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So you thought you were stylin in your $50,000,000 G5 business jet? Well there?s a new bird in town and it?s called the 787 V.I.P.
The 787 V.I.P. Boeing jet was recently introduced at the Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition in Dubai. The 787 VIP jet is scheduled to have its first test flight this month. Owners will be able to fly anywhere in the world non stop in ultimate luxury because the 787 VIP has a nautical range of almost 10,000 miles! Clients will be able to work with designers to mold the spacious cabin into a unique environment that exactly meets their tastes and needs. Regardless of if you are looking for a business office in the sky or a flying palace the possibilities are infinite, and depending on your exact setup, you can expect to have about 2,400 to 2,800 square feet of living space! (If you would rather think in terms of price per square foot it might be more easily justifiable at about $60,000/sq.ft.)

Boeing?s carbon-composite 787-8 model, which would seat up to 250 people (if configured as a commercial airliner) now has seven orders for private 787s or ?787 VIPs? as we like to call them. Boeing said It is pitching this ?mega-business jet? to wealthy entrepreneurs (and I emphasize WEALTHY) because the 787 VIP requires the type of buyer who can drop $153,000,000 on a jet! So who has this kind of money you ask? Well, Boeing recently announced that it received an order for a private 787 VIP airplane from Read the rest of this entry »

Armet Armored Vehicles Inc. is the company resposible for building the “Gurkha.” That’s right, it’s called the ?Gurkha? and its a fully armored 19,000 lb ballistic SUV that has a top speed of 93mph and puts the Hummer H1 to shame. The Gurkha looks and acts like a tank. It is outfitted with: ballistic glass windows that can stop bullets from an AK-47, and high strength ballistic aluminum armor to protect you from roadside bombs (not to mention it will make you the center of attention when you pull up at the valet). The Gurkha will set you back about $200,000 but hey? you can?t put a price on your safety right?

The over-the-top Gurkha is likely to find a niche among celebrities who need that bling factor. In fact, the first civilian delivery is for a “well-known personality” in California and it will take place very soon. (Not sure but my guess is that the Gurkha will be added to Jay Leno?s car collection). However, believe it or not, the Gurkha isn?t just built to protect wrappers and celebs from their crazy fans. The Gurkha armored vehicle will also Read the rest of this entry »

Do Jet fuel prices have you riding your bike to work while your jet sits in the hanger depreciating? Have you found yourself taking fewer vacations because you can no longer afford to take those weekend trips to Hawaii. Maybe its time to trade in that inefficient Cessna Citation or Eclipse 500 and consider a Honda!? Yup, leave it to Honda to come along with a more fuel efficient Jet. BUT WAIT! Don’t go running out to your local jet dealer just yet because the Honda HA-420 business jet will not be ready for another 3 years. Despite the fact that these jets wont be ready until 2010 the Honda Aircraft Company still managed to sell 100 of the HA-420 business jets durring the first three days it was on sale.

The Honda Jet HA-420 is a small 6 passanger business jet. Because the Honda HA-420 has a very light weight Fuselage it is 35% more fuel efficient than its competitors. The Honda HA-420 has a range of Read the rest of this entry »

Is your 100 ft luxury yacht just not good enough any more? Do you feel claustrophobic in your 15×15 owners suite? If so you might wanna give Hermidas Atabeyki a call. For only $320,000,000.00 dollars the Paris based designer can hook you up with the largest and most advanced super yacht anyone has ever seen! Currently he is in the developmental stages, creating a 147 meter mega yacht complete with helicopter landing pad, and an integrated submarine. In case you didn?t catch that? I said 147 METERS… equil to over 470 feet long!

The yacht also features a swimming pool on the upper deck, a disco and a movie theater for you to share with your 24 closest friends. The yacht has a garage for a submarine, so you can take your guests on underwater discovery trips after the movie! The project (codenamed M-147) will have various loggias, balconies, oriels and sun decks. In the stern there is a round shaped room that has a continuous glass front which provides an impressive 270? panorama view.

So? to be exact, the yacht is 482.6 feet long and 70.5 feet wide. Despite its massive size this mega yacht will have a cruise speed of Read the rest of this entry »

The Javelin Person jet by ATG is designed to look and perform much like a fighter jet. It is the fastest private jet available and it is capable of reaching Mach .90 (close to 1,000 kph). In the June 2006 issue of the “Robb Report”, the Javelin was chosen as the “Best of the Best” for personal aircraft.

If you’re looking to pick up a Javelin it will set you back about $2.8 million but you will have to be patient because there are already over 100 orders and the first deliveries are not scheduled until 2009.

