5 Romantic Private Jet Destinations This Valentine’s Day If you’re considering private aviation as on option this Valentine’s Day you might be wondering whereabouts in the world you should go. With over 5,000 romantic getaway destinations just for the occasion and for those who haven’t quite made up their minds we’ve created a list of […]
Read MorePrivate Charter is Your Ticket to Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 America’s biggest and most exciting sporting event is taking place on Sunday, February 1st at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. This will be the third time the Super Bowl has come to Phoenix, home of the Arizona Cardinals. The stadium typically […]
Read MoreFly Private to Caribbean Island Destinations Most private jetsetters are aware of private locales such as Turtle Island in Fiji where the whims of twenty-eight guests are attended to by a staff of one hundred, but there are also many islands like this scattered about the Caribbean. With over seven hundred Caribbean island destinations […]
Read MoreFor those about to board a private jet for a businesses trip or weekend retreat, traveling with a few key accessories can make an already luxurious experience an ideal experience. Because you deserve to fly like royalty, carrying on these top travel accessories is a must: A Compressible Pillow For those hoping to get a […]
Read More“Private Jet to Oktoberfest – Is it on Your Bucket List? If it’s October, maybe this is the year to check off Oktoberfest from you “bucket list”. The Oktoberfest is a beer festival that has taken place in Munich, Germany every October since the marriage of Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen in 1810. […]
Read MorePrivate Jet Charter to Singapore Brings Variety If you are looking for somewhere to jet off to this September, why not consider Singapore? Singapore is a great destination at any time of year, but September gives the added bonus of the Singapore Grand Prix. It may seem a long way to travel at first glance, […]
Read MorePrivate Jet from Chicago for the Ultimate US Open Experience The US Open, the last Grand Slam event on the tennis calendar each year, is currently under way at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens, New York. The main court for the event, Arthur Ashe Stadium, is the largest tennis stadium in the […]
Read MoreEnjoy Private Jet Service to the 2014 Annual Great Sand Sculpture Contest in Long Beach Imagine being whisked away on a private jet with your family and friends, later arriving in beautiful, sunny Long Beach California to attend the 82nd Annual Great Sand Sculpture Contest. This dream can come true today when you contact DuPage […]
Read MorePrivate Jet Charter to Skip the Traffic Jams to July 4th Festivities Private jet travel can enable you to enjoy your July 4th vacation without traffic woes. Small towns across the U.S. offer a huge range of Independence Day activities that can jump-start your exploration of a new locale. Coastal areas offer some truly amazing […]
Read MoreSoccer’s Biggest Stage – World Cup Soccer 2014 The World Cup is the largest, and arguably the most electrifying, sporting event on Earth. This year’s competition kicks off on June 12th in Brazil, a soccer-crazed country also known for its party atmosphere, passionate people and bikini-clad beaches. The month-long tournament is a uniquely international experience […]
Read MorePrivate Suite in a Jet – Luxury Destination World Famous 727 Fuselage Luxury Suite – enjoy your jungle dreams in first class accommodations. Wow factors include teak paneled kitchen and dining area, two private balconies over each wing and gorgeous jungle canopy sunsets are complimentary. Prices range starting at $400 and up per night. The […]
Read MoreMilestones in the Private Charter Industry While many of the heroes of aviation made history in the first three decades of the 1900’s, the growth of the private aviation industry that gave us today’s thriving private charter business didn’t start until after World War II. As the war effort wound down, there were many trained […]
Read MorePrivate Jet – Hawker 800XP – Popular Executive Jet Choice The Hawker 800XP is one of the more recent additions to a long line of private aircraft choices. Originally designed and developed by British Aerospace (BAE) as the BAE 125-700, it was the first corporate jet to be built with an EFIS cockpit. When Raytheon purchased […]
Read MorePrivate Jet Charter – An Historical Look On this day (April 24), 105 years ago, Wilbur Wright allowed a photojournalist to ride along as he flew an exhibition flight for the King of Italy, providing the very first piece of motion picture filmed from within a moving plane. It was the groundbreaking work of the […]
Read MoreFirst Female Pilot to Fly Around the Globe On this day in aviation history, April 17, 1964, Jerrie Mock became the first female pilot to fly all the way around the world. Her flight took 29 days and she flew almost 23,000 miles in her Cessna 280. This is just one of the many milestones […]
Read MoreChoose a Private Jet Charter to get to the Kentucky Derby The beginning of May conjures images of beautiful horses, big hats, and mint juleps. That’s right: it’s time for the Kentucky Derby! This year, as the Derby celebrates its 140th running, the race promises to be even more exciting. With award-winning horses like California […]
Read MoreOn this date (April 10) in aviation history, Gates Rubber Company obtained a controlling interest in Lear Jet Industries. Two years later, Lear Jet and Gates Aviation would merge to create Gates Learjet Corporation, which would go on to become one of the leading manufacturers of business jets used for private charter flights. Lear Jet […]
