American Airline’s Next Generation Business Class
American Airlines has created a new version of business class for their customers. Their Next Generation Business Class has new lie-flat seats that can be moved forward, a personal in-flight entertainment system with audio and video on demand and ergonomically-designed overhead bins. The new tray table design has two tables one on the seat back and one in the console, which can be used separately or together to create one larger area. The new business class will be installed on their Boeing 777 fleet beginning in 2007. Enhancements to American’s Boeing 767-300 Business Class are already underway and should be ready in 2007. The press release also promises that they are working on that whole internet in the sky issue as well.
Lux-spotting: The Adam A500 in Miami Vice
If you are interested in seeing the unique Adam A500 centerline twin-engine piston airplane in action then you just may have to sit through the new version of “Miami Vice.” The new movie, starring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell is loosely based on the 1980s TV series and will feature the Adam A500. The plane is in the film and many of the crew including including director Michael Mann and stars Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell flew in the plane. Mann also shot some action scenes from in the cabin. You can catch a preview online at the Adam Aircraft website.
Reserve Your Own Flying Car
When we first heard about Terrafugia, the company developing one of the first flying cars that would also be able to drive on the roads, there was not yet a fully-functional, working prototype, but it is being built. The Transition drives like a car and can lower its 27-ft retractable wings when lift-off is required. It has a top speed of 130mph in the air, and gets about 30mpg whether flying or running on the road. Though the final designs are debuting this week, the cars will not be available to the public until 2009. You can put down a 5% deposit on the projected price of $148,000 right now to reserve one, though the final price is not guaranteed as of yet.
VIP Airbus 319
Until now, clients representing the Sports, Conference and VIP markets in the USA have been obliged to use dated Boeing 727 airliners, simply because of the absence of newer aircraft. Now, the Airbus A319 Executive has arrived and everything’s changed!
The A319 Executive is like no other; with half the number of seats removed from its traditional airline interior, it offers a choice of 3 seating areas: 12 First Class sleeper seats, 12 Club Class conference style seats and 48 Business Class seats with extended legroom.
The aircraft is fast, quiet and environmentally friendly. Flying from New York City to Los Angeles, the aircraft flies direct, arriving one and a half hours earlier than 727, and burns one whole fuel truck less in the process, whilst being the quietest jet on the market today. Emissions (unbburned hydrocarbons and CO) are 90% less than the 727.
The aircraft is operated under the FAR 121 licence of Frontier Airlines, holders of the Diamond Certificate of Excellence (the FAA’s highest maintenance award).
For more information and pricing, please call our Washington office on +1 202 625 6600.
(as at Nov ‘04 the aircraft is available for US domestic flights only; we anticipate accepting international work from Summer ‘05)
Conference & incentives
The ‘flight’ is the first and last part of every event; our aim is simply to deliver your guests on time and ready to hear your message; then take them home again feeling good about the experience. Air Partner provides:
* highly tailored programs for groups as small as 50 or as large as 15,000, in Business class comfort
* practical advice for both budget-driven and VIP quality programs
* flight enhancements, branding opportunities, priority check-ins, cabin arrangements, in-flight entertainment, and full representation down-route
* computerized access to over 5000 quality aircraft from recognized carriers worldwide
* live computer link to track ATC delays, for position reports, slot and airway access, real time flight & weather watching
Air Partner offers 40 years of highly successful
(and award-winning) group flight arrangements.
Air Partner Inc. - a US corporation
Air Partner, Inc. is the U.S. Corporation of a larger international group providing aircraft charter services to Industry, Commerce and Governments. Its offices are located in Washington, D.C., New York City, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with plans for expansion into Los Angeles.
Since the formation of the U.S. Corporation in 1997, it has spent over $100 million with a wide range of U.S. air carriers. Through its growth and profitability it has contributed to the U.S. economy with jobs and revenue.
A discreet client list includes many of the Fortune 500 companies, as well as U.S. government agencies, non-governmental agencies (NGOs), media organizations, banks, sports teams, trade associations, law firms, speakers’ bureaus, cruise lines, and political campaigns.
In addition to providing chartered aircraft to clients, Air Partner Inc. is well known for its logistical expertise, attention to detail, and familiarity with complex programs. They bring both local knowledge and worldwide experience to clients.
The international group has been operating profitably for over 45 years, employs 135 team members worldwide and has achieved over $1 Billion of sales since its formation. Worldwide offices are located in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, the UAE, India, and Singapore.
