BJT Waypoints
BJT WAYPOINTS | November 23, 2021

Please note: BJT Waypoints will not be published on Thursday due to the Thanksgiving celebration in the United States. BJT is thankful for all our readers, and we wish you a wonderful holiday.

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TAXES, LAWS, AND FINANCE
Adobe Stock/Montage: John Manfredo
THE ‘BONUS’ OF BONUS DEPRECIATION
It may allow you to take larger as well as faster tax write-offs on jet purchases. But caveats apply.
 
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NEW AIRCRAFT
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ALL ABOUT GULFSTREAM’S G400 AND G800
In October, the manufacturer unveiled these models, which will bookend its large-cabin jet family and expand that line to six aircraft.
 
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QUOTE UNQUOTE
“I lie in bed at night, after ending my prayers with the words 'Ich danke dir für all das Gute und Liebe und Schöne.' [Thank you, God, for all that is good and dear and beautiful.]”
— Anne Frank
 
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MANUFACTURER UPDATE
Embraer Legacy 650E
EMBRAER WIDENS MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ON LEGACY 600/650, LINEAGE
The program improvements are expected to lower owners’ costs and improve aircraft availability.
 
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IN THE NEWS
ACJ TwoTwenty
DUBAI COMPANY ORDERS FIRST VIP-CONFIGURED AIRBUS ACJ TWOTWENTY
The aircraft will be outfitted next year and is expected to enter service in 2023.
 
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QUICK AND LIGHT
ART: Greg Rzekos
BOOK OF LISTS
Last year’s collection of info, opinions, and trivia about aviation, travel, restaurants, and more.
 
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USED AIRCRAFT REVIEW
Cessna Citation XLS+
CESSNA CITATION XLS+
It's not the latest model or the fastest, but it's still a winner on several important counts.
 
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FROM OUR ARCHIVES
photo: Cy Cyr
GREG NORMAN Q&A
A face-to-face encounter reveals another side of the golf legend and entrepreneur.
 
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SPONSOR CONTENT
INTELSAT: THREE BUSINESS JET CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES YOU CAN OVERCOME
Redefining Your Business Jet Experience
 
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READERS' CHOICE SURVEY RESULTS
FLYING PRIVATELY
Reader feedback about the impact of COVID on travel, the innovations you'd most like to see, and more.
 
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SPONSORED
WEBINAR: HONEYWELL FORGE AND SMARTSKY CARVE NEW CONNECTIONS
Want to make sure your in-flight internet connectivity is safe, reliable, and speedy? Let your pilot and flight department know about this free webinar. It also will delve into new technology that is making flying and maintenance decisions easier and safer.