Archive for April, 2010

Charter Flights to MVY – Jet Charter to Martha’s Vineyard

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Martha's Vineyard

AIR CHARTERS FROM STRATOS JETS TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD – CALL US AT 888 478-7286 FOR OUR CURRENT BEST PRICE!

Why waste up to 10 whole hours of your precious weekend traveling with an unreliable airline? Leave the long lines and missed connections, the air traffic delays and carry-on restrictions, and the headache of crowded airports behind – with Stratos Jet Charter’s Martha’s Vineyard charter Flights! With direct flights, a VIP terminal, unrestricted carry-ons and flexible departure times, chartering your jet to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket,  or the Hamptons has never been easier!

Your most valuable resource is your time, and Stratos Jets provides one-way charters with just this thought in mind. All charter flights are direct and take less than one hour from NYC, so you can be dipping your toes in the surf and sand of Martha’s Vineyard in less time than it takes to get to the gate at JFK or LaGuardia! And if Nantucket or the Hamptons is your destination, we can get you there in about an hour, too. Your jet charter options were designed to ensure that you return home refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to tackle another workweek!

Martha’s Vineyard charter flights depart from a luxurious VIP Terminal located at the conveniently nearby Teterboro Airport, just a short 12 mile ride from midtown Manhattan and Metro NYC. Boston travelers can utilize the New Bedford Regional Airport and avoid the hassles and crowds of Logan Intl.

There are no worries about long lines for TSA Security screenings, and no restrictions on your carry-on baggage either! With Stratos Jets charters flights to Martha’s Vineyard MVY  you can simply pack your bags, flash a photo ID, and get aboard your plane. Nothing could be easier! Experience the ease and convenience of private jet charter travel, with flexible departure times that allow YOU to set the schedule, NOT an often unreliable commercial airline.

Let’s say you want put in a full day of work – but still make your dinner reservations at Le Grenier, Zephrus, or Saltwater, or drinks at the Wharf Pub or Black Dog Tavern? We’ve got you covered! And if you need to delay your departure for an hour, or two, for any reason…maybe to enjoy that final twinkle of sunlight before heading back to the City? No problem! Chartering a private jet can be ideal for today’s busy executive and his or her family heading for a relaxing weekend at Martha’s Vineyard.

Charter Flights to Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect travel solution for families, couples traveling together or other small groups. And you can be assured we always offer the best possible pricing, on the most well-maintained and safest aircraft, that you’ll find anywhere! Simple, convenient and comfortable – Fly smart, and fly Stratos Jet Charters to Martha’s Vineyard!

If you have a preferred aircraft such as a Citation, Beechjet, Lear, Hawker, Falcon, Challenger or Gulfstream, we can provide multiple aircraft options for you to book a private jet to and from Martha’s Vineyard Airport.

FEATURED AIRCRAFT: BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200

Responding to popular demand and the need for increased capacity in the King Air 90, Raytheon/Beechcraft developed the “Super King Air” or King Air 200/B200/B200GT, a twin engine charter airplane that dominates the turbo prop category. The most notable improvements to the King Air 90 were the introduction of the T-tail, along with increased cabin size, wing area and span. Additionally, Beechcraft improved the engine output power, cabin size and range. The King Air 200 has the ability to hit speeds of 289 mph and can cruise 1,800 miles. This turbo-prop aircraft can take off of runways as short at 3,500 feet, virtually impossible for most light and mid-size jets. Typical cabin configurations allow the King Air 200 to carry eight passengers comfortably at a price per hour unmatched by any private jet.

Capacity 8 + Bags
Cruise Speed 289 Mph

Cruise Altitude 35000 ft
Maximum Range 1800 Miles
Crew 2 Pilots (Stratos Jet Charters requires dual-pilots for all charter flights)


Aircraft Profile – Phenom 100 Jet Charter Flights

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

In recent air charter news, the Phenom 100 has made headlines as one of the most desirable air charter jets in the industry.  This new four-passenger Very Light Jet (VLJ) category aircraft is one of the latest additions to the popular Embraer business jet line and is available for private charter through Stratos Jet Charters.  Phenom 100’s have become an overnight sensation in the air charter market most likely for their comfortable cabin design and enormous cargo capacity.  These jets have also gained popularity in the market for their ability to accomplish the same missions as most light jets for a more economical price.

