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Dassault Falcon 10/100
December 4, 2012
Dassault Falcon 10/100
In the late 1960s–long before speedsters such as the Hawker Beechcraft Premier I, SyberJet SJ30 and Cessna Citation X were a glimmer in some engineer’s eye–Dassault gave the world a flying bullet: the Falcon 10.
Honda’s HondaJet
December 4, 2012
Honda’s HondaJet
It’s been a long wait.
Preowned Annual Report
December 1, 2012
Preowned Annual Report
The used jet market has had to ­contend with more than its fair share of obstacles over the past few years and 2012 didn’t offer any relief. They say that when the stock market moves up it climbs a wall of worry and that’s probably not much different from how jet buyers view the aircraft market. That said, there may be a bit less to worry about than there was last year at this time.
Up Front: December 2012
December 1, 2012
I am so relieved that the U.S. presidential election is finally over. The past year–and especially recent months–have been marked by an undercurrent of anxiety, with otherwise-loving families having cocktail-soaked dinner wars and old friends severing Facebook ties over national policy issues. Perhaps now we can all stop bickering and get down to business.
When charities take flight
November 28, 2012
When charities take flight
Charities that use aviation are legion, with hundreds plying the skies every day on behalf of sick, poor and disaster-affected people worldwide. Here’s a look at just a few of these organizations. Air Care Alliance
John Travolta
November 26, 2012
John Travolta
It’s not every day you get to share sushi and spring rolls with one of the world’s most iconic actors, and I have dined out on the story ever since. Though John Travolta and I were hunched over a low table and the wasabi dip was making my eyes stream, I felt entirely at ease thanks to his friendly, down-to-earth manner–which perhaps explains some of his phenomenal success.
Giving Back
November 13, 2012
Giving Back
BJT readers–who represent one of the highest-net-worth magazine audiences anywhere–clearly have the means to contribute to a better world. But what’s the best way to do that? It’s not always easy to determine which charities are most reputable and efficient and which will make the best use of your donations. As such, we’ve decided to spotlight one deserving organization per issue.
Droning On
November 13, 2012
Could a computer replace your pilot? Probably not anytime soon.
“Those jets just about land themselves, don’t they?”
Up Front: October 2012
November 13, 2012
Jennifer Leach English with daughter Araceli.
By the time we first discussed putting Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh on the cover of this magazine, I had already been a steady customer of the company for five years and knew all about its astonishing service standards.
Is this the world’s best pizza? Maybe so
November 13, 2012
Tony Gemignani's award-winning pizza
Tony Gemignani–an 11-time winner of the World Pizza Championship competition–is a genius when it comes to the presentation of pizza in its many styles.

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Quote/Unquote

“You are so motivated to make sure the trip goes smoothly, because you know that the organs of these two kids are now going to save the lives of more than just a handful of other kids.”

-Dan Drohan, CEO of Solarius ­Aviation