Leading the new generation of general aviation aircraft, the Javelin is built to perform, engineered to exhilarate, and designed to handle with ease. Like no other aircraft in today?s market, the Javelin is the complete package, guaranteeing an arrival in unparalleled style.

Whether you?re a business executive, experienced pilot, or aviation enthusiast; the Javelin is the solution when ?time is money.? With dual controls in pressurized comfort, the Javelin caters to Read the rest of this entry »

Do you ever worry for your safetly while your driver escorts you to the grocery store? you might want to consider investing in a fully armored Maybach 62. This super luxury armored sedan was created by RIJCK. This armored “Maybach 62″ is a true masterpiece with only the best materials in terms of safety and ballistic reliability used. The car features B6 armoring which is considered sufficient for the car to have a mine explode underneath it and the gas tank and tires are self healing.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Rijck, they are a company that has established a considerable reputation for itself within the rather competitive field of armoured luxury vehicles. Rijck is one of only two manufacturers worldwide that armours the acclaimed Maybach limousine up to level B6 CEN.

RIJCK is a company with comprehensive skills in the fields of R&D, design, engineering, craftsmanship and technology. They are able to offer individual customers the opportunity to order armoured limousines, SUVs and luxury sedans that are designed to meet their own exclusive requirements of luxury and comfort, as well as the most stringent security specifications. Clients include heads of states, royal families, high ranking officials and aid agencies.

This armored Maybach 62 is manufactured to the highist standards of ballistic protection and security, while at the same time maintaining superior levels of luxury and comfort.

they have a team of the most experienced and renowned automotive protection engineers. These engineers have outfited the Maybach 62 and incorporated the RIJCK Safety Cell with ballistic level B6.

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Wanna impress your golf buddies? Cruise the course in style with this Cadillac Escalade golf cart.

This stylish Escalade Golf Car from Sport Electric Vehicles of Chino, Calif. is Based on General Motors’ highly popular Cadillac Escalade SUV, the fairway version was introduced earlier this year and with a 48-volt electrical system, the four-seater can reach 20 mph and travel up to 30 miles per overnight charge, which uses only about 45-cents worth of energy. There are a few different models to choose from including the Escalade Estate Limo with a 4 seat forward plus storage setup or a six passenger 4 seat forward/2seat rear facing version. The Cadillac Escalade also comes with a slew of cool options like a CD and DVD player, a billet grill, bucket and leather seats, fog lamps and more. A few of the most popular options are: Read the rest of this entry »

A great example of a luxury yacht charter is “Touch.” This beautiful 120ft. yacht (featured below) houses 8 guests in 4 guest cabins along with 6 crew members. It was built in 2004 and has all the amenities you would expect in a luxury yacht, including plasma TV, on deck jacuzzi, skis and kayaks… The yacht spends its summer in the Bahamas and stays in the Caribbean during the winter. If you decide to charter this luxury yacht it will cost you Read the rest of this entry »

Next time you need a limo for a group of people (between 15 and 30) look into getting a coach limo bus! These coach limo buses are full size charter buses that have been completely gutted and turned into luxury limosines. Not only do they allow for more people, but you will have much more room to spread out and even walk around. Another bonus is the incredible amenities that many of these limo buses have. A few of the amenities you might expect to find in most limo buses are: Read the rest of this entry »

Private jet charters are by far one of the fastest, easiest, and most luxurious ways to travel. Although Private jet charter is not usually considered to be economical, it can actually make sense. An average first class fare from coast to coast now runs about $4,500 round trip. If four people are flying, the cost starts getting closer to the same trip on a chartered jet, where working on board is much more comfortable and scheduling is completely flexible. You can charter a small jet for $1,800 per hour plus tax, so if six or eight people are traveling, you can achieve cost savings compared to first class fares. Many companies are running the numbers and figuring out that charter service makes economic sense.

The advantages of time saved, travel convenience, security and all of the other benefits of private jet travel can be enjoyed through the use of properly operated charter aircraft–and for a lot less money. Most large charter companies have a fleet of jets that span the range of available aircraft and they can match the traveler with the most cost-effective charter alternative. A professional charter operator can effectively manage your costs more efficiently by carefully matching the right aircraft with the right mission, so that a hop across one state uses a KingAir while a flight to London is aboard a Gulfstream V.

Another great way to save some money on private jet charter is to ask about thier “empty leg” list. Often times jet charters will offer substantial discounts if they don’t have any pasengers booked on a leg of their flight. Invest the time necessary to do a thorough investigation of your private flight alternatives and make sure you do the math for yourself. We think you will find that private jet charter will be the clear winner.