It’s always fun to think about the innovations and advances that will happen in the aviation industry. Especially in the design of corporate jets. In November, Jeff Burger wrote a compelling commentary that practically begs for a reinvention of the corporate jet. He was opining about how the creativity and vision of the late Steve [...]

November has been an important month in business aviation. Growing markets in the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) as well as changes to U.S. appropriations affect the industry significantly. Also, the private jet community pays homage to an incredible leader, Teddy Forstmann. New Association to Support Growth in Chinese Private Aircraft Market The [...]

The FAA launched a new campaign on Nov. 8, 2011, asking the entire GA community to increase its reporting of wildlife collisions with aircraft. The main outreach component of the effort includes the printing and distribution of 12,000 posters to the GA community. The poster, “Report Wildlife Strikes,” is designed for frequently used areas, like [...]

The skies are soon going to be fully connected.  I have talked before about how commercial airlines are slowly adopting the idea that they want to make Internet access available to their customers. Many commercial carriers are talking about equipping all of their planes with that ability.  Gogo and Internet company that specializes in making [...]

I interested is always peaked when watching movies that have cameo appearances of private jets.  Most of them are quick shots to set the scene of the stage or in this case screen.  I have talked about this in previous posts when we see private jets.  The latest occurred last week as I was watching [...]

The world is mourning the loss of a visionary and leader of the world of technology in Apple’s founder, Steve Jobs.  He died yesterday after a battle of health issues including the ultimate loss due to pancreatic cancer.  We here at Corporate Jet Insider also share in the loss as we respected Steve Jobs and [...]

We have talked a number of times about the event in Europe but the latest convention in the business aviation industry is in Latin America.  The 8th annual Labace event kicks off today in São Paulo – Brazil.  It is our understanding that this event will be the largest of its kind in Latin America.  [...]

This press release from the FAA is shocking but not unexpected.  As many in the Federal Government begin to get ready for the economic issues faced by not having legislation from Congress to continue paying loans and working. WASHINGTON – Contractors have been told to stop work on critical airport modernization projects around the country [...]

The world of aviation is getting a little older year by year and that is no different that the Federal Aviation Administration.  I was interested to read the following press release sent by the FAA.  Aviation has become one of the safest ways to travel and the reason is for agencies such as the FAA.  [...]

The FAA recently released this information regarding the crackdown on the use of laser pointers being pointed at aircraft.  I thought it would benefit our readers here for this to be posted. WASHINGTON – Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt announced today that the FAA will begin to [...]