Aviation Glossary

Chock-to-Chock vs. Wheels-Up: The Private Aviation Billing Difference That Costs You Hours

That extra flight time on your jet card statement isn’t a mistake. It’s chock-to-chock billing, and it can quietly consume hours you didn’t plan for. Here’s exactly how private aviation billing works, where the time goes, and what questions to ask before you sign.

Aircraft Overview

Otto Aerospace Locks In the Phantom 3500 Design, and the Midsize Market Should Take Notice

Otto Aerospace has passed the Preliminary Design Review for the Phantom 3500, freezing the aerodynamic design and moving into hardware fabrication. Backed by a Flexjet deal for up to 300 aircraft, the clean-sheet jet’s laminar-flow technology could redefine efficiency standards in the midsize market.

Blog

NetJets Is Playing a New Game. Here’s What It Means for Private Flyers

NetJets has refreshed its brand and expanded its jet card lineup—anchored by the Embraer Phenom 300E and Cessna Citation Latitude—with a 12–15% reduction in card pricing that effectively eliminates the premium gap with high-end charter brokers. Here’s what the shift means for the competitive landscape and for private flyers evaluating their options in 2026.