At Stratos Jets, we believe that the Phenom 100 has become a successful charter aircraft because of its excellent performance capabilities and passenger-friendly design.  The Phenom can climb to an altitude of 41,000 feet at an impressive rate of 4,760 feet per minute.  This means that passengers can fly over inclement weather conditions and turbulence and enjoy a much smoother, safer flight.  Another advantage of the Phenom 100 is its colossal amount of storage space.  The Phenom boasts an impressive 71 cubic feet of storage capacity that can easily accommodate a combination of bags, skis and golf clubs.  It goes without saying that the additional baggage space makes the aircraft an extremely attractive option to air charter flyers who are accoustomed to carrying a lot of luggage.

For these reasons and more, the Phenom 100 is an excellent aircraft choice for jet charter flights.  However, our charter agency feels it is our responsibility as business aviation experts to report the limitations of every new charter aircraft, including the Phenom 100.  Although the Phenom 100 has excellent performance capabilities as a very light jet, the aircraft has a limited range of 1,178 nautical miles.  This means that the Phenom 100 can only handle short-range charter flights without a fuel stop such and is not the best option for long-distance charter flights.

The main disadvantage of the Phenom 100 is its recent introduction into the air charter market.  Since the aircraft is so new to the industry, few pilots have had the opportunity to build the necessary hours and experience to meet our stringent safety standards.  This limits the number of flight crew members capable of meeting our standards for a Phenom 100 charter flight.  Fortunately, every day more pilots are gaining experience in the Phenom 100 as the availability of the Phenom increases in the charter market.

To learn more about the advantages and limitations of the Phenom 100 or to charter one of these jets, contact a Stratos Jets air charter agent.  Our air charter professionals have arranged several air charter flights on the Phenom 100 and have already received multiple charter flight requests for the new Phenom 300 light jet.  Through our partnership with approved vendors, Stratos Jets can now offer non-stop Phenom 100 service from California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.  We can also arrange one-stop charter service to most points west of the Mississippi River.  As with every charter flight, Stratos Jets ensures that every Phenom charter aircraft meets and exceeds with the highest safety and maintenance standards.

Stratos Jet Charters Joins the Air Charter Association of North America

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Stratos Jet Charters has always prided itself on its ability to adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism in the air charter industry.  Our personal commitment to air charter safety and ethical business practices has earned our company respect and recognition from clients and peers.  We believe that by providing an unparalleled air charter service, we are not just benefitting our clients, but the industry as a whole.

With this philosophy in mind, Stratos Jets is proud to announce its recent invitation to join the prestigious Air Charter Association of North America (ACANA).  ACANA, a non-profit organization, was founded by several of the finest and most well-established air charter service providers in North America.  The mission of ACANA is to set the benchmark for professionalism and excellence in the air charter market.  As an ACANA member, Stratos Jets will join 12 of the most prestigious air charter service providers to help promote best practices in the industry.

In order to become an official ACANA member, Stratos Jets was required to adhere to a stringent set of membership criteria.  These criteria were set forth to distinguish the most reputable air charter companies from the average charter brokerage.  Our air charter agency was required to demonstrate its financial stability, longevity, industry presence, ethical business practices and compliance with Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration regulations. In addition, our company was required to meet with the approval of existing members of ACANA and obtain sponsorship from another member.  Stratos Jets met every requirement with flying colors.

Now, as an official ACANA member, Stratos Jets hopes to rid the industry of air charter agencies that seek only to gain profit and fail to meet the most basic standards.  Like ACANA, our agency knows there are air charter companies in the industry that operate with a complete absence of ethical business practices and standards.  We will join ACANA members help to promote financially-sound and ethical air charter service providers to private jet charter consumers.  We also hope to inspire other air charter companies to follow our lead and adhere to the highest standards in the industry.

Stratos Jet Charters Establishes New Requirements for Approved Air Carrier Program

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Stratos Jet Charters has always been dedicated to providing the finest and safest air charter service in the industry. For this reason, we have established the Stratos Jets Approved Vendors Program, a membership program comprised of the best air carriers in the industry that adhere to the strictest code of ethics and safety standards.

