Aircraft Management
Nigerian Air Force ATR-42-500MP 931 Crash Kills 25, Including At Least Five Civilians, Renewing Scrutiny Of Military Aircraft Use
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42-500MP maritime patrol aircraft, NAF 931, crashed in a swamp in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on 5 October 2026, killing 25 people, including at least five civilians.
NetJets Plans New Private Terminals at Dallas Love Field, Washington Dulles and Rifle, Plus Larger West Palm Beach Facility
NetJets plans new private terminals at Dallas Love Field, Washington Dulles and Rifle, Colorado, plus a larger West Palm Beach facility growing from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet, with milestones running through 2028.
Flight department director outlines how to align passenger expectations with operational limits
Johnsonville aviation director Andre Fodor says flight departments should temper principals' expectations by acknowledging that 100% dispatchability is unattainable, using real flight-plan data in demonstrations, and setting written priorities for shared aircraft use.
Elliot Mintzer Discusses Building a Personal Brand and Reputation in Private Aviation on ACP Episode 472
Episode 472 of the ACP podcast features Elliot Mintzer on building a personal brand in aviation, framing professional reputation rather than aircraft, company or contract as an aviation career's most valuable asset.
FlyUSA Opens 50,000-Square-Foot Hangar and Owners-Only Lounge at Tampa International Airport
FlyUSA opened a 50,000-square-foot hangar and owners-only lounge at Tampa International Airport, now home to 20 of its 30 regional aircraft and able to hold roughly 20 jets, including G700 and Global 7500 types.
Aruba MEP Faction Takes Minister Gerlien Croes to Court Over Private Jet Trip Disclosure
Aruba MEP parliamentarians Evelyn Wever-Croes and Rocco Tjon filed a court appeal against Minister Gerlien Croes over her refusal to disclose payment details for a November 19, 2025 private jet trip to Curaçao.
Travel Curation Launches Private Travel Management Model to Give Complex Journeys a Single Owner
California-based Travel Curation, founded by Lindsey Levak, has launched a Private Travel Management model giving ultra-high-net-worth households one accountable owner over their entire travel operation.
Cessna R/TR182 Type Club Becomes First Partner in Put Your Gear Down Landing Gear Safety Campaign
The Cessna R/TR182 Type Club became the first partner organization of the ABS Air Safety Foundation's Put Your Gear Down campaign, announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.
European Aircraft Owners Face More Registry Options, Making Jurisdiction Choice More Critical
Sir Jorge Colindres Marinakis of Aviation Registry Group says European aircraft owners now face expanded registry options, making jurisdiction choice, including registries like Aruba's since 1995, more critical to ownership structuring.
Original Citation M2 Pre-Owned Values Range from $3.85M to $4.9M in H1 2026 as Gen2 and Forthcoming Gen3 Shape Market
Pre-owned original Citation M2 values ranged from $3.85 million to $4.9 million in H1 2026, with 12 to 18 examples listed as the Gen2 and 2027-bound Gen3 shaped buyer reference points.
CharterDesk arranges Learjet 45 air-ambulance transfer of post-surgery patient from Nîmes to Beirut
CharterDesk organised a Learjet 45 air-ambulance flight carrying a post-surgery patient from Nîmes to Beirut, departing at 11:00 and landing 17:30 local time after a roughly five-hour flight.
Netherlands Keeps KLM as Operator of Boeing 737-700 BBJ PH-GOV for Three More Years, Rules Out Corendon and TUI
The Dutch government will keep KLM operating the state Boeing 737-700 BBJ PH-GOV for at least three more years, Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed October 5, 2026, rejecting rival offers from Corendon and TUI.
Embraer Phenom 300 joins Waltzing Matilda Aviation charter fleet, bringing FAA Part 135 roster to five aircraft
Waltzing Matilda Aviation added an Embraer Phenom 300 to its FAA Part 135 charter fleet, expanding the operator's certificated roster to five aircraft alongside two Citation Excels and two Challenger 604s.
Volunteer Pilots Provide Free Medical Flights Through Angel Flight and Allied Networks
Volunteer networks including Angel Flight, LifeLine Pilots and the Air Care Alliance fly stable patients to specialized care at no cost, with Angel Flight Central alone logging 53,000 flights across 340 pilots.
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar identified among six aboard Latitude Air Ambulance jet presumed crashed off Massachusetts
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar has been identified as one of six people aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance jet Heartbeat 104, presumed crashed off Massachusetts on October 3.
Merlin Labs Distinguishes Flight Autonomy from Mission Autonomy in Aviation Systems
Merlin Labs published a technical analysis distinguishing flight autonomy from mission autonomy, with CTO Tim Burns outlining an expanded Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, Operate framework in a July 2026 post calling the broader capability Artificial Airmanship.
