https://jetandtravel.com/ The latest stories from Jet & Travel: private aviation and exceptional travel. en https://jetandtravel.com/travel/rimrock-banff-emblems-collection-opens/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/rimrock-banff-emblems-collection-opens/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Accor’s Emblems Collection has its first North American address: the transformed Rimrock Banff, 320 rooms on Sulphur Mountain above the Bow Valley, with a 9,600-square-foot bathhouse and more than 50 guided ways into Banff National Park. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/four-seasons-resort-tangier-announced/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/four-seasons-resort-tangier-announced/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Four Seasons and Royal Resort Cap Malabata have announced a 99-key cliffside resort at Cap Malabata, with 27 standalone villas and more than 260 metres of waterfront overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. No opening date has been announced. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/nihi-rote-first-season/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/nihi-rote-first-season/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Five months after opening on Rote Island, NIHI’s second property is in its first full season: 21 villas on Bo’a Beach, a working hospitality academy, and a new general manager to run it all. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/canyon-ranch-austin-opens/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/canyon-ranch-austin-opens/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 The first resort Canyon Ranch has built from the ground up opens October 15 on Lake Travis: 141 rooms, a 40,000-square-foot spa billed as the largest in Texas, and a three-Michelin-star chef in the kitchen. https://jetandtravel.com/news/gama-aviation-raf-northolt-fbo/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/gama-aviation-raf-northolt-fbo/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 On September 1, Gama Aviation became the sole business aviation handler at RAF Northolt, adding a West London gateway to an FBO network that now spans Glasgow, Jersey, and Sharjah. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/bombardier-global-8000-by-the-numbers/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/bombardier-global-8000-by-the-numbers/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 First delivered to NetJets in March 2026, Bombardier's flagship pairs an 8,000-nautical-mile range with the fastest top speed of any civil aircraft since Concorde. The figures that define it. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/courchevel-winter-2026-27-private-guide/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/courchevel-winter-2026-27-private-guide/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 The resort turns 80 with a season running December 4 to April 18, a rebuilt gondola, and the most famous 537 metres of runway in aviation. How to arrive, where to stay, and what is new. https://jetandtravel.com/destinations/st-barths-private-flyer-guide/ https://jetandtravel.com/destinations/st-barths-private-flyer-guide/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 No jet lands on St. Barths itself. The 650-metre runway at Gustaf III takes turboprops only, so the island's privacy starts with how you get there. The honest routing, the hotels, and the season. https://jetandtravel.com/reviews/pilatus-pc-24-super-versatile-jet-review/ https://jetandtravel.com/reviews/pilatus-pc-24-super-versatile-jet-review/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 The only business jet certified to land on grass, gravel, sand, and snow is winning converts from the Royal Flying Doctor Service to the French Navy. An assessment from the published record. https://jetandtravel.com/gear/airpods-pro-3-travel-gear/ https://jetandtravel.com/gear/airpods-pro-3-travel-gear/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Twice the noise cancellation, a heart-rate sensor, live translation, and eight hours per charge. Apple's third-generation Pro earbuds are the most travel-capable yet, and they cost $249. https://jetandtravel.com/news/bladeone-returns-new-york-south-florida/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/bladeone-returns-new-york-south-florida/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Blade is relaunching its seasonal jet service between Westchester County and South Florida with Aero on November 19, after a two-year hiatus. Sixteen seats, Starlink Wi-Fi, and helicopter transfers from Manhattan. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/waldorf-astoria-kuala-lumpur/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/waldorf-astoria-kuala-lumpur/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Opening October 30, the brand's Malaysian debut pairs 268 all-suite accommodations with a two-floor wellness sanctuary and dining from Garima Arora and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/gulfstream-g700-hundredth-delivery/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/gulfstream-g700-hundredth-delivery/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 On June 10, 2026, Gulfstream announced its 100th G700 customer delivery on the same day the type logged its 100th city-pair speed record. The flagship has become the production standard its rivals are measured against. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/falcon-6x-in-service/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/falcon-6x-in-service/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Certified by EASA and the FAA and in customer hands since November 30, 2023, the Falcon 6X brings the widest purpose-built business jet cabin to the 5,500-nautical-mile segment. https://jetandtravel.com/news/al-maktoum-international-expansion-2026/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/al-maktoum-international-expansion-2026/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 With AED13 billion of contracts under execution and more than AED55 billion due for award during 2026, the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport has moved from renderings to runways. Phase one is targeted for 2032. https://jetandtravel.com/news/changi-terminal-5-groundbreaking/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/changi-terminal-5-groundbreaking/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Construction began on May 14, 2025, on a terminal designed to handle about 50 million passengers a year in its first phase. Changi is building for the traffic of the 2040s. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/joby-autonomous-caravan-cross-country/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/joby-autonomous-caravan-cross-country/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 On September 18, 2026, Joby Aviation announced the first autonomous flight across the United States: a converted Cessna Caravan flew from Concord, California, to the Outer Banks of North Carolina with zero control inputs from its onboard safety pilot. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/amanolu-aman-first-maldives-resort/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/amanolu-aman-first-maldives-resort/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Aman has named its first Maldives destination Amanolu, in the Vaavu Atoll: a 52-key resort with 16 branded residences, each on its own island, designed by longtime Aman collaborator Kerry Hill Architects. https://jetandtravel.com/news/the-2026-fleet-race/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/the-2026-fleet-race/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 NetJets wants scale at both ends of its fleet, Vista is standardizing on the Challenger 3500, Flexjet has gone all in on Embraer, and Wheels Up is modernizing with a sale-leaseback. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/hondajet-echelon-program-status/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/hondajet-echelon-program-status/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Honda has a wing on the stand and more than 530 letters of intent in hand. The bad news: flight testing has slipped from 2026 to 2028, and deliveries from 2028 to 2031. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/pre-buy-inspection-explained/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/pre-buy-inspection-explained/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Before money changes hands, a business jet goes through an agreed deep dive by an independent inspector. Here is what the pre-buy covers, how long it takes, and what the findings are for. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/2026-hotel-openings-worth-the-flight/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/2026-hotel-openings-worth-the-flight/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 A Como palazzo reimagined, a private French island, an Indonesian surf haven with a school attached, Charleston's first waterfront stay, and a Red Sea flagship still being confirmed. https://jetandtravel.com/news/nbaa-bace-2026-preview/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/nbaa-bace-2026-preview/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Business aviation's biggest week returns to Las Vegas on October 20: the latest aircraft from 15 manufacturers, a new main stage, more than 70 education sessions, and an expected 17,000-plus industry professionals. https://jetandtravel.com/news/gama-first-half-2026-deliveries/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/gama-first-half-2026-deliveries/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 The General Aviation Manufacturers Association's second-quarter report shows 383 business jets delivered through June, billings up 15.5% to $14.3 billion, and Embraer leading the major jet makers with a 21% delivery increase. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/jet-cards-fractional-charter-economics-explained/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/jet-cards-fractional-charter-economics-explained/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Three ways to fly private without buying an airplane, and the real question is not which is cheapest in general but which matches your annual hours, your missions, and your appetite for commitment. