the private jet that a billionaire chief executive flies around the world
David Slotnick/Business Insider- Thomas Flohr, founder and chairman of private aviation charter company VistaJet, spends more than 800 hours a year in the air over about 150 days, traveling mostly for business as he runs VistaJet's operations throughout the world.
- VistaJet has more than 70 private jets of various sizes and ranges, but one of them — a Bombardier Global 6000 business jet — is used exclusively by Flohr.
- On our way to a meeting with Flohr, Business Insider recently had a chance to take a tour of the jet while it was parked on the tarmac at Teterboro Airport — one of the main airports for private jets in the New York City area.
- Scroll down for a walkthrough of the luxurious jet, from the dining and conference tables, to the private bedroom.
Meet the Bombardier Global 6000
David Slotnick/Business InsiderWith a 6,000 nautical-mile range and the ability to fly at Mach 0.89, the jet is a dynamic option for VIPs and executives.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThis particular Global 6000, registration 9H-VTD, belongs to VistaJet, a global private air charter company.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderIt's a fairly young plane, delivered to the company in March 2016.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe Global 6000 is the third generation of Bombardier's Global Express line of business jets.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofan engines offer a powerful 14,750 pounds of thrust ...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... While its advanced flexible wing and high wing loading offer a smooth, comfortable ride.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderVistaJet has a few of these in its fleet, but this one is exclusively used by the company's founder and chairman, Thomas Flohr.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderAs soon as you step on board, you'll see a large galley area, typically staffed by a flight attendant. Just past that ...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... Is the main passenger cabin.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe jet can carry up to 17 passengers, but the cabin is modular and can easily be reconfigured between flights based on the customer's needs.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderWhether you'd like a single dining table or desk ...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... Or a setup for dinner for two...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... The jet can be reconfigured in a number of different ways.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderYou can even have a conference table on board.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe main cabin is spacious and impressive ...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... but then there's the "second cabin."
David Slotnick/Business InsiderTypically used as a stateroom, the aft (rear) part of the passenger compartment can also be used as a secondary, smaller cabin ...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... Or a bedroom. Flohr typically uses this configuration to be able to catch some sleep on overnight flights.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe cabin on the 6000 is impressive overall ...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... Who wouldn't want a luxurious setup like this on their next flight?
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe Global 6000 has a number of features to help passengers stay comfortable.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderSeats are ergonomically designed, and feature smart touches like higher armrests and what Bombardier describes as an "impeccably shaped backrest."
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe plane has plenty of high-tech touches, including easy-to-access entertainment and lighting controls.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderAnd iPod Touch remotes stored discreetly throughout the cabin offering complete control over things like lighting, temperature, volume, programming in-flight monitors, flight information, and more.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThe flight deck is similarly high-tech, with advanced avionics displays and controls ...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... And design-oriented touches, like double-stitched leather and brushed metallic accents on the controls.
David Slotnick/Business InsiderThere's also a crew-rest compartment near the galley, letting pilots take turns resting during long-haul flights. The plane is luxurious and advanced from front to back ...
David Slotnick/Business Insider... Even in the lavatory.
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