by John | Sep 11, 2026 | The Business of Flight
Most of us are pretty familiar with GPS systems that operate in our cars and on our devices, but when it comes to aviation it’s more complicated than we might think. Modern private jets don’t simply follow GPS to get where they are going, they actually combine...
by John | Aug 27, 2026 | The Business of Flight
Many private jet travelers likely don’t realize that for pilots and flight crews, landing the aircraft is often one of the most demanding phases of any journey. And it can become even more complicated when runway conditions are sometimes less than ideal. While the...
by John | Aug 21, 2026 | The Business of Flight
Mike Dodd, CEO at Avionco Canada Ltd has worked with Bombardier for over 20 years and is an expert in Elite Pilot and Crew Services. Given all the recent news about Bombardier – the launch of the near supersonic Global 8000 for example – we decided to ask him for an...
by John | Aug 14, 2026 | The Business of Flight
For companies operating private aircraft, one strategic question eventually surfaces: “Should we build and manage our own internal flight department, or partner with outside specialists?” At first glance, operating a corporate flight department internally may seem...
by John | Aug 6, 2026 | The Business of Flight
For most people lucky enough to travel by private jet, it seems like a simple process. Arrive for departure, board, relax and enjoy. What makes that true is an enormous amount of behind-the-scenes effort and preparation that passengers will likely never even think...
