flights. These rules will officially apply to all tickets which have been purchased after June 1st, 2011. North Atlantic routes have also implemented this concept successfully, proving that it can in fact work well. Those who fly within Europe and longer flights going to Asia will have a higher free baggage allowance than most others. The previous baggage allowances for tickets purchased before June 1st however will still apply. Under what is called the “piece concept”, all passengers will be able to check in a certain number of bags completely free of charge, according to which travel class they are booked for.
There are certain weight restrictions which apply to business, economy, and first class accordingly. Some passengers will find that their weight allowance is significantly higher than before, depending on a number of factors. The weight allowance for anyone traveling through economy class is 23 kg whereas it used to be 20 kg. Those who are going through business class will find that they can check in several different items of baggage. First class flyers will be able to check in three bagged items which can weigh up to 32 kg and no more.
Under the new baggage allowance rules for Lufthansa airlines, those who travel in economy class will only be able to check one item free of charge and it can only weigh up to 23 kg. Those who are going through business class will be able to take two items free of charge with a weight that cannot exceed 32 kg. In first class flyers will be able to take three items free of charge and they can weigh no more than 32 kg each. Those who fly first class cannot have their total bagged items exceed 96 kg. The previous baggage weight allowance for first class was only 40 kg, a significant increase from before.
The baggage allowance rules for infants who are traveling in their own seat and are under the age of two will remain the same. There is one collapsible pushchair allotted for infant travelers as well as one baggage item which cannot weigh more than 23 kg. Anyone who brings additional checkin bags will be required to pay an additional fee. These new baggage allowance rules apply only to a certain number of items which are free of charge; anything beyond that is subject to additional fees at the cost of the traveler.
There will be a flat rate charge for each additional bag, as opposed to per kilo as is the case with some other airlines. As for long-haul European flights, there will be an excess baggage fee of exactly 150 Euros per flight. These figures are a dramatic improvement over the previous baggage allowance rules which Lufthansa enforced, making a number of flyers very happy about the extra baggage which is allowed free of charge.
Decrease in Hubs means Limited Options for Fliers
Those who reside in some of the smaller towns and cities have most likely noticed that the size of their airports has shrunk significantly in recent years. It is no secret that airports have been reducing their number of hubs quite frequently, making a noticeable impact on some of the smaller cities across the country. Delta recently made the decision to cut twenty five percent of flights in both Tennessee and Memphis, meaning that yet another hub will be cut. This could have a fairly significant impact on quite a few people in smaller towns/cities all over.
People who live in the larger cities don’t really have a lot to worry about. They can depend on their big airports to provide them with a relatively smooth transportation experience. Most people who use big airports have the option to do nonstop flights, but that is not the case with an increasing number of people in smaller cities across the U.S. After you start to leave some of the larger cities in the country though, that is when things begin to change a little bit. At one time Pittsburgh used to be one of the main hub airports in the entire country; however that has changed in recent years.
The current average for Pittsburgh’s airport is around 165 flights each which span out to around 37 different airports with multiple airlines. Some of the different cities across the U.S that have seen hub closures in airports include Columbus, Ohio; Durham, North Carolina; San Jose, California and many more. The number of airports large and small that are started to close hubs is on the rise and that means a lot more inconvenience for those who fly. If you are a frequent flyer and find yourself going through a relatively small airport, you might start to feel the squeeze that these hub closures are having on the average flyer.
Even people in the smaller cities have options though, such as going to a nearby airport which can provide more hubs and an easier traveling experience overall. Those who are in mid-sized cities will still find that there are numerous opportunities for lower fares. A lot of people do not have the option to go to another airport, as sometimes it is 50 miles away or even further. Airports are expecting a lot of trouble related to these hub closures, forcing people to get creative with how they travel.
There is no doubt that some of the smaller cities across the country face a rather challenging future with regards to getting people from one location to another as quickly and easily as possible. The hub closures continue to rise and it doesn’t seem like they will be stopping anytime soon. While most of the larger airports in the U.S have been able to accommodate flyers in the same way because of their sheer size, that is not the case with a lot of smaller airports which are facing major problems because of these closures.