Private Jet Expert Steve Varsano Disputes Rick Ross's $40 Million Jet Claim, Puts Gulfstream G550 Value at $20 Million
Private jet expert and CEO Steve Varsano disputed rapper Rick Ross's claim that his Gulfstream G550 cost upwards of $40 million, valuing the aircraft at upwards of $20 million instead.
Business Jet Acquisition Guide: Mission, Budget and Due Diligence Priorities for Serious Buyers
A business jet acquisition guide outlines a structured approach covering mission definition using 12 months of travel data, access-model choice, fully loaded budgeting over a five to seven year holding period, and pre-purchase due diligence.
Kim Kardashian's Gulfstream G650ER flies 6,700 miles from Honolulu to Singapore for Lewis Hamilton's F1 Sprint race
Kim Kardashian's Gulfstream G650ER, registered N1980K, flew nonstop from Honolulu to Singapore in 12 hours 41 minutes, covering about 6,700 miles, for Lewis Hamilton's Singapore Grand Prix Sprint race.
Guide to Documentation Requirements for International Private Flights
A guide outlines four documentation categories for international private flights — passenger paperwork, aircraft records, crew credentials and regulatory filings — warning that mismatched details or missed cut-offs can delay or block departures.
Aviasur Expands Regional Aviation Network with New Facilities in Uruguay, Peru, and Florida
Aviasur, a Chilean aviation services company, opened a maintenance center in Uruguay, added Bell helicopters to its Peru sales portfolio, and opened a second Fort Lauderdale hangar in Florida.
Vista Global Targets Growth From Within as 'Borderless Billionaires' Drive Long-Range Charter Demand
Vista Global founder Thomas Flohr says the group has paused acquisitions to focus on organic growth, citing demand from 'borderless billionaires' and a fleet now exceeding 200 aircraft.
IRS Revenue Ruling 2026-18 Sets SIFL Rates and Terminal Charge for Employer-Provided Aircraft Flights in Second Half of 2026
The IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2026-18, setting SIFL mileage rates and a $58.95 terminal charge for valuing noncommercial employer-aircraft flights from July 1 through December 31, 2026.
NBAA and Dozen Aviation Groups Back FAA Proposal to Ease Medical Certification for Non-Insulin Diabetic Pilots
NBAA and a dozen other aviation groups backed an FAA proposal easing medical certification for pilots with non-insulin dependent diabetes, with estimated savings of $39.7 million to $80.19 million over five years.
FAA Upholds 82% Hangar Rent Increase at Colorado's Centennial Airport, Rejects Reconsideration Requests
The FAA on October 7 rejected reconsideration requests over an 82 percent hangar rent increase at Centennial Airport, upholding its finding that tenants had not proven a violation of federal grant assurances.
evoJets VP Kate Morello: Private Jet Flights Hit 3.9 Million in 2025 as Industry Shifts Toward Tech-Driven Access
evoJets VP Kate Morello reported 3.9 million private jet flights in 2025, a 4% increase from the prior year, as the industry expands access beyond whole and fractional ownership.
Viasat and Corporate Jet Investor 2026 Survey Finds Wide Gap Between Professionals and Principals on In-Flight Connectivity
The 2026 Viasat and Corporate Jet Investor survey found 51% of aviation professionals cite low speed as their top in-flight connectivity frustration versus just 13% of aircraft principals.
Private Jet Market Stays 35% Above 2019 Levels as 2026 Mid-Year Departures Reach 1.95 Million
Global business jet departures reached about 1.95 million in the first half of 2026, holding the private jet market roughly 35% above 2019 levels, with trailing-twelve-month departures totaling 3.97 million.
Developer Proposes Private Hangar at Pittsfield Municipal Airport, Seeks Extension to Six-Month Agreement
Leon Shabott of Hangar4Planes has asked Pittsfield Municipal Airport's Commission for a one-year extension to a six-month development agreement signed in early April to assess a privately funded hangar project.
How Private Jet Operators and Brokers Handle Pre-Departure Technical Failures and AOG Situations
Business aviation professionals prioritize flight safety over schedule when a technical fault grounds an aircraft, a status known as AOG — Aircraft On Ground.
Mente Group Launches Enhanced Mente Values Platform With Appraisal, Transaction and Residual Value Data
Mente Group has launched an enhanced Mente Values Platform that gives business aircraft owners, aviation directors and financial executives a consolidated view of current aircraft values, market conditions and projected resale values.
EU Court of Justice Overturns Dismissal of Global 8 Airlines' Challenge to Flight Bans on Ex-Russian Aircraft
The EU Court of Justice on 8 October 2026 overturned the General Court's dismissal of Kyrgyz airline Global 8 Airlines' challenge to EU flight bans on two aircraft bought from a Russian airline.
