Charter a Private Jet to the 22nd Annual Monaco Yacht Show

The European’s most glamorous yacht show is set begin on September 19 and will feature 500 of the world’s leading superyacht companies on display. In this four day event, yacht owners, top designers, main broker agencies and the best superyacht equipment suppliers will exhibit their most innovative products and luxury services to the world’s uber-wealthy. A total of 100 superyachts and megayachts, ranging from 82 to 295 feet in length will be on display, including 40 new builds unveiled in their world premiere.

Expected to be the star of this year’s show is the largest and latest luxury vessel launched by the renowned Proteksan Turquoise Yachts, the Vicky. This 239 foot yacht offers comfortable accommodation for 12 guests. There are 6 lovely cabins, including a full beam master suite located on the bridge deck, as well as 5 guest cabins which can be found on the main deck. A defining feature of the Vicky is the forward deck, circular helipad. Run by twin 2,447hp Caterpillar engines, the Vicky is able to reach a maximum speed of 17 knots, with a cruising speed of 15 knots.

Along with the most luxurious superyachts making their first appearance at the 22nd Annual Monaco Yacht Show, organizers will be presenting a completely new 2100 square foot reception complex in the heart of the yacht show area. The Upper Deck Lounge of the reception complex offers a top-flight menu in the elegant setting of its restaurant, where exhibitors and their guests can talk business over a meal or simply savor the moment. The official sponsor of the 2012 MYS, BMW, will also be presenting their new 7 Series Luxury Saloon, and the Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin will be showcasing its finest collections of luxury watches.

For people considering private travel to the 2012 MYS, the Monaco Heliport located in the district of Fontvieille is the only aviation facility located in Monaco, but the Côte d’Azur Airport in Nice, France is only a 40 minute car ride and a 7 minute helicopter ride. If you are flying from the east coast of the United States, this kind of travel requires a heavy jet, and we suggest the comfort and performance of a Gulfstream G650 which can fit 11-18 passengers and will fly you to Monaco in 6 to 7 hours. From there, let the senior advisors at Private Flight Advisors coordinate your ground or helicopter transportation from the Signature or Landmark FBO’s located at the Côte d'Azur Airport.

Tickets are still available for professional visitors and for the public, and hotel reservations can still be made at Monaco’s finest resorts including the Hotel Metropole, Hotel De Paris and Hermitage, all located within walking distance of the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. Whether you are just sightseeing, or are looking for a superyacht for sale, the Monaco Yacht Show is one of the most exciting events in the south of France this summer, and we look forward to helping you get there. For more information on getting to the Monaco Yacht Show, please visit our website at www.privateflightadvisors.com or call us directly at (877) 732 – 9963.

BMW Opens FIrst i Store in London

Last week, BMW cut the ribbon of its new dealership, the first ever BMW i Store on Park Lane in London. The “i” brand, created three years ago by a BMW team called “Project i”, aims at exploring the future of transportation with a campaign focused around eco-friendly cars. Along with the opening of its very first i Store dealership, not coincidentally just two days before London kicked off its Summer Olympics, BMW also introduced its new line of i vehicles: the i3 city car and the i8 hybrid sports car.

The BMW i3 is a four-seater urban commuter car that has a range of 93 miles and 167 horsepower driving the rear wheels. A mixture of leather, premium wood, natural fibers and other renewable raw materials shape the face of the interior, and the absence of a center console creates an open and airy impression. Full-width seat benches in the front and rear allow passengers to swap easily from one side of the car to the other and climb out comfortably in tight city parking situations.

One of the most defining features of the cockpit is the freestanding steering column, which houses the most important controls, including the cluster, start/stop button and gear shift lever. The i3 relies on lithium-ion batteries, which can be charged in around six hours through a standard socket, though a quick charger can reduce that time to around an hour. Expected in 2013, the i3’s price is to be determined.

While the i3 is aimed at urban commuting, the BMW i8 sports car concept will compete with the Audi R8 eTron and the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS E-Cell. This innovative plug-in hybrid will feature an all-wheel drive system with 349 total horsepower, including an electric motor fitted over its front axle producing 130 hp. With 0 to 60 mph capabilities in 4.8 seconds, a top speed of 155 mph, and fuel consumption at 104 mpg, the i8 will also be able to travel approximately 20 miles on electric power alone.


