BJT WAYPOINTS | March 30, 2021

OWNERSHIP

BUYING AN AIRPLANE? BETTER UNDERSTAND ‘TECHNICAL ACCEPTANCE’ It’s more like getting engaged than getting married—not a final step but important, nevertheless.

GETAWAYS

7 WILDLIFE TOURS AND SAFARIS YOU CAN TAKE FROM YOUR COUCH See elephants, giraffes, and other animals in the wild without leaving home.

SPONSOR CONTENT

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CURRENT STATE OF THE BUSINESS AVIATION MARKET Global Jet Capital’s Q4 2020 Market Report provides the latest insights on the business aviation industry.

QUOTE UNQUOTE “No illusion is more crucial than the illusion that great success and huge money buy you immunity from the common ills of mankind, such as cars that won't start.” — author Larry McMurtry, who died on March 25 at age 84

MANUFACTURER UPDATE

BOMBARDIER DELIVERS 50TH GLOBAL 7500 The milestone comes a little more than two years after the model entered service at the end of 2018.

SUPERSONIC!

AERION REVEALS DETAILS OF SECOND AIRCRAFT The 50-passenger Mach 4 AS3 airliner will benefit from its manufacturer’s partnership with NASA.

ACCIDENT REPORT

FIVE DEAD IN ALASKA HELI-SKI CRASH Among those killed were the pilot, both ski guides, and two passengers, including Czech billionaire Petr Kellner.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

FALCON 50/50EX These airplanes offer a lot for the money, and winglets can significantly enhance their already excellent performance.