General Travel News
Morgan Freeman To Fly Into UAE On His New SJ30
American actor Morgan Freeman will fly his new SJ30 private jet from Los Angeles to the UAE, touching down in Dubai. The award winning actor, who has a private pilot’s license, purchased the jet from the Emirates Investment and Development Company (Emivest), a private investment company in the UAE. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corporation (SSAC), a US based manufacturer and subsidiary of Emivest, produces the jet. The SJ30 is knows as the world’s fastest, longest, and highest flying light jet – it has a top cruising altitude of 49,000 feet and can maintain sea level cabin pressure at 41,000 feet.
Mr. Freeman reportedly purchased the plane for $7 million (Dh25.7 million). The SJ30 flew from San Antonio, Texas, to Dubai for the Dubai Airshow in 2007. Morgan Freeman and Al Gandi will hold a press conference tomorrow to announce the sale of the SJ30 to Freeman. Mr. Freeman will be traveling with his niece, and stay in the UAE until December 27th.
More General Travel News
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
Dongdaemun
Seoul, South Korea
The Old Eastern Gate of the city, though not as impressive as Namdaemun, it is still a good site to check out just so you can tell your friends that you've visited so many places. The nearby Dongdaemun Market is much more attractive though! ...
Golden Bell Theatre
Hanoi, Vietnam
The Golden Bell Theatre is a heritage building located on Silver Street, one of the oldest streets in Hanoi. The theatre has the Vietnamese revolution closely interwoven into its history. During the revolution it served as the headquarters of the Hanoi Guards. In 1947, freedom fighters pledged their allegiance to the revolution from its steps. Often overlooked by hurried tourists, it remains a sym...
Holy Cross Church
Frankfurt, Germany
With towers rising up to 25m, the Holy Cross is a an excellent example of fine architecture in a Roman Catholic Church. It was completed in 1929 but due to damage during World War II it was reconstructed with the help of financial grants. ...
Fisherman’s Bastion
Budapest, Hungary
The Fisherman’s Bastion is a medieval looking stronghold that offers impressive views of the city, fitting as it was built as a viewing platform in 1905. The name comes from a medieval guild of fishermen who were responsible for defending that part of the wall. The seven white turrets represent the Magyar tribes that first entered the Carpathian Basin in the late 9th century. In front of the basti...