Aircraft Financing Explained: What Banks Really Look For

Model airplane and glass globe placed on financial spreadsheets with numbers, next to a calculator — concept of aircraft financing, aviation costs, and global business travel

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 G800 Delivery: First Aircraft Enters Service

Gulfstream G800 in flight during first customer delivery, 2025

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

Is It Safe to Fly in 2025? A Traveler’s Safety Guide

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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

G800 vs G700 vs G650: Which Gulfstream Should You Buy?

Gulfstream G650 parked at the factory with starlink

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

The Four Pillars of SMS in Aviation

The four pillars of SMS in aviation safety

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

Private Jet Charter Prices 2025: The Real Cost to Fly Private

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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

Bombardier vs Gulfstream: Private Jet Comparison 2025

bombardier vs gulfstream private jet comparison

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

Gulfstream G800: Range, Specs, Cabin, Price

Gulfstream G800 side profile flying over green hills

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

Sustainable Aviation Fuel 2025: Costs, Mandates & Opportunities

Commercial jet beside SAF tanker at sunset, sustainable aviation fuel 2025

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

Cheapest Private Jet to Buy in 2025: Costs & Caveats

Cessna Citation II at the airport

If you’re searching for the cheapest private jet to buy, remember the sticker price is just the start of your ownership costs. Why the cheapest private jet to buy is rarely cheap A low sticker price feels great. Yet fuel, maintenance, hangar rent, crew, insurance, and overhaul reserves often dwarf the purchase check. For example, … Read more

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