Global Jet Painting LLC

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Bombardier’s flagship Global 8000 business jet has achieved its first official speed record, completing a nonstop transatlantic flight from Montreal, Canada, to Nice, France in just over six hours on June 5, 2026. The mission carried passengers to the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix and demonstrated the aircraft’s remarkable performance capabilities.

The Global 8000 is currently recognized as the world's fastest business jet, capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 0.95 and flying up to 8,000 nautical miles without refueling. The aircraft is also regarded as the fastest civilian aircraft since Concorde, combining ultra-long-range capability with luxury and advanced technology.

Beyond speed, the jet features four spacious living areas, a full-size galley, advanced connectivity, and one of the lowest cabin altitudes in business aviation, helping passengers arrive more refreshed after long-haul flights. Its advanced wing design also allows access to airports that many competing business jets cannot use.

As business aviation continues pushing the boundaries of performance, the Global 8000 is proving that the race for faster, farther, and more luxurious travel is far from over.

06/10/2026

The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental gifted to the United States by the government of Qatar is reportedly on track to enter service as Air Force One by July 4, 2026, in time for America's 250th Independence Day celebrations.

According to Reuters and the U.S. Air Force, the aircraft has completed modification work and flight testing and is currently being repainted at L3Harris Technologies facilities in Texas. Boeing has provided engineering support throughout the conversion process.

Originally delivered to the Qatari royal family in 2012, the 13-year-old aircraft was officially accepted by the Pentagon in May 2025. The extensive upgrades include hardened security systems, classified communications equipment, missile warning sensors, and defensive countermeasure systems. The aircraft has been designated VC-25B Bridge.

One of the most visible changes will be a completely new presidential livery. The iconic robin's egg blue and white paint scheme created by Raymond Loewy during the Kennedy administration in 1962 will be retired. In its place, the aircraft will feature a four-color design incorporating red, white, dark blue, and gold, along with an American flag on the tail and a military roundel near the rear fuselage.

The new color scheme is expected to be applied across the executive airlift fleet, including the Vice President's Boeing 757 aircraft and the two new VC-25B aircraft currently being converted by Boeing.

The Qatar-donated 747-8 serves as an interim solution while Boeing's long-delayed VC-25B replacement program continues. The official replacement aircraft, under development since 2018, are now expected to arrive around 2028, roughly four years behind schedule and at a cost exceeding $5 billion.

The current Air Force One fleet consists of two VC-25A Boeing 747-200B aircraft that have been in service since 1990. Once the Qatar 747-8 enters service, the presidential fleet will temporarily expand to three aircraft before the older jets are retired later in the decade.

06/08/2026

With the John Travolta 707-138B now at HARS Aviation Museum, members are hard at work on the aircraft, as you can see from Howard Mitchell's photo.

We have electrical power on the aircraft, however access is limited at present until more can be done to allow visitors inside. When that happens we will let you know.

What can be said is that the photographs that have been published do not do the interior fit justice. Very impressive.

Even in its disassembled state, the aircraft is impressive.

06/05/2026

British Airways Concorde

06/05/2026

It's almost Free First Thursday Evening! On the first Thursday of each month, the Museum stays open late – and admission is FREE thanks to the generous support of Delta Air Lines.

Enjoy the Museum’s exhibits from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Museum Store and Café are also open late!

Reservations are not required, arrive anytime between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

Delta is the 2026 Sponsor of Free First Thursdays.

06/05/2026

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

On This Day - May 27, 2017
Actor John Travolta announced that he was donating his ex-Qantas Airways Boeing 707-138B VH-EBM, that was currently registered as N707JT, to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society, based at the Albion Park Regional Airport, NSW - south of Sydney. The aircraft finally arrived this week at the HARS facility - in pieces!
There are another 20 aircraft related events that took place on this day - mostly with images. USE the link provided below to view these events.
LINK: http://www.aussieairliners.com/OnThisDay/may/27.html