Private Jet Charter News

Within the past 8 months, the US Air Charter Market has suffered from the perfect storm of exceptionally high fuel prices, a sagging economy, and bad press.  Fuel prices reached their highest in mid-July 2008 and have since retreated significantly, but at that time, a gallon of Jet-A fuel was going for about $7.50 in New York and California.  The economy has been a wreck for several months now with story after story of corporate greed and monumentally bad leadership leading up to a major credit crisis followed by drastically decreased consumer spending.  Additionally, the federal government is attempting to depict anyone using a private jet as an evil corporate fat cat.  What does all of this mean for you?

The net result of this trifecta is that charter companies are becoming increasingly willing to negotiate prices on private jet charters.  With a surplus of charter agents and companies in the industry coupled with a diminished market, the pressure to locate and secure charter business is leading to a buyers market.  Many companies are also offering extras such as complimentary catering, ground transportation, and even spa certificates.  Here are some sample prices of current one-way charters being offered:

Expect these prices to hover right around this mark for as long as the market continues to be bogged down. 

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The 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	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Aruba, NA	Jan 21	Hawker 800XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
London, UK to New York	Jan 21-23	Gulfstream GIVSP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to Bermuda, CA	Jan 23	Hawker 800A	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
St Maarten, NA to New York	Jan 23-24	Falcon 2000	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
U.S One Ways
New York to Los Angeles	Jan 20-21	Gulfstream GIII	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Boston to New Yrok	Jan 21	Hawker 800XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
New York to Boston	Jan 22	Hawker 800XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Los Angeles to Las Vegas	Jan 24	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
San Francisco to Sun Valley	Jan 25	Challenger 300	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Sun Valley to San Francisco	Jan 27	Challenger 300	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Vero Beach to Philadelphia	Jan 28	Hawker 400XP	.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

 

New Jets Able to Span Half the Globe in a Single Bound

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Canadian aviation company Bombardier is aiming to displace Gulfstream as the world’s most expensive business jet with the introduction of two new models. The Global 7000 and 8000, which will cost about $65 million apiece, will beat the high-speed range of the $58.5 million Gulfstream G650. Both new private jets will have a high-speed cruise of Mach 0.90; the 7000 will have a range of 7,300 nmi at Mach 0.85, while the 8000’s range will top out at 7,900 nmi at Mach 0.85. Both will borrow elements from the existing Global Express XRS and 5000.

New wings, new tech and luxe amenities added to increased fuel efficiency will be the hallmarks of the new craft, aimed to appeal to ultra-wealthy customers in India, Asia and the UAE. The 7000 will have the largest cabin in business aviation while the 8,000 will boast the longest range. The 7000 will be able to fly from London to Singapore, New York to Dubai or Beijing to Washington non-stop with 10 passengers, while the 8000 can do Sydney to Los Angeles, Hong Kong to New York and Mumbai to New York non-stop with eight. The private aviation world is eagerly awaiting a jet like this. The Gulfstream 650 will be ready for customers sooner, but Bombardier is upping the ante with these jets. Having the range to fly nonstop from China to New York is one thing, but the ability to carry 8 passengers while you do it is quite amazing. Bravo to Bombardier, looking forward to seeing a full-scale mockup soon