Executive Helicopter with Custom Pininfarina Interior

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Posted by Chris Patten on Sat, Sep 01, 2012 @ 10:03 AM

Agusta Westland helicopters have released a special edition Pininfarina Edition of their popular AW139 private helicopter. The famed Italian design company stamped their world-renown ergonomics and style onto this executive helicopter transforming it into a luxurious work of art.

With seating for 9 passenger in supple leather seats, the AW139 Pininfarina Edition manages to blend comfort and luxury with utility and performance. They created a unique insulated cabin which combines with panoramic windows, in-flight entertainment, and top-notch design to make an engineering marvel!

Cutting-edge avionics provide the two-pilot crew with the best information and instrumentation to ensure a safe flight. The AW139 Pininfarina Edition even includes camera monitors to provide better situation awareness and obstacle avoidance.

From the headliner to the carpets, the entire interior shows Pininfarina's signature blend of panache and sensibility. Check out more pictures of the AW 139 Pininfarina Edition below and make sure to speak with a Charter Expert at Magellan Jets for your next helicopter charter.

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3 Essential Tips for Booking Your Holiday Private Jet Travel

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Posted by Alyson Wuamett on Wed, Nov 28, 2012 @ 09:27 AM

It’s that time of year again!!  This December and January the private jet market will see requests increase 30%-60% over the rest of the year.  Jet setters all over the country will be traveling to the most popular Jet Set destinations including, Aspen, Wyoming, Salt Lake City, Cabo, St. Martin, St. Barths etc. With supply remaining the same, and demand up, how will you be sure that the perfect aircraft to meet your needs is available?  Will you be paying too much, and is the flight crew experienced at the airport of your destination?  Here are 3 Essential Tips that will help you beat the headaches, and ensure the best rates, safety standards and ease of booking your Holiday Travel

Sometimes there are deep discounts for booking last minute flights.  NOT during the Holidays!!  Two big risks with booking last minute this year are - the best equipment is generally booked out in advance by charter companies, brokers, and fractional companies for their regular clients.  You may end up settling for a jet that doesn’t meet your expectations or you typically prefer.  The other risk is paying exuberant reposition costs to have a jet come pick you up.  By waiting until the last minute, many of the available aircraft will already be sitting the in popular destinations, meaning that they will likely need to fly empty to come pick you up.  And they don’t fly empty for FREE!!!!!  Save yourself headaches and money by proactively scheduling and securing your aircraft.The amount of luggage you choose to bring on your trip this year can be the difference of thousands of dollars, not to mention big delays on the tarmac for trying to figure out what to do with the access baggage.  Most Top Notch providers have Flight Support personal that are assigned to your flight once it confirmed.  You will want to alert them of any large items, ski’s, boxes, car seats, etc. that you plan on bringing along.  The average luggage capacity for a mid-size jet is roughly 60 cubic feet of luggage.  For a family of 5 traveling, excess luggage can mean having to jump up to a super-mid or large cabin aircraft which will increase your costs (just for extra baggage space!). Work with your provider and communicate your intentions and they’ll be able to help plan accordingly. Most can even arrange to have additional luggage shipped to your location in advance to avoid needing a larger jet. During these high peak travel times, working with the discount/low cost provider can have major cons.  Does your provider have the right personnel and infrastructure in place to proactive plane your flight? Weather tracking, airport delays, pilot experience are all things you’re going to want to know are being looked at.  We recommend providers that have either certified dispatchers or pilots in-house reviewing this information.  If working with a Broker or Charter company, ask about safety standards, accreditations and details on their preferred vendor network. What are their requirements for flight crew experience? There are many options out there, and you want to ensure you and your family are flying with the right provider

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An Inside Look at the Amazing Gulfstream G650

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Posted by Alyson Wuamett on Mon, Nov 12, 2012 @ 11:25 AM

When it comes to private jets, Gulfstream is the king of the hill. With the G650, set to hit the skies in the next few months, it is looking to cement its number one position. With a $64.5 million price tag, the G650 will come with all the technological and luxury bells and whistles anyone would expect. The airworthiness of the aircraft keeps the Gulfstream on track with its plan to deliver the first fully outfitted G650’s to customers by the end of 2012.

The New York Post reported in 2011 that Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffet, and Ralph Lauren all want one. Gulfstream will not reveal the names of buyers, but verified that it has received more than 200 orders for the private jet.

The G650 will fly at Mach .925, nearly the speed of sound.

With a range of more than 8,000 miles, it can fly from Dubai to New York without landing.

 
It has room for eight passengers and a crew of four.

It has the tallest, longest, widest cabin in its class.

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Cyber Getaway Deal!

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Posted by Alyson Wuamett on Mon, Nov 26, 2012 @ 03:46 PM

*10% off any 25 hour card. Use promo code CyberMJ. No repositioning costs,Access aircraft with only 10 hour notice, Aircraft 10 years old or newer, Offer expires at midnight EST 11/26/12

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Flavor! Napa Valley & Magellan Jets Create Exclusive Travel Package

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Posted by Alyson Wuamett on Fri, Nov 09, 2012 @ 10:39 AM

In celebration of the second annual Flavor! Napa Valley,organizers of the wine and food festival have partnered with Magellan Jets and Meadowood Napa Valley resort to create the most exclusive Napa Valley wine tasting travel package.

 Over two days, Friday 16th and Saturday the 17th of November, only 32 people will have the opportunity to taste more than 60 wines that tell the story of Napa Valley. Tasters will experience rare wines from founding wineries and wineries that led the post Prohibition renaissance, such as Schramsberg, Stony Hill, and Robert Mondavi. The wines will be described and commented upon by members of an expert panel, which includes Nicolas Jackson of Sotheby’s.

 With a starting price tag of US $50,000, the package includes tickets for two to the marquee event of festivals, “The Legends of Napa Valley: A Definitive Tasting” as well as tickets to two additional highly anticipated events, round trip flights on a luxury private jet arranged by Magellan Jets and luxurious accommodations at Meadowood.

 Net proceeds from the event support programs and scholarships at The Culinary Institute of America Greystone Campus. For more information please visit Flavor! Napa Valley or call Magellan Jets at 1-877-550-5387 to book.

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Browse Empty Legs For December!

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Posted by Alyson Wuamett on Mon, Dec 03, 2012 @ 08:50 AM

Did you know that almost 32 percent of private aircrafts in the sky are flying empty? Empty legs are those flights returning to their point of origin upon completion of a one-way flight. These empty one-ways have the ability to further reduce your cost when the aircraft is heading in your direction.

Browse through some listed empty legs available for December. If the one-ways listed below don't match your needs, head over to our Search Available One-Ways to see more! 

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Destination of the Week: Park City, UT

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Destination of the Week: Park City, UT

Since the winter months are now upon us, we decided our destination of the week should involve a top skiing and snowboarding destination. This is why we picked Park City, Ut.  With a combined 9,326 acres of The Greatest Snow on Earth, 426 runs, bowls and parks, and 58 lifts, it should come to no surprise that Park City provides the best winter vacation destination. Awaken to a new layer of pristine powder blanketing the magnificent Park City slopes each morning. Whether you’re a novice or a double black diamond skier, you’ll find your place in Utah’s mountains.

Utah Olympic Park

Maybe skiing isn’t your cup of tea; Park City is also home to another popular venue during the winter, Utah Olympic Park. At the Utah Olympic Park you'll get the chance to experience the incredible speed and g-forces of bobsled or individual rocket sled rides on the 1,335 meter bobsled track, or you can enjoy watching the athletes train or compete at speeds up to 80 miles per hour. In addition to world-class skiing and snowboarding, Park City hosts several events throughout the year including arts and cultural celebrations, film festivals, international ski and snowboard competitions, biking and year-round recreation for the whole family. You might even be interested in trying out winter fly-fishing or hot-air balloon rides.

Sundance Film Festival

 One of the most famous events held in Park City, UT is the Sundance Film Festival. Over 50,000 film buffs will gather in Park City to enjoy the biggest annual independent-film festival held in the United States. January 17 through January 27, 2013, a new collection of independently produced films will celebrate their world premiere during this highly anticipated event. Magellan Jets plans to make an appearance during this event by hosting one of the hottest parties during the festival!  Giving us one more reason why Park City, UT is our Destination of the Week!

For more information on attending our sponsored event during Sundance Film Festival click here: Magellan Jets Member Only Events

Click here to get an instant quote to Park City, UT! 

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Empty Leg One Way Flight Specials for December 2012

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Posted by Chris Patten on Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @ 09:14 AM

New Empty Legs added to inventory:

If you're interested in these or other empty legs, or would like a no-obligation charter quote, call us today at 877-550-5387!

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Charter a Private Jet to the Super Bowl & Receive Complimentary Party Tickets!

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Posted by Alyson Wuamett on Thu, Jan 17, 2013 @ 01:20 PM

The Super Bowl might be one of the biggest demanded events for private jet charters throughout the whole year.  Over 1,100 private planes flew to the Super Bowl in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2012 which almost doubles the 600 jets that flew into Dallas the previous year! We expect that number to continue to increase this year.  

Magellan Jets is currently offering a special deal for any customers that book their Super Bowl jet travel with us. While supplies last, you will receive two complimentary tickets to Leigh Steinberg’s 26th Annual Super Bowl Party! This is an exclusive event where tickets are NOT sold to the public! The party takes place at The House of Blues on Saturday, Feb 2nd. It consistently draws the top professional athletes, politicians, business leaders, NFL team owners, musicians and actors in town for the biggest pro football weekend of the year.

Do you plan on heading to the big game? We recommend you book your private jet early! The moment it is announced who will play in this years Super Bowl game, the rush will begin! Magellan Jets will have representatives standing by the second the games are over this Sunday night. No group is too big or too small with Magellan Jets approved list of aircrafts. Fitting anywhere from 6-100 passengers you can enjoy the game with your closest friends, or your whole office. Our flight support team can help create a once in a lifetime Super Bowl experience the second you step onto your private aircraft. Half the fun is going to be getting there!

Call a Magellan Jets representative today to book your plane! 877.550.5387 or Click Here to get an instant quote to New Orleans! 

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Charter a private jet - how to use a broker to your advantage

Posted on Monday, October 15, 2012 @ 10: 00 am

Book a private jet hire alone may time consuming, expensive and not to forget an expense. In addition if you can know it is difficult not much about the industry be to know, , if you get a decent prices, good service and adequate security. Use a broker can solve all questions in relation to private jet hire and provide you with benefits that you probably still not have considered.

The main aspect of the task of the agent is to know your needs and in the same way as a travel agent be would to find the private jet operators best suited for you and at the best price. This service can be an individual itinerary, both in the air and on the ground as meal on board, transport to the and of the your goals and also the rooms include, when you need them.

Brokers use partnerships to quotes from various operators on several airplanes to get. Without the help of a broker, the private jet would rent be agonizingly time-consuming. Through their links to various Charter companies with several fleets of jets, agents quickly find the best service for your schedule and even find a Jet in your preferred model. Relations with brokers excipients in national and international locations help, received best private jet rental service at the place of destination at the lowest cost.

It can sometimes very useful to access to information, not outside the air known travel industry have. For example, brokers may know how the weather conditions will affect flights and whether flight time changes require a last-minute an other aircraft or airport. Together with their connections to large operators can brokers help efficiently in the replacement of aircraft, when the original craft experiences no mechanical problems and can on your schedule to keep, even if you need to make last-minute changes. Brokers can rent almost every request in your private jet at short notice to meet.

When booking a private jet hire a broker to enhance safety and security is ensured than if you booked independently. Your broker knowledge of FAA and restrictions in relation to factors such as flight and rest time recording gives you the confidence that operators adhere your Charter Protocol requirements. Your broker will check also Charter operator certification and safety records and provide the security information for your individual pilot and aircraft. If necessary, your broker can further simplify your insurance your private jet hire experience take care of.

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