Aviation

McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Edward Jones – May 06, 2021

Watch the SpaceX Starship's First Successful Flight

We're getting closer to traveling to the red planet and private space travel. Space is truly the next frontier, especially when it comes to private travel and SpaceX is looking to be at the forefront with their Starship. The Starship has been designed to take a crew and cargo to orbit, the Moon, Mars and possibly even further. Now, after the May 5th test flight, the Starship is one step closer to becoming a working spacecraft. This high-altitude flight test was the fifth of its kind, but the first successful one. After traveling to approximately 10km in altitude, Starship serial number 15 descended back to Earth and onto the landing pad. Seeing the Starship's nominal landing is a truly exciting sight and you can witness it for yourself in the video up above. As mentioned before, private space flights are only going to grow in popularity and it's successful tests like this one that make them closer to becoming a reality. In fact, Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa and the crew of dearMoon will be partaking in the first private lunar mission in 2023 and the Starship will be the spacecraft to make it happen. The dearMoon project is currently accepting applications as well for crew members. Read More Private Aviation News Image Source: YouTube Screenshot/SpaceX

By Edward Jones – May 03, 2021

JetASAP Launches First-Ever, Free, Self-Service Charter B...

Presented by JetASAP - Though there are many choices when it comes to flying privately, including memberships, jet cards and online and offline commission-based services, flyers looking to directly source and book private jet travel have had no free alternative that aggregates live charter options on demand. However, that recently changed when JetASAP announced the launch of the first-ever self-service charter booking app for Apple iOS, with Android coming soon. REQUEST From over 700 operators SELECT From the live quotes BOOK DIRECT That best suits your needs Unlike other digital platforms that provide immediate trip estimates, JetASAP has taken a different approach and built a service that sends each charter request directly to over 700 charter operators, who typically respond with live bookable quotes within minutes. More importantly, because the service is completely transparent, flyers immediately know the details of each operator submitting a quote and can even contact them directly on-demand via the app’s built-in chat feature. To help keep flyers safe, JetASAP has integrated safety rating information via direct automated connections to both ARGUS and Wyvern, the industry’s two primary safety auditing companies. Flyers are able to evaluate each quote, as well as the operator that provided it, and then book directly in the app when ready. JetASAP has integrated a digital signature platform that allows flyers to view and sign charter operator contracts right in the app, or on their computer if they prefer. Either way, all trip details, including passenger information, itineraries and changes are handled right through the app to keep everything easily accessible. Though the service provides tremendous value by offering flyers complete control over the entire booking process, the best feature by far is the price. JetASAP is completely free for flyers to use, with no membership fees, commissions or other charges of any kind. Combined with its powerful ability to directly connect flyers with operators with nobody in the middle, JetASAP is the only private jet travel app you’ll ever need. For more information, visit www.jetasap.com. Visit JetASAP.com

