Day Jet: An SUV in the Sky

Ever since the The Jetsons, the powers that be have been promising us flying cars. Now, for better or worse, the closest thing may be at hand. And it's a mixed blessing that's sure to draw the ire of environmentalists, while making the get-me-there-fast-crowd soar with pleasure. Introducing Day Jet, a company that calls itself the first on-demand jet service.

Flying ultra small but luxurious Eclipse 500 aircraft that fly 425 MPH, the three-seater crafts are meant for the business traveler on mid-range, regional hops. According to the DayJet website, the "interior is about the size of a mini-van, with the comfort and design of a luxury auto...without the rush hour traffic". Also according to the website, it's soft on the environment, too.

It extols the low noise emissions of the plane, and something called a low smoke number (SN) "of less than five, that's 10 times less than the regulatory limit." Noticeably missing from the website is any reference to the carbon footprint of taking these planes versus taking commercial jetliners, an issue that is likely to be raised within the context of global warming, high energy prices, etc. DayJets are currently running in Florida, with expansion soon to other regions on tap.

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