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Piero Ferrari’s New Bombardier Jet Marks a Milestone for the Super-Midsize Class

Private Jet Insider Team — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:33:49 +0000

Piero Ferrari just took delivery of the 200th Bombardier Challenger 350 series aircraft, a milestone that says as much about the super-midsize jet market as it does about his Grand Prix travel plans.

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Ka-Band or Ku-Band: What Actually Powers Your Jet’s Wi-Fi

Private Jet Insider Team — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:34:37 +0000

Ka-band, Ku-band, or Air-to-Ground? A clear, jargon-free breakdown of what actually powers private jet Wi-Fi, and why the difference matters the next time your video call drops mid-flight.

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Joby and Virgin Atlantic Lock In UK Air Taxi Deal at Farnborough

Private Jet Insider Team — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:36:55 +0000

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have signed a binding UK partnership for electric air taxi service, promising faster, quieter connections between city centers and regional airports for premium travelers.

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Cessna’s CJ3 Gen3 Takes Flight and Light Jets Get Serious Again

Private Jet Insider Team — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:37:28 +0000

A prototype reported to be the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 has completed its first flight. Here's what's confirmed, what's still unofficial, and what to watch for before Textron finalizes specs.

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Bombardier Global 8000 Shatters LA to London Speed Record

Private Jet Insider Team — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:35:47 +0000

A Bombardier Global 8000 just flew Los Angeles to Farnborough in under nine hours, hitting Mach 0.94 along the way. Here's what the record means for transatlantic business travel and how Gulfstream might respond.

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Why Your Pilot Can’t Just Fly Any Private Jet on the Ramp

Private Jet Insider Team — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:34:13 +0000

Ever wondered why a pilot rated on one jet can't simply hop into another? Type ratings are the strict, model-specific certifications that shape how private aviation crews are trained, scheduled, and deployed.

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Gulfstream Hits 400 Deliveries: Why the G500 and G600 Won Over the Market

Private Jet Insider Team — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:37:23 +0000

Gulfstream's combined G500 and G600 fleet just crossed 400 deliveries, a milestone that reveals how the shared Symmetry Flight Deck and smart range segmentation turned two aircraft into one of the fastest-selling large-cabin jet families in recent memory.

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Why Ultra-Wealthy Flyers Are Booking Private Jets at the Last Minute This Summer

Private Jet Insider Team — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:36:36 +0000

Jet Linx's summer surge reveals a bigger shift: private jet clients are booking closer to departure than ever. Here's what's driving it and what it means for flyers.

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Why the Southwest Sky Belongs to Pilatus Turboprops

Private Jet Insider Team — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:36:06 +0000

Cutter Aviation just delivered its 100th new Pilatus aircraft in eight years. Here's why the PC-12 and PC-24 have become the go-to choice for owners flying across the rugged American Southwest.

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Why Your In-Flight Wi-Fi Is About to Cost More

Private Jet Insider Team — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:37:04 +0000

Starlink is reportedly planning a 2026 price hike that could force private jet operators to decide who eats the cost of inflight Wi-Fi. Here's how it's playing out across charter, jet cards, and fractional programs.

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Embraer’s Phenom 300EV Pushes the Light Jet Bar Even Higher

Private Jet Insider Team — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:36:59 +0000

Embraer's new Phenom 300EV brings Emergency Autoland and a refined cabin to the world's best-selling light jet. Here's how it compares to the outgoing 300E and why it matters for owners and charter clients alike.

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Why Your Private Jet Sometimes Takes the Long Way Home

Private Jet Insider Team — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:36:48 +0000

Ever wonder why your private jet doesn't fly straight to the runway even in perfect weather? Class B airspace, the restricted zones around major airports, dictates routing more than most flyers realize.

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