The BMW i8 is expected to be priced at around $100,000 and will be available in 2014. Take a look at the most recent BMW i8 concept, the Spyder:

 

Along with the i3 and the i8, the BMW i Store is also showing off its Pedelec electric bicycle, with a range of around 30 miles, and the BMW i Wallbox, specifically designed for charging all of BMW’s new electric products.


The i Store is part of a broader initiative to get the new ‘BMW i’ brand in the minds of consumers. BMW’s “Born Electric” tour is a series of worldwide events which kicked off in Rome this June, and will travel to Dusseldorf, Tokyo, New York, London, Paris and Shanghai through June, 2013. The tour will showcase the i3 and i8 as well as educate consumers on mobility services, new sustainable materials, the latest technological developments, lifestyle trends and what premium mobility of tomorrow is all about. If you would like more information on this tour or are interested in private travel to one of these events, please visit us today at www.PrivateFlightAdvisors.com, or call us directly at (877) 732 – 9963.

Private Flight Advisors - Very Light Jets

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Watch Michael Payne, CEO of Private Flight Advisors, discuss the Very Light Jet category of private aviation.

Jets included are the Cessna Citation Mustang, the Eclipse 500, and the Embraer Phenom 100.

Michael Payne Joins Bentley University Executive Club

This June, CEO of Private Flight Advisors, Michael Payne, joined the Bentley University Executive Club which is comprised of distinguished Bentley alumni who hold leadership positions in organizations across a broad range of industries and professions. This exclusive and prestigious Club provides a forum to share business experience, expertise, challenges, ideas and solutions, and to build relationships among peers who share a common professional bond.

Michael graduated from Bentley University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing in 1992, and later received an MBA at Bentley’s Graduate School of Business in 1998. In his twenty years since graduating, Michael has achieved significant accomplishments in sales, management, marketing and business development with some of the most respected companies in the world. As CEO of Private Flight Advisors, Michael has led the company through tremendous growth and transformation, establishing PFA as the premier offering in the private jet charter arena. 

The Bentley Executive Club is a dynamic organization that is growing international reputation for excellence and distinction. We congratulate Michael on his acceptance into this exclusive Club, and on his achievements and visibility in the business world.

Private Flight Advisors - Private Jet Charter

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PFA possesses an in-depth understanding of the private jet charter industry and the dynamics of private jet travel. Our expertise with the full spectrum of private flight options ensures our ability to provide the optimum solution for our clients on each & every flight that you take with Private Flight Advisors.

Private Flight Advisors Announces Partnership with The Sweet Life Café

Private Flight Advisors, LLC, the premier boutique private jet charter and advisory firm, has partnered with The Sweet Life Café, Martha’s Vineyard’s most luxurious fine-dining restaurant. Private Flight Advisors and The Sweet Life Café aim to use each other’s services in a reciprocal manner to better assist each of their already existing discerning client-base.

“We are pleased to announce a partnership with The Sweet Life Café”, says President of Private Flight Advisors, Brian Higgins. “With many of our clients traveling to Martha’s Vineyard every summer, we want them to experience the best that Martha’s Vineyard has to offer. We believe a great way to accomplish this is partnering with the Island’s most intimate, fine-dining establishment”.

Through this new partnership, customers can experience the highest level of luxury and service when travelling into Martha’s Vineyard. Private Flight Advisors would like to provide Sweet Life Café customers with preferred charter services, and in turn, The Sweet Life Café would like to offer a $300 gift certificate to Private Flight Advisors clients.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our customers private jet charter services through our new partnership with Private Flight Advisors”, says Owner and Manager of The Sweet Life Café, Susan Guérin. “Their expertise in private aviation and client service will provide our customers an unmatched level of value and service when flying into Martha’s Vineyard Airport.”


About Private Flight Advisors

Private Flight Advisors is the leading boutique private jet charter and advisory firm focusing on safety, value, service, and security. Private Flight Advisors is a Wyvern Authorized Broker http://www.weflysafe.com/Brokers/Detail.aspx?id=2530.

For more information on Private Flight Advisors please call (877) 732-9963 or visit http://www.privateflightadvisors.com.

