http://exec.ehclients.com/index.php/site/index/ en keving@execcharter.com Copyright 2010 2010-04-16T13:24:18+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/volcanic_ash_is_dangerous_for_aircraft/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/volcanic_ash_is_dangerous_for_aircraft/#When:12:24:18Z Thousands of airline flights cancelled due to dangerous ash plume Earlier this week a volcano under an Icelandic Glacier erupted and spewed thousands of tons of ash into the atmosphere causing the cancellations of thousands of flights across the globe.  Currently all airspace in Great Britain Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Estonia, and the Netherlands, is completely closed to all aircraft while airspace was partially closed in France, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Norway, and Ireland.  US airlines are cancelling flights to/from Europe stranding thousands of passengers. It is simply too dangerous to fly. Volcanic ash clouds are a serious hazard to aviation, reducing visibility, damaging flight controls and ultimately causing jet engines to fail.  Encounters between aircraft and volcanic ash can happen because ash clouds are difficult to distinguish from ordinary clouds, both visually and on radar, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  Ash clouds can also drift great distances from their source. The eruption in Iceland sent a huge plume of ash moving across the Atlantic, disrupting air traffic across Western Europe. According to Boeing, flying through an ash cloud should be avoided by all means. The aircraft manufacturer says experience has shown costly damage can occur to aircraft surfaces, windshields and power plants, while ventilation, hydraulic, electronic and air data systems can also be contaminated. Critically, it says the ingestion of volcanic ash by engines may cause serious deterioration of engine performance due to erosion of moving parts and partial or complete blocking of fuel nozzles.  One former pilot said, “it’s like throwing a bucket of beach sand into the engine”.  But it is actually much worse, while the sand would pit and gouge the critically balanced surfaces of a high performance jet engine, eventually the sand would work its way through the system.  But the ash is much more insidious.  Volcanic ash contains particles, whose melting point is below that of an engine’s internal temperature. During flight these particles will immediately melt if they go through an engine. Going through the turbine, the melted materials rapidly cool down, stick on the turbine vanes, and disturb the flow of high-pressure combustion gases.  In the worst case this disorder of the flow may completely stall the engine, causing a complete shutdown of not only the propulsion systems, but electrical, environmental, and oxygen/pressurization systems. News 2010-04-16T12:24:18+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/commercial_airline_lowers_the_bar_again/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/commercial_airline_lowers_the_bar_again/#When:13:00:51Z Charging fees for carry-on baggage newest revenue schemeSpirit Airlines, one of the first airlines to charge for checked baggage has again shifted the paradigm with a new policy that charges passengers for carry-on baggage.  Spirit calls itself an ultra-low cost airline, but this move screams of desperation and ultra-low class.  Spirit states that fliers are carrying more bags aboard and cramming more into those bags in an attempt to sidestep checked baggage fees.  The result of which is delayed boarding and departure times, jammed overhead storage areas, and short tempers.  Spirit hopes that the carry-on baggage fees will limit the amount of overhead baggage and reduce boarding time leading to better on-time performance, addressing a problem of their own creation, ironically, when checked baggage fees appeared.  Spirit’s Chief Operating Officer Ken McKenzie offered this limp explanation: “In addition to lowering fares even further, this will reduce the number of carry-on bags, which will improve inflight safety and efficiency by speeding up the boarding and deplaning process, all of which ultimately improve the overall customer experience. Bring less; pay less. It’s simple.” In other words, Spirit is now charging you an extra fee to leave on time. News 2010-04-07T13:00:51+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/one_way_charters_mar_8-15/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/one_way_charters_mar_8-15/#When:13:17:44Z Perfect for PGA, NCAA Final Four, or MLB Spring TrainingThe following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand.  For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932. Kevin W. Godlewski, President             International One Ways                               Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas, MX CA March 8-10 Gulfstream 200 Aruba, NA to New York March 9 Hawker 4000 One-Way Flights 2010-03-08T13:17:44+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/one_way_charter_feb_23-mar_1/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/one_way_charter_feb_23-mar_1/#When:16:27:24Z Special Pricing on One-Way Private JetsThe following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand.  