BJT WAYPOINTS | November 22, 2022

'TIS THE SEASON

BUSINESS JET TRAVELER’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Whether you’re shopping for stocking stuffers or a once-in-a-lifetime splurge, we’ve got you covered with nearly two dozen great ideas.

FLYING

SIX QUESTIONS EVERY CHARTER CUSTOMER SHOULD ASK These queries are essential before you sign any deal with an operator or broker.

QUOTE UNQUOTE “What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.” — social scientist and author Brené Brown

IN THE NEWS

FOUR DEAD IN CRASH OF TEST FLIGHT Raisbeck Engineering crew members were killed when a Cessna Grand Caravan 208B EX went down on November 18.

INTERIORS

WINCH DESIGN DELIVERS ‘BRIGHT, CHARACTERFUL’ GLOBAL JET The Bombardier Global 5000 business jet cabin features an art wall inspired by the late Japanese artist Kazuo Shiraga.

DEALS

SURF AIR MOBILITY TO GO PUBLIC SOLO AFTER MERGER BUSTED The new plan awaits approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SPONSOR CONTENT

THE POWER OF CERTAINTY: WHY IT’S TIME TO CONSIDER AN OPERATING LEASE IN A RISING RATE ENVIRONMENT As interest rates rise, supply chain issues persist, and the geo-political landscape demonstrates ongoing instability, certainty is a precious commodity.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

THE ISLAND OF HAWAI’I MANY VISITORS NEVER SEE Spend your entire vacation on the beach and you’ll miss some notable attractions, says our correspondent.

MOST READ

ADD A HELIPORT TO YOUR HOME Here’s how to realize your personal helipad dream.

BJT BUYERS' GUIDE

THE LATEST OFFERINGS AND NEWS FROM PRIVATE FLIGHT PROVIDERS As demand from travelers accelerates, companies are expanding fleets and rolling out innovative programs.

RESOURCE

MAJOR BUSINESS AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS AT A GLANCE Shopping for an airplane or helicopter? Start by reading the key facts about the airframers whose products you're considering.