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Wheels Up Goes Public in a $2.1 Billion Deal
Wheels Up, the second largest provider of for-hire private aircraft has announced a final agreement to become publicly traded. Under the terms of the deal,…
2021: Private Jet Key Market Trends
2020. The notorious year of lockdowns, masks, and social distancing. When COVID-19 became an unavoidable reality last year, we watched our world essentially shut down.…
4AIR Trades in the IATA’S Aviation Carbon Exchange
4AIR is the first private aviation participant in the International Air Travel Association, also known as the IATA. Earlier this year, 4AIR decided to trade…
End of an Era: Bombardier Discontinues Learjet
While February is known for roses and chocolate, last month brought some disappointing news. Aviation enthusiasts bereave the end of a 60-year legacy: Bombardier’s decision…
What Is Hangar Keeper’s Insurance?
Hangar keeper’s insurance is liability coverage that protects private jets housed inside of a hangar. This is important to hangar owners because the insurance will…
Aviation Charity Highlight: PAART
From dogs and cats to guinea pigs and roosters, this organization is flying animals of all kinds to safety. The Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team…
What Is the Right Time to Buy a Private Jet?
The right time to buy a private jet is largely dependent on your personal or business’s financial situation and annual flying hours. Prior to purchase,…
7 Coolest Jet Features
The same large private jet that costs an average of $13,000 per hour to rent will cost you up to $90 million to buy. Besides…
Process of Buying a Jet
Buying a jet can be an overwhelming process for the uninitiated. But for many, while the upfront and maintenance seem costly, owning their own jet…
4 Tips for Repairing Airplane Damage
A damaged aircraft can be disheartening and maybe even scary if the damage occurred while in flight. Getting an aircraft repaired is a little different…
15 Charities for Aviation Enthusiasts to Get Involved with Today
Aviation charities give pilots and hobbyists a chance to use their passion to benefit others. From transportation services for shelter dogs to educational opportunities for…
Introducing Eviation’s All-Electric Alice
Targeting the regional airline market, Eviation Aircraft’s all-electric Alice is expected to enter into service in 2022. Bar-Yohay conceived the idea for the Alice aircraft…
Pilot Safety Tips You Need to Know
Flying is exhilarating, challenging, and eye-opening. But it can be all of those things for all the wrong reasons without proper safety knowledge and precautions.…
What is the Fastest Private Jet?
One of the benefits of flying private is that you can get where you want to go faster than if you fly commercial. Not only…
Does My Aircraft Have to Be Insured?
While there are no federal or state regulations requiring aircraft insurance, FBOs usually require your aircraft be insured to use their facilities. Aircraft Insurance Requirements…
What Is an FBO?
An FBO is a fixed-base operator, which is a company that is given permission by an airport to operate on its premises to provide aeronautical…