Sure, flight logs, regular maintenance, jet fuel, and an excellent pilot are important aspects of jet travel. Nobody wants to merely sit on the runway — you want to actually go somewhere. So we get it. The mechanics and practical details are essential. But let’s move on. In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) is really where it’s at. [...]
Jet brokers have the best advice about the process of buying a used aircraft that suits both your style and your pocketbook. You may know the features and styles you want, but you may not have a great deal of background knowledge or in-depth technical knowledge about private aircraft. Jet brokers know the advantages and [...]
A lot of attention has been given to the ballooning private aviation market in Asia — and rightly so! But what about other parts of the world? For instance, what’s going on in the Middle East? The Middle East and Northern Africa region is one of the fastest growing and most attractive aviation markets in [...]
The average private aircraft found in North America is a relatively modest affair, with neutral, somewhat predictable interiors. It’s not surprising that the elite aircraft owners in Asia expect their private jets to reflect their own unique cultures. Manufacturers are geared up to meet the needs of the growing and diverse Asian clientele. Asian cultures, [...]
Any serious discussion about the future of private aviation has to factor in the explosive growth of Asia’s economic wealth. Asia is expected to contribute $40 billion in private aircraft sales over the next 10 years. China takes center stage China is driving much of the demand for private aircraft. In 2011, the number of [...]
Flying isn’t just the most convenient and fastest way to travel for business — it’s also the safest. Christine Negroni reports in Executive Travel on safety protocols on airplanes: “From the plane seats to the cabin air to the course and altitude of the flight, every decision in commercial aviation comes after careful consideration of [...]
No one enjoys the helplessness of feeling sick, but when traveling — particularly overseas — sudden illness can be problematic and potentially dangerous. Fortunately, Private Jet MD offers comprehensive services to keep you safe when a variety of troubles occur. Ensuring your health and safety 24/7 For a low monthly membership fee, Private Jet MD [...]
In 2008, the economic downturn created a perfect but devastating storm for the private jet industry. Corporate aircraft owners sold off their jets to free up cash while potential buyers abandoned new and pre-owned aircraft orders in droves. The result was a market saturated with unwanted aircraft inventory, very little demand and a gloomy outlook [...]
Lithium batteries, found in laptops and cellphones, have been known to spontaneously overheat and catch fire, creating potentially life-threatening situations during flight. As personal electronic device (PED) use has become commonplace for business air travel, equipping your aircraft with a firebag system is an essential safety precaution. In the event of a lithium battery fire, [...]
On Feb. 6, the U.S. Senate passed a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill that will expedite moving the nation’s air-traffic control system from radar to global positioning system (GPS)-based technology. The House passed the bill the previous week, and now it moves to the White House for signing. Among other things, the bill sets aside [...]
