Your Guide to Private Aviation
On ultra-long-range private jet missions to remote destinations, some aircraft carry their own onboard technician known as a flight mechanic. Here’s what they actually do, and why serious operators wouldn’t leave home without one.
Flexjet has acquired The Jet Business, the London-based aircraft brokerage with 2.5 million TikTok followers and the world’s only street-level private jet showroom. The deal combines fractional ownership infrastructure with high-visibility advisory expertise, reshaping how private jets get sold and managed globally.
Behind every seamless private aviation experience is a detailed contractual framework. Ground handling and interline SLAs define the precise performance standards — including IS-BAH certification requirements — that ensure consistent, luxury service regardless of airport or location.
ExecuJet MRO Services has expanded Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney, giving Southern Hemisphere operators local access to C-check services for the first time. Here’s what the C-check actually involves and why this matters for regional owners.
Aero and Blade have launched a by-the-seat private jet service connecting Los Angeles and East Hampton for summer 2026. At $7,750 per seat, the Gulfstream GIV-SP service runs Fridays eastbound and Sundays westbound, with Blade handling the final leg directly into East Hampton Airport. Here’s what it costs, what you get, and whether it’s worth it.
Chapman Freeborn reports surging demand for private jet charter to European summer destinations in 2026, with Ibiza recording a 29% jump in GCC arrivals. Here’s which aircraft are dominating the Mediterranean circuit and where the smart arrivals are happening.
Patrick Britton-Harr of AeroVanti has been convicted on six counts of wire fraud after diverting $15 million in member deposits meant for aircraft purchases. Here’s what the case reveals about protecting yourself in the private aviation membership market.
That moment of crew silence before takeoff isn’t a mood shift. It’s one of the most important safety protocols in private aviation. Here’s what the Sterile Cockpit Rule actually requires and why it matters for every flight you take.
A 2024 Van’s RV-12iS listed in Hillsboro, Oregon offers a compelling entry point into personal aircraft ownership. With Garmin G3X avionics, a fuel-efficient Rotax 912iS engine, and an asking price of $164,900, it’s worth a closer look from owner-pilots who want to fly on their own terms.
Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport is waiving special event fees during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making South Florida’s FXE a prime destination for private jet travelers. Here’s what high-net-worth fans and sports delegations need to know about accessing the region’s best private aviation infrastructure this summer.
OneFlight International is offering a 25-hour midsize jet card for $130,000, putting the base hourly rate at $5,200. With only 10 cards available, here’s what the deal really includes and whether it makes sense for your flying profile.
The APU is the small gas turbine engine tucked into your jet’s tail cone that runs before the main engines ever start. It powers the cabin, keeps you cool on the ground, and provides the compressed air needed to ignite the main engines. Here’s what it does and why it matters.
