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New jet from Eclipse Aviation
If you’re in the market for your own personal jet, you might want to take a look at the new Eclipse 500. It can hold six people and is economical to run thanks to its light weight. One innovative feature of this 375-knot jet is friction stir welding. The plane is a steal at $1,295,000;
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The TAG Aviation JetCard
Over a number of years, TAG Aviation has built up a reputation as an expert in the provision of personal air travel services to some of the world’s most sophisticated travellers. And now they’ve introduced the TAG Aviation JetCard which is designed to simplify your travel needs.
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Airbus A318 orders
Airbus has secured 26 orders and commitments for its $45 million A318 Elite, the executive version of the manufacturer’s baseline A318 twinjet, since the aircraft’s launch last November and plans to manufacture up to 10 of the 14- and 18-seat models, called the Elite and Elite+ r
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Best airport in Asia?
Changi Airport has been voted ‘Best Airport Asia’ for an impressive 20th time on the trot in an annual survey conducted by the Hong Kong-based publication CargoNews Asia. It’s also received awards recently from both DestinAsian magazine, a luxury travel publication, and fro
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New seats with American Airlines
American Airlines will install new lie-flat seats and enhanced inflight entertainment in the Business Class cabins on all Boeing 767-300s and Boeing 777 aircraft. The enhancements to the Boeing 767-300s are due to commence midway through the year, with the new seats on the Boeing 777 fleet b
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Boeing 787 interior pictures released
Boeing has released interior pictures of its luxury Boeing 787 aircraft. The design gives an impression of ample space, with plenty of leg room, wide aisles and large overhead storage bins. Boeing will be hoping that passengers are prepared to pay more for this space on longer haul trips.
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Marriott and Emirates partner in World Cup promotions
Marriott will partner with Emirates Airline on a number of promotions in conjunction with the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany next month. As an Official Partner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, Emirates has made 200 match tickets available to support the various promotions being planned by M
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Lufthansa Private Jet heads east
Lufthansa is continuing to expand its exclusive offer Lufthansa Private Jet which is set up in March last year. In addition to over 1,000 destinations already served in Europe, Lufthansa Private Jet customers will now be able to travel between any of the international airports in the Russian
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2005/6 Airline of the Year award in Tanzania
Precision Air have been given the 2005/6 Airline of the Year award in Tanzania in Dar es Salaam after being announced as winners by the Tanzania Tourist Board at the Africa Travel Association annual general assembly. The airline has outpaced its key competitor, Air Tanzania, and now offers a
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New luxury terminal at Changi Airport
Changi Airport, recently voted the Best Airport in Asia for the twentieth time in a row, is to open Asia’s first luxury terminal, designed for CIPs (Commercially Important Person). The terminal will allow those who are prepared to pay to board much more quickly and cut on otherwise lon
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Harrods to open at London Heathrow's Terminal 5?
It’s been rumoured by the press that Harrods – one of the most famous stores in the world – is the frontrunner in the race to a 12,000 sq ft centrepiece site at terminal 5 of BAA’s London Heathrow Airport, ahead of Slefridges and Harvey Nichols. Harrods stores already
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Gordon Ramsay restaurant at London Heathrow
In addition to the possibility of Harrods opening at London Heathrow’s terminal 5, it’s been speculated that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, one of just three chefs in the UK to maintain 3 Michelin stars for his restaurants, might also open a restaurant there. If the enterprise is
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New private jet for Oprah
You may recall this story from earlier in the year when Oprah Winfrey had a bit of a scare with her GulfStream private jet earlier in the year. Well now apparently she is splashing out on a new jet: a Global Express XRS from Bombardier Aerospace. She’s opted for the 10-seater model wit
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Google's Boeing 767
Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page bought an unusually large private jet last year: a Boeing 767-200. A plane like this normally carries 180 passengers but is being kitted out with hammocks and the like, and will only carry 50 people. However, the project has become riddled with l
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Baby strollers provided by Emirates at Dubai International Airport
As a parent of two young boys, I suddenly find myself paying more attention with family-related travel matters, and so Emirates‘ recent annoucement caught my eye. The airline has launched a new complimentary service for passengers travelling with infants. High quality Pierre Cardin ba
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New air taxi service from DayJet
DayJet, a new Florida-based air taxi service with a fleet of Eclipse 500 aircraft, has announced that its offering will start by serving Gainesville, Boca Raton, Lakeland, Pensacola and Tallahassee (all in Florida). The cities have been selected owing to “strong business climates and l
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Bordeaux with Jeffersons Private Jet Holidays
Jeffersons Private Jet Holidays have unveiled one of their most exciting and luxurious experiences yet. Be flown to Bordeaux by private jet before enjoying exclusive tasting sessions at some of the French region’s most well-known vineyards. Take lunch at the Michelin-starred Cordeillia
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New business class seats from American Airlines
American Airlines is looking to compete with airlines that already offer fully-reclining business class seating on long-haul flights by transforming their Boeing 767-300 and Boeing 777 with lie-flat seats and personal entertainment systems over the next 12 months. The new seats will recline
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Europe's best airport?
Repeated top marks for comfort, services offered and friendliness: just like last year, Terminal 2 ranks right at the top in terms of popularity with the passengers. This is confirmed by the results of the “World Airport Award”, in which in 2006 Munich Airport was once again vote
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Luxury boom thanks to cheap flights?
I wonder if luxury tourism is booming, in part, because of the plethora of budget airlines that are about nowadays. According to a survey by Travelocity, almost three quarters of holidaymakers are putting the savings made from cheap flights towards upgrading their accommodation.
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