Report: Private Jets Emit 10 to 14 Times More Direct CO2 Per Passenger Than Commercial Flights
A report from the Institute for Policy Studies finds private jets emit between 10 and 14 times more direct carbon dioxide per passenger than commercial flights.
Nigerian Air Force ATR-42-500MP 931 Crash Kills 25, Including At Least Five Civilians, Renewing Scrutiny Of Military Aircraft Use
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42-500MP maritime patrol aircraft, NAF 931, crashed in a swamp in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on 5 October 2026, killing 25 people, including at least five civilians.
Soar AI Secures Up to $1B Equity Facility for Industrial-to-Data-Center Redevelopment
Volato Group, rebranding as Soar AI, signed a stock purchase agreement with an institutional investor for an equity facility of up to $1B to fund AI data center growth.
NetJets Plans New Private Terminals at Dallas Love Field, Washington Dulles and Rifle, Plus Larger West Palm Beach Facility
NetJets plans new private terminals at Dallas Love Field, Washington Dulles and Rifle, Colorado, plus a larger West Palm Beach facility growing from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet, with milestones running through 2028.
Flight department director outlines how to align passenger expectations with operational limits
Johnsonville aviation director Andre Fodor says flight departments should temper principals' expectations by acknowledging that 100% dispatchability is unattainable, using real flight-plan data in demonstrations, and setting written priorities for shared aircraft use.
Elliot Mintzer Discusses Building a Personal Brand and Reputation in Private Aviation on ACP Episode 472
Episode 472 of the ACP podcast features Elliot Mintzer on building a personal brand in aviation, framing professional reputation rather than aircraft, company or contract as an aviation career's most valuable asset.
FlyUSA Opens 50,000-Square-Foot Hangar and Owners-Only Lounge at Tampa International Airport
FlyUSA opened a 50,000-square-foot hangar and owners-only lounge at Tampa International Airport, now home to 20 of its 30 regional aircraft and able to hold roughly 20 jets, including G700 and Global 7500 types.
RoyalJet Appoints Nikoleta Eirini Fista as Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based premium private jet operator, has appointed Nikoleta Eirini Fista as Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary, with responsibility for legal leadership across aviation, corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.
Aruba MEP Faction Takes Minister Gerlien Croes to Court Over Private Jet Trip Disclosure
Aruba MEP parliamentarians Evelyn Wever-Croes and Rocco Tjon filed a court appeal against Minister Gerlien Croes over her refusal to disclose payment details for a November 19, 2025 private jet trip to Curaçao.
Travel Curation Launches Private Travel Management Model to Give Complex Journeys a Single Owner
California-based Travel Curation, founded by Lindsey Levak, has launched a Private Travel Management model giving ultra-high-net-worth households one accountable owner over their entire travel operation.
Cessna R/TR182 Type Club Becomes First Partner in Put Your Gear Down Landing Gear Safety Campaign
The Cessna R/TR182 Type Club became the first partner organization of the ABS Air Safety Foundation's Put Your Gear Down campaign, announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026.
European Aircraft Owners Face More Registry Options, Making Jurisdiction Choice More Critical
Sir Jorge Colindres Marinakis of Aviation Registry Group says European aircraft owners now face expanded registry options, making jurisdiction choice, including registries like Aruba's since 1995, more critical to ownership structuring.
Original Citation M2 Pre-Owned Values Range from $3.85M to $4.9M in H1 2026 as Gen2 and Forthcoming Gen3 Shape Market
Pre-owned original Citation M2 values ranged from $3.85 million to $4.9 million in H1 2026, with 12 to 18 examples listed as the Gen2 and 2027-bound Gen3 shaped buyer reference points.
CharterDesk arranges Learjet 45 air-ambulance transfer of post-surgery patient from Nîmes to Beirut
CharterDesk organised a Learjet 45 air-ambulance flight carrying a post-surgery patient from Nîmes to Beirut, departing at 11:00 and landing 17:30 local time after a roughly five-hour flight.
Netherlands Keeps KLM as Operator of Boeing 737-700 BBJ PH-GOV for Three More Years, Rules Out Corendon and TUI
The Dutch government will keep KLM operating the state Boeing 737-700 BBJ PH-GOV for at least three more years, Minister Vincent Karremans confirmed October 5, 2026, rejecting rival offers from Corendon and TUI.
Embraer Phenom 300 joins Waltzing Matilda Aviation charter fleet, bringing FAA Part 135 roster to five aircraft
Waltzing Matilda Aviation added an Embraer Phenom 300 to its FAA Part 135 charter fleet, expanding the operator's certificated roster to five aircraft alongside two Citation Excels and two Challenger 604s.
Volunteer Pilots Provide Free Medical Flights Through Angel Flight and Allied Networks
Volunteer networks including Angel Flight, LifeