Space Tourism - First Suborbital Flight by a Commercial Spaceship
Posted on August 8, 2008 - Filed Under Aviation, Travel | Leave a Comment
Aerospace engineers have been busy over the last four years, secretly working diligently in a Mojave Desert hanger. Their goal: develop a commercial spaceship to loft rich tourists 62 miles above Earth.
This ambitious venture is the work of British billionaire Richard Branson and American aerospace designer Burt Rutan. Last week, the team rolled out their […]
Private Jet Vacations - Luxury Travel
Posted on July 17, 2008 - Filed Under Aviation, Travel | Leave a Comment
Imagine not having to deal with the hassle of luggage fees or wondering if you’ll miss your connecting flight because of weather delays.
Those are just a couple of the perks associated with private jet travel. While most of us can only dream of indulging in such a luxury there are some who exclusively fly via […]
Private Luxury Jets - Mansions In The Sky
Posted on June 23, 2008 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
The airline industry is a mess. Flight delays, poor customer service, soaring ticket prices, skyrocketing fuel costs.
But there’s one segment that’s flourishing like never before - private jets. We’re not just talking about the sleek small versions, but these are commercial size aircraft that typically hold hundreds of passengers. These jets are now being customized and […]
Next Gen Private Jets
Posted on May 26, 2008 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
Private jets are getting faster, more expensive, and offer more luxury features. But what does the future hold for private jets? Halogen Guides looks at four key trends they feel will reshape the world of private aviation.
1.) Materials
Aviation has been well served by aluminum. It is strong, durable, and easy to repair, but it has its drawbacks. […]
Luxury Air Ship - Has the Time Come?
Posted on March 27, 2008 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
They’re elegant, efficient, and exciting and require very little infrastructure. Airships have the potential to be more efficient than airplanes, cars, and even passenger trains and barges.
The Manned Cloud, with its fins and whale-like shape, resembles the Thunderbird 2. But, unlike the huge International Rescue rocket in the puppet series, this gigantic airship won’t be roaring […]
Ferrari-like Supersonic Jets
Posted on February 8, 2008 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
Are you a globetrotting billionaire and now bored with private jets? Maybe this is for you.
If you are someone whose diary has breakfast meetings, lunch conferences, dinner date and all the in-between activities of the day scheduled in different countries, you are sure to appreciate the announcement of Aerion’s supersonic business jet that will take […]
Airbus Says No to Prince’s Swimming Pool at 35,000 Feet
Posted on January 19, 2008 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
It would appear that even the ultra-rich don’t always get your way. It seems that money can’t buy everything these days, as news broke that Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s personal Airbus A380 “Flying Palace” will not feature an onboard swimming pool.
An Airbus executive recently told jet trade publication Aviation International News, “You can forget […]
Flying SUV’s In The Sky
Posted on December 11, 2007 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
Personal jets have long been the preferred transportation choice of execs and the rich & famous. In fact, most top executives will do anything to bypass the delays and hassles of commercial air travel. A growing number of pilots, day trippers and business travellers with some extra dollars are finding a new way to join the jet […]
First-Class Makeover - How Suite It Is!
Posted on November 23, 2007 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
The trend towards pampering first-class passengers continues. Airlines have increased leg room and offered bigger beds, softer bed sheets, better food, high tech gadgets, and even more privacy. The next big craze is private suites, that make it seem like you’re traveling in a 5-star resort hotel.
Singapore Airlines just unveiled its new first-class suites on its […]
Are the Friendly Skies Getting Friendlier?
Posted on October 28, 2007 - Filed Under Aviation | Leave a Comment
For avid flyers, who wants to sit in coach, and have only 6 inches of leg room and your knees stuck under your chin? Over the last decade, aggressive competition by the airlines have launched amenities both at the top end of the spectrum and trickling down into business class and even lowly coach. Full […]