About The Sweet Life Cafe

The Sweet Life Cafe, a fine-dining restaurant on Martha's Vineyard, features contemporary French-American cuisine with an accent on local catches and produce. They have been voted best new restaurant by Boston Magazine, The Best of the Cape & Islands, and Best of Martha's Vineyard in 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

For more information on The Sweet Life Cafe, please call (508) 696-0200 or visit www.sweetlifemv.com

2012 Summer Olympics: New Developments and Travel Tips

With the Olympic Torch Relay in its 6th week, opening ceremony rehearsals nearing perfection, and athletes closing in on their final workouts, the 2012 Summer Olympics in London are approaching quickly and should be nothing short of historic. Scheduled to begin on July 27, 2012, the two largest developments for this year's Olympics include new venue construction and an unsurpassed budget for an opening ceremony. Let's take a look at these new developments for the 2012 Summer Olympics and how the experts at Private Flight Advisors can help deliver you a seamless trip for an unforgettable experience.

Venue Developments

Most of the developments for the 2012 Olympic Games are centered around the 500-acre Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. What was once an industrial land in 2005 has been rapidly transformed over the last few years into green space providing long term improvements to the country's landscape and economy. Here are some of the other top new venues that will crown the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park:

The Olympic Stadium will host the four spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies at London 2012, as well as track and field events. The Stadium is surrounded by waterways on three sides and spectators will reach the venue via five bridges that link the site to the surrounding area.

Designed by Zaha Hadid in 2004, the breathtaking Aquatics Center is one of the permanent venues specially constructed for London 2012 and will host the swimming and diving events. It is located in the southern side of the Olympic Park in Stratford in East London, and will also serve as the main entrance to the games.

The Basketball Arena is the largest venue ever built for an Olympics with the intention of being taken down. This arena will also be one of the most heavily-used venues in the Olympics with competition events taking place almost every day. Plans for the arena are to be reused in a future Olympics or relocated elsewhere in the country.

Ceremonies

Although Beijing's impressive $100 million-plus opening ceremony for the 2008 Olympics will be hard to top, in December when Prime Minister David Cameron raised the budget to $130 million, new casting calls went out almost immediately. Danny Boyle, choreographer of Slumdog Millionaire, soon became the Artistic Director of the ceremonies with plans to transform the Olympic Stadium into one of the largest sets ever built.

Upon entry to the Olympic Stadium, the audience will see a scene that represents a traditional and picturesque view of the British countryside. The set will be complete with meadows, fields and rivers, and will feature families taking picnics, sports being played on the village green and farmers tilling the soil in farmyards. Danny is promising over 10,000 performers including dancers, drummers, acrobats, skateboarders, nurses and imitators of historical importance to British.

The Red Arrows, a synchronized stunt-jet team usually reserved for the royal family, will take part, as well as the Queen herself. The Closing Ceremonies will also feature an A-list of musical acts including The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Elton John and Paul McCartney. The 2012 Olympic Ceremonies promise to be extraordinary- just imagine the feeling of the torch entering the Olympic Park Stadium in person, before witnessing the finest athletes on Earth compete for the gold in 36 events.


Travel Tips

If you are booking a private jet to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, our most critical piece of advice would be to not wait until the last minute. With 500,000 visitors arriving by air, including 10,000 private aviation flights, both Britain's commercial and private airports will be pushed to their breaking points. Only July 14th, the UK government will impose major airspace restrictions and the military will begin controlling the skies over London, banning all unapproved air travel. To protect the controlled airspace from overcrowding, aircraft arriving into or departing from the 35 airports must reserve an airspace "slot allocation" with the Airport Coordination Limited (ACL). Another thing to bear in mind is that with 800,000 spectators who will need transportation, there will be no spectator parking at any London 2012 venue, with a strong focus on public transportation- including river services.

Hundreds of thousands will be coming into London for the 2012 Olympic Games next month, but only some will be flying with the highest level of comfort and service on a private jet. With Opening Ceremonies taking place on July 27th, there is still time to book the perfect private jet charter. Non-stop travel over the Atlantic requires an aircraft with appropriate range, and we suggest the Embraer Legacy for an extravagant experience at a cost-efficient price, and the Gulfstream G550 for travelers looking for the ultimate, world-class private jet experience.

Upon arrival to your private airport, including Farnborough and London Oxford where slots are still available, our Senior Advisors will handle your luxury ground transportation to your five star hotel. From there, we can coordinate your private travel to the specific park-and-ride locations outside the Olympic Games, to some intimate dining establishments, or to some non-sporting events including the production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to a Warner Brothers' studio tour of "The Making of Harry Potter". We look forward to assisting you with your private jet charter needs, including your once-in-a lifetime experience to the historic 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. For more information on getting to the Olympics on a private jet, and also getting tickets to the events before your arrival please call us today at (877) 732 - 9963.