The mission of the Stratos Jets Approved Vendors Program is to ensure our vendors meet or exceed with FAR Part 135 and Department of Transportation regulations.  These regulations set the benchmark for air charter excellence and establish the guidelines for jet charter safety.  In addition, our air charter agency has developed supplementary criteria to ascertain that every charter flight meets with our stringent safety and maintenance standards.  To verify our air carriers comply with these standards, we utilize a ARG/US or Wyvern third-party safety audit.

In order to become a Stratos Jets approved vendor, we require our air carriers to demonstrate their commitment to air charter safety by maintaining at least $25 million of insurance on turboprop aircraft and $50 million on all other private aircraft.  These high levels of insurance protect jet charter passengers and their families in the event of an emergency.  We believe that higher levels of insurance reflect a commitment from the vendor to the properly maintaining their aircraft.

In addition to insurance requirements, Stratos Jets also imposes certain flight crew requirements on its approved vendors.  Every charter flight that we arrange is piloted by the most experienced flight crew members in the industry.  For example, the pilot-in-command of every jet charter aircraft must have a minimum of 3,000 total hours as well as hold a prestigious Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating.  Similarly, the second-in-command must have 1,000 hours and hold at least a commercial, multi-engine license with an instrument rating.

The approved vendors program also provides information to our air charter agents about our vendors’ aircraft operations, maintenance history and insurance coverage levels.  This information allows our agents to perform their due diligence background check on every vendor.  By researching vendors in advance of every charter flight, our air charter agents can assure our clients of the safety of their flight.

At Stratos Jets, we provide the best air charter service to our clients because we only partner with the best service providers in the industry.  These approved vendor requirements are set forth to provide air charter buyers with an unparalleled air charter experience and higher level of air charter safety. We’re not willing to risk our clients’ safety and we hope to add more air carriers to our approved vendors list in the future.

Volcanic Ash Still Disrupting International Charter Flights

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Last week, we reported the news about the volcanic eruption in Iceland that canceled hundreds of commercial and private jet charter flights and left tens of thousands of people stranded in Europe.  Over the past few days, our air charter agency has been closely monitoring the air charter situation in Europe and will continue to update our clients with news and information.

As of now, we can report that volcanic ash is still present in Europe and causing major flight delays in popular destinations such as London.  As we mentioned earlier, volcanic ash poses a significant threat to jet charter aircraft because it can cause engine failure if ingested into an aircraft’s engine.

Today, Eurocontrol, the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation, estimated that only 8,000 to 9,000 of total flights will be allowed to operate in European airspace.  This means that only 30 percent of all flights will be able to enter or leave the European continent.

According to Eurocontrol, the following countries are not providing air traffic control services to civil aircraft today: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, parts of France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, northern Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Switzerland, parts of Ukraine and the UK.

The good news is that some European countries have reopened their airspace at least partially to private aircraft, forging a pathway from Europe to the United States again.  In southern Europe, air traffic controllers have reopened airspaces in most countries including Portugal, Spain, parts of Italy and France, the Balkan area, Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey.

For commercial or air charter passengers in Europe with immediate travel needs, chartering a private jet through Stratos Jet Charters is the safest and most reliable way to travel.  Our expert air charter agents can arrange ground transportation to Spain or Italy where private aircraft can depart from the country and travel around the volcanic ash.

Contact Stratos Jets:

1.888.478.7286

info@stratosjets.com


Volcano Ash Cancels Hundreds of Commercial Flights: Private jet charters to resume when ash clears

Friday, April 16th, 2010

After 200 years of dormancy, the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland erupted unexpectedly yesterday morning, causing the worst air travel disruption since Sept.11, according to several news reports.  The eruption sent clouds of volcanic ash to several European countries and caused the cancelation of hundreds of commercial flights and several air charter flights worldwide.

Tens of thousands of people were left stranded as European airspace continued to remain closed today.  The clouds of ash caused several air traffic controllers to close airspaces across Europe, affecting flights in Great Britain, Germany, Scotland, Ireland and Scandinavia.  At Heathrow International, one of the world’s busiest airports, commercial aircraft were left sitting on the tarmac yesterday, unable to take off into the clouds and risk passengers’ safety.

