9 Things You Can Do on a Board of a Private Jet

When Amelia’s assistant rang at 5:45 a.m. to say her Vancouver board meeting had been bumped up two hours, she didn’t scramble for a spot on a packed red-eye. She picked up the phone, tapped out a quick message to NovaJet, and by 10 a.m. was settled into her favourite seat on a Challenger 350, latte in hand. With that kind of freedom, you’re not just travelling — you’re turning a jet cabin into your personal command centre, lounge and retreat all at once. Here are nine ways to make every minute on board count.

1. Run Your Own Mobile Command Centre

Forget juggling coffee cups in a crowded airport lounge. On board:

• Custom workstations. Every mid- and heavy-jet in the NovaJet fleet comes with fold-out tables sized perfectly for laptops, legal pads or engineering blueprints.
• Secure, high-speed Wi-Fi. We partner with aviation-certified providers, so you can join that global video call or upload a last-minute presentation without dropped packets.
• Privacy guaranteed. No overheard side-conversations. When you lock the cabin door, it’s just you, your team and uninterrupted focus.

Take Martin, for instance. As CFO of a national retailer, he planned his quarterly earnings call mid-flight from Toronto to Calgary. By the time the wheels touched down, he’d fielded questions from analysts in New York, shuffled final slide decks and was ready to pull up his socks for the live webcast.

2. Host an In-Flight Strategy Session

Boardrooms are so last century. Here’s how a private-jet briefing beats the office:

1. Gather your core team — up to eight people in a mid-cabin Learjet or up to 16 in a heavy-jet Gulfstream G650.
2. Arrange a club-seating layout so everyone faces each other; no more “back-of-the-room” seats.
3. Use our video-conferencing package to dial in remote participants, projecting their faces onto the cabin monitor.

That sense of exclusivity ups engagement. When you’re literally above the clouds, strategizing feels less like “work” and more like an inspired retreat — one that finishes exactly on time, with no traffic jams to worry about.

3. Design Your Own Pop-Up Café

Airline snacks have their place. On a NovaJet charter , you get:

• Barista-style coffee from your local roaster — fresh-ground and brewed just before take-off.
• Gourmet box lunches prepared by top caterers: think smoked salmon and dill crème fraiche on rye, or avocado-egg salad on artisan sourdough.
• Custom wine pairing upon request, with glassware and chilled storage in the galley.

Your flight coordinator works with you (or your PA) to curate menus down to cutlery choices and linen napkins if you like. John, a venture capitalist, regularly hosts deal pitches mid-air — and says clients are always impressed when the cappuccinos arrive steaming at 30,000 feet.

4. Sneak in a Power Nap (and Land Refreshed)

A 20-minute nap on a lie-flat seat can beat jet-lag any day:

• Flex-foil seats on our heavier jets adjust to sleeper mode, so you’re reclined at exactly the right angle.
• Noise-cancelling Bose headsets come standard, blocking engine hum and cabin chatter.
• Hotel-grade duvets and ergonomic pillows are stashed in the overhead bins — just ask your flight attendant.

Ofra, a biotech CEO, logs “nap-and-go” sessions between investor meetings. She says even a brief doze mid-flight leaves her sharper than a full night in an unfamiliar hotel bed.

5. Lock Down Confidential Reviews

Whether you’re fast-tracking an M&A term sheet or vetting sensitive engineering designs, confidentiality is non-negotiable:

• Encrypted onboard network to access secure cloud drives.
• Dedicated cabin crew trained in discretion; they’ll clear the aisle while you review documents.
• Wood-finish fold-out tables that give you room to spread contracts or schematics.

Jack, an IP lawyer, once settled a patent dispute by reviewing evidence on a Woodbridge-to-Montreal run — and closed the deal before breakfast.

6. Host an Intimate Client-Appreciation Flight

Imagine flying four key customers from Toronto to Montreal for a private tasting at a vineyard, then back in time for evening flights home:

• Customized itineraries. Align flights to vineyard tour availability, factor in tasting-room schedules.
• Branded in-flight materials. Custom menus, tasting notes, even engraved glasses stamped with your company logo.
• Sparkling-water bar or Champagne toast at cruise altitude to cap the experience.

This isn’t an “event.” It’s an all-in-one relationship builder — no TSA lines, no layovers, just uninterrupted face time with your most valued clients.

7. Capture Spectacular Aerial Footage

Commercial flights stick to high altitudes and fixed routes; private charters don’t:

• Fly lower to catch the Niagara Falls mist or the Rockies’ jagged peaks.
• Panoramic windows in select Gulfstream and Challenger models give photographers fingertip control over their shot’s framing.
• Flexible routing. Request a quick detour over your site of interest for that perfect angle.

When architect Elena was designing a lakeside retreat, she took a GPS-tagged aerial survey herself — an advantage no drone or helicopter charter could beat.

8. Stay Entertained on Your Schedule

Whether you’re unwinding or entertaining a small family group, in-flight entertainment is built around you:

• Pre-loaded media library. Choose from the latest box-office releases, live sports or curated documentary series.
• Wireless Apple AirPlay so you can mirror your tablet on the cabin monitor.
• Board games and deck of cards on request, along with fine wood-finish game boards.

Families flying to Whistler for a long weekend often bring their own board games and movies. With no seat-belt signs to interrupt, game night can run from cruising altitude all the way to touchdown.

9. Maximize Empty-Leg Value

Empty-leg flights — aircraft repositioning for their next charter — can run at a steep discount:

• Savings up to 50 %. Receive our empty-leg alerts and snag Toronto–Halifax or Calgary–Vancouver runs at a fraction of peak charter rates.
• Test-drive new jets. Sample a Phenom 300 or Falcon 2000 on a one-way leg, then book the return at standard rates if you love the cabin.
• Combine business and leisure. Book inbound for a conference, outbound for a mountain retreat — always at a reduced cost.

Of course, empty-leg availability — and timing — can be tight. But when it lines up, you’re literally flying in style for less than a premium economy fare.

How to Choose the Right Jet Category

Feature	Light Jet	Mid-Cabin Jet	Heavy Jet
Seats	4–6	6–10	12–18
Luggage Capacity	80–100 cu ft	120–180 cu ft	200–300 cu ft
Cabin Height	4 ft 6 in	5 ft	6 ft 2 in
Wi-Fi	Optional	Standard	High-speed HD
Lie-Flat Seats	No	Optional	Standard
Average Range	1,200 nm	2,000 nm	4,000 nm

• Light jets excel for short hops under two hours — perfect for quick business calls and espresso runs.
• Mid-cabin jets balance comfort and cost for coast-to-coast flexibility.
• Heavy jets turn long-range charters into full-service retreats, with stand-up cabins and separate lounges.

Why NovaJet Stands Apart

• Safety first. ARG/US Platinum-rated, IS-BAO Stage 3 registered and Canadian-owned. We exceed Transport Canada’s requirements at every level.
• 24/7 concierge. From ground transport to in-flight Wi-Fi passwords, we orchestrate every detail.
• Transparent pricing. No “fuel surcharges” or hidden landing fees — just an all-in-quote that covers everything.
• Local expertise. Based in Mississauga, serving Halifax to Vancouver. We know winter ops, mountain approaches and cross-border customs.

Ready to Transform Your Travel?

Whether you need an airborne boardroom, a runway for your power nap, or an exclusive client-appreciation journey, NovaJet has the right aircraft and flawless service to make it happen.

Request your personalised quote now at https://www.novajet.com/contact/ or book online. We’ll get you wheels-up in no time — on your terms, every time.