On the company jet en route to another appointment, one of Bossidy's senior vice presidents called ahead for help.

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The jet was en route to Paris, France, from the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro with 228 passengers and crew aboard.

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The jet blew up over the Irish Sea en route from Canada to London.

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The recent availability of Wi-Fi systems and the ability to conduct face-to-face meetings en route further increases the efficiency of a private jet.

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