By Edward Jones – April 28, 2021

Aviation Enthusiast Kurt Russell Becomes ONEflight Member

Presented by ONEflight – Written by Doug Gollan – This article was originally published by Private Jet Card Comparisons, the buyer’s guide to jet card programs - March 2021 Kurt Russell needs no introduction. However, you may not know the acting great is also an experienced pilot who has owned multiple aircraft, sometimes clocking hundreds of flight hours per year. In addition to his storied career in Hollywood entertaining us, he is also a rancher and winemaker. He is now the newest A-List Celebrity to join Denver-based ONEflight International as a paying member, not an ambassador. What’s more, he found the company doing his own research and likes what he has seen so much; he is eager to spread the word. In discussion with Russell, like many of you, he flies for a combination of business and personal reasons. Also, not uncommon, as his need for private flights began to fluctuate several years ago, he decided it no longer made sense to own. Why ONEflight? Russell says he has been with “a number of programs.” He picked ONEflight for several reasons. He said its sales team was knowledgeable and responsive, as was CEO Ferren Rajput. Specifically, he was attracted to the Colorado jet card and charter broker for the same reasons we hear from its members. Call-out is just 10 hours. And instead of offering boxes of chocolate categories of light, midsize or super-midsize jets like many programs, ONEflight enables you to choose over 75 aircraft from turboprops to long-range Globals. Each type has its own hourly rate, and while that type is not guaranteed, Russell tells us what we’ve heard from others. ONEflight delivers what you book, that’s significant. Within a category, there are big differences in range, seating and cabin size. Russell says he also appreciates that membership includes ground transportation on both ends, so one less thing to worry about. While ONEflight pushes its BAJit.com online booking in television commercials fronted by Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec, Russell says he prefers dealing with a human being who can discuss different aircraft types and help with recommendations to ensure the type chosen best aligns with his mission. Flying Private Russell says his focus on choosing private aviation providers is about safety, and he looks to ensure he is using Wyvern-or Argus-certified operators, something ONEflight guarantees. “I hate the headlines and the weather,” sings New Zealand pop star Lorde. He is pragmatic. On the latter, he notes. “Sometimes you’re not going to get to your destination…I’ve said that to my passengers a number of times we’re not going to be able to get to Aspen today.” And while jet cards enable customers to book, cancel and rebook on short-notice, Russell says he avoids changing his plans when possible. “I try to look at it from the operator’s point of view.” He says that means making sure he shows up on time. Back to Lorde. Headlines are often not kind to private aviation. Asked about private jets being a lightning rod, Russell says, “It’s silly to me. Then ride a horse. Let’s continue to progress, burn clean fuel… The concept of not getting somewhere fast where you need to is not the way to grow.” Spreading The Word Russell says there is no current plan to become an ambassador or a compensated spokesperson for ONEflight. Asked why he was taking the time to sing the company’s praises, he says it’s his love of the industry. “When I discover something in aviation I think is good, I like to spread the word.” Russell is known for his roles in movies ranging from Silkwood to Miracle. Yet his aerial bona fides are substantial. He is a Living Legend of Aviation inductee. Others include Chuck Yeager, inventor of fractional jet ownership Richard Santulli, Sir Richard Branson, and Captain Chesley Sullenberger. Follow ONEflight International Private Jets online @oneflightinternational, visit BAJit.com, ONEflight.net, or contact Mark Dismuke directly at +1.720.684.5650 or markdismuke@ONEflight.net Visit BAJit.com

By Edward Jones – April 27, 2021

Fly Private with the Bell 505

Presented by Bell - When it comes to quick adventurous getaways to uncover new parts of the world, no tool is better equipped than the Bell 505. As the world’s most advanced short-light single helicopter, this platform offers swift and safe means to reach inaccessible locations or make quick flights across a sprawling city. Ready for business and pleasure, the technology-laden cockpit is ideal for travel with heightened visibility. Wide windows and a glass cockpit allow for great views while embarking on your next journey. The advanced avionics and excellent performance offer pilots a unique in-flight experience. Among the European Bell 505 pilots who have found the aircraft invaluable is adventure travel specialist, Jules Mountain. Jules typically logs between 100 and 200 hours of flying with the Bell 505 per year. Navigating business meetings in the UK and Europe, the pilot admits that having a helicopter has made his life much easier. “It has helped so much in terms of work,” he explains. “If I fly myself somewhere, I don’t have to get on a plane and risk losing any time due to delays. The Bell 505 shrinks the map, allowing me to get to where I need to be when I need to be there.” But the flier also uses the Bell 505 for leisurely, and often very adventurous, flights. One his recent flights demonstrated the 505’s seamless maneuvering through a more challenging environment. Jules took off last summer from Bell’s facility in Mirabel, Canada and took in Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Guernsey before arriving back in the UK after an epic seven days of flying. “You’ve got sea fog to contend with, and the weather is so inconsistent when you’re that far north and, at times, the temperatures were reaching -14 degrees for two hour stretches – 450 miles is a long way to fly a helicopter over water in one go. That said, the Bell 505 performed beautifully throughout and never missed a beat. The power and lift of the thing is immense. And what could be better than seeing the world from 1000 ft for seven days, experiencing things like landing on the polar ice cap and meeting fascinating people.” Private travel can save time and money while also delivering unbeatable memories to its passengers and pilots. With the Bell 505, explore the many benefits vertical lift has to offer. Find out more about the 505 and the Adventure bundle, as well as the rest of Bell's product line up here. Visit BellFlight.com

