Charter quotes often include costs that go far beyond your actual flight time. Understanding positioning legs, the empty flights that bring aircraft to your departure point, is the key to reading any private aviation quote with confidence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
