How billionaires are fueling the rise of private jets

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The number of private jets operating around the world has more than doubled since 2000, tracking closely with the global surge in billionaires. Now private airlines are coming up with new ways to get customers hooked. Here's a look at the rise of the $40 billion industry.

See inside the hidden area where Qatar Airways flight attendants sleep on long-haul Boeing 777 flights

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A bed in the crew rest area on a Boeing 777-300ER
There are eight beds hidden upstairs on the Boeing 777-300ER.

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Elon Musk joined a video call at 38,000 feet to show off Qatar Airways' new Starlink WiFi

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A screenshot of a video call between Elon Musk, Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, and the Chairman of Qatar Tourism Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji
Elon Musk joined a video call with the Qatar Airways CEO using Starlink on a test flight.

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Airlines are falling in love again with the Airbus A380. Here's everywhere the world's largest passenger jet is set to fly this winter.

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Spectators view the Airbus A-380, the world's largest passenger liner, during the plane's first public appearance at the 46th Paris Air Show June 13, 2005 in the Paris suburb of Le Bourget, France
The Airbus A380 first appeared publicly at the 2005 Paris Air Show.

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See inside a test Boeing 777X, which has been further delayed to 2026 and annoyed its top customer

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Wide view of Boeing 777-9 test bed, with two rows of three blue seats on either side and instrumentation racks in the distance
The interior of a 777X testbed at the 2023 Paris Air Show.

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Elon Musk's plan to dominate the in-flight internet market gained another customer. Here's every airline using Starlink.

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Airline passengers on a Boeing 777 economy cabin using the in-flight wifi in an AirFrance promotional image.
Air France has become the latest airline to announce a deal with Starlink.

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Boeing paused flight tests for its long-awaited 777X after finding a problem with a crucial part — a first setback for its new CEO

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A Boeing 777X readies for its flying display in front of crowds at the Farnborough Airshow, on 20th July 2022, at Farnborough, England
A Boeing 777X at 2022's Farnborough Airshow.

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Airlines like Qatar and Turkish are upgrading their business seats as competition for the best premium cabin heats up

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A view of the screen, bed, and amenities in Turkish Airlines mockup business-class cabin.
Turkish Airlines has unveiled a new business class, and this time without a middle seat.

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I spent 9 hours in Qatar Airways' newest airport lounge. It had perks, but the quiet rooms felt like a dentist's office.

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Al Mourjan Business Lounge
I visited Qatar Airways' Al Mourjan Garden Lounge.

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Qatar CEO says the airline isn't ditching its Airbus A380s just yet. See inside the superjumbo, complete with a bar and lounge.

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Qatar a380 bar with sparkling chandelier
Qatar's A380s come equipped with a flying bar and lounge for business and first-class passengers.

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