Stories from the business of flight

An Air Operator Certificate is a legal authorization issued by the aviation regulatory authority of any country that allows an operator to engage in commercial air transport activities. The AOC signifies that an operator has met stringent safety, maintenance,...

Soaring demand for private jet travel in recent years has put even more pressure on the industry’s ability to provide qualified pilots amidst a global shortage. Today, we’ll discuss unique ways that leading providers are managing this situation. The Challenge The...

Any professional marketer will tell you that the secret to building business is to see it through the eyes of the customer. What do they need? More importantly, what do they want? The private aviation industry is no exception. In fact, it could be said that the...

The Long-Term Outlook for Private Aircraft Management Services is Soaring. The world has changed dramatically over the past 5 years. The pandemic, political and cultural unrest, economic uncertainty and more have changed the way the world does business. And while many...

Choosing an aircraft management company for your private or corporate jet takes some time and requires a lot of study. One area that owners often overlook is something called Entry Into Service (EIS) experience.  This refers to making an aircraft legally airworthy...

The allure of luxury travel has never captivated the minds of affluent travelers more than in recent years, and private flight is no exception. Since the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift across the globe from commercial airline travel to private...

For many corporations, owning a private jet or jets is critical to their ability to be where they need to be anywhere on the planet at any given time. The challenge is often that while corporate executives are experts in their own fields, it would come as no surprise...