Your Guide to Private Aviation
Fly Alliance added its first light jet, a Citation CJ4 Gen2, signaling a broader shift in the charter market. Modern light jets are proving they can deliver most of the capability of larger aircraft at a fraction of the operating cost.
Why do you feel better after a long flight on a private jet compared to a commercial airline? The answer lies in cabin altitude and maximum differential pressure, the engineering metrics that determine how close to sea level conditions you experience at 45,000 feet.
Textron Aviation delivers the first Citation Ascend, bringing a revolutionary flat-floor cabin and Garmin G5000 avionics to the midsize jet category. The aircraft bridges the gap between light and super-midsize capabilities with practical upgrades that matter to operators and owners.
FlyExclusive’s partnership with Pardo Yachts signals a shift in private aviation. Operators are no longer just selling flights. They’re bundling complete VIP event experiences, from the jet to the yacht.
NetJets customers consumed over 27,000 bottles of champagne in 2025. That number reveals far more than luxury consumption habits. Combined with jet card relaunches and fleet expansion, it shows a fractional ownership market hitting its stride.
Empty leg flights offer significant discounts, but they come with real constraints. Understanding the logistics behind repositioning flights and how operators price them helps you decide when these deals actually make sense for your travel plans.
Bombardier has delivered the first Global 8000, the world’s fastest business jet, while Gulfstream’s G300 begins flight testing. Here’s what these milestone aircraft mean for private aviation buyers and charter clients.
Wheels Up converted ten aircraft into $105 million through a sale-leaseback deal. The company says it’s for expansion, but the real implications for members are more complex. Here’s what this financial move signals for service reliability and fleet growth heading into 2026.
FlyHouse’s acquisition of Sun Air Jets adds six aircraft and critical infrastructure to the West Coast charter market. Here’s what the consolidation means for availability, pricing, and service quality.
Every private jet departure depends on a complex operation most passengers never see. Understanding how FBOs balance luxury amenities with critical technical services reveals what separates exceptional facilities from the rest.
A new industry report reveals the financial vulnerabilities plaguing private jet operators, from charter brokers to fractional programs. Learn the red flags, due diligence steps, and business model risks that every private aviation client should understand before committing capital.
In recent years, private jets have become much more popular. One of the reasons for this was the pandemic. This is not surprising because such…
