Aircraft

Gevo Inc.The aviation industry is considered one of the significant contributors to the annual carbon-dioxide level in our atmosphere. With the increasing pressure to go sustainable, the aviation industry has been encouraging alternative modes of energy resources, practices and curbing the pollution caused. Last month, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), and Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) Gevo Inc., (NASDAQ: GEVO), a pioneer in transforming renewable energy into low carbon, energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons, announced a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel,…

Magellan Jets/Joshua HebertJoshua Hébert has a unique experiential balance:  In 2001, he launched Jet International, so when Mr. Hébert founded Magellan Jets in 2008, he was already an experienced manager in the aviation business. But prior to the aviation business, he worked in the financial services field at Paine Webber in New York. With these two cognitive disciplines, and by his own admission, Mr. Hébert continually learns, innovates, and cultivates diverse ideas that bring strategic connections, the foundations of his professional work at Magellan Jets.  In addition to serving clients at Magellan Jets, he also serves as Chairman on the…

With the world slowly trying to bounce back from the devastating and crippling effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, air travel is gaining back its wings. And with that private jet charter is booming. Private jets offer a wide range of amenities designed to enhance productivity and relaxation and private charter offers an unmatched level of flight safety and security. Today private jet operators are seeing a dramatic rise in demand as a result of the pandemic.  With private jet charter, it's a good time for newbies to consider the convenience of flying out of smaller airports and private terminals where you can usually arrive…

Fort Lauderdale-based private jet provider Monarch Air Group shares the most coveted places to plan a holiday wedding while arriving on a private aircraft. Charter a jet to your wedding Weddings are one of the most important moments in a lifetime. That fact transcends culture, race, gender, and age. That unique experience will be remembered throughout your life as one of the highlights, the reason why many couples plan to charter a private jet specifically for this unparalleled event to arrive in style. Quite frankly, for those couples, the celebration starts as soon as they board the aircraft. Although the…

Space PerspectiveSpace Perspective, the Earth’s leading luxury spaceflight experience company, is now ready to advance a more profound appreciation of planet Earth and the interconnectedness of the human race, as it recently revealed Spaceship Neptune’s patented, customizable Space Lounge™ interior.   The only carbon neutral, zero-emission approach to space, Spaceship Neptune places safety, thrilling views and interaction between Space Explorers front and center in its pioneering design, with sustainable materials used throughout – including a bar handcrafted using proprietary materials recycled from the unique SpaceBalloon™ connected to the capsule.  The patented 360-degree panoramic windows (0.56 meters wide x 1.54 meters…

Magellan JetsBotanika Life and Magellan Jets announced the first-ever Wellness Jet in response to increasing customer demand for luxury wellness travel packages. The two brands are aligned in providing their clients with all the tools for a luxury wellness lifestyle, and to ensuring they stay safe and well throughout their trip and beyond.  With Magellan Jets operating on a global scale, the Wellness Jet can fly to anywhere, including the partner hotels of both companies: Setai Miami, The Ritz Carlton Turks & Caicos, Mandarin Oriental Canouan, Four Seasons Hawaii, AMANERA Dominican Republic or the AMAN New York opening in May…

Jet EdgeBuilding on significant sales momentum and record-breaking sales figures across new build, brokerage and charter throughout 2021, the International Yachting Company, (IYC), is further enhancing its clients’ top-class experience by partnering with Jet Edge, a leader in private aviation.  It is no wonder that both groups have partnered at this time  Due to the pandemic, and its recent loosening of flight restrictions,  many who have postponed travel are now wanting to make up for lost time, with multigenerational family members and friends. IYC.comThe partnership with Jet Edge enables IYC clients to enjoy access to superior private air travel on an international…

Jet EdgeThis week, Vista Global Holdings (Vista), the world’s leading private aviation group, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the private aviation services platform of Jet Edge, the fastest-growing North American charter operator.  Founded in 2011, Jet Edge is an integrated charter, management, and brokerage platform and a leading U.S. provider of large cabin and super-midsize private jet charter and aircraft management services.  At the time of this announcement, Jet Edge has a run rate of 60,000+ yearly flight hours, exclusively in the large-cabin and super-midsize category. Following the completion of the transaction in Q2 2022…

Todd Weeber, COO Magellan JetsTodd Weeber is the COO of Magellan Jets, and has been in the aviation field for over 30 years, having amassed over 16,000 hours of flight time in a broad array of aircraft, including jets, turboprops, sea planes, and gliders. He has served in leadership roles at Trans States Airlines, Midway Airlines, and at NetJets, the largest provider of fractional aircraft ownership services. Magellan JetsThe focus of Mr. Weeber’s 30 years of aviation experience has been a pursuit of process improvement, with the end goal of providing ideal experiences and optimal outcomes for clients.  He has…

PlaneSense/ PC12, PC24In 2022, Fractional aircraft flights reached a new record for hours flown, growing even faster than charter flights or wholly owned flights, according to data from ARGUS TRAQPak.  According to SherpaReport President Nick Copley, "The next 12 months will continue to be very busy for the fractional market. The reasons are multifaceted and tied to the following key trends that have emerged in 2022.  #1 --A wider variety of aircraft in fractional fleets “As more private and corporate owners show interest in the fractional space,” continues Mr. Copley, “the needs of fractional owners are diversifying, as the variety…