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/bulgari-hotel-roma/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/bulgari-hotel-roma/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 In June 2023, Bulgari opened its ninth hotel in its own city: 114 rooms in a rationalist palazzo on Piazza Augusto Imperatore, facing the Mausoleum of Augustus. Here is what the published record says about the property. https://jetandtravel.com/news/gulfstream-g800-at-one-year/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/gulfstream-g800-at-one-year/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Certified in April 2025 and in customer hands since August, the G800 has settled into Gulfstream's ultra-long-range lineup. A June record flight of 8,303 nautical miles underscores why rivals have taken notice. https://jetandtravel.com/news/bombardier-global-8000-fully-certified/ https://jetandtravel.com/news/bombardier-global-8000-fully-certified/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 The fastest civil aircraft since Concorde entered service in December 2025 and has since added FAA, EASA, and London City clearances. Bombardier's ultra-long-range answer to the G800 is now certified on both sides of the Atlantic. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/falcon-10x-first-flight-2029/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/falcon-10x-first-flight-2029/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Dassault's first Falcon 10X flew on June 19, 2026, opening a flight-test campaign toward a 2029 entry into service. Here is where the ultra-long-range flagship stands, and what is still to come. https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/choosing-an-fbo-guide/ https://jetandtravel.com/aviation/choosing-an-fbo-guide/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Line service, fuel transparency, customs access, and crew support matter more than the lobby. Using the five evaluation areas from the 2026 AIN FBO Survey, here is how to judge a fixed-base operator before you commit. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/la-dolce-vita-orient-express-one-year/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/la-dolce-vita-orient-express-one-year/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Launched in April 2025 as Italy's first luxury rail cruise, the Arsenale and Orient Express collaboration brings 1960s Italian glamour to eight itineraries across 14 regions. This October it leaves Italy for the first time, on a five-day Rome to Istanbul run. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/danieli-venice-four-seasons-reopening/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/danieli-venice-four-seasons-reopening/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 After a complete restoration led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, the legendary Hotel Danieli returned on August 26, 2026, as Danieli, Venezia, a Four Seasons Hotel. Three palazzi, one rooftop terrace over the lagoon, and Venice's most storied address at full strength. https://jetandtravel.com/travel/aman-rosa-alpina-dolomites/ https://jetandtravel.com/travel/aman-rosa-alpina-dolomites/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Aman's transformation of San Cassiano's family-run Rosa Alpina, reborn in July 2025 by Jean-Michel Gathy, sets a new standard for Alpine luxury. Ahead of its second winter season, it is the mountain retreat to know. https://jetandtravel.com/destinations/lake-como-grand-hotels-guide/ https://jetandtravel.com/destinations/lake-como-grand-hotels-guide/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 On Italy's deepest lake, three grand hotels, Tremezzo, Passalacqua and Villa d'Este, anchor a century of lakeside hospitality. A considered guide to the properties, the history, and how to get there. https://jetandtravel.com/destinations/kyoto-ryokan-guide/ https://jetandtravel.com/destinations/kyoto-ryokan-guide/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Japan's old capital rewards the slow traveler, and nowhere more than in its great inns. A considered guide to Kyoto's ryokan tradition, from a three-century-old landmark to a boat-accessed riverside retreat. https://jetandtravel.com/reviews/pilatus-pc-24-by-the-numbers/ https://jetandtravel.com/reviews/pilatus-pc-24-by-the-numbers/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 The PC-24 entered service in 2018 and Pilatus delivered 50 of them in 2025, per the company's annual report. This review draws entirely on manufacturer-published technical data and independent trade reporting, not on a firsthand flight. https://jetandtravel.com/reviews/amanvari-baja-east-cape/ https://jetandtravel.com/reviews/amanvari-baja-east-cape/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Amanvari opened in August 2026 as Aman's first resort in Mexico. This review is compiled from Aman's announcements and independent travel press; Jet & Travel has not stayed there and no claim below is written from firsthand experience. https://jetandtravel.com/gear/carry-on-luggage-canon/ https://jetandtravel.com/gear/carry-on-luggage-canon/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 Great luggage is not about capacity, it is about conviction. A comparison of the heritage icon, the aluminium standard, and the expandable workhorse to see which earns its place in the overhead bin. https://jetandtravel.com/gear/cabin-headphone-shortlist/ https://jetandtravel.com/gear/cabin-headphone-shortlist/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0700 The right headphone can redraw a long-haul flight. A lineup of the luxury flagship, the Apple default, the noise-cancelling champion, and the audiophile's pick.