Your Guide to Private Aviation
Drake’s renovated Boeing 767, Air Drake, sets a new benchmark for celebrity aviation with its Castle in the Sky redesign. The $185 million transformation features multiple bedrooms, a movie theater, and a dedicated gaming table, signaling the industry’s shift toward flying mansions.
Vista Global’s order for 160 Challenger 3500s represents more than fleet expansion. For VistaJet and XO members, it means guaranteed access to newer, standardized aircraft across a global network that covers 96% of the world’s countries.
Why your private jet crew might need to swap mid-trip, and what pilot duty limits mean for your charter. Understanding the regulations that keep Part 135 operations safe without disrupting your travel plans.
Bombardier’s Global 8000 receives EASA certification, opening European operations for the world’s fastest business jet. The Mach 0.95 aircraft brings new competition to Gulfstream’s ultra-long-range dominance with superior speed and impressive runway performance.
Elon Musk operates three Gulfstream jets with a fourth on the way. This is not excess. It is operational necessity. Here’s why tech billionaires build personal air forces to manage global empires.
JSX launches a 50-minute semi-private flight from Santa Monica to Coachella for $606 each way, cutting the desert drive to under an hour. It’s the latest sign that event-based aviation is becoming a legitimate business model.
Airport slot coordination dictates when private jets can land and take off at the world’s busiest airports. Understanding historical precedence, use-it-or-lose-it rules, and environmental quotas helps explain why you can’t always fly when you want.
The Bombardier Challenger 3500, Embraer Praetor 600, Gulfstream G280, and Cessna Citation Longitude represent the best super-midsize jets available in 2026. We compare range, cabin comfort, and operating costs to help buyers choose the right aircraft.
Michael Jordan’s Gulfstream G650ER features a custom elephant-print livery inspired by Air Jordan sneakers, complete with the Jumpman logo and a tail number that reportedly references his jersey number and championships. The $500,000 paint job transforms private aviation into personal branding.
Wheels Up has folded Air Partner’s U.S. private jet operations into its primary brand, marking an immediate shift for jet card holders and charter customers. This consolidation reveals the company’s profitability strategy and its push to activate the Delta Air Lines partnership through integrated travel solutions.
Those angled extensions at wingtips do more than look aerodynamic. Modern winglets can add 300 to 500 nautical miles to a private jet’s range while cutting fuel costs by up to 6%. Here’s how they work and why they matter.
Industry speculation suggests Gulfstream may develop a G300 to challenge Bombardier’s super-midsize dominance. If rumors prove accurate, this aircraft could bring large-cabin technology to compete with the Challenger 3500 through superior cabin altitude performance and advanced avionics.
