Sep 5, 2021Munich Mobility Show Promises Futuristic Concepts, But Not Much For The Car BuyerThe IAA Mobility motor show opens in Munich this week. Expect more concepts than road-ready cars and SUVs, the usual corporate hype and bluster, plus much vague talk of ecosystems, bandwidth, holistic approaches and disruptors.ByNeil WintonSenior Contributor
Aug 31, 2021Shadowcat Superyacht Support Vessels Grow In Size And PopularityAfter seeing Shadowcat’s growing line of superyacht support catamarans that can carry everything from helicopters, submarines, high-performance powerboats, to sports cars, motorcycles, and every conceivable water toy a superyacht owner could want, I may have to change my definition of “ultimate l...ByBill SpringerSenior Contributor
Aug 30, 2021Benetti And Loro Piana Collaborate On New 121-Foot-Long YachtWhen it comes to luxury brands, few value beauty, quality, and quintessential “Italian Style” quite like Benetti Yachts and Loro Piana Interiors.ByBill SpringerSenior Contributor
Aug 27, 2021New York City-Based Firm Unveils New 213-Foot-Long Hybrid-Electric Superyacht ConceptThe overall look of newest superyacht concept to come from New York City-based firm Gill Schmid Design is refreshingly new.ByBill SpringerSenior Contributor
Aug 26, 2021These Are The Top 10 Largest Superyachts That Will Be At 2021 Monaco Yacht ShowThe start of Monaco Yacht Show is less than a month away (after being canceled last year due to Covid19), and potential buyers and charterers are finally going to be able to see (and go aboard) some of the largest and most exclusive superyachts in the world.ByBill SpringerSenior Contributor
Aug 26, 2021Three Prominent Players Suspend Jet Card SalesNetJets, Executive Jet Management and Jets.com are each suspending jet card sales. The reasons are different, but suggest more program changes are ahead from the over 50 providers still in the market.ByDoug GollanContributor
Aug 23, 2021Burger Unveils The Burger 50 Cruiser: Super Yacht Specs You Can Pilot YourselfThe launch of the new Burger 50 Cruiser underlines the Wisconsin-based builder's zeitgeist as a powerful, elegant and luxurious aluminum-hulled vessel, developed in partnership with Vripack Naval Architects and featuring an interior from De Basto Designs. ByMike EspindleContributor
Aug 22, 2021This Is Where You Will Find The Most Private Jets Per UHNW PopulationWhile private jets are often associated as an American or Middle East thing, the number of private jets as a percentage of UHNWs in both regions lags Latin America and Africa.ByDoug GollanContributor
Aug 21, 2021CDC Issues New COVID-19 Guidance For Older Travelers And Those At Increased Risk Of Severe IllnessThe CDC has issued new guidance urging individuals at increased risk of severe illness—regardless of whether or not they are vaccinated— to avoid ocean or river cruises, worldwide.ByIrene S. LevineContributor
Aug 19, 2021Ready For Prime Time: Private Aviation Industry No Longer Flying Under The RadarIts performance through the pandemic and future outlook are extremely bright. Here are some interesting trends to look out for in the months ahead.ByKunal ShahContributor
Aug 19, 2021Jet Edge Has Acquired 27 Private Jets After Securing $150 Million From KKRThe announcement comes just a little over two months after the charter operator announced it had secured a $150 million line of credit from KKR.ByDoug GollanContributor
Aug 19, 2021FAA Fines Against Disruptive Airline Passengers Tops $1 Million MarkNearly 75% of all reports of unruly behavior this year stem from passengers refusing to wear face masks. ByTommy BeerForbes Staff
Aug 18, 2021Got Frequent Flyer Miles Saved Up? Here’s How To Use Them To Help Refugees Reach SafetyMiles4Migrants is committed to helping Afghan refugees reach safety—with your help. Skip that first-class upgrade on your next flight and instead use your miles to change someone’s life. ByJoni SweetContributor
Aug 17, 2021Comparing NetJets And Wheels Up’s Divergent Growth Plans As Demand For Private Jets SoarsNetJets and Wheels Up, first and third largest sellers of private jet travel in the U.S., are charting markedly different flight paths to growth as they navigate what’s becoming a challenging operating environment.ByDoug GollanContributor
Aug 14, 2021Candela’s High-Performance, Long-Range, Electric-Powered, Hydrofoiling Speedboats Are Going To Revolutionize Boat Travel Just Like Tesla Revolutionized Car TravelCandela has created an electric-powered, zero-emission speedboat that’s capable of traveling up to 50 nautical miles at 22-knots between charges.ByBill SpringerSenior Contributor
Aug 11, 2021Never Mind A Loaf Of Bread, Business Jet Prices Are Rising TooBusiness jet makers have had little leverage to raise prices for more than a decade, with sales largely stagnant. Now a surge in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic is looking like a long overdue clear runway toward improved margins and prosperity.ByBrian FoleyContributor
Aug 10, 2021First Look: Palm Beach’s Revamped $40 Million MarinaCome this November, local and visiting yachters in the glitzy town of Palm Beach, Fla., will have a newly upgraded world-class public marina that befits the island’s over-the-top reputation. ByMike EspindleContributor