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On Thursday (4th May), leading global business
aviation company, Deer Jet, marked its European debut of the world’s first 787
‘Dream Jet’, making a brief stop at London Stansted Airport (Harrods Aviation
FBO) before continuing with a series of exhibitions: ‘Dreams Encounter the
World,’ across the globe.
This B787-8 Dream Jet is capable of flying
non-stop for 18.5 hours or 16,000 kilometers, the equivalent of London to Perth,
Australia, non-stop. The aircraft’s fuselage is made from carbon fiber material,
making it lighter and more fuel efficient.
Newly circulated clean air is accelerated in
the cabin meaning a healthy environment for passengers as dust and any bacteria
is filtered in the process of airflow, making for a more comfortable and healthy
flying experience.
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Deer Jet’s 787 Dream Jet static display at
London Stansted Airport | Photo: @BillyPix for Deer Jet |
Most conventional passenger jets have a cabin
pressure of around 7,500 to 8,000 feet above sea level, which Boeing says
contributes to passengers feeling unwell in-flight. The 787’s cabin pressure is
set to 6,000 feet at a height of 30,000 feet. Tests have proven that between sea
level and 6,000 feet people remain perfectly comfortable onboard, even on an
18-hour journey.
In May 2016, Deer Jet took over the operation
of the world’s first BBJ 787 VVIP aircraft, and made its maiden flight to Hong
Kong in September. Deer Jet has branded the aircraft its ‘787 Dream Jet,’ and
launched a renewed brand philosophy of ‘Making Travel an Art’ as it builds on
its reputation as a world leading service provider for premium business travel.
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The “Dream Team” at London Stansted |
Photo: @BillyPix for Deer Jet |
With the 787 Dream Jet as its flying platform,
Deer Jet has chosen the best pilots and first class flight attendants to deliver
ultimate service and a superior travel experience. Pilots have over 2,000 hours’
international flight experience, plus more than 10 thousand total flying hours.
A total of 12 pilots from almost 1,000 pilots flying 787s for its parent company
HNA Group have been selected to be part of the ‘Dream Team.’
Deer Jet’s “Dream Team” stewards use 7-star
hospitality standards, acting as inflight butlers, evoking different feelings
for the variety of customers they serve, in any given flight. In line with this
the style and colour of the cabin is frequently changed. Deer Jet-curated spaces
are decorated with hand-picked amenities and bespoke collections of precious
crystals, cushions, silverware, and porcelain. Exclusively for the London
exhibition, the 1836 Savile Row-established Holland and Sherry showcased its
bespoke product interiors collections on board, adding British style to the 787
Dream Jet’s cabin.
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The 787 Dream Jet’s cabin stylized for its UK
display | Photo: @BillyPix for Deer Jet |
Deer Jet is also launching exclusive, bespoke
travel packages aboard the 787 Dream Jet, starting with the ‘Hong Kong to Tahiti
Dream Journey.’ It features a seven-night charter package including
complimentary accommodation at the Presidential Suite of St. Regis Bora Bora
Resort. Deer Jet plans to add more itineraries in the future as part of its goal
to create seamless travel to fulfil its vision of ‘Making travel an Art.’,
through best-in-class service inspired by Deer Jet’s values: elegance,
performance and distinction.
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A member of the “Dream Team” carefully sets
the cabin of the 787 Dream Jet | Photo: @BillyPix for Deer Jet |
Frank Fang,
Vice President of Deer Jet said: “We are delighted to bring this unique aircraft
to London. It showcases the signature service of Deer Jet which is inspired by
the values of performance, elegance and distinction. With the 787 Dream Jet, we
are proud to serve discerning business and leisure travellers worldwide. Our
goal is to provide the best flying experience for our customers and make travel
an art.”
Operated on the Guernsey registry
The aircraft is operated on the Guernsey
aircraft registry (2-DEER), under the AOC of BAS Guernsey. Typically the
aircraft resides at Hong Kong International Airport operated by Deer Jet’s
subsidiary Hong Kong Jet. The price to charter the 787 Dream Jet is RMB 500,000
per hour (about GBP 55,000).
With 22 years of expertise, Deer Jet started
as the first private jet company in China and has rapidly evolved into the
largest business aviation group in Asia. Deer Jet has a heritage of delivering
bespoke services for global leaders, monarchs and entrepreneurs, gaining the
company an unparalleled reputation. It operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of
HNA Group, a Global Fortune 500 company and one of China’s most recognized and
socially responsible brands. The company manages and operates a 90-strong
aircraft fleet including the world’s only 787 Dream Jet.
In autumn 2016, Deer Jet concluded a major
share acquisition of UAS International Trip Support (UAS) in Dubai, becoming a
majority shareholder in the expanding global flight support solutions provider.
For the last two consecutive years, Deer Jet has been titled the ‘World’s
Leading Private Jet Charter’ by the World Travel Awards (WTA), and in February
2017 the company won the prestigious award for ‘World’s Best Private Jet
Company’ from the World Tourism Forum.
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