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Aug23

The world’s fastest business jet

In the services business, time is the most precious and perishable commodity. When your business is international and frequent travel is required a fast business jet is essential for your company. Citation X+, a mid-size business jet from Cessna Aircraft Company, is the world’s fastest civil aircraft. Citation X+ has seating for up to 12 passengers, a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet, an unmatched maximum speed of Mach 0.935 (617 mph,...

Oct29

Dassault Launch Falcon 2000LXS

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Falcon 2000LXS launched today by Dassault Falcon will replace Falcon 2000LX in 2014. The cabin sound level within the Falcon 2000LXS has been lowered by two decibels compared to its predecessor. It will be delivered standard with an entirely new FalconCabin HD+ cabin management system that places more controls and greater convenience into the hands of passengers, making the transition from the office to the aircraft as seamless as...

Sep28

Qatar Airways Improve Inflight Dining Experience

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Qatar Airways just introduced a line-up of globally renowned chefs, with the award-winning Chef Ramzi Choueiri, Chef Vineet Bhatia, Chef Tom Aikens and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa inspiring an entirely new inflight dining experience. Their menus have begun to be rolled out on flights to and from Doha International Airport. Chef Ramzi, from Lebanon, brings his exquisite experience of Middle East cuisine to the fore; Mumbai-born Chef Vineet has...

Sep13

In-Flight WiFi Access

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Singapore Airlines just announce availability of in-flight WiFi access for more than 40 new aircraft on firm order with Airbus and Boeing. The investment is valued at nearly US$400 million. Under the agreement, Panasonic Avionics will supply IFEC systems for 20 Airbus A350s due for delivery from 2014, as well as for 15 more Airbus A330-300 and eight more Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, deliveries of which are due to begin next year....

Sep05

Sleeping Area for VIP Flying Experience

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Boeing announce the delivery of the first Aeroloft installed on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 747-8 for VIP flying. You wonder what Aeroloft is? The Aeroloft, designed and built by Greenpoint, provides 393 square feet (36.5 square meters) of additional cabin space bringing the VIP-configured 747-8 to a total 5,179 square feet (481.2 square meters) of cabin space. Developed specifically for the BBJ 747-8, the Aeroloft is located above...