Stories from the business of flight

As we’ve mentioned in previous blogs, at cruising altitudes private jets fly in an environment where the air is simply too thin to breathe. That’s why cabin pressurization systems are essential as they create a comfortable, breathable environment for passengers and...

One of the things our founders, Mike Dodd, CEO and Josh Dodd COO at Avionco spend a lot of time on is managing flight and cabin crew operations for our clients involved in private aviation. Today we spoke to them about VIP Flight Crew Management and what that entails....

“Autopilot” is one of the most misunderstood terms in aviation. Today, we asked Josh Dodd, COO and leader of the Avionco Leadership Team to help us understand the ins and outs of how autopilot is used in today’s modern private aircraft. Here’s what we learned. Many...

Even in this age of heightened technology, when most people (non- pilots that is) picture how a pilot controls an aircraft, they imagine a direct, physical connection - moving the yoke or sidestick, which then moves control surfaces like ailerons and elevators through...

When it comes to jet fuel, it would be an understatement to say that 2026 has been a complicated year for aviation. As a result, private jet owners have needed to understand those complexities and navigate the most efficient ways to operate. To do that, savvy owners...

In the world of VIP aircraft transition management – that is, when a private jet is turned over to a new first-time owner – extensive training and preparation has been done to ensure the safest possible operation of the aircraft. While that makes perfect sense, some...

For some private jet travelers, one of the most exciting evolutions in luxury isn’t just about where you can go, but how you can get the most out of what you do when you get there. Today we’ll focus on a growing trend among high flying foodies who have the means to...

When a manufacturer publishes the range of a private jet, it’s based on a set of standard assumptions about how the jet will be used. This allows the manufacturer to publish potential range of any given aircraft - “6,000 nautical miles.” “7,700 nautical miles” etc....

When flying commercial, one of the most challenging elements that face passengers is background noise in the cabin – the constant, sometimes interruptive hum of the engines, the air pressure system, and other distractions. When we turn on the entertainment system, we...