By Edward Jones – April 22, 2021

Bye Aerospace Unveils the eFlyer 800 Electric Airplane

This new electric airplane looks to change the way you fly. There's a growing demand for all-electric airplanes and Bye Aerospace is answering the call with the new eFlyer 800. This new model is an 8-seater all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane that has incredible specs. Bye Aerospace notes that it will have a 320-knot cruise speed, 35,000 feet ceiling and 500 nm range. They also note that it's loaded with safety features, like the two wing-mounted electric motors that are paid with dual redundant motor windings, quad-redundant battery packs and a full airplane parachute for worst-case scenarios. While this is all incredible, Bye Aerospace notes that they may go even further for safety's sake with potential features like an emergency auto-landing system, supplemental power solar cells, terrain avoidance and more. As far as operating costs go, the company says the eFlyer 800's will be one-fifth of what a traditional twin turboprops' operating cost. There's no word as of a price of release date for the eFlyer 800 but we'll let you all know when information is released. Source: Bye Aerospace

By Edward Jones – April 16, 2021

Luxury Industry Strategic Partnerships Prove Valuable

Presented by ONEflight – Is there a benefit to your “luxury” business and your clients to partner with companies who have “like-minded” clients? According to the World Economic Forum, strategic partnerships will play a significant role in 2021 to drive innovation and growth in today’s business economy. Forming partnerships add flexibility and diversity to a company’s growth strategies. A powerful partnership must consist of both parties who are willing to promote the other’s product or service. Choosing the right partner should first include asking what is the positive value for your existing clients and secondarily, how does the value proposition fit for the clients you are trying to attract. Although each partner should focus on their core strengths to ensure there is no product or service overlap, it is the synergy between brands that develop growth opportunities and expanded exposure to these like-minded luxury audiences. When two companies share the same type of consumer and can collaboratively come together to create a credible partnership that effects change in the market, only then can it be deemed as valuable. Lastly, the true gauge of success in this emerging business strategy is that there is added value for both brand’s clients. One example of effective execution of luxury strategic partnerships is the rapidly expanding Denver based, private jet provider, ONEflight International. Vice President of Strategic Growth, Mark Dismuke has spent the last year breaking industry trends and establishing a heavily vetted, diverse network of luxury partners in every area. These partnerships have increased the effectiveness and value of their customer acquisition funnel. ONEflight’s elite partnerships range from the nationwide bespoke tailor, BALANI, to Mondavi Family Wineries, to Aquazeal Yacht Charters (1,800 yachts worldwide), and include high-end service providers like Go Rentals, the elite car rental service based at most private airports (+100 locations) and the only 5-Star rental car agency in the world, plus Ski Butlers, the personalized ski/snowboard rental company with 50 locations worldwide. The list of ultra-luxury destination providers is extensive, but include The Eden Golf and Residence Clubs, based in the UK, Elegant Mexico, Noble House’s exclusive Little Palm Island, and C Lazy U Ranch, both of which are Conde Naste and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Award Winners. ONEflight was also selected as the exclusive jet provider for Haute Retreats, one of the world’s top private villa rental providers. Additionally, Mark is now upping the game and is in discussions with the major players in the online hotel/private residence booking providers as well as elite credit card membership programs. All of these relationships will play a role in the future’s brand value and continue to add great benefits for its members and its partners alike. For partnership opportunities contact Mark Dismuke directly at +1.720.684.5650 or markdismuke@oneflight.net and follow ONEflight International online @oneflightinternational, visit BAJit.com / ONEflight.net Visit BAJit.com

By Edward Jones – April 13, 2021

Bell Partners With Wheels Up for Seamless VTOL Transporta...

