Jetcraft, a specialist in business aircraft sales, acquisitions and trades, has unveiled a virtual hangar, giving visitors 24/7 year-round access to a range of aircraft in a 360° immersive experience.
The hangar launch follows on from the opening of Jetcraft’s Decentraland-based lounge, where it established a permanent presence in the metaverse.
“In a world dominated by mobile technology and constant activity, having a virtual space at your fingertips is convenient for all our customers, both new and returning,” said Peter Antonenko, president, Jetcraft. “Over the past five years, we’ve witnessed a remarkable increase in Jetcraft buyers aged under 45, who are embracing business aviation while already being well-versed in up-and-coming tech. We recognised early on the potential of the metaverse, and that offering virtual reality experiences meets the evolving needs of our clients.
“For first-time buyers seeking to explore the world of business jets and find the ideal model for their missions, our virtual hangar offers a swift and accessible means to tour aircraft from anywhere in the world,” Antonenko continued. “Jetcraft is well established globally, so our next natural step is to venture Beyond the Globe, giving our customers borderless access to our expertise and aircraft, wherever and whenever suits them best.”
Accessed via Jetcraft’s website, the Oculus app or Jetcraft’s Decentraland lounge, customers can enter the virtual hangar for an immersive aircraft viewing experience at their own leisure. Jetcraft has also opened a virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) booth at the Nice Côte d’Azur General Aviation Terminal from December 2023, bringing the virtual hangar to life further and giving passers-by a taste of the technology.
In addition to expanding in the metaverse, Jetcraft launched JetGPT internally earlier this year, which it says harnesses generative AI to provide faster and smarter insights for clients.
