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Thinking about buying a private jet or turboprop, but need financing? Aircraft loans don’t work like car loans — they’re closer to real estate or yacht financing, with stricter rules and higher stakes. Whether you’re considering a Gulfstream, Citation, or Pilatus, understanding how financing works can make or break your deal. How Aircraft Financing Works … Read more
Gulfstream Aerospace has officially delivered its first G800, marking the entry into service of the world’s longest-range business aircraft. Certified by both the FAA and EASA in April 2025, the G800 now sets a new standard in long-haul private aviation. Join us in officially welcoming the world's longest-range aircraft to the skies. The first 8,200-nm … Read more
If you’ve ever sat at the gate, glanced at the runway, and wondered, “Is it really safe to fly?”, you’re not alone. Fear of flying is one of the most common travel anxieties in the world. But here’s the good news: aviation is safer today than at any point in history. So let’s cut through … Read more
From “fly-fix-fly” to “anticipate and prevent” For decades, aviation treated safety as a repair loop. Something failed, engineers fixed it, and operations continued. This “fly-fix-fly” approach improved hardware, but it relied on incidents to reveal risks. As fleets, airspace, and data complexity grew, that lag became unacceptable. The industry needed to see weak signals early, … Read more
If you are choosing between Gulfstream’s flagships, you are already in rare air. In 2025, the G800 is new, certified this year, and starting deliveries. That freshness brings modern performance and avionics, along with early delivery limits. Meanwhile, the G700 offers the biggest Gulfstream cabin. By contrast, the G650ER is a proven workhorse with a … Read more
About this guide: Compiled for operators, flight schools, MROs, airports, safety leaders, and organizations using widely adopted guidance from ICAO Doc 9859 and major CAAs. Edited for clarity and direct application.Audience: Accountable executives, safety managers, chief pilots, DOMs, and training managers.Standards: Plain language, action-oriented, sources aligned with industry practice. What are the four pillars of … Read more
If you have ever wondered what the real private jet charter prices looks like, you are part of the few, but not alone. Prices are not guesswork anymore. With a few examples, a clear view of what drives the bill of booking a private flight, and a handful of innovative tactics, you can forecast your … Read more
If you are choosing between Bombardier vs Gulfstream, you are already shopping at the top of business aviation. Both build fast, long-range aircraft with refined cabins. However, the fundamental differences show up in mission profiles, cockpit design, and how each brand approaches comfort and support. This guide provides a clear and helpful comparison, helping you … Read more
The Gulfstream G800 is designed for those who measure time in terms of continents, not cities. It combines an 8,200 nautical mile published range with a quiet, healthy cabin, the Symmetry Flight Deck, and Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines that cut fuel burn while pushing cruise speed toward the business aviation ceiling. Below is the practical, … Read more
Ace Combat 8 is the long‑awaited next chapter in Bandai Namco’s legendary flight‑combat series, and true fans finally have concrete details to dissect. Ace Combat 8 is real — here’s how we know Bandai Namco first acknowledged “the next Ace Combat” during an August 2021 livestream and simultaneously revealed the creation of Bandai Namco Aces, … Read more