Volcanic ash can become a serious problem for air charter and commercial flights when it’s ingested into an aircraft’s engine.  If this happens, corrosive particles in the volcanic ash can cause a complete engine failure and result in an aircraft accident.  To make matters worse, volcanic ash can’t be detected by weather radar, making it harder for pilots to identify and steer clear of the clouds.

The good news is that it appears the ash clouds are finally clearing in some European countries.  In Scotland, for example, a commercial jet recently took off from the Glasgow Airport for Canada.  The bad news is that once all airspace in Europe reopens, tens of thousands of people will be scrambling to find the next available flight in or out of Europe, causing long lines and significant travel delays.

In order to ensure that you are on the next available flight to or from Europe when it is safe to travel, contact a Stratos Jets’ expert air charter agent to book an air charter flight to your destination.  Stratos Jets has access to private jet aircraft all over the world and can arrange a charter flight to or from Europe with as little as four hours notice.  It’s important to book private jet charter flights as soon as possible to secure the most appropriate aircraft and best possible pricing for your charter flight.

Contact Stratos Jets:

1.888.478.7286

info@stratosjets.com

Air Charter Safety – Electing to land at an alternate airport

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Last weekend, we heard the bad news about the tragic plane crash that took the lives of the Polish President, Lech Kaczynsk, his wife and 96 people.  If you didn’t hear about the accident, the president and several leaders of the country were traveling to western Russia to attend a memorial when their plane suddenly crashed into trees hidden by dense fog.

The horrific crash took everyone by surprise and launched Poland into a deep state of mourning.  We were also deeply saddened to learn about the accident and we send our thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragedy.

Even though private aviation is the safest form of travel in the world, accidents can still happen when compromising decisions are made that jeopardize air charter safety.  For this reason, our jet charter agency analyzes accidents in private aviation to ensure that the same mistakes aren’t made during your air charter flight.

Based on early investigation reports of the accident, we know that the crash was caused by the pilots’ decision to fly into dense fog despite repeated warnings from air traffic control. If you’re unfamiliar with aviation weather, fog can become a serious issue for pilots when it reduces their ability to see the runway. The pilots in command of the 70-year old Russian airliner disregarded the warnings of thick fog several times and refused to divert to another airport.  This caused the pilots to descend below the flight path and accidentally crash into trees hidden by fog.

An integral part of air charter safety is knowing when to abort a flight mission and land at an alternate airport.  This particular incident could have been avoided had the pilots diverted to an alternate airport upon first receiving word of the inclement conditions from ATC.  Instead, the pilots refused to take the weather seriously, and it ended up costing the lives of everyone aboard the aircraft.

Pilots acquire the ability to determine when to divert to alternate airports through many years of training, strict adherence to FAA regulations and an appreciation of severe weather conditions.  In this particular incident, the pilots failed to appreciate the severity of the weather and had the pilots obtained a weather report maybe they would have never attempted to start the engines of the aircraft.

In order to ensure your air charter safety, our jet charter agency offers a free daily weather report system to pilots and our clients.  With the weather report, your pilots can stay informed of hazardous weather conditions, such as fog, that can significantly affect your air charter safety.  We also offer a personalized weather report for your charter flight that identifies inclement weather conditions along your specific flight.  By providing weather information about hazardous weather conditions, we believe that we can help reduce the number of weather-related flight accidents in private aviation.

Contact Stratos Jets:

1.888.478.7286

info@stratosjets.com

Innovations that Improve Private Jet Safety – Fuel Additives

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

During the summer months, hazardous flight conditions can often be disguised by the season’s clear skies and warm temperatures.  Even in the middle of summer, your charter jet can still encounter hazardous fuel system icing conditions at higher altitudes.  For this reason, it’s important to understand the causes of fuel system icing and the measures that your pilots can take to ensure your personal safety during your next air charter flight.

Aircraft icing that occurs during the winter months is usually caused by freezing rain and icy conditions in the atmosphere.  In the summer and winter months, there is also a chance that water trapped inside your fuel tank can also freeze at freezing temperatures.  To begin with, all aircraft have a small amount of suspended water in their fuel tanks.  At higher altitudes, jet fuel starts to cool and the suspended water in the fuel separates and turns into water droplets.  These water droplets eventually turn into ice crystals when the aircraft reaches freezing temperatures at higher altitudes.

