Boats & Planes

Forbes Editors Picks for July 2022

This Celebrity-Backed Electric Boat Upstart With SpaceX, Tesla Roots

Hauls In $30 Million
Author: Alan Ohnsman

Arc, a startup with celebrity backing for its plan to make electric boats using technology designed by former SpaceX engineers, has raised $30 million in a new funding round led by a former Tesla executive to help get its high-end watercraft into production in early 2022.

Teen Who Tracked Elon Musk’s Private Jet Stirs Security Response

Author: Doug Gollan

Private aviation officials say college student Jack Sweeney, who publishes real-time data of private jet movements, is endangering passengers, crew and ground staff.

Sweeney, who turned down $5,000 from Musk to stop, responds to the criticism.

Despite Booming Business Jet Sales

Gulfstream And Bombardier Not Building More (Yet)
Author: Brian Foley

Just as new business jet sales begin to take off again after more than a decade in the doldrums, two of the biggest business jet makers aren't able to capitalize on the upswing just yet.

Here’s How Russia Sanctions Could Impact Private Jets

Author: Doug Gollan

Here's how Russia sanctions could impact private jet travel, from fuel surcharges and longer flight routings, to aircraft being sold, and supply of materials to manufacturers.

A Guide To The Private Jets And Helicopters

Owned By Sanctioned Russian Billionaires

The aircraft are registered in offshore jurisdictions like the Isle of Man and Bermuda that are attempting to make it harder for the oligarchs to keep flying.

In Conversation: Cara Delevingne Champions All-Electric Boat Racing

Author: Rachel Ingram

In an exclusive interview at the Venice launch of electric powerboat championship E1 Series, Cara Delevigne talks to Forbes about her passion for sustainability, the significance of electric engineering and how she’s inspiring the next generation of eco warriors.

Ferrari Drivers Charles Leclerc And Carlos Sainz Talk F1 Performance

And Sky High Ambition
Author: Rachel Ingram

Delve inside the mind of a Formula One driver as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz interview each other onboard a private jet

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