Author Archives: Ralph Warren

Airline Institutes No Kids Zone

Even though the announcement is still brand new, the lines in the sandbox are already being drawn.  In a bold move that is already receiving worldwide attention, AirAsia X is the latest carrier to announce the launch of a new kids-free ‘quiet zone’ on its long-haul flights.  The new quiet zone is near the front of an Airbus 330 and encompasses the seven rows directly behind the Premium FlatBed recliner seats.  ... Read more
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Tesla Reveals Super Fast Solar Charging Stations

The zero tailpipe emissions crowd just got a boost in spirits with the latest  announcement from Tesla Motors.  CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a series of new Supercharger vehicle charging stations, which will essentially allow Tesla owners to recharge in about as long as it currently takes to gas up and grab a quick bite at the nearest burger joint.  The stations are 100% solar powered and will be free to use.  ... Read more
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Boeing’s New Luxury Aeroloft Cabin In the Sky Sleeps Eight

Boeing has just upped the ante in the world of long range business jet travel .  The concept of multiple private airborne sleeping berths for long haul flights has been tossed around for some time without much movement.  Until now, that is.  Boeing has just announced the first delivery of their new 747 Aeroloft™ Business Jet.  And they’ve teamed up with longtime aircraft layout and design partner Greenpoint ... Read more
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Brand New Gulfstream G650 is Ready to Fly

After nine years in production, the long awaited Gulfstream G650 is about to make its official debut.  Just last week Gulfstream Aeronautics received a Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration on the aircraft, opening the door for deliveries to begin before the end of the year.  Gulfstream currently has over 200 orders for the plane which is expected to sell on the high side of $60 million. Building ... Read more
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Is a Bulletproof Bentley In Your Future?

If you’re a highly visible millionaire in China, the Middle East, Latin America or Russia, how do you protect yourself from predators while driving your Bentley?  Well, the solution may be near.  Bentley is considering dipping its toes into the secure vehicle business by developing an armored car division.  Emerging economies around the world are producing more millionaires and the need for security is growing ... Read more
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Jet Setting New Chinese Millionaires Want the Ultimate Status Symbol

There’s been a quietly growing interest which has now grown loud, for luxury jet travel in China, as a new class of super rich are flocking to the private jet world.  And worldwide carriers and manufacturers are taking advantage of it by expanding their footprints in the country by forming partnerships with Chinese companies.   The rapid growth of the Chinese economy has produced a new set of millionaires estimated ... Read more
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Women Gain Golf Equality at Augusta National

This week Augusta National Golf Club took a step that most of the world thought they should have taken about 40 years ago.  By finally admitting women to the ranks of their exclusive all male membership, Augusta National has entered the modern era.  While it is true that many golf clubs don’t allow women as members, Augusta National’s cache put it into the spotlight.  As the home of The Masters PGA tournament, ... Read more
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Our Eight Most Popular Destinations for Summer 2012

With only a few weeks left in the season, we’re reminded of what a great spring and summer we’ve had here at Private Jets Charter.  Our clientele is a healthy mix of those doing business travel and leisure travel, and the warm weather always brings a boost in the leisure segment.  Our pilots fly literally from one end of the world to the other and it is always interesting to consider where we will go next.  ... Read more
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Catch a Plane and Register to Vote at 35,000 Feet

Registering to vote in the US just got a little bit easier.  After having won the carrier rights for a new coast to coast route, Virgin America just inaugurated its nonstop flight service from San Francisco to Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC with another of the innovations it has become famous for.  In their “I’m A Flypartisan” campaign, crafted to acknowledge the current election year and ... Read more
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41 Year Old Woman – World’s Youngest Self Made Female Billionaire

“Believe in yourself and don’t take no for an answer.”  Those are the words of the world’s newest, and also youngest, self made woman billionaire.  At age 41 Sara Blakely suddenly finds herself in a very exclusive club and is still in awe at the way her life has changed from her average middle class life growing up in Clearwater, Florida.   While hers sounds like a true rags-to-riches story, the background ... Read more
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