July 17, 2018 in gulfstream jets Private Aircraft
The Mighty Gulfstream G650: the private jet every billionaire wants. With a top speed of 611 mph and the ability to fly from New York to Beijing non-stop, the $64.5m jet is the ultimate status symbol. The world's fastest and largest private jet was launched in December 2012, but it still has a four-year waiting list. Its popularity stems from its many special features, which include luxury seating for 18 passengers and higher cabin pressure to reduce jet lag. Owners of the $64.5m jet include fashion designer Ralph Lauren and Lord of the Rings director, Peter Jackson. To charter the
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July 29 (Bloomberg) — Daniel Jennings, sales and acquisitions president at The Private Jet Company, talks with Betty Liu about the resale value of the Gulfstream G650 and the process of matching billionaire clients with the perfect aircraft to fit their needs. He speaks on “In The Loop.” — Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: Bloomberg Television offers extensive coverage and analysis of international business news and stories of global importance. It is available in more than 310 million households worldwide and reaches the most affluent and influential viewers in terms of household income, asset value and education levels. With production
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June 1 — Lawrence Cunningham, author of “Berkshire Beyond Buffett,” discusses the departure of NetJets Chief Executive Officer Jordan Hansell and the changes in the executive suite since Buffett purchased the company. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.” — Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: Bloomberg Television offers extensive coverage and analysis of international business news and stories of global importance. It is available in more than 310 million households worldwide and reaches the most affluent and influential viewers in terms of household income, asset value and education levels. With production hubs in London, New York and Hong Kong, the network provides
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April 20 — Why fly first class when you can book your own private plane? XOJET, the private jet company backed by TPG Capital, can take you across the U.S. faster than a commercial flight and its service is on demand. The company keeps client names secret, but social media posts from Instagram and Twitter reveal a few of them, including celebrities The Rock and DJ Tiesto. Bloomberg's Ramy Inocencio takes a private tour over Manhattan with XOJET CEO Brad Stewart. Read more on Bloomberg.com: Like this video? Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: Watch Bloomberg TV live at
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June 19 (Bloomberg) — Private jet travel is flying high despite the downturn, but not all travelers get to take their transport home. Jet charter companies like VistaJet are growing ever larger. Bloomberg catches up with its CEO, Thomas Fleur, who completed a transaction on June 18 for up to 40 new Bombardier Challenger 350 planes, worth approximately $1 billion. — Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: Bloomberg Television offers extensive coverage and analysis of international business news and stories of global importance. It is available in more than 310 million households worldwide and reaches the most affluent and influential viewers
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Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) — The Dubai Air Show has seen record orders for new planes. Bloomberg's Elliott Gotkine got a look inside the show's premier private jet: the Gulfstream G-650. It's the biggest, fastest and most expensive worldwide. (Source: Bloomberg) — Subscribe to Bloomberg on YouTube: Bloomberg Television offers extensive coverage and analysis of international business news and stories of global importance. It is available in more than 310 million households worldwide and reaches the most affluent and influential viewers in terms of household income, asset value and education levels. With production hubs in London, New York and Hong Kong,
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