Stories from the business of flight

Each year in May, something subtle but significant begins to happen across Europe’s private aviation network. Aircraft that spent the winter months flying between business centers like New York, London, and Dubai begin repositioning south. Flight plans increasingly...

Weather remains one of aviation’s greatest variables. Turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, and lightning can transform an otherwise routine flight into something more challenging. While private jet crews will always look to avoid bad weather whenever possible, passengers...

In private aviation, not all peak travel periods are created equal. While summer in the Mediterranean and winter ski season get a lot of attention, seasoned private jet travelers know that April offers much to enhance their global lifestyle calendars. This is the...

Before a private jet ever carries its first passenger, it must successfully pass one of the most demanding certification processes in modern engineering. Aircraft certification is not a paperwork exercise, it’s a rigorous, multi-year process of physical testing,...

The Masters is not merely a golf tournament, it’s a ritual steeped in tradition, reverence and exclusivity. Held each April at Augusta National Golf Club, it occupies a singular place in the sporting world, where excellence and access is the primary draw. For many...

When most travelers think about private jets, their thoughts are often dominated by cabin design and in-flight service - hand-stitched leather, personal comfort and first-class luxury. Mostly taken for granted and rarely thought about are the marvels of engineering...

March is a strategic month for global wine buyers, offering the perfect balance of winter quiet and pre-harvest planning across Europe’s greatest vineyards. For destinations like Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, Tuscany in Italy, and Rioja in Spain, private jet travel...

When most people admire a private jet, they notice things like the lines, the wings, and the engines. What they rarely consider is the material science beneath the surface. What’s it made of? In this blog, let’s take a look at how these wonders of the sky are...