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Why UHNWI are ditching jet ownership for charters
Once the ultimate symbol of exclusivity, private jet ownership is quietly being replaced by something far more practical: access. These days, you don’t buy the plane, you buy the hours.
Interview
The interview: Air Charter Service’s Brendan Toomey on rising demand and the future of private aviation
As the world’s largest charter brokerage, Air Charter Service (ACS) spans a global network and diverse client base of jet setters. Brendan Toomey, CEO of ACS Singapore, talks us through who they are, why they prefer private, and where the industry is heading.
Private jets, air charter, bespoke aviation — Inside the BAAFEx airshow
The inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo (BAAFEx) took flight in Singapore, showcasing the latest in private jets, air charter, and the ultimate bespoke approach to the sky.
Interview
The interview: VistaJet’s Ian Moore on the changing demands of private aviation and the brand’s unique positioning in the industry
Private aviation has grown steadily in recent years, driven by a need for greater flexibility, saving time, and direct access to global destinations. As travel habits shift, more individuals and businesses are moving away from traditional aircraft ownership in favour of more adaptable, membership-based models.
Interview
The interview: Dassault Aviation’s Carlos Brana on the brand’s approach to advancing private jet technology and meeting luxury market expectations
In Singapore for the Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo in March, Dassault Aviation’s executive director Carlos Brana sat with Boulevard on its Falcon 8X to discuss private jets.
Interview
The interview: Eric Martel, CEO, Bombardier
The CEO of Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, Eric Martel says saving time is the ultimate luxury.
The best of the Singapore Airshow 2024
The 2024 Singapore Airshow enjoyed quite the return to public life. After six Covid-interrupted years, during which time exhibitors pulled out and general access was limited, the latest edition broke records for attendance and showcased a new era of aviation innovation.
Interview
The interview: JetBay’s Vivian Zhang on how AI is changing the way we book charter flights
Launched at the height of the pandemic, JetBay set out to solve the longstanding inefficiencies in private aviation—from limited aircraft availability to the dreaded “empty leg.” What began in China five years ago has since expanded globally, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and London.
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Pagani joins Bombardier to showcase excellence on the road and skies
The Bombardier Service Centre became the home of unwavering excellence on February 7th when Pagani of Singapore and Bombardier joined forces to show off two of their finest examples of luxury, power and speed.
The Gulfstream G400 is a premier choice for business aviation
Following Gulfstream's recent success with the G700, the largest and farthest range jet yet in its class, the aviation company finally releases its business jet counterpart, the Gulfstream G400. It stands out in its class, combining luxury, performance and advanced technology to meet the demands of today’s corporate travelers.
The Dassault Falcon 10X is peerless in comfort and technology
Dassault Aviation's Falcon 10X is finally heading into service next year. With it comes the brand's most ambitious business jet yet. Previously known for years for its light-weight, high-performance Falcons, Dassault, back in 2021, shifted its focus to building 'the largest and most capable purpose-built business jet' ever.
Dassault Falcon 6X is an icon of next-generation first-class aviation
It's rather difficult to argue against Dassault Aviation's Falcon 6X being the very best in its class. Bigger isn't always better but in this case, it's true. It is, after all, the aerospace company's largest and most robust business jet in the brand's 60-year history, a real successor to Dassault's fabled aircraft heritage.
Showcase
Citation Latitude treads the path between convenience and luxury
For all the cachet and romance of private aviation, it’s typically the sheer utility that wins over buyers in the end: the flexibility of flight times, the ease of dedicated airports, the direct flight to a factory, regional office or secluded executive offsite. But yes, there’s also trading Maafaru for Male International, and the next-level comforts of a cabin to call one’s own.
New release
Bombardier Global 8000 sets its sights on a new future for business aviation
When Bombardier first introduced the Global 8000, it showed the possibilities yet unchartered for a private jet in its class. The jet manufacturer took the best qualities of the Global 8000's predecessor, the Global 7500, and transformed them into a flagship of unparalleled long-haul excellence. Soon, it will be the fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet in the world, bolstering the brand's impeccable portfolio.
The interview: Bombardier’s Jean-Christophe Gallagher on fast-paced change in private aviation
“We’ve seen a tremendous change in business aviation usage,” says Jean-Christophe Gallagher, “pre- and post-pandemic.” Bombardier’s executive vice president of aircraft sales & defense appears to be invulnerable to jet lag, having touched down at 7 am that September morning after travelling halfway across the world from the United States – and looking none the worse for wear.