BJT WAYPOINTS | October 5, 2021

VIDEO

GULFSTREAM ANNOUNCES G400 AND G800 BJT was there for the unveiling.

READERS' CHOICE SURVEY RESULTS

PREFERRED AIRCRAFT Our subscribers pick their dream models in every category—from turboprops to bizliners.

BIZAV BASICS

HOW TO FLY PRIVATELY A collection of materials to help you get started.

QUOTE UNQUOTE “The true meaning of courage is feeling all of the challenging and uniquely human emotions—uncertainty, anxiety, and, yes, fear—and going forth to stare that complexity in the face and get the job done anyway.” — retired Campbell Soup CEO Douglas Conant

PASSING

SAFETY PIONEER, PHILANTHROPIST RANDALL GREENE DIES A pilot who flew 270 aircraft types, he was a long-time leader of Safe Flight Instrument Corp. and chairman of Corporate Angel Network.

FUTURE FLIGHT

HONDA PLANNING HYBRID ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT FOR INTERCITY TRAVEL The newly revealed eVTOL would be able to travel about 250 miles, connecting Cape Cod to New York.

MOST READ

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL CHARTER Five companies face proposed fines for alleged rule-breaking operations.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

AN INSIDE LOOK AT BOMBARDIER’S NEW CHALLENGER 3500 The manufacturer refreshes its super-midsize business jet family by introducing features from the flagship Global 7500 to the 300 series.

SPACE CALLS

WILLIAM SHATNER Q&A He’s about to blast into space for real aboard a Blue Origin spacecraft, so it’s time to revisit our 2012 interview with Captain Kirk.

HEADS UP!

MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AT A GLANCE The lowdown on the airframers that make your favorite aircraft.

SPONSOR CONTENT

EXCLUSIVE INFOGRAPHIC: DISCOVER WHY THE NATION’S TOP BUSINESSES ARE FLYING PRIVATE. At least 95% of the Fortune 100 top businesses utilize business aviation, making business aircraft an invaluable tool for the top global businesses.

RESOURCE

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.