- Private Jets: A History
by Jason Uvios. When the Wright Brothers succeeded in flying their 'heavier than air' machine at Kitty Hawk way back in 1903, everyone thought it was just a toy. However, within a decade there were hundreds of such machines flying and soon it became a common sight to see flying machines dotting the skies; and they were covering longer distances.
Still, flying was only a hobby and some people who were passion... articles, news
- History of Private Jets
by Jason Uvios. Like everything else around us, the jet planes have had a humble beginning too. The very first jet planes every flown experimentally, its future uncertain and its uses unknown. The first ever jet plane ever made was actually in appropriately named because it wasn't really a jet plane, but was, a certain move to wards an unbelievable history which can be as exhilarating the speed these jets fly at... articles, news
- Private Jets: Why does Mr. Big want it?
by Jason Uvios. The sales figures for private jets have gone up by about 40% in the United Kingdom following a bomb scare at a busy international airport. Sales of private jets world has gone up by about 35%. This is an increasingly disturbing trend for commercial airlines since it has also been observed that the number of business class passengers flying regularly with commercial airlines, had halved over the t... articles, news
- Private Jets : The Airways
by Jason Uvios. If you are chartering a private jet, it may be worthwhile knowing about where the aircraft is flying. Gone are the days when pilots flew by "the seat of their pants" meaning they flew the airplanes just like we drive automobiles on roads. In other words, they flew so low that they could see the earth below and the various landmarks to navigate to their destination. Pilots of Jet aircraft fly so ... articles, news
- Private Jets : Air Taxis
by Jason Uvios. In the beginning, the air taxi services were not well organized like the private jets of the day. Mostly single ownership proprietary aircrafts were run as air taxis. There were many disadvantages as 'frequent flyers' soon found out.
The safety of the flight depended entirely on the Pilot's skill. No special safety precautions were taken, and as a result there were accidents. Lives were los... articles, news
- Private Jets : Beyond First Class
by Jason Uvios. It is interesting to observe the ascent of a businessman from the "run-of-the-mill" to the "Tycoon" level. The best way to find his level at any given time is to observe how he travels in connection with his business.
Initially he would probably use his car to move around within a small radius to meet his prospective customers and secure orders. It is a struggle for the first two or three year... articles, news
- Private Jets : The Trend
by Jason Uvios. Until a decade ago, Private Jets were the domain of millionaires and celebrities and of course, Senior Executives flying in Company owned jets. Commercial airlines were doing very well until the bogie of "terrorism" appeared on the scene. The trend changed.
Airliners were hijacked by terrorists and flown to unfriendly countries; bombs were set off at airports, and unclaimed baggage containing ... articles, news
- Private Jets: Evolution
by Jason Uvios. The evolution of air-transport comprises of three main stages
1. Piston engine Propeller driven
2. Gas turbine Propeller driven (Turbo prop)
3. Jet.
The early air taxis were mostly single engine, propeller driven aircraft capable of flying at speeds just a little over the speed of modern automobiles, but could get from point A to point B faster because it went "as the crow flies" or the sho... articles, news
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