A partnership that aims to transform urban mobility. A new partnership between Bell Textron and Wheels Up is aiming to address the growing demand for intra-urban travel between city centers and airport helipads. Bell's helicopters, specifically the Bell 505, are known for being extraordinarily capable and flexible. What's more, Bell is a true industry leader in regards to VTOL, having manufactured commercial and military aircraft for more than 85 years. With this new VTOL initiative, Wheels Up will now be able to offer seamless travel for for members and customers, taking them from the city and to their private jet at the airport without ever having to deal with traffic. "Bell is proud to join with Wheels Up to make this cutting-edge travel solution a reality," said Mitch Snyder, President and CEO, Bell. "We have a history of setting new standards within the industry and utilizing our ability to deliver flexible travel solutions to market. We are excited to work with a company like Wheels Up to display the convenience of helicopter-based travel." To learn more about the Bell 505 and the company itself, be sure to click the link below. Visit BellFlight.com Source: Wheels Up via PRNewswire

By Edward Jones – April 08, 2021

Is There a Private Jet Shortage on the Horizon?

Presented by ONEflight – Educate yourself and you’ll find that private jet charter price increases are already taking place due to demand. If you take into account the huge influx of new to private flyers coming to market, the ongoing demand for leisure and family travel, plus the inevitable return of business travel to pre-pandemic levels, you’ll find these factors are beginning to cause limited availability and price increases across all categories of private aircraft. In a recent survey, Business Jet Traveler reported that 45% of those surveyed stated the main reason they are making the move to fly privately is to save time. While 27% feel that the ability to access airports that commercial airlines do not use is also a deciding factor. Although the primary driver last year may have been COVID concerns, as pandemic anxiety drops, more people are vaccinated and restrictions are lifted, the pent-up demand to travel increases. Moving further into 2021 COVID becomes a smaller part of the equation for most in their decision to make the shift to private aviation. “As we begin recovery from this dual-fronted crisis, certain consumer behaviors have permanently changed,” explained Stephen Rogers, Executive Director, Deloitte Insights Consumer Industry Center, Deloitte LLP. Denver, CO-based ONEflight International Private Jets has foreseen all of these variables creating a shortfall in private jet availability and have the solution to shape the outcome. Every BAJ Membership comes with guaranteed availability accomplished via their network of 500 trusted operators worldwide. Providing 24/7 access to 5,000 private aircraft in the US and 12,000 globally through their proprietary booking engine, BAJit.com. In addition, members are also guaranteed to have the aircraft type of their choice with a 24-hour notice, and in most cases just a 10-hour call-out. Additionally, members have fixed pricing for 12 months, so as prices rise, members will never pay an increase. Every BAJ Member flies at the same pre-determined fixed pricing for every aircraft type, eliminating unforeseen costs. Further, as availability continues to shrink, members will never be left without the aircraft type of their choice, as seen with other membership and charter operations. And to further enhance the benefit, ONEflight is constantly focused on improving its customer service to ensure that they stay in the lead as THE most luxurious jet experience. They do this by providing each member a personal flight coordinator for every trip, executive car service from your door to the foot of the jet and on to your destination upon arrival, and top it off with catered meals for every passenger on every flight. Before, during, and upon arriving at your destination, members have a fully dedicated concierge team. Lastly, through elite partnerships created around the globe of the best of the best, members also receive exclusive, unequaled access to VIP events, a nationwide bespoke tailor, personalized ski rentals on nearly every continent, 1,800 yachts, wineries, villas, private islands, thousands of luxury residences, and the top hotel suites around the world. Visit BAJit.com https://player.vimeo.com/video/521165835?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0

By Edward Jones – March 31, 2021

Private Jet Ownership and Fractional Ownership Is on the ...

