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Travel Daily News
08-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Bitlux appoints Dennis Ju as VP of Growth to fuel jet card sales
Bitlux appoints Dennis Ju as VP of Growth to lead jet card expansion, focusing on crypto payments, flexibility, and global scalability. BOCA RATON, FL – Bitlux, a leading private jet charter company, announced the hiring of Dennis Ju as Vice President of Growth. This strategic addition is set to drive the company's growing jet card program and membership offerings. A seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience leading revenue growth and building high-performing teams in SaaS, franchising, and real estate services, Ju will lead customer acquisition, build partnerships, and set Bitlux up for long-term global growth. Ju's hiring aligns with Bitlux launching its inaugural jet card program, which offers guaranteed availability, fixed hourly rates, and the option to pay directly in cryptocurrency. The program is indicative of Bitlux's steadfast dedication to addressing the demands of a contemporary client base that seeks transparency, flexibility, and innovation in private air travel. 'Dennis possesses a unique blend of strategic insight, operational discipline, and an intuitive grasp of what it takes to build sustainable, scalable products and services,' Bitlux CEO Kyle Patel said. 'His expertise will be invaluable to helping Bitlux grow our jet card program when customers call for greater flexibility, greater control, and the freedom to pay on their terms, including with cryptocurrency.' Targeted leadership to bolster jet card sales and member acquisition As Ju assumes this new position, he will lead customer acquisition efforts, drive membership growth, and further establish Bitlux as a leader in private aviation. Furthermore, he will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enrich the customer's experience and deliver an unmatched client experience. 'I'm excited to be joining Bitlux at this turning point,' stated Dennis Ju. 'Bitlux's innovation and customer-centric orientation offer a strong platform for expansion. I'm eager to work toward the adoption of the new jet card program and to build long-term relationships with our members.' Ju has a track record of building and growing revenue for organizations in dynamic industries. He headed U.S. and global sales teams at several high-growth businesses, introducing AI-powered prospecting software to reinvent lead generation and creating franchise networks through strategic partnerships. His successes also include securing crucial seed funding for startups and deploying pre-sale methods that accelerate product-market fit and revenue realization. Ju's capacity to unite business development, technology adoption, and operational scaling puts him in a position to make an immediate contribution at Bitlux. In addition to his professional success, Ju remains committed to social activism. He serves on the board of Sheltered Alliance, a nonprofit that fights human trafficking. He has helped advance housing rights and census representation for underrepresented communities through his work with the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Crypto-fueled jet card program Bitlux's new jet card program, set to launch at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on May 27-29, includes three membership levels – Ascent, Cardinal, and Sovereignty – that provide coverage from midsize to ultra-long-haul jets. There's an additional level called Nomad, which acts specifically as a complement to Sovereignty for international travel to destinations in Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. Unlike other programs, Bitlux's jet card provides a peer-to-peer crypto payment model. Clients pay directly from their crypto wallets without any intermediaries, ensuring greater privacy and speed. While the entry level is 25 hours, Bitlux will run a promotion starting at 10 hours during Bitcoin 2025. 'As private aviation evolves, we believe customers should have not only guaranteed access and transparent pricing but also the ability to do business the way they want,' added Kyle Patel. 'Our new jet card program meets all three criteria: flexibility and customer-focused service, and we're excited to have Dennis lead the way.'
CBS News
28-01-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Civilian jet breaks sound barrier during historic test flight over Mojave Desert
A civilian jet broke the sound barrier for the first time Tuesday while making a historic test flight over the Mojave Desert. The XB-1 aircraft, manufactured by Boom Supersonic, was piloted by Tristan "Geppetto" Brandenburg, the company said in a news release. The plane, nicknamed "Baby Boom," took off from Mojave Air and Space Port and reached an altitude of 35,290 feet before accelerating to Mach 1.122, the company said. That speed is equivalent to 750 miles per hour. It marks the first time an independently developed jet has broken the sound barrier, Boom Supersonic said, and the plane is the "first supersonic jet made in America." The sound barrier was broken for the first time in 1947, when Air Force pilot Capt. Chuck Yeager flew a rocket-propelled experimental aircraft across the Mojave Desert -- taking off from the Mojave Air and Space Port just as the XB-1 did. Before today's sound barrier-breaking flight, the XB-1 underwent 11 test flights. The aircraft includes features like an augmented reality system to make takeoff and landing easier and has a long nose that makes it easier for pilots to see the runway during those stages. The jet's aerodynamics are based off thousands of simulations, the company said, creating a design that it says "combines safe and stable operation at takeoff and landing with efficiency at supersonic speeds." The jet is also made almost entirely from carbon fiber composite materials, which create a "strong, lightweight structure." The company will next focus its attention on Overture, a supersonic airliner that will ultimately "bring the benefits of supersonic flight to everyone," Boom Supersonic founder and CEO Blake Scholl said in a statement. The XB-1 jet will be the foundation for Overture, Boom Supersonic said, and many features present on the jet will also be incorporated into the supersonic airliner. The airliner will also use Boom Supersonic's bespoke propulsion system, Symphony, to run on "up to 100% sustainable aviation fuel." The company said the goal for the plane is for it to be able to carry between 64 and 80 passengers at Mach 1.7, or about 1,295 miles per hour. Existing subsonic airliners fly at between 550 and 600 miles per hour, according to charter company Bitlux. "It has been a privilege and a highlight of my career to be a part of the team that achieved this milestone," Pilot Brandenburg said on Tuesday. About 130 Overture planes have been pre-ordered, the company said. Airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines and Japan Airlines have placed pre-orders. The company finished building a "superfactory" in North Carolina in 2024, and will eventually produce 66 planes per year.
