Bankers intensify status contest with private jets – The Punch
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
Bankers intensify status contest with private jets The Punch, Nigeria But let me say this, owning a jet is not a luxury. Why? I charter aircraft for the day because sometimes I want to touch three states because my diary is so full. So, if I can use that day productively by owning a jet, it is better. ... |
Private plane lands at McCarran after engine trouble – Las Vegas Sun
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
Private plane lands at McCarran after engine trouble Las Vegas Sun, NV Fire Department spokesman Scott Allison said no injuries were reported and the 48 people on board the regional jet all exited the aircraft safely after the incident, which happened about 4:20 pm It was unclear what caused the engine trouble. ... |
Who Should Regulate Greenhouse Gases? – New York Times
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 New York Times | Who Should Regulate Greenhouse Gases? New York Times, United States Some private foundations have begun sponsoring such rewards, but the federal government could do much more. If even a fraction of the billions pledged to energy research and development in the stimulus were packaged into prizes for commercially viable ... |
Business jet manufacturers fight to remake image – AOPA Pilot
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 AMTOnline.com | Business jet manufacturers fight to remake image AOPA Pilot The use of business jets has come under fire recently, with members of Congress criticizing the chief executive officers of the Big Three automakers for traveling to Washington, DC, by private jet in order to seek federal aid. ... Hawker Beechcraft Ad Gets National Attention |
Found! Accused Scammer Stanford Turns in Passport in Washington – ABC News
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 ABC News | Found! Accused Scammer Stanford Turns in Passport in Washington ABC News Stanford's fleet of six private jets were recalled to the corporate hangar at Sugarland Airport outside Houston, including the Bombardier 500 luxury jet that was used exclusively by Stanford and considered the "Flagship of the Stanford Empire," ... Video: Alleged Fraudster Missing Stanford: panic spreads as fraud inquiry widens Antigua, Venezuela customers of billionaire's banks can't withdraw ... |
Stanford Found! – Hedge Fund Net
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 BBC News | Stanford Found! Hedge Fund Net, NY As federal agents raided Stanford offices in Houston, Memphis, Tenn., and Tupelo, Miss., Stanford was reported to have tried to charter a jet in Houston earlier this week after the SEC moved on his businesses, but the private jet company turned him ... Video: FBI Tracks Down Texas Financier in Fraud Case Stanford: panic spreads as fraud inquiry widens Antigua, Venezuela customers of billionaire's banks can't withdraw ... |
Oscar special: Journalists on film – Reuters
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 Washington Post | Oscar special: Journalists on film Reuters Both men are after the romantic and professional attention of Holly Hunter’s producer, whose journalistic skill and success are equalled only by her private, self-destructive depression. Will the authentic journalist and authentic love win out? ... Oscar and Me |
JetBlue Wants Your Private Jet Lunch Money – Jaunted
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
 Adweek | JetBlue Wants Your Private Jet Lunch Money Jaunted There's at least one airline trying to work with the recession and not just pretending it doesn't exist; JetBlue will not only refund your fare if you canned, but they are also launching a campaign to welcome the executives who have had private jet ... JetBlue Welcomes High Flyers |
Citi Director Hernandez to Keep Plane, Helicopter Use – Bloomberg
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
Citi Director Hernandez to Keep Plane, Helicopter Use Bloomberg Vikram Pandit, who took over as CEO in December 2007 following Prince’s ouster, canceled delivery of a corporate jet in January and vowed last week to reduce his own salary to $1 a year until the bank returns to profitability. ... Citi Execs Takes Care Of Their Own |
The DEA Chief's $123000 Flight – CounterPunch
February 19, 2009 by adam wassahlen
The DEA Chief's $123000 Flight CounterPunch, CA When we were all collectively outraged that bailout money would finance corporate travel, they paid $123000 of our money to charter a private jet to fly their acting director Michele Leonhart to Colombia. Did I mention that the DEA has 106 planes of ... |
