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New UK Air Passenger Duty rules include 50% rise for private jet flyers

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New Air Passenger Duty (APD) rules announced in the UK will mean higher prices for both commercial flyers and private jet passengers. At present, the higher rate only applies to jets of 20 tons or more that are equipped to seat fewer than 19 passengers.

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Wheels Up finalizes acquisition of 17 Phenom jets, secures $332M from US bank 

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Private jet operator Wheels Up has finalized the acquisition of 17 Embraer Phenom aircraft as part of the company’s fleet modernization strategy, as announced in October 2024.

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NBAA-BACE: Textron unveils three next-generation Cessna Citation private jets 

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On the eve of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, United States (US), Textron Aviation has jumped in with a huge announcement, unveiling plans for the next-generation models of three Cessna Citation private jets. Plus, it has nearly 10% lower operating costs than its “closest competitors”.

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Diamond Aircraft Business Jet? A Look At The Canceled Diamond D-Jet

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The Diamond D-JET was a single-engine, very light jet aircraft designed and developed by Diamond Aircraft Industries. Headquartered in Austria, the company aimed to develop a lightweight composite aircraft that could accommodate up to five people (including the pilot).

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Single-Engine Private Jet: How The Cirrus Vision Jet Came To Be

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Traditionally, private jets were twin-engine or even four-engine powerhouses designed for performance and long-range capability. However, the demand for a more efficient, cost-effective, and accessible private jet led to the creation of a groundbreaking aircraft: the Cirrus Vision Jet.

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Jet Aviation Delivers Two Refitted Boeing Business Jet 737s

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On Tuesday, October 1st, Jet Aviation, a company owned by General Dynamics, announced that it redelivered two Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 737 MAX 8s to a customer. These converted narrowbody aircraft underwent an interior refitting.

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5 Cool Facts About Rick Ross' Gulfstream G550 Private Jet

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US-based rapper Rick Ross purchased a private jet in April 2023. This is a Gulfstream G550 jet, registered as N676AS and built in 2012. We look here at some of the stand-out facts of this exciting private jet.

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