Charter Pilot Regulations Tightened by FAA
Recently charter pilots have received instructions as to how they can become more effective at their job and work well with others who are in charge of operating the cockpit. The total number of charter airlines is around 1,600 worldwide as well as air taxi companies which have also been affected by the FAA’s decision. The recent stipulations for charter pilots have been long awaited by government crash investigators as well as independent safety experts. The Federal Aviation Administration has stated that the goal of the new training requirements is to lessen the frequency of cockpit errors that can be avoided by additional training. Although there are mixed feelings as to the recent decision from the FAA, all charter pilots are required to undergo mandatory additional training.
The training for these pilots will consist of crew resource management as well as specialized team training exercises which are designed to help those who are in these positions to work together while up in the air. The National Transportation Safety Board has been trying to get these training requirements made mandatory for years since 2003 and just recently has it passed into law. These charter companies will have a total of two years to come up with training systems for their pilots in order to enhance their abilities to do their jobs even better. The requirement for additional training has come after years of mistakes that pilots have made while up in the air, resulting in potentially dangerous situations.
After each company devises a training system the FAA will have the final say on whether or not they meet the requirements for what they have laid out in their plan to help re-educate charter pilots. The FAA strongly believes that requiring these pilots to undergo such training will help to reduce the number of pilot errors significantly which in turn will lessen the occurrence of midair collisions as well as problems on the runway. They say that the training will also help pilots to reduce the amount of stress which they experience while at the helm and to improve their overall decision-making skills and abilities.
The FAA justified the additional training by releasing the facts on aviation accidents involving charter pilots who failed to perform some of their basic duties and as a result people were either killed or injured. They provided at least 24 individual reports of accidents related to pilot errors which they say could have been avoided if their training would have been more comprehensive. In all 20 lives were lost because of human error and it is a problem which the FDA hopes to drastically reduce in the coming years.
It has been proven that team training can help to reduce pilot-related accidents with U.S airlines by at least twenty five percent, a statistic which they believe will apply to charter pilots as well. Even those charter companies which only need one pilot for their flights will need to undergo the training and it will still apply because of the FAA stipulations.
787 Dreamliner Delay Resulting in Disappointment for Passengers and Parts Suppliers
The 787 Dreamliner is currently three years behind schedule because of multiple technical and budgetary issues which the Boeing Corporation has been experiencing, ultimately resulting in the slowing down of the huge project which has been in the works for some time now. So far there has been a lot of disappointment from eager passengers as well as parts supplier in the wake of further delays which are putting the company even further behind than they ever expected to be. Buyers around the world have been enticed with multiple promises of a passenger airliner which is more powerful and luxurious than anything ever to go up into the sky before it, sparking a lot of curiosity as well as anticipation.
Multiple buyers from countries around the world have already ordered a total of 847 jets and the first model hasn’t even been perfected yet. The amount of just one of these jets is $200 million, and despite how ridiculous the price tag might seem, this aircraft will employ some of the most sophisticated aeronautic technology known to man and is supposedly going to be faster than any passenger jet in the world. The jet was once expected to be ready by May of 2008 but since then the project has undergone a number of changes and technical problems which keep setting its finishing date farther and farther.
Boeing says that these planes will start appearing on the runways by Fall, although there are still many who are skeptical as to whether or not that is really going to happen, considering how many times it has been delayed in the past. Passengers and suppliers of parts are certainly looking forward to the finishing of these planes which will prove to be much different than anything else ever before them in history.
The last time a new aircraft was developed from Boeing was in 1995 when they came out with the 777, so this new development is certainly attracting a lot of attention from all sides. One thing is for sure: the new Dreamliner aircraft is sure to be good business for both airports across the country as well as Boeing which has expressed its deepest apologies for keeping passengers and parts suppliers waiting this long, but they claim that the results will be well worth the wait in the end.
Because of the delays on the project, airlines have been forced to delay opening up new routes and they are keeping older model airplanes flying passengers for perhaps longer than they would like to, but as for right now they have no choice in the matter. Boeing is certainly working hard to make sure that they meet their latest deadline which some say is tentative but Boeing insists that there will be no more delays on this particular project which has attracted quite a bit of attention. A majority of the parts suppliers for these new planes are located in Southern California and have already agreed to pay the costs of labor and tooling up front, only adding to the tension and frustration between them and Boeing.
