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Bombardier Global Express XRS Jet

January 10, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Airplanes at 11:34 am | (4) Comments »

The world’s most expensive jet is currently the Bombardier Global Express XRS.  At $49.3 million for just the jet itself, no maintenance included, you’ve got to have some very deep pockets or maybe some really good friends. 

The Bombardier Global Express XRS Jet can travel up to 6,150 nautical miles at a cruise speed of no less than Mach 0.85.  Not too shabby, eh?  Well for that kind of cash, I wouldn’t take anything less.

Cessna Skycatcher Light Sport Aircraft

August 8, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Airplanes at 9:00 am | Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The latest & the greatest, if you ask me, in the world of light sport aircraft is the Cessna Skycatcher.  Quite an eyecatcher, eh?

With a Garmin glass cockpit, Teledyne Continental O-200D engine & all the air you could want, there’s really nothing better than this beauty.  How about an introductory cost of just $109,500?

Richard Branson Getting Into Private Jet Business

June 13, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Airplanes, Tid Bits & News at 11:00 am | (3) Comments »

Virgin Airways’ Richard Branson has more on his mind that the space tourism market, he’s recently announced that he has serious plans to get involved with the private jet business.

Branson’s project will connect sellers of flight time on private planes with eager beaver buyers who are willing to shell out the dough.  What the basic idea is that many private jets have empty legs when they fly home after dropping clients off, so why not try to get that empty time booked & get paid for it as well.  That Branson, he’s always thinking….

Send the Kids to Summer Camp By Private Jet!

June 8, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Airplanes at 10:00 am | (4) Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t pack them off to summer camp by Greyhound, send those well-deserving kids off in style. 

Why not send your children off for the summer by private jet?  Costing a mere $8,000 you too can save time & book a flight for your little Timmy.  The jets will treat your young one to a specialized menu including chicken fingers, ice cream & colas. 

Because, aren’t they worth it?

BMW Does Jets with the New 787 Business Jet

May 2, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Airplanes at 10:00 am | Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BMW is a leader of the pack, now aren’t they?  The car company along with DesignWorks has taken a break from the M Coupe to design their very first jet, the new 787 Business Jet.  She’s a beauty, right?

DesignWorks recently unveiled the concept drawings at the Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo.  The design company said the target customer is a young business person who “spends a significant amount of time traveling across the globe and needs an aircraft that function as a second home.”

The jets will feature white leather lounge chairs with accent pillows (of course) a full bar, some artwork as well as luxury bedroom accommodations.

Doesn’t sound too shabby for BMW’s first stab at the jet.

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Cirrus Design Announces New SR22-G3 Airplane

April 18, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Airplanes at 10:04 am | (2) Comments »

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a move that will certainly make celebrity Angelina Jolie tickled to hear, Cirrus Design has announced the unveiling of their new SR22-G3 airplane.

The Generation Three is a new addition to the SR line & a certainly a welcome one, what with that sleek design.  With a glass cockpit & advanced avionics, this new airplane weighs in at 53 pounds less that the comparable G2.

Average cost, about $371,200.

Military Aircraft MiG-21F Available on eBay

January 15, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Airplanes at 12:16 pm | (1) Comment »

You might think that buying an MiG-21F would take lots of paperwork, an application to your country, some crazy legal affair & maybe a notary or two.  But you know what, you would be wrong, as I was.

Apparently you can sell a military aircraft, such as a MiG-21F on eBay.  Damn, they just have everything these days.  This short-range fighter aircraft is the version of the ever popular MiG-21 series & features a max speed of 1,385 mph, with a max range of 721 miles.  Not too bad for a pleasure craft, right? 

So, for just $25,700 you can rule the skies & quite possible the world?

Via:  BornRich