Watch CEO Michael Payne Discuss the Mid Size Category of Private Jets

Included are the Lear 60, Hawker 800XP, and the Citation Excel for your next private jet charter.

For more information on private jets including very light jets, light jets, mid size jets, super mid size jets and heavy jets, please visit here.

Brian Higgins, President of Private Flight Advisors, helps raise $200,000 for cancer research

Brian Higgins, President of Private Flight Advisors, recently participated in the 2012 Haymakers for Hope charity boxing event at the House of Blues Boston. Haymakers for Hope is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote awareness for cancer research. Each year they hold the Haymakers for Hope charity event which is a USA Boxing sanctioned fight featuring novices who have trained with pro boxing trainers for 4-6 months. The volunteer fighters come from all walks of life with one goal in mind - to help raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund.

Taking place in front of over 1500 people, the second annual Haymakers for Hope featured 26 boxers in 13 thrilling matches, ranging from heavyweight to female competitions. The night was a huge success, full of fun and great competition, all for a very deserving cause. Through ticket sales and sponsorships, the charity boxing event was able to raise over $200,000 for the Jimmy Fund & Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Brian would like to thank everyone who supported this fantastic event.  For more information on the Haymakers for Hope charity boxing event, please watch the video below or visit their website at http://haymakersforhope.org/.

The Evolution of the HondaJet

The highly anticipated very light HondaJet has been in the development stages for 26 years, continuously evolving to offer superior quality and to exceed FAA safety standards. 26 years may be a long time for no actual aircraft deliveries compared to other manufacturing start-ups, but Honda Aircraft Company has always enjoyed one strong advantage- the financial support and engineering expertise of the one of the world's largest automobile companies. Let’s take a look at the evolution of the HondaJet.


The earliest stages of Honda’s first business aircraft began in 1986 when a young Honda engineer named Michimasa Fujino joined Honda’s R&D division and began studying small sized business jets using engines from other manufacturers. He gained invaluable experience, sanding molds and building composite parts by hand on his first formation, the MH-01- A Beechcraft Bonanza accessorized with a composite wing and tail. This single-engine, turbo-prop plane lead to Fujino’s design of the MH-02, an all composite business jet completed in the early 1990’s. At this time, Fujino reports his work represented only “fundamental research programs…with no intention for commercialization.”

In 1997, with financial backing from Honda Motor Co., Fujino drafted a first sketch of the HondaJet and soon began the research and design to develop this idea into a reality. For the next 6 years Fujino oversaw the manufacturing of the first HondaJet meanwhile studying the physics of the design and implementing to offer superior performance, efficiency and quality. Fujino developed many aircraft innovations still used today: His over the wing engine-mount-configuration improved the aerodynamic performance of the jet at high speeds and allowed for more cabin space; the natural-laminar flow (NLF) of the wing and nose were developed through extensive analyses of wind-tunnel testing and helped achieve the highest possible wing efficiency in cruise flight; And, his all-composite fuselage structure was developed to reduce the weight and manufacturing costs of the HondaJet.

On December 16, 2003 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the HondaJet, equipped with Honda HF118 engines successfully completed initial flight tests at Piedmont Triad Airport in North Carolina, a significant milestone for the company and the industry. Following three more years of safety and quality improvements to the HondaJet, on July 25, 2006, Honda announced plans to enter the HondaJet into the growing very light jet market. Michimasa Fujino became the President & CEO of the new subsidiary, Honda Aircraft Company, and soon began the process of accepting HondaJet sales orders, pending FAA certification in 3-4 years.

Just a few months after the announcement of accepting sales orders, the Honda Aircraft Company took the next major step toward delivering the HondaJet into the hands of its customers, by breaking ground for its new 369,000 square foot $100 million headquarters and manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International airport in Greensboro, NC. This facility was also supposed to take 3-4 years to complete, the same amount of time for the HondaJet to be FAA certified.

Since 2006, the HondaJet has undergone a total of four redesigns, all conforming to FAA standards and newer technology. On May 4^th, 2012 Honda Aircraft Company announced that its fourth conforming HondaJet aircraft, referred to as "F3," successfully completed its first flight, while the FAA evaluated the takeoff and climb; landing gear operation; flap operations; aircraft handling; and its air data system checks. While the headquarters and manufacturing facility has been completed since 2011, the HondaJet is expected to be certified by the end of 2013, which will begin deliveries soon after. Honda Aircraft Company reports more than 100 firm orders for the $4.5 million very light jet. As far as the yellow color, Fujino says:

"Yellow may be unconventional for a business jet, but the HondaJet is a new generation, advanced light jet with high performance and efficiency. HondaJet represents sportiness with high efficiency, so my choice of this special yellow for F3 expresses Honda's passion for, what we call, our ‘sports car in the sky.’ ”

PrivateFlight Advisors would like to congratulate Mr. Fujino and Honda on their efforts and innovations since 1986 and are looking forward to using the HondaJet come certification next year.

