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
What is sustainable aviation fuel, and why 2025 matters Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) 2025 is ready to redefine jet operations. SAF is a drop‑in jet fuel produced from waste feedstocks or captured CO₂ that can cut lifecycle emissions by up to 80 %. The SAF market is projected to jump from about USD 2.06 billion in 2025 … Read more
The Air India Flight 171 crash of 12 June 2025 claimed 260 lives when the Boeing 787 fell from the sky just 32 seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad. Recorders show both engines shut down because their fuel‑cutoff switches flipped from RUN to CUTOFF without any command from the crew. A 2018 FAA warning that many skipped Back … Read more
Meet the Airbus A380 The Airbus A380 is the biggest passenger jet ever built, offering showers, full-size beds, and a two-deck cabin that can seat up to 853 people in an all-economy layout. Typical three-class cabins carry about 555 travelers and feel more like a flying hotel than an aircraft. Vision Takes Flight Jean Pierson, … Read more