Honda is finally ready to enter the production phase of their premier aircraft the HondaJet. It all started back in 1997 with a sketch created by President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company Michimasa Fujino. Over time, the sketch has went back to the drawing board to research & assembly, and eventually to flight in just seven years.
Gulfstream recently set a new speed record for the Gulfstream G450 business jet for flying from Tokyo to Hong Kong. The aircraft took off at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport at 10:50 am. local time on June 7, 2010. It flew 1,694 nautical miles at an average cruise speed of Mach 0.85, landing 3 hours and 58 minutes later at 1:48 p.m. local time at Hong Kong International Airport.
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) confirmed the flight as a U.S. record and forwarded the figures to the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) in Switzerland for approval as a world record.
Schopfer has put together the Infinitas, a lengthy 300 foot luxury yacht inspired by the infinity symbol which has been abstractly expressed within the yacht’s elevation. Schopfer is known for the acclaimed Oculus which premiered last year and Schopfer is taking that model up another notch with the Infinitas. Designers E. Kevin Schopfer along with Sparkman Stephens of Naval Architects have worked together hard to dream up such a beautiful piece of machinery. Up to 12 guest and crew can enjoy the amenities that come in the Infinitas.
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Private aviation has become a favorite among the elite. The Gulfstream IVSP is a delicate business jet aircraft fitted to accommodate all your business needs. The private jet comes equipped with 11 seats, which is a ton of room for all your clientele and employees to chat it up while flying to your next destination. There’s nothing boring on this plane as it boosts premium leather seats and ultra thin monitors for entertainment. Pricing for the jet is available on request only.
Swiss creates a new level of comfort and luxury with their new first class cabins. Swiss had called on Priestman Goode to take charge of the redesign. The first class cabins have been totally revamped to accompany a full sized adult. Every cubicle features a full bed, built-in 23-inch flat screen and a partition wall to ensure maximum passenger privacy. Other amenities include a bespoke seat design, a bespoke controller to adjust the seat, privacy screens and lighting and the graphical user interface. Swiss plans to begin offering the new first class cabins in April.
Finally a Jet at a reasonable price! The Eclipse 400 is a small four-seat airplane. It features a very nice interior, runs at quick speeds, and best of all, it isn’t a gas guzzler.
The plane was designed by Eclipse Aviation as a business/sport plane. The Eclipse 400 has single engine with cruising speeds of 580km /h and consumes less than 1 pound of fuel for every 1.7 km flown. The interior features controls similar to the Millennium Falcon, and seats from a Bugatti Veyron.
The plane is currently being sold for a cheap $1.35 million but so far they’ve only built one. Eclipse Aviation says you’ll have to wait till the end of 2011 when more models will be manufactured.
According to Page Six, Knicks player Stephon Marbury bought himself a private jet worth $45 million after receiving the remaining $21 million from his contract.
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