Oct. 14 is on the horizon! It’s Columbus Day, which celebrates Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas in 1492. After negotiating generous compensation with King Ferdinand of Spain for both the financing of the voyage and profit sharing from discovered lands, he sailed three ships into uncharted territories. While controversy surrounds both the man and the holiday, one thing is certain: Columbus was an adventurous businessman.
There is no lack of adventurous businesspeople in our modern world. We are still inspired to go the distance to make the deal. Fortunately, we no longer have to launch ships and spend months getting to our destinations. Private jets are reaching farther distances without refueling. The newest offering from Gulfstream, the G650, has a range of 7,000 nautical miles — that’s New York to Tokyo nonstop, or about twice the distance of Columbus’ initial voyage to the new world.
These large, long-range jets won’t slow you down; in fact, they keep getting faster. It took Columbus five weeks to cross the sea. Now you can make that same trip in less than nine hours, making your global business ventures both practical and appealing. And because there are so many airports to land at in your private jet, you’ll get closer to your final destination than you would if you had to take a commercial flight (or a ship). This saves hours of lost work time.
Today’s long-range jets also have luxurious on-board amenities that allow you to stay connected and keep your business moving, even while you’re in the air. Comfortable work areas and on-board Wi-Fi make your private jet an office in the sky. Many jets even offer real beds and showers to make sure you’re ready for your meeting when you arrive.
These jets are optimal for modern day explorers. You can take your business farther, see more of the world, and enter new markets with a long-range business jet. L&L International can help you find the aircraft that’s right for your business and travel needs, whether you’re interested in taking your business to Dallas or Dubai. Connect with one of our brokers today and they’ll start the search for the perfect jet immediately. You’ll be exploring in no time!