Business Jet Traveler » February 2009

Million Air Makes a Splash at Moses Lake (copy 1)
February 1, 2009
With the acquisition of fixed-base operator Air American Fuel and Services at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Wash., Million Air has expanded its FBO chain to 26 facilities in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Grant County International is a designated port of entry and has a U.S.
A movie star role for a business jet
February 1, 2009
Egyptian movie star Yousef Mansour has bought a Phoenix CRJ and plans to prominently feature the large-cabin jet in his next series of films. The aircraft is a 50-seat Bombardier CRJ200 regional airliner that has been extensively converted by Dubai-based Project Phoenix into a long-range executive jet that can seat 12 passengers.
A Reign of Pheasants
February 1, 2009
Central South Dakota includes some of the most inviting habitats in the worl
On a bright October morning, I climb aboard a small bus with a group of happy hunters dressed in various configurations of fluorescent orange. In the center aisle are vertical gun racks where the jovial friends have placed their finely crafted shotguns. On the floor between the racks are large Tupperware tubs filled with hundreds of shotgun shells-red for 12-gauge, yellow for 20.
Northeast U.S., February 2009
February 1, 2009
What you'll pay for air charter varies not only by aircraft type and model but by region. Here are the average per-hour rates for popular aircraft nationally and in the Northeast U.S., now and a year ago. Look for price data for other parts of the country in future issues.
Is your airplane a hobby?
February 1, 2009
You’ll have an uphill battle trying to convince the IRS that you need a Globa
What do a business jet and a stamp collection have in common? According to the Internal Revenue Service, both may be hobbies. If the IRS considers your aircraft a hobby, you won't be able to write off all the related expenses for tax purposes.
Haute Cuisine: Lobster Popcorn with Lemon Butter
February 1, 2009
The Dish: Lobster Popcorn with Lemon Butter Lobster and popcorn both improve with butter, and when you combine all three ingredients, you're on the road to culinary heaven. This labor-intensive dish starts with boiled lobster, which is shocked in an ice bath after cooking. Then the tail is sliced into bite-size medallions.
Protecting yourself against liability
February 1, 2009
When your aircraft is in the air, even if you’re not on it, you have exposure
As the economy has suffered historic setbacks, an old four-letter word has come to the fore in our business vernacular: risk. Just as you seek to better understand the risk of your portfolio investments, you should consider the risk that goes with your fractional jet ownership.
Engines not included
February 1, 2009
With a top speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour, NASA's space shuttles make even the fastest business jets seem slow by comparison-and soon you'll be able to buy one. Better hang onto your airplane, though: When NASA sells its three remaining shuttles-Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour-following their planned 2010 retirement, the craft will be for display purposes only.
Shannon First To Offer European Pre-clearance
January 23, 2009
Ireland's Shannon Airport will become the first European airport with fast-track
Honda's Big Bet
January 2, 2009
Honda chose to build, test fly and validate the HondaJet’s performance and ca
If Honda Aircraft founder, president and chief visionary Michimasa Fujino is right, when you step into one of his dealerships to put down a deposit on a HondaJet or get yours serviced, your experience will be a lot more like visiting an Acura dealer than a traditional business jet manufacturer.

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