Flight Tests for Hondajet Officially Begin
The first incarnation of the much-storied Hondajet flew for the first time under strict FAA regulations, meaning that the developers are one step closer to finishing the project they have been working on for some time now. The flight testing occurred at the Piedmont Triad International Airport which is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. After spending nearly an hour testing it out, its overall performance and characteristics were analyzed for further study. Michimasa Fujino who is the president and CEO of the Honda Aircraft division said that the tests were a very important part of what they are trying to do and a definite milestone.
There will also be several other aircrafts that will be introduced into the flight testing program by the summer of this year. Although the program suffered some major delays in developing the technology they hope to come out with very soon, they have said that they are currently back on track and in the process of come up with some very important and groundbreaking aviation technology. The turbofan engines for the GE Honda HF120 will soon be getting its official FAA certification, most likely sometime later this year.
The president of the program also said that the aircraft itself should meet all of the requirements for quality control standards as well as FAA stipulations in order to pass inspection. So far there have been no major problems reported with development of the new technology which will prove to be an innovative and important step in the right direction for the development of these types of aircrafts. There are already orders that have been filed for around 100 jets, each of which will cost over $4 million to construct.
While the technology that Honda is coming out with will certainly be expensive, it will also prove to make a very large difference in terms of what it will accomplish with regards to aviation and flight travel. Even though there was a jet market collapse in the beginning part of 2008, the company managed to make it through and got the funding they needed for developing this technology which is attracting the attention of many companies and individuals who are eager to see what they will look like and how they will function.
The flight testing which is currently going on at the Greensboro International Airport is almost done and there will no doubt be a collective sigh of relief among those who are working on the project when it is all over. The company has hinted that there are other plans waiting in the wings so to speak, suggesting that it will be likely that this jet model will certainly not be the last that Honda develops and tests. Fujino has goen so far as to say that they will be turning out a total of anywhere from thirty to forty aircrafts in the first six months of production alone, a truly impressive feat which some are skeptical about but the company seems confident in their own abilities.
New System of Airport Checkpoints Urged
Since the attacks of September 11th on the World Trade Center buildings, the U.S has implemented a number of security measures in order to catch those who wish to board planes with bombs, guns, and other deadly weapons for the purpose of taking down the plane and causing untold destruction. Even though billions of dollars have been spent on implementing these new technological policies, the country has yet to see one case of a terrorist caught through these new procedures which many say is violating their very rights as American citizens. With the failure to intercept at least one terrorist, many are beginning to question just how effective these approaches to airport security really are.
Every incident of attempted terrorism since 9/11 has been stopped either by intelligence work or information from passengers on a flight that is already in the air. So far the security measures that have been implemented haven’t worked, and there are quite a few lawmakers who are calling for a total revamping of the current checkpoint system which scrutinizes even the pilots of the airplanes which many think is ridiculous. Experts say that the system should consist of more passenger information rather than random searches and other tactics that have ultimately proven to be useless when it comes to dodging terrorist attacks.
There are a lot of people who specialize in airport security that say that these types of pat-downs, x-rays, and searches are necessary in order to identify persons with deadly weapons somewhere in or on them, but so far these measures have yet to yield results. There have been a number of full body scanners put into airports all across the country which give a full and very revealing x-ray of the person who goes into the machine. The full body x-ray machines have come under heavy criticism for being too revealing of the person inside and ultimately unnecessary.
Since the implementation of such controversial measures, there have been multiple cases of people resisting requests from the TSA to either submit to a full body scan or an invasive pat down. Videos and audio recordings of children and the disabled being harassed and pat down in full view of everyone else in line have been released onto the web on a near weekly basis for the last couple months. Of course everyone knows about having to take your shoes off since the “shoe bomber” incident a few years ago, but since then there have been many more controversial policies adopted by airports nationwide.
Those who harshly criticize the measures that the TSA has taken call them nothing more than “Security theater”, saying that it is all just for show and none of it is meant to prevent anything. Opponents of these measures also say that they are filled with holes and do not really have any chance of stopping a determined and intelligent terrorist. It seems as though that it has been the United State’s policy to implement even more stringent security measures each year, and that has only been getting worse as of lately. Lawmakers and security experts alike are starting to disagree more and more with what has been happening in airports across the country.
airport aviation appraisals website releases rare lindbergh documentary footage
Although “Airport & Aviation” might be a somewhat unusual website which provides a reliable source for financial valuations which airport businesses all over the world rely on. The financial airport website has also made history with some of its other posts that draw the attention of aviation enthusiasts from all over. The President of the website, Win Perkins, has a special passion for aviation as well as Charles Lindbergh who made history from his own aviation exploits. Because Perkins has taken a special interest in Lindbergh’s life, he had decided to put his recent compilation of rare footage from the historic figure’s flight history for all to see on the website.
