Contemporary & Iconic – Phenom 300 ​

Embraer’s Phenom 300 is one of the most delivered business jets in the world renowned for its speed, climb, and engine performance. With a highly intuitive cockpit, next-generation technology, reliability and efficiency, the jets come with enhance situational awareness with clear information and other relevant flight parameters. Built by Embraer Executive Jets, the next-generation Phenom 300 incorporates the same design philosophy and precision engineering as larger Embraer commercial and corporate jets but at a fraction of the cost. At 45,000 feet, the Phenom 300 offers the best cabin pressurization in its class up to a cabin altitude of 6,600 feet. … Continue reading Contemporary & Iconic – Phenom 300 ​

Travel Inspirations – Turkish Airlines

Travel is fun and opens the mind to new possibilities. Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey and Europe’s best airline are known to offer enriching holiday experiences, often offering tourists competitive prices and promotions to some of the world’s fastest growing tourist destinations from Istanbul and beyond. As the world’s fastest growing airline, Turkish Airlines has a growing network across the Middle East, which now provides access to over 200 destinations worldwide, with 219 international and 45 domestic flights. Whether you travel for a holiday trip or stopover in Istanbul for beyond destination travel, Turkey’s spectacular cultural blend of Eastern and Western influences make the country a popular destination amongst tourists … Continue reading Travel Inspirations – Turkish Airlines

Soaring the skies – Swiss International Air Lines

Swiss International Air Lines, the airline of Switzerland, renowned for its high quality services, is our perfect partner for travel to Europe. We love the quality service, attractive prices and the best fare offers available for destinations to Zurich and beyond.  Naturally, being a seasoned traveller, I love to assess what airlines offer and if the costs match up to their service offering to the end consumer. SWISS has lived up to the expectations and standard of services we are used to always for what they offer out of the Middle East. SWISS operates flights via its main hub, Zurich, … Continue reading Soaring the skies – Swiss International Air Lines

RIDING THE WIND: SERGEY PETROSSOV FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO – JET SMARTER

Sergey Petrossov is one of the youngest influencers in the aviation business at the age of 28 as he spearheads JetSmarter, the world’s largest mobile marketplace for private jets. JetSmarter recently revolutionized the aviation industry by making private flying accessible to the masses. We interview Sergey to find out how JetSmarter has created a new class of air travel that offers both custom charters and unused seats across thousands of flights. Born in Moscow, Russia, Sergey has lived most of his life in South Florida. He attended University of Florida and after receiving a degree in Finance, co-founded two IT projects prior to JetSmarter: an online chat system for … Continue reading RIDING THE WIND: SERGEY PETROSSOV FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO – JET SMARTER

Finishing Touches: Greenline Interiors and Finaero sign JV agreement

It is always a delight to meet with Greenline Interiors team and catch up on their latest news and recently they partnered with Finaero Group to develop an engineering and manufacturing activity in the Middle East. The JV called “AIP-GREENLINE, Aviation Interiors” will primarly be for the refurbishment, design, engineering and manufacturing of aircraft cabin interiors in Middle East. Finaero Group, through its painting division, STTS, announced that it is investing in a 34 million USD project that will accommodate a wide body painting bay at the new DWC Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South. The new painting bays will … Continue reading Finishing Touches: Greenline Interiors and Finaero sign JV agreement

Flying made Easy: Boom Supersonic

Recently I ventured to the Dubai Future Foundation premises to meet with Blake Scholl, Boom Technology Founder and CEO. The company is creating supersonic passenger aircraft affordable for routine travel and ideal for long distance travel. Being a Fijian, getting home often becomes a journey over two days so new innovations that make air travel faster and smoother is always welcome. Blake mentions to us that Boom is backed by technology investors including 8VC, Caffeinated Capital, Lightbank, RRE and Y Combinator. Plus of course angels like Sam Altman and Paul Graham. He introduced Boom’s supersonic passenger airliner as well as … Continue reading Flying made Easy: Boom Supersonic

ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP OPENS MULTI-PURPOSE SHARED SERVICES CENTRE IN BELGRADE

Facility to perform shared services functions, including Contact Centre and Loyalty Operations for EAP carriers “Centre of Excellence” allows EAP airlines to compete in a complex and competitive global market Provides new job opportunities for Serbian nationals and furthers economic growth in Serbia EAP Shared Services, part of Etihad Aviation Group, has opened a new global Shared Services centre, in Belgrade. The EAP Shared Services centre was officially opened today, Monday 13 March, by Aleksandar Vučić, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia; James Hogan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group, and Siniša Mali, Mayor … Continue reading ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP OPENS MULTI-PURPOSE SHARED SERVICES CENTRE IN BELGRADE

Getting to know the First BBJ MAX 7 Order

Business Jets announced the sale of the first BBJ MAX 7 today at the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA). The BBJ MAX 7 was ordered by an undisclosed customer based in the Asia Pacific region. “The BBJ MAX 7 is an exceptional business jet and we know our customers will be thrilled with the airplane,” said David Longridge, president, Boeing Business Jets. “The 7,000 mile range will connect key city pairings that were previously not possible in a BBJ and increased cabin and cargo space makes this an unbeatable business jet.” The BBJ MAX 7 is longer than the … Continue reading Getting to know the First BBJ MAX 7 Order

The world’s most modern corporate jet family

Airbus delivers broadest spread of aircraft sizes and capabilities Even after sixteen years of writing on aviation, Airbus and its modern and comprehensive corporate jet family that offers customers the greatest choice of the world’s widest and most spacious cabins still impresses me with their new styling and cost saving innovations. In a recent meeting with Airbus team, we were introduced to the latest offering ranging from the Airbus ACJ318 all the way up to the double-deck ACJ380, allowing clients to select the comfort they want in the size that they need. The Airbus ACJ318, ACJ319, ACJ320 and ACJ321 cabins … Continue reading The world’s most modern corporate jet family