Presented by ONEflight – News sources recently reported that private flights overall were running at 70% of previous year’s levels, while commercial traffic remains down 67%. The demand to fly private is not slowing down and is reshaping the entire aviation industry. Fractional ownership providers are experiencing this ongoing trend in their bottom lines, as just reported, the largest players in this space saw annual revenues fall and flights decline last year. Additionally, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, new private jet deliveries are off 24%, the lowest since 2004. And last month, Bombardier said it would cease production of its storied Learjet before the end of the year, and will have to cut 1,600 jobs. However, Denver-based ONEflight International Private Jets is off to another promising start for 2021 as even more individuals continue to seek out private jet travel and are finding ONEflight as the best solution to fit their changing needs. ONEflight is still seeing exponential growth even above their 2020 record levels in both new member growth and in the volume of flights being booked via their unique private jet booking platform (Book-A-Jet). BAJit.com. Although no one wants to see competitors or partners in the aviation sector suffer these types of losses, it is more proof that ONEflight International has been ahead of the curve for years as related to the growing shared economy demand and the “Uberization” of private jet travel. “Survival of the fittest” is a motto ONEflight lives by, and their executive team is nimble enough to quickly adapt and make changes based on market demands to better serve client’s wants and needs. These changes come from ONEflight’s ability to utilize and leverage the massive floating fleets of the top 500 operators they partner with worldwide, versus relying on an owned/fixed fleet of aircraft that have to make their “way home” after completing a flight. ONEflight IS making a dent in solving the industry’s unsolvable empty leg problem. With updates and new technology being introduced on “The BAJ”, plus the ongoing expansion of their current network of operators ONEflight continues to provide unequaled availability and proven ultra-luxury service for its members. Follow ONEflight International online @oneflightinternational, visit BAJit.com / ONEflight.net, or contact Mark Dismuke, Vice President, directly at +1.720.684.5650 or markdismuke@oneflight.net Visit BAJit.com

By Edward Jones – March 29, 2021

Wheels Up And Denison Partner To Offer A Plane-To-Yacht E...

On March 22, 2021, Denison announced its partnership with Wheels Up, the leading brand in private aviation, to offer Denison yacht owners, charter clients, and Wheels Up members with an exclusive end-to-end travel experience. Through the partnership, guests can now fly Wheels Up directly from the airport to their yachting destination, maintaining complete privacy throughout the entire journey and a seamless trip from home to marina. Wheels Up Services + Member Options Wheels Up was founded in 2013 and grew into a leader of private aviation by reinventing the way people fly private. The company launched a membership-based model that delivers safe, consistent, and high-quality aviation. With a marketplace of over 1,500 aircraft, Wheels Up offers unrivaled private aviation solutions catered to each member’s needs, creating a safe and efficient way to travel during COVID-19. There are two types of Wheels Up memberships, Core and Connect. The Core Membership provides guests with guaranteed nationwide aircraft availability 365 days a year. The Connect Membership is a popular program that encourages a community among members by coordinating shared flights at a reduced cost. Members also enjoy lifestyle benefits, which include invitations to exclusive events, dedicated concierge service, and private meet-and-greets with celebrities. Wheels Up + Denison Yachting Partnership Through the partnership, Denison clients have access to a range of aircraft options across all cabin classes — from light to large cabin jets — available for instant booking with dynamic pricing and capped hourly rates. They will also receive cross-platform benefits with Wheels Up, including in-flight catering, in-flight service (depending on aircraft type), coordination of ground transport, and the Wheels Up Safe Passage experience, a comprehensive safety and health program for Wheels Up employees, members, customers, and partners. In turn, Wheels Up Members will receive special access to the world of yachting with Denison, including exclusive rates for yacht charters, invitations to private yachting events, and VIP boat show experiences. “Wheels Up and Denison Yachting partnership makes luxury travel more streamlined than ever,” said Ben Farnborough, Superyacht Director. “We are pleased to offer guests unique, completely private adventures curated by two best-in-class brands with access to exclusive benefits within the aviation and yachting industries.” Popular yachting destinations include the Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Florida, Mexico, and Nantucket – all of which are featured in the 26 experiences curated through the partnership. Wheels Up is able to fly to and from private and commercial airports around the world, making it easy and convenient to reach remote destinations quickly and efficiently. Contact a Denison charter broker to learn how to access Wheels Up member rates. Visit DenisonYachtSales.com

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