Versace has long been recognised as one of the world’s high-flying fashion houses. Well now the company is taking to the skies by designing exclusive interiors for luxurious private jet aircraft.

Its designers, led by Donatella Versace, are developing a range of jets with Versace interiors as well as customised exterior paint schemes.

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman has announced its plans to start non-stop services from London, providing its first direct link between London and Muscat. Oman Air will commence scheduled services from London Gatwick airport (North Terminal) to Seeb International Airport, Muscat beginning in November 2007.

A team of U.S. and British architects and designers, accompanied by officials from the New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) and Virgin Galactic,  unveiled the design renderings of Spaceport America at a press conference Tuesday, September 4, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Construction on the 100,000 square-foot hangar and terminal facility is scheduled to begin in 2008.

Launched in Everett, Washington. Copyright: Boeing

US plane manufacturer Boeing has unveiled its 787 Dreamliner - the firm's first all-new jet since 1995.

It is the only big commercial aircraft made mostly of carbon fibre rather than aluminium and is billed as the most environmentally friendly ever built.

Sunday was chosen for Dreamliner's premiere as it is 8 July, or, in the American date style, 07/08/07

Currently Invitation-Only, Will Go Public Later This Year

Virgin USA, the North American headquarters of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, announced  the launch of Virgin Charter, a new online aircraft charter marketplace.

London-based Indian entrepreneur, Naresh Goyal, today confirmed details of an aggressive USD3.7 billion investment programme aimed at transforming his airline, Jet Airways, into a top five global carrier.

Chairman Naresh Goyal Sitting In the Airlines New 1st Class Private Suite