The safest in the world. So safe that people take it for granted. When was the last time you saw someone actually paying attention to the flight attendants’ safety demonstration before takeoff? And the flight crew certainly makes sure your seat is in the upright position and your smartphone is turned off during landings. So [...]
Flying isn’t just the most convenient and fastest way to travel for business — it’s also the safest. Christine Negroni reports in Executive Travel on safety protocols on airplanes: “From the plane seats to the cabin air to the course and altitude of the flight, every decision in commercial aviation comes after careful consideration of [...]
No one enjoys the helplessness of feeling sick, but when traveling — particularly overseas — sudden illness can be problematic and potentially dangerous. Fortunately, Private Jet MD offers comprehensive services to keep you safe when a variety of troubles occur. Ensuring your health and safety 24/7 For a low monthly membership fee, Private Jet MD [...]
You took your time, shopped around and found the perfect aircraft. It’s a sweet little Cessna, with soft leather interior and custom cabinetry. You locked in a great interest rate, and the seller is motivated. Nothing but blue skies ahead, right? Not so fast. One of the most critical — and complicated — steps in [...]
ADS-B, a surveillance technology for tracking aircraft as part of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, makes flying significantly safer for the aviation community. The FAA website features videos that explain how ADS-B technology provides pilots with information about weather and the location of other aircraft while simultaneously broadcasting their location to other aircraft and [...]
Lithium batteries, found in laptops and cellphones, have been known to spontaneously overheat and catch fire, creating potentially life-threatening situations during flight. As personal electronic device (PED) use has become commonplace for business air travel, equipping your aircraft with a firebag system is an essential safety precaution. In the event of a lithium battery fire, [...]
As usual, many things are happening in the aviation world. Take a minute to catch up on some of the biggest stories of the week. Super Bowl XLVI Flying to Indianapolis on Sunday will be challenging indeed. The FAA expects a record number of private flights in the area that day, and three temporary towers [...]
Imagine you’re visiting a foreign locale where the culture and currency are very different from your native country. You hire a local guide for the day and ask him to help you navigate a large open-air market. As you wind through the crowd, merchants call out to you in an unfamiliar language, urging you to [...]
Some say that baseball is America’s favorite pastime, but if you ask me, no sport is more American than football. There are so many more traditions built around the Super Bowl than the World Series. The parties. The commercials. The half-time show (I thought Bruce Springsteen was the best!). The tail-gating. The beer. The wings. [...]
Most people don’t think twice about taking a breath — but breathing is nothing to take for granted on an aircraft. Too close for breathing comfort The close quarters of a private jet — with limited breathing room — can increase the risk of catching an infection. In addition, pollutants such as engine fumes leaking [...]
