Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Luxury Jets for Rent and Charter

Today anywhere in the world you can rent the best in luxury airplanes. The luxury private jet most associate with wealth and success is the Gulfstream 5. Most easily identified by tall landing gear and oval passenger windows this airplane has beautiful lines. Speed, long range, space, comfort, and amenities have created a strong following in the luxury jet charter market.
If you want to depart New York to have dinner in LA high cruise speeds are a must. Speeds above Mach .80 are common features in many luxury jets. If you have the option of high speed you will want to be able to use it. Everyone knows that a straight line is the shortest distance between points. Unfortunately in the aviation world direct courses between points are rarely possible due to other aircraft in the sky. The best private jets are capable of flying at altitudes in excess of 40,000 feet above most airline traffic, thus allowing direct routing from point A to B. Another plus of an aircraft with a high altitude limit is the ability to be above most weather. Nobody wants to bounce around through turbulence while balancing a cocktail.
Long range could be optional considering where one typically flies. However, the best luxury charter jet in a fleet typically has a range over 5,000 nautical miles (6000 feet versus the standard mile). If you need to go somewhere beyond the range of your aircraft the pilots will be required to stop and fuel one or more times. This can significantly add more time to a trip not to mention cost.
The trends of the interiors of  top private jets is towards greater and greater comfort. customizing the interior of an airplane can do wonders however at some point you will be limited by size. Increased cabin height so your friends over 6 feet tall won't have to stoop and space to stretch out in comfort is a must. With greater size also brings the possibility of staterooms and restrooms that bear no resemblance to an airliner lavatory. Greater size will typically allow the aircraft a greater payload to carry more passengers as well as all the newest electronic goodies for entertainment and work. Consider the space needs of the President of the United States on his 747 or more realistically Donald Trump on his 727.
There are many options available when is comes to luxury jet charters. Weigh the pros and cons of each option carefully as there are few free lunches when it comes to jet options. A trade off is almost always the case with features. In conclusion the one word which sums up luxury jet aircraft is "convenience".

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