For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932. Kevin W. Godlewski, President             International One Ways                               Los Angeles to Vancouver, CA FEB 23 Hawker 850XP Vancouver, CA to New York FEB 24 Challenger 601 One-Way Flights 2010-02-23T16:27:24+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/one_way_charters_feb_16-22/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/one_way_charters_feb_16-22/#When:13:53:04Z New York, Caribbean, Skiing, OlympicsThe following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand. From Major League Baseball Spring Training, Vancouver Olympics, the opening of the 2010 NASCAR, and PGA Golf, we have plenty of specially priced aircraft available for whatever you may need. For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932. Kevin W. Godlewski, President             International One Ways                               Vancouver, CA to Denver FEB 16-18 Hawker 1000 Vancouver, CA to New York FEB 16-19 Gulfstream G200 Open Legs, One-Way Flights 2010-02-15T13:53:04+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/one_way_charters_jan_22-29_2010/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/one_way_charters_jan_22-29_2010/#When:14:05:43Z Superbowl, Olympics, and moreThe following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand. For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932. Kevin W. Godlewski, President             International One Ways                               Los Angeles to Vancouver, CA Jan 20-24 Gulfstream GV New York to Aruba, NA Jan 21 Hawker 800XP One-Way Flights 2010-01-26T14:05:43+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/one-way_charters_jan_8-15_2010/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/one-way_charters_jan_8-15_2010/#When:13:07:20Z Special Rates on Popular DestinationsThe following jets are available as one-way charter flights. Many can be combined to create complete round-trip travel. With over 10 years of experience as a private charter agency, Executive Charter Services has the reputation for excellence and safety that you demand. For pricing and other company information, please visit our website or feel free to contact me personally at 866.359.3932. Kevin W. Godlewski, President             International One Ways                               Denver to Cabo San Lucas, MX Jan 10-14 Gulfstream GIV Boston to Bermuda Jan 11 Hawker 1000 One-Way Flights 2010-01-08T13:07:20+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/a_new_year_a_new_beginning/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/a_new_year_a_new_beginning/#When:12:18:32Z 2010 Shines Hope On Private Jet Travel The holidays are over, and 2010 has arrived. With the coming of the New Year optimism and cheerful outlooks abound.  While the charter jet industry is still smarting from the PR punishment it took in 2009, some significant signs point to a much better 2010 and 2011. The economy seems to be stabilizing after a very tumultuous year of highs and lows.  While it is not back to pre-2008-burst levels, at the moment it appears to have settled down quite a bit.  Travel budgets can be planned, staffing levels have stabilized, and corporate travel is increasing again.  Let’s face it, sales still have to be made, and clients still need to be visited – and there is no more efficient way to do that than aboard a private jet.CASE STUDY Private air travel has been on the uptick month over month since June 2009 and all indications point to a continuance of that trend in 2010.  As we move further into the year some in the industry project flight levels and private jet demand to rebound significantly. Let’s not forget the leisure factor as record cold temperatures settle in across most of the US.  Many clients prefer the ease and simplicity of travel via private jet charter as opposed to the odious and often delayed/cancelled commercial flights during the winter travel season.  There are few security hassles simply because you know everyone on your plane.  Imagine how easy and pleasant flying would be when you are able to pull up next to your plane, flash a photo ID, board and depart within 5 minutes.  Certainly, taking a private jet on the family trip to Disney, Aspen, The Superbowl, or the Olympic Winter Games is going to be more expensive that commercial travel, but sometime you just can’t put a price on quality time with your family.   And that is precisely what private aviation is all about – diminishing unproductive and wasteful time at commercial airports and aboard airliners, while increasing productivity and quality time in the air.  News 2010-01-07T12:18:32+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/donald_trump_is_selling_his_private_jet/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/donald_trump_is_selling_his_private_jet/#When:18:35:09Z 1968 to The Donald: “We want the jet back!” Recently, Donald Trump has placed his private jet for sale.  Until now, he has been winging his way around the world in a vintage Boeing 727-100. Circa 1968!  He has decided that an upgrade is in order, and who can blame him?  With the pool of gently used corporate jets growing with each bank failure and fractional sell-off, now is the right time to pick up a good deal.  The jet, registered abroad, is expected to fetch between, ahem,  $4M and $8M.  As shown below, the rich velvet and mint condition Naugahyde ought to be worth that much alone.  Yes, Mr. Trump, time for a new ride. . News 2009-11-11T18:35:09+00:00 http://www.execcharter.com/site/virgin_charter_ceases_operations/ http://www.execcharter.com/site/virgin_charter_ceases_operations/#When:12:52:56Z Another Online Charter Agency Fails News 2009-11-02T12:52:56+00:00