For a long time, calling someone from a plane was something out of science fiction. But as that rapidly became possible, the next possibility emerged – full internet access. Now it’s here, we thought it’d be interesting to discuss the potential of the web – not just for those travelling, but for the staff on board the plane itself. For commuters using air travel, having the internet is invaluable. Not only does this mean you are able to do anything … >> Read More

The majority of economic news has recently been indicating that things are turning around and this is no exception for the aircraft charter companies that had previously been struggling. The majority of these companies rely on business from those who are taking vacations and are less dependent upon businesses trips. With this in mind it is no surprise why many of the aircraft charter companies had a dismal 2010, as there was far less demand for leisure travel when compared … >> Read More

On Monday April 19, 2011 the aircraft leasing business world added another company to the ranks of the already competitive marketplace. This company is named Air Lease and it has been started by Los Angeles billionaire Steven Udvar-Hazy. The company’s IPO on Monday raised around $802.5 million by selling around 30 million shares of common stock, this was greater than their initial expectation which was around 25 million shares. The question now is whether this initial vote of confidence is … >> Read More

NASA recently announced that they had awarded funding in the amount of $1.9 million to Cessna Aircraft Company in order to further research the possibility of wrapping an aircraft in a composite skin. The funding is part of NASA’s N+3 program which is researching a variety of methods that can be used to design and build more technically advanced aircraft with superior capabilities. The program consists of three other teams that are working on separate types of research. Those teams … >> Read More

Cessna has recently announced that they will be stopping production on their CJ1+ line of jet aircraft later this year. They plan to deliver the last CJ1+ late in the summer of 2011 around September or so. This is yet another example of how Cessna is reorganizing the company structure and eliminating under performing products. Most recently the company has also put a greater emphasis on servicing aircraft and training for aircraft operation. The Citation CJ1+ aircraft had a relatively … >> Read More

Reaching a top speed of Mach 0.92, the Cessna Citation X has earned the reputation of being the fastest business jet in history, having flown the equivalent distance of at least four trips to the sun. Known as one of the most fuel-efficient mid-size corporate jets, the aircraft saves up to an hour’s travel time over other business jets on transcontinental U.S. flights. Greater fuel efficiency and less travel time are among the jet’s greatest advantages. The Cessna Aircraft Company, … >> Read More