Once water droplets turn into ice crystals, they can easily get caught in the engine’s filters and block the aircraft’s fuel flow.  This becomes a serious problem.  At best, this will only reduce the aircraft’s performance capabilities, but at worst it can starve the engine of fuel and eventually lead to a complete engine failure.  For obvious reasons, an engine failure can significantly decrease your own personal safety.

To ensure your aircraft’s engine doesn’t fail during flight, pilots often rely on fuel additives to prevent ice crystals from forming in their aircraft’s fuel tanks.  The most popular product on the market is called Prist and it contains a chemical that lowers the freezing point of water droplets in fuel.  It does this by seeking out moisture, encapsulating the water droplets and lowering the freezing point of the water.  When used properly, Prist can effectively eliminate the chances of ice forming in your aircraft’s fuel tanks.

In order for Prist to work properly, it must be added at the same time your aircraft is fueled.  Some aircraft fueling stations already sell pre-mixed fuel with the Prist additive to make it easier for pilots to ensure the Prist is added properly.  The cost of pre-mixed fuel is more expensive by about three cents a gallon but this a small price to pay when considering the safety gained by using Prist.

There are several private jet aircraft that make Prist mandatory for safe flight operations.  These aircraft include the Beechjet 400, Learjet 25 and 35, Citation I and II and the Piaggio Avanti.  In addition, a growing number of very light aircraft in the charter market are making Prist mandatory for flight operations.  There’s also aircraft with fuel heating systems that do not require Prist or other fuel additive.

For your next charter flight, ask your pilots if they added Prist or other fuel additive to your fuel system before takeoff.  This will ensure that your pilots have taken the necessary precautions to protect you and your aircraft from fuel system icing occurring in flight.  Another option is to call a reputable air charter agency such as Stratos Jet Charters to suggest an available charter aircraft with built-in fuel heaters that can prevent fuel system icing.

How Runway Length Can Affect Your Charter Flight

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

As an air charter consumer, you may have experienced a time when your charter aircraft couldn’t land at a preferred airport because of the airport’s runway length.  Considering the convenience and flexibility of private jet charter, this information could have come as somewhat of a surprise to you.

It’s important to understand that every private jet has certain runway length limitations referred to as takeoff and landing distances.  These distances vary based on the size and weight of your aircraft. These requirements are set forth to enable jet aircraft to meet with the Federal Aviation Administration regulation that requires private jets to operate within 60 percent of a runway.  This means that private jets have to takeoff from the first half of the runway in order to comply with FAA rules.  Aircraft with heavy weight or poor climb rates have to either reduce cargo, fuel or passenger count or takeoff from a longer runway.  Another runway length restriction concerns accelerate-stop distance.  Under this rule, jet aircraft must be able to accelerate to their full takeoff speed, abort the flight mission and still have enough runway distance to come to a complete stop.

How do you know which aircraft will require more runway?  Typically speaking, the larger your jet aircraft, the more runway distance it will need to safely takeoff and land.  That’s why smaller aircraft can takeoff from shorter runways while heavy airliners need several thousands of feet to roll to a complete stop.  The problem with runway length requirements is that they can significantly limit the number of aircraft or airports available to you for your charter flight.  Charter flights to small airports with short runway are only accessible to lighter aircraft.  Conversely, charter flights to large, international airports like LaGaurdia International can accommodate just about any size or type of aircraft because of its extremely long runways.  However, there are larger aircraft like the Falcon 50 that can takeoff from shorter runways due to enhanced takeoff capabilities.

In addition to these runway length restrictions, private charter jets are restricted to using only the most “favorable” runway at every airport, as mandated by the FAA.  This rule says that your private jet can’t land or takeoff from poorly-maintained runways with cracks or corrosion.  These runways are typically found at small, uncontrolled or private airports or in remote locations where there isn’t a high demand for air travel.

To learn more about runway restrictions for your next charter flight, contact a Stratos Jet Charters agent.  Our expert air charter consultants have the first-hand industry knowledge to arrange a charter flight on an aircraft that can meet the specific needs of your charter flight.

Contact Stratos Jets:

1.888.478.7286

info@stratosjets.com

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