Eviation Alice says that its plane will be operational in 2024. This electric airplane, fitted for private flights as well as for regional in the medium range flights, was 1st presented at Paris Le Bourget aircraft showcase in 2019. Promising a range of 440 nautical miles, which works out to about 506 miles, 0r 815 […]
Private flights at the price of an airliner!
Wingly wants to make private flights affordable for normal wage earners too The Wingly flight platform wants to give its customers access to private flights with business jets. But the expansion into the new market raises a number of questions. Frankfurt. Lars Klein has learned that marketing is of the utmost importance in aviation – sometimes […]
Cirrus Aircraft redesigned its private jet, the Vision Jet
Update for Vision Jet, G2 + better take-off performance internet access on board new colors. Already the Vision Jet had quite attractive characteristics, which make it the best-selling private jet in the world. A price around $ 2.2 million, quite contained, a parachute, the possibility of flying with a single pilot and a big red […]
Top summer destinations for private flights in Europe
The most popular summer destinations for private flights in Europe The Mediterranean is still very popular Islands with private jet airports have an advantage Travelers stay longer, as there are health restrictions private jet rentals are on the rise Here are some of the most popular destinations for private flights Most private flights rental companies […]
Strong increase in private flights
Business and vacation hybrid private flights. The urge to escape, after long months of lock down or other forms of segregation, is causing demand for private flights to explode. The new phenomenon is that more and more people are turning to private jet rentals to combine business trips with vacation stays in the same destination, mostly […]
The private jets of high-tech billionaires
Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, Tesla boss Elon Musk, Bill Gates, or the founders of Google: they all have one or more private jets. Private jet, luxury or profitable investment? A private jet, when you run colossal multinationals like Google or Amazon, is almost a necessity. You need to move quickly from […]
The supersonic jets race, utopia or next step for aviation?
Several companies are developing a supersonic jet, both for private flights and for civil flights. The they can fly over the Atlantic in less than 3 hours Yet, there are hurdles to overcome: they are polluting, noisy, guzzle much fuel and have narrow cabins Supersonic jets, between enthusiasm and hurdles Of course there’s a certain […]
AirCar, flying car, completes its 1st intercity journey
Klein’s dream of the flying car A dream has come true for the Slovakian inventor Stefan Klein, whom I had already written about here. His Air Car completed a city flight. First flight successfully accomplished The dream of the flying car is still alive. Dozens of inventors are working on it. Also the Slovak Stefan Klein. He […]
Eviation’s Alice targets first flight this year
Eviation’s Alice, as I wrote here 3 years ago, is a most promising electric private jet it would be used also for regional transport its specifications are astounding: 815 km range, 410 km / h cruising speed. It can carry 9 passengers it boasts a cost per kilometer/passenger of less than $0.10, less than a […]
Flying taxi or private plane, Lilium would be cheaper than a taxi
Private jet and flying taxi: Lilium Jet would cost € 1.16 per km! Kind of a next-generation helicopter flight, as a taxi or for private flights. Lilium sees itself as an alternative for motorway or train connections over distances of up to 150 miles, i.e. a good 240 kilometers. The first income from commercial operations […]
Private flights and pollution, truth and exaggeration
Mankind is becoming more aware every year that burning fossil fuels for transport, heating and industry produces quantities of CO2 which alter the planet’s climatic balance. As a result, considerable efforts are being made to use more non-polluting renewable energies and reduce the use of fossil fuels. Air transport blamed Planes are accused of being […]
This EVTOL cruises like a jet – 29000 ft. for 1,380 miles at 345 mph!
Electric private planes with vertical take-off, or EVTOL, are experiencing an explosive development. Indeed, the start-ups that produce it are multiplying, and protagonists of civil aviation have already invested billions of dollars not only in highly order, but also with firm orders, such as the 150 private planes ordered by Airlines to the Californian ARCHER. […]
GE and Safran plan a new engine 20% more clean and efficient
CFM plans propfan engine that changes the look of the aircraft. Two of the world’s leading jet engine manufacturers, General Electric and Safran, who are already jointly producing the most advanced jet engine of the moment, the Leap, are in the process of developing a new engine that is expected to reduce fuel consumption and […]
The private jets of the world’s richest billionaires
Private jet, exaggerated luxury or necessary investment? In our capitalist economy, which is now almost the same in every country in the world, the richer we are, the more we have the possibility of increasing our wealth. For example, billionaires can take advantage of more advantageous tax regimes in so-called tax havens, have information that […]
Europe’s soccer teams are increasingly relying on private flights
The schedules of the top football teams are becoming more and more complex. Some teams even have away games on several continents in the preseason. In the past, an airplane charter was a luxury, today it is essential. Preseason private flights have been organized for several years now, but it gets bigger every year. This […]
6 private jets among the most performant and beautiful
When it comes to private jets, what impresses me the most is the way internal space is used. Every square inch is equipped with the most practical, luxurious and efficient furniture and technological tools, to make them an extremely productive working and living environment. Cessna Citation Longitude – Excellent quality for price The Cessna Citation […]
How to prevent feet swelling on the plane
Swelling of the feet, a wake-up call The swelling of the feet on the plane is a sign of poor circulation of the blood, with all its effects: fatigue, difficulty concentrating, headaches, and, above all, the risk of thrombosis or other cardiovascular accidents, as by example stroke. This is how to avoid it. 1. Avoid […]
Fast and economic, the Regent electric plane glides on the sea
Have you ever seen a flying fish? They jump off the water and glide up to 10 m almost effortless. You wonder how they can go so far without wings. The reason is that they exploit the air cushion that forms between their flat body and the water surface. Practically they fly with very little […]
Why the plane is the safest way to travel
There are still a number of people on this planet, close to 10%, who refuse to take a plane because they are afraid of dying in an accident. In fact, the plane is by far the safest form of transportation. Travel accident statistics leave no doubt For example, in 2016, there were more than 5,000 […]
Falcon 10X Dassault’s new long-haul private jet
The aircraft manufacturer brings a new private jet onto the market. The Dassault Falcon 10X should be able to fly far and, above all, offer much more comfort than the competition jets. Almost 60 years ago Dassault expanded into a new line of business. With the Falcon 20, the French aircraft manufacturer presented its first […]