@FEighty8

Flight Insights at Flight 88

 Portugal / UK
flight88.co.uk
Joined March 2019
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‘ With our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities ‘ Sugar Ray Leonard
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An FBO, or Fixed-Base Operator, in aviation is a commercial business that provides services to aircraft operators at an airport. These services typically include aircraft fuelling, hangar storage, maintenance, and ground handling, as well as amenities for passengers and crew ....
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like lounges, flight planning facilities, and concierge services. FBOs cater primarily to general aviation, including private jets, charter flights, and small aircraft, but may also serve commercial airlines at smaller airports ....
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They operate from a fixed location on the airport grounds, hence the term "fixed-base."
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What about LinkedIn ? Well, we are there too. linkedin.com/in/andynewbold/
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Welcome to the Flight 88 Insights feed. This is where we share insights into the world of private flight plus a few extras.
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One of the most popular charter helicopters is the AgustaWestland AW109 (also referred to as the AW109 Power or Grand). This twin-engine helicopter is frequently cited for its versatility, speed, and ability to accommodate up to six to seven passengers,
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businessaviation.aero/busine… How to Fly Like a Boss: The Benefits of Flying Privately, How to Get Started and what to look out for.
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Lockheed Jetstar: The OG of Luxury Business Travel businessaviation.aero/lockhe…
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The HondaJet Echelon. HondaJet's Leap into Advanced Light Jet Territory businessaviation.aero/the-ho…
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Captain Dave
@DaveWallsworth16 Jan 2024
The incredible ⁦@Airbus⁩ #A350 wing is my #flyingphotooftheday It is extremely efficient and actually uses small movements of the flaps in the cruise to change shape. It’s a quick wing. Normal cruise speed is Mach 0.85 and flying slower than this uses more fuel. Beautiful.
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A look behind the scenes. linkedin.com/in/andynewbold/
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Bombardier
@Bombardier7 Aug 2023
The #Global8000 claims the top spot in @robbreport's latest ranking of the world's fastest business jets, with its unbeatable top speed of Mach 0.94, reigning supreme as the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde. ➡️ bit.ly/3KpPbV6
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Gulfstream Aerospace
@GulfstreamAero2 Aug 2023
#NEWS: The iconic #G550 has completed its 1 millionth flight, with the 600+ aircraft in service logging 2.6 million flight hours. This milestone is a testament to the quality of the G550 and the technology introduced on the aircraft, which paved the way for our next-gen fleet.
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Do you need a little more ‘fizz’ in your Twitter feed to push things along ? May be we could help. DM for details. @flight882
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Insights (Flight 88)@FEighty817 Feb 2023
Learjet 45: The mid-size business jet is now made by Bombardier in North America. It originated in 1963 (Model23) & the new 45 first flew in 1995. It takes up to 9 pax, range is up to 2k mls, 510mph cruise speed and ceiling 51k ft. It’s thrust reversers are rare in private jets.
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