BJT Waypoints
BJT WAYPOINTS | June 4, 2019
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BJT VIDEO
BOMBARDIER’S NUAGE CHAISE
It converts from a flat surface to a lounge chair.
 
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PROVIDER UPDATE
TMC Jets Hawker 400XP
WHEELS UP ACQUIRES CHARTER OPERATOR
It bought Indiana-based Travel Management Company, which has 26 Hawker 400XPs.
 
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QUOTE UNQUOTE
“We have plenty of words left on our list but soon will run out of words that will challenge you…We’re throwing the dictionary at you and so far, you are showing the dictionary who is boss.”
— official pronouncer Jacques Bailly, to the Scripps Spelling Bee’s eight finalists, who were subsequently named co-champions and are all under age 15
 
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BOEING UPDATE
IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac addresses the association's AGM in Seoul. (Photo: IATA)
IATA STRESSES NEED FOR HARMONY ON MAX CERTIFICATION
The two recent fatal Boeing 737 Max accidents damaged the industry’s safety reputation, says the head of the International Air Transport Association.
 
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GIVING BACK
service dog
WHAT PUPPIES LEARN IN PRISON
NEADS has trained over 1,800 animals since its founding in 1976.
 
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AIRPORTS
SMO runway
SANTA MONICA TO BEGIN DESTRUCTION OF EXCESS RUNWAY
The move would ensure the landing strip remains at 3,500 feet and is a step toward permanent closure of the airport in 2028.
 
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BOOK OF LISTS
6 VACATION DESTINATIONS FOR THE RECORD BOOKS
If you’re going to visit a waterfall, it might as well be the world’s largest.
 
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IN THE NEWS
Tony Robbins and his Bombardier Global Express XRS.
TONY ROBBINS
Revisit our 2016 interview.
 
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AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY
TAKE IT TO THE BANK
Our searchable guide contains detailed performance, specs, and expense data for every popular business aircraft on the market.
 
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PLACES TO TAKE YOUR JET
WHAT’S COOKING?
One of the most popular food festivals in the U.S., Feast Portland, is happening September 12–15. Plus, other events you should know about.