Read MorePrivate Flight Pioneer Charles Lindbergh Born in 1902 (on February 4th in Detroit, Michigan), Charles Lindbergh is one of the most famous aviators in history. On today’s date, March 27 in 1927, he registered to compete for the Ortieg Prize, the competition that would catapult him to stardom. He was just an airmail pilot when […]
Read MoreA. Absolutely! Private Jet Safety is Always Number One Priority. From the planes that we fly to the pilots behind the controls, safety is always our number one priority. You may have heard that flying to your destination is actually safer than driving there and the research proves that this is true. According to the […]
Read MoreHow crazy is Masters week in Augusta, Georgia? Schools shut for the entire week, for one thing. More than a dozen pros will tame the madness at the 78th Masters by chartering their own private jets to help tailor their preparation for the year’s first major tournament to their schedules. Patrons, as spectators at Augusta […]
Read MoreChicago’s O’Hare International Airport Renamed for War Hero On this day in aviation history (March 13th), Edward “Butch” O’Hare is born in 1914. He was the first flying ace in the U.S. Navy and the first naval recipient of the Medal of Honor recipient in World War II. O’Hare was born and raised in St. […]
Read MorePrivate Jet Ride Gift Leads to Aviation History – March 6, 1931 On this day in aviation history, Ruth Rowland Nichols flew a 1928 Lockheed Vega 5a single-engine high wing monoplane named The New Cincinnati to 28,743.44 feet and setting the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) World Altitude Record. The flight took place at Jersey City […]
Read MoreA. Absolutely! People charter a private jet for a variety of reasons rather than take a commercial flight. Business travelers are frequent users of charter flights because of the flexibility and convenience these private flights provide. Families choose charter flights not only because of the privacy and service these flights offer, but also because it […]
Read MorePopular Private Flights to the Super Bowl, Weddings and More On this day (February 20th) in 1915, Allan Loughead is given permission to provide air service during the Panama-Pacific Exhibition. Over the course of the 50 day exhibition, he flies 600 passengers across Panama Bay. The trip takes 10 minutes and costs $10. In addition to being the […]
Read MoreOn this day in aviation history, first flight took place for the following: 1945 – Consolidated Vultee XP-81 (single seat, long range escort) 1956 – Antonov An-8 (Soviet-designed twin-turboprop-engine high wing light military transport aircraft) 1949 – CASA C-201 Alocotán The first flight for this American single seat, long range escort fighter prototype aircraft […]
Read MorePrivate Flight Across the Atlantic – Today in Aviation History “The Lone Eagle” (or “Lucky Lindy”), Charles Augustus Lindbergh was born in 1902 (d. 1974). He is famous for the first solo, non-stop flight across the Atlantic. In 1927, he flew in the “Spirit of St. Louis” from New York, New York to Paris, France. […]
Read MoreJanuary 28 was a popular day for “first flights.” Five are listed here: De Havilland Fox Moth – 1932\’ Bristol Type 118 – 1932 (British general-purpose military aircraft) Tupolev Tu-2 – 1941 (a Soviet high speed daylight bomber – NATO reporting name: Bat) Morane-Saulnier MS.755 Fleuret – 1953 (a prototype French 2 seat trainer) Sukhoi […]
Read MoreToday in Aviation History: January 21st was a popular date for “first flights”. Six are listed here: Lockheed S-3 Viking – 1972 Boeing 747 – 1970 – 1st commercial flight from New York to London (for Pan American) English Electric Canberra – 1951 – 1st non-stop un-refuelled transatlantic crossing by a jet Tupolev Tu-75 – […]
Read MoreToday in Aviation History: January 14 was a popular day for “first flights”. Five are listed here: Piper PA-28 Cherokee – 1960 (American four seat sporting/training monoplane) Convair F2Y Sea Dart – 1953 SIPA S.200 Minijet – 1952 (French 2 seat light sporting jet aircraft) Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 – 1950 De Havilland Express – 1934 Also, […]
Read MoreRecently one of our private planes made a trip from Chicago to Exuma, Bahama flying into the George Town Airport. The travelers enjoyed the last minute notice availability of one of our fleet, Hawker jet. While in the air, they told us they enjoyed the freedom to move about the cabin and also enjoyed the […]
Read MoreFind Private Jet Charter Luxury with the Gulfstream GIV-SP The large cabin and long range capability make this private jet a perfect choice for your next trip to pamper the family in California or take your golf buddies to the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Request the luxurious Gulfstream GIV-SP or any other of our […]
Read MoreA. Yes, we can do that. We are always ready to accommodate last minute requests. Somehow, those types of last minute and short notice requests are frequent in our line of business. Actually, short notice is usually not quite the next day, however, it is two to four days. We look forward to helping each […]
Read MoreDPA would like to congratulate Rich Stark and Joe Tennant for their 30 years of service! Rich Stark started working for Tony Aiello’s FBO in October of 1983 and Joe Tennant joined shortly thereafter. It is uncommon in today’s business environment to see key people stay for this period of time. In recognition of their […]
Read MoreWhat is Part 135 Charter? Part 135 certificate is required if an operator provides air transportation to persons or property for compensation or hire. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) require the certificate be issued. As a certificate holding entity, Dupage Aerospace complies with a list of FAA requirements including areas of flight operations, maintenance and […]
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