Among the footage that can be seen is the takeoff of Lindbergh’s plane from Roosevelt Field which is located on Long Island. The clips are mixed in with audio that has been enhanced from numerous news sources. Perkins claims that he has a majority of the footage of Lindbergh’s takeoff from Roosevelt field as well as other rare gems that remain in his own collection. The clips of his takeoff apparently have the original and properly-synced audio to go with it, a truly rare find, especially considering how many years have gone by since it was originally filmed.
Those people who are just as interested in Lindbergh’s legendary takeoff as Perkins will be able to access the video on the Airport & Aviation website where they can see the original video and audio together for the first time in many years. As the “Spirit of St. Louis” starts making its way down the track past all of the cameras, you are able to make out the sound of the news planes hovering overhead capturing the entire event. The old familiar honking of the horns from the chaser cars can also be heard as the plane gets going and takes off into the air.
Just as the airplane is pulling up it almost hits nearby telephone lines and someone on the ground can be heard yelling “Pull up”, encouraging Lindbergh to clear the lines before the plane hits them. There is no doubt that this new footage of Lindbergh’s takeoff towards Europe has yielded a lot of excitement from a variety of people all over the world who wish that they could have been there or at least seen the plane taking off the ground for the very first time.
The website has this footage of the takeoff as only one part of a documentary which is broken down into a series of four parts. The scenes included in the documentary lead up to the eventually Oreig Prize that Lindbergh wins. Perkins demonstrates his own intimate knowledge of Lindbergh’s life as well as his flights through the footage he provides to those who visit the website. Fans of what Charles Lindbergh was able to accomplish have waited for rare footage such as this to come out for a long time and they finally have what has been thought to be lost forever.
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Flying Via Private Jet Charter
Whether it is your birthday, wedding anniversary or some other remarkable date, people often have a problem when it comes to finding a suitable present in order to impress the one they care about. Searching big stores or boutiques trying to find something that not only will impress your loved one, but also provide a great memory is not easy task. With all the new gadgets available in today’s fast paces world, making a choice is truly becoming a real nightmare. To a few individuals money may seem like the best choice for a present, while for others buying a gift from a jewelry store is the perfect choice. A lucky few may get tickets for a trip to an exotic place and one thing that can make it even more special is to have a trip on a private jet.
This kind of gift can be much more impressive as a present than your normal run of the mill, every day presents that they are used to receiving. A trip on a private jet charter is something that will live on in their mind for a long time to come and will make them the envy of all those who know them. The person can travel in ease and at their convenience, since private jet charter companies do not fly according to schedules. Booking a flight on a private plane, complete with a luxury interior, you can be assured that the present will be even more unforgettable. It can also include a nice meal during the trip with beautiful music in the background. Imagine flying thousands of miles up in the air in the privacy and comfort of a private charter jet. This could be a romantic time to propose your future partner or just a great anniversary gift for that special someone in your life. The possibilities are endless when it comes to ways to make this trip as special as possible.
Commercial air travel these days is a very time draining and exhausting exercise. This is just one reason why so many people are turning to private jet charter services. Best of all the use of a private jet service does not cost have to cost you a fortune. In reality, if you take all the aggravation of standing in a queue and all the security clearances before a commercial flight, you will most likely prefer and appreciate what a private jet has to offer.
By far the most important factor of having or making use of a private jet is that you no longer have to fly at a time that a commercial airliner has decided for you. Another great reason is the ability to have a state-of-the-art office on board your jet. Comfortable seating and a relaxing environment, with soothing music of your choice, will leave you feeling well rested and in top shape to put you at your best for that business deal you need to close.
The best thing about a private jet is that you no longer have to worry about missing another flight again. Private jet charter services are not as expensive as you might think and it’s important to remember that when you are flying a private jet, you are paying per flying hour, and nothing more. One of the greatest presents that you can give to your loved ones is this unique experience. A once is a life time event should be as memorable as possible and a private jet can accomplish that easily for you.
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