The pilot’s legal authority over your flight is absolute, regardless of who owns the aircraft or what the schedule demands. Understanding Pilot-In-Command authority is essential knowledge for anyone who flies private.
The pre-owned private jet market in 2026 rewards buyers who approach acquisitions with depth and preparation. Advisory-driven firms are replacing traditional brokers as the model of choice for serious buyers, and for good reason.
FlyExclusive and Jet.AI have extended their merger deadline to June 30, 2026, after clearing an SEC review of FlyExclusive’s 2023 disclosures. Here’s what the deal means for current charter clients and why Jet.AI’s exit from aviation is the real story worth following.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s private jet escape from the L.A. wildfires sparked fresh accusations of environmental hypocrisy, but the real story cuts deeper. For high-profile flyers, the jet-shaming era has permanently changed the calculation around private aviation and public accountability.
NetJets, VistaJet, and Flexjet each offer a compelling case in 2026, but geopolitical disruptions and shifting route realities have changed what matters most. Here’s how to match the right program to your actual flying profile.
Landing fees and ramp fees appear on every private aviation invoice, but they come from entirely different sources. Here’s what each charge actually means, who collects it, and when a fuel purchase makes one of them disappear.
Patrick Reed has anchored VistaJet’s golf ambassador roster alongside Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Gary Player since 2024. Two years on, the partnership reveals a deliberate long-term strategy to target high-net-worth clients through golf’s most globally active athletes, and what it means for private aviation buyers evaluating their options today.
Platinum Business Aviation Centre‘s new partnership with Mondrian Gold Coast marks a turning point in private aviation ground experience. Luxury hotel brands are moving into FBO spaces with formalized design and service partnerships, and the implications for how we fly — and what we expect before we board — are significant.
Fractional ownership gives you access to an entire fleet, but your hours don’t translate equally across aircraft categories. Here’s how interchange ratios actually work, and why understanding them could save you dozens of flight hours over the life of your contract.
Textron Aviation has officially brought the Citation CJ3 Gen2 into service with meaningful cockpit and cabin upgrades. Here’s what changed, who should care, and whether it’s still the light jet to beat in 2026.
Gama Aviation’s acquisition of UK charter broker Hunt & Palmer is one of 2026’s most significant private aviation deals. Here’s what it means for charter clients, fleet availability, and where the industry is heading.
International arrivals on private aircraft involve a customs process most passengers never fully understand. Here’s how CBP clearance actually works at FBOs, what distinguishes User Fee Airports from Landing Rights Airports, why the Customs Circle exists, and what Global Entry members should know about mobile processing availability on the ramp.
