BJT Waypoints
BJT WAYPOINTS | September 24, 2020
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INSIDE THE CABIN
The International Yacht & Aircraft Award for interior design was bestowed upon Dassault Aviation for its Falcon 6X. According to the French aircraft manufacturer, the 6X cabin's “flowing uninterrupted lines, innovative furniture design, flush surfaces, and recessed technology provide a cozy, clutter-free interior designed to enhance the feeling of spaciousness and facilitate productivity and relaxation.” (Photo: Dassault Aviation)
DASSAULT FALCON 6X CABIN HONORED FOR DESIGN
The aircraft won the International Yacht & Aviation Award for interior design thanks in part to its "flowing uninterrupted lines."
 
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PROVIDER UPDATE
VISTAJET GIVES CUSTOMERS SUSTAINABLE FUEL OPTION
Environmental credits will enable the fuel to be dispensed into another aircraft’s tanks somewhere where a supply of SAF exists.
 
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QUOTE UNQUOTE
“The high point of civilization is that you can hate me and I can hate you but we develop an etiquette that allows us to deal with each other, because if we acted solely upon our impulse we'd probably go to war.”
— cultural critic Stanley Crouch, who died September 16 at age 74
 
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2020 BOOK OF LISTS
Miami Beach, Florida
10 BEST BEACH TOWNS
From Maine to Spain.
 
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AWARD-WINNING
Stevie Van Zandt
LITTLE STEVEN’S BIG LIFE: AN INTERVIEW WITH SPRINGSTEEN GUITARIST & ‘SOPRANOS’ STAR STEVIE VAN ZANDT
Judges in the prestigious Folio: Eddies competition gave this an honorable mention for best profile or Q&A in a consumer magazine.
 
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FLYING AND COVID-19
YOU HAVE OPTIONS
Articles and videos to get you up to speed in a hurry.
 
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FLYING
MSFS2020
AT-HOME FLIGHT SIMULATOR WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A REAL PILOT
Users can “fly” a super-midsize Citation Longitude twinjet to and from 37,000 airports.
 
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SPECIAL REPORT
(Photo: Adobe Stock)
NOTEWORTHY NEW AIRCRAFT
These models, all available now, raise the bar for luxury and performance.
 
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SUSTAINABILITY
WEBINAR: MAKING BUSINESS AVIATION ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE
The discussion—presented by AIN, publisher of Business Jet Traveler—will consider the key paths to cutting carbon emissions, including new fuels and other potential operational efficiencies.
 
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FROM OUR ARCHIVES
“The president of the company and I often fly together because we have such a hard time finding enough time in the office. We’ll say ‘save that for the trip.’” (Photo: Michael S. Barr)
BOB PITTMAN Q&A
The successful businessman is an accomplished pilot who is obsessed with flying.
 
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RESOURCES
SOLUTIONS IN BUSINESS AVIATION
This sponsors-supplied guide from BJT publisher AIN features innovations that are designed to make your job easier. You will learn about the latest technologies at MROs and FBOs, the latest advancements in sustainability, and new options in aircraft ownership and maintenance service plans.
 
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BJT COMPANY DIRECTORIES
HOMEWORK HELPER
We offer a comprehensive database of business aviation companies, from charter providers to caterers to aircraft manufacturers.
 
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FREE WEBINAR
AN EXPERT TAKE ON CYBERSECURITY FOR BUSINESS AVIATION
The discussion—presented by AIN, publisher of Business Jet Traveler—will explore the ways that aircraft systems in both the cockpit and cabin are vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. This free webinar will get expert perspective and guidance from leading companies providing connectivity and the security capability to protect it.