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Auto June 16, 2022

The McCall’s Motorworks Revival’s New Legacy: Motorlux

Starting this year, a new host has taken over the torch for renowned McCall’s Motorworks Revival, which serves as the unofficial kickoff to Monterey Car Week. The legacy carries on with Hagerty as they bring together automotive elegance and refined aircraft in one exclusive party at the Monterey Jet Center. Having been partnered with McCall’s Motorworks Revival for 20 years, Hagerty is enthusiastic to be taking on this long-cherished event as part of their ever-expanding portfolio of automotive events that…

Aviation May 15, 2022

Gulfstream’s G700 Takes Flight

As of this spring, Gulfstream has begun test flights of their fully outfitted new flagship, the G700. With the ability to fly at an altitude of 48,000 and a maximum speed of Mach 0.935, the G700 is quickly establishing itself as one of the most anticipated business jets of 2021. Powered by Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, the G700 features a worldclass cabin and a range of 6,400 nautical miles at Mach 0.90 or 7,500 nm at Mach 0.85. Commenting on…

Aviation May 2, 2019

Gulfstream G650ER And G500 Acquire Accolades

It has been announced that Gulfstream’s design team was shortlisted for two International Yacht & Aviation Awards. The ultralong-range Gulfstream G650ER’s interior design was shortlisted for the Private Jet Design award, while the ultra-modern Gulfstream G500 was shortlisted for the Private Jet Design Concept award. The cutting-edge Gulfstream G600 and flagship G650ER acquired The International Yacht & Aviation Awards for Private Jet Design in 2018 and 2017, respectively. With an emphasis towards comfort and functionality, the innovative Gulfstream-designed seats on…

Aviation People Travel May 11, 2018

Talking Aviation: Interview with Thomas Flohr of VistaJet

Meet Thomas Flohr, Founder and Chairman of VistaJet, who’s Bombardier business aircraft fleet offer clients an unforgettable flight comprising of complete comfort and exemplary class. The VistaJet experience is simply incredible, taking travelers all across the world, which even include the most secluded and difficult to reach destinations. Passengers aboard VistaJet have the privilege of choosing specialized preferences for their journey to best suit their reason of travel. Read the interview below to find out more about the VistaJet fleet, as Mr. Flohr…

Aviation Tech November 11, 2017

The Future of Electric Flight: Lilium

As countless organizations work toward the future of electric powered, environmentally friendly mobility, one Munich based firm seems to be leading the world in the future of electric flight. Lilium has been backed by several major investment firms including former Twitter CEO, Evan Williams’ Obvious Ventures. With total funding now exceeding $100 million dollars, after a recent round adding $90M to their total raised capital, it is looking increasingly likely that Lilium just may become the world leader in this genre.…

Aviation September 11, 2017

Airbus’s High-Speed Helicopter Project Racer

Airbus is reshaping the concept of the conventional helicopter to even greater heights. The helicopter has long been full of advantages compared to the traditional airplane, such as having an easy take-off from the smallest of points. The only disadvantage of the helicopter was that they lacked speed. This flaw lead Airbus to go against conventional methods to design and develop the new high-speed helicopter project Racer, which was unveiled this summer at the Paris Air Show. Airbus in collaboration with the…

Aviation August 26, 2017

Cirrus starts deliveries of the Vision Jet

Cirrus has just begun deliveries of their first jet, the industry shaking $2 million Vision SF50, which is capable of surpassing it’s competition in nearly every dimension. Whether that is the speed and cruising altitude of similarly sized turbo propeller planes or the higher purchase and operating costs of other small jets in the Cirrus’s segment. Stand-out design characteristics are the Vision Jet’s carbon fiber monocoque construction, which allows for segment leading take-offs requiring less than a 2,100 foot long…

Aviation Travel June 2, 2017

Crystal Cruises Takes to The Sky

Crystal Cruises changes things up with a completely new approach to their usual way of travel. The American Luxury Cruise line has taken to the skies with their new custom cabin onboard a Boeing 777, providing affluent travelers an unforgettable experience as they fly around the globe to some of their favorite travel destinations. The interior of the jet, designed by Greenpoint Technologies based in Kirkland, Washington, includes four dining tables that seat up to six people each, a climate-controlled wine storage,…

Aviation Lifestyle May 21, 2017

Richard Branson’s Innovative Supersonic Jet For 2020

Branson's Innovated Supersonic Jet For 2020

English business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, Sir Richard Branson, proves to be an innovator with the launch of his brand’s first ever 40-seat supersonic jet. The jet’s prototype (codenamed: Baby Boom) was initially unveiled during an exclusive event located at the Centennial Airport in Denver on November 2016. With the joint collaboration of Boom Technology, Branson’s new supersonic jet is predicted to be the world’s fastest civil aircraft ever built. The jet is planned to be able to travel from London to New York in…

Aviation Lifestyle April 13, 2017

Bell’s Innovative Helicopter Concept Unveiled

When one envisions a helicopter, many at first think of it as a simple air transport, but as time goes on and the world of aviation continues to advance further to a new age full of growth & development. That simple helicopter becomes more than a ride to travel from place to place, the simpleness of the helicopter was gone and in its place an evolved complex version emerged. It was not easy to turn a helicopter into a superlative and luxurious…

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