A Day On Martha's Vineyard

Imagine enjoying a superb meal and fine wine on the gorgeous island of Martha’s Vineyard to top off a relaxing summer week full of unwinding on the beach, shopping at boutique shops, dining luxuriously, and lounging on patio decks. You finish up your delicious meal, sit back, and reflect on the fond memories of sightseeing in the hot afternoons and socializing in the breezy summer nights. Martha’s Vineyard offers plenty to the discerning traveler, and with the warm summer months approaching, it is the best time of the year to visit this beautiful island. A recent partnership between Private Flight Advisors and Martha’s Vineyard’s most luxurious restaurant, The Sweet Life Café, is sure to also make your stay a little more elegant.

There are many beautiful places to stay on Martha’s Vineyard, but the historic Harbor View Hotel & Resort, located in the very heart of Edgartown, Massachusetts offers a unique and charming atmosphere with stunning ocean views, refined Martha’s Vineyard décor, and attentive personal service. The hotel is flanked by historic homes from 19th-Century whaling captains, and offers spacious, well-equipped suites ideal for relaxation.

Once you get a good night’s rest in your suite at the Harbor View Hotel, if you are looking for an adventurous afternoon, Martha’s Vineyard offers plenty for the active traveler. A short walk out of your hotel door can lead you to many pleasurable locations including: 100 miles of bike trails alongside beautiful beaches, forests and quiet country lanes; acres of picturesque bird watching sanctuaries; gorgeous golf courses including the Farm Neck Golf Club which has been described as the “East Coast Pebble Beach”; and many piers where you can take sailing courses to learn wind awareness, dock procedures, boat steering, and roles of a the crew.

If you prefer an afternoon by the beach, a trip to one of the best hidden gems on Martha’s Vineyard is a great decision. A car ride through the woods of Edgartown leads to a long and windy dirt road surrounded by dunes, and eventually to Long Point Wildlife Refuge, a spectacular hidden beach along the southern coast of Martha’s Vineyard. Whether you want to wakeboard in the ocean, relax in a lukewarm freshwater pond, or explore a rare grassland habitat, the Long Point Wildlife Refuge has all of these amenities in a 1 mile radius and will quickly become your favorite hidden escape.

A relaxing afternoon on the beach will transition nicely into a cool late-afternoon stroll in Oak Bluffs. This is a perfect destination for travelers looking to browse boutique clothing and surf shops; receive spa treatment; or experience the night life at luxurious bistros. Oak Bluffs has everything for the whole family, including a carousel and an arcade for the children, to pubs and taverns with lovely harbor views for the adults. Stop into the preppy & coastal inspired clothing retailer, Vineyard Vines, and hear the two founders’ amazing story starting as necktie salesmen, to becoming one of the leading luxury brands and retailers in the United States.

   A promenade through the quaint and homey streets of Oak Bluffs can follow with a delicious meal amidst elegant ambiance at Martha’s Vineyard’s most luxurious restaurant and Private Flight Advisors’ most recent partner- The Sweet Life Café. The Sweet Life Café is housed in a charming Victorian house and features warm tones, low lighting and handsome antique furniture. A favorite site to Barack Obama and Michael J. Fox, this highly regarded restaurant was voted best new restaurant in 2007 by Boston Magazine and Best Restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2008. Many guests opt for the sautéed halibut with sweet pea risotto, pine nuts, snow peas, and marjoram beurre blanc or the seared scallops with morel pana cotta, asparagus and morel ragout. Be sure to also choose from one of the 90 carefully selected bottles of  wine!

With summer right around the corner, Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect luxurious destination for exciting outdoors activities and relaxing atmospheres. Plan a private jet charter with Private Flight Advisors into Martha’s Vineyard Airport, and let our Senior Advisors deliver a seamless experience from your original quote to your return flight landing.

New Falcon 2000S Nears Certification

Dassault’s newest aircraft, the Falcon 2000S, completed its first year of flight testing and has accumulated 300 flight hours in over 100 total flights as of April 5, 2012. This highly anticipated business jet is moving closer to its expected certification date by the end of 2012, and should be ready for service by the beginning of 2013.  

Since the Falcon 2000’s debut by Dassault in 1996, this series of jets has taken on several advancements in technology and features while hovering in a niche between a super mid size and heavy business jet. The release of the 2000EX in 2004 and the 2000DX in 2007 featured enhanced avionics, better cabin pressurization systems and an updated EASy digital cockpit. When the 2000LX was unveiled in 2009, this model pushed the series into a true heavy jet category, at over $30 million in price with over 4,000 miles in range.

Compared to the previous 2000LX model, the new 2000S has a shorter range of 3,350 miles and is priced cheaper at $25 million, but it is far from just a smaller version. This new jet offers much improved fuel economy, operating costs that are much less than smaller mid size aircrafts, and access to airports not previously available due to its lighter weight and inboard wing slats that allow it to fly into steeper runways.  The Pratt & Whitney engines feature new combustors that cut emissions by 40%, and the BMW Group Designworks USA developed a highly creative interior which features lighting and color contrasts which give the illusion the cabin is even larger than it is.

The first part of the testing for this super mid size business jet incorporated numerous handling qualities and failure mode tests, including takeoff with engine failure. In later phases of the certification process, engineers will test and fine-tune the aircraft's anti-ice system and authenticate the integration of EASy II, the next generation of Dassault's, prized avionics suite.

The 2000S represents a serious threat to the super mid size market with its build efficiencies, price competitiveness, and sleek design. Come FAA certification later this year, Private Flight Advisors will be prepared to source you a safe, cost-effective flight on the Falcon 2000S whether you are travelling a transatlantic flight with your family or cross-country trip with business. If you would like information on approved private jet aircrafts in our program including super mid size jets like the Falcon 2000S, please visit: http://www.flypfa.com/Items_322_Approved_Private_Jet_Charter_Aircraft.aspx

Watch CEO Michael Payne Discuss The Light Jet Category of Private Jets

Included are the Hawker 400xp, Beechjet 400a, Cessna CJ2, Cessna CJ3, and the Lear 45 for your next private jet charter.

For more information on private jets including very light jets, light jets, mid size jets, super mid size jets and heavy jets, please visit here.

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Private Jet Charter Heli-Skiing Adventure!

Now is the time to book your next skiing adventure - in Alaska! Home to the world’s finest Heli-Skiing! Be prepared to dole out some cash for this trip, and check your travel insurance policy, because Heli-Skiing is an experience of a lifetime, and once you’re booked, there’s no turning back! At Private Flight Advisors, we highly recommend Points North Heli-Adventures (PNH). As Maine’s Gold Medalist in Snowboarding Seth Wescott said, “ I’ve had the best days of my life here … the day I leave every year I already can’t wait for the next 11 months to hurry up and get over. Till next April.”
“Points North Heli Adventures is the only heli skiing operation utilizing the southeastern side of the Chugach mountains. In the past decade, the Chugach Range has proved to be the premier destination worldwide for helicopter skiing and boarding. Our base location allows us to provide you with a ‘private’ playground in your backyard. While other operations share terrain, we are able to explore areas that the others can not conveniently access. We continue to find new terrain each year catering from the intermediate level recreation skier to the world class athlete. If you have heard of heli skiing in Alaska, and are already this deep in your research of operators, it is highly likely that we have terrain to suit your abilities.” -Points North 




As your private jet prepares for landing at Cordova Municipal Airport, you will see the very mountains you will be soon be skiing. Located in southeast Alaska, on Prince William Sound, Cordova is home to spectacular mountains, scenic wetlands, brilliant forests, and endless waterways, providing some of the world’s best skiing, hiking, photography, boating, and fishing. Upon arrival, a PNH staff member that will cater to your every need will greet you and take you on a short 15 minute ride from the airport to your homebase. PNH has access to more than 1500 miles of the finest terrain, catering to intermediate skiers up to world class athletes.


An exclusive private helicopter is available for up to 8 people and includes:
    -Eurocopter A-Star B2
    -12 hours of flight time. 6 hours guaranteed. This is based on Hobbs time (heli in flight).
    -All fuel and 2 PNH guides (mandatory).
    -All safety gear, includes; pack, shovel, probe, harness and transceiver.
The cost is nearly $60k, but you do get a discounted , all-inclusive 7 nights lodging rate!

When you book your trip with Private Flight Advisors, you can be sure every detail has been covered. Our private jet charter services will ensure a smooth transition from the start of your trip to the end. Remember - the earlier you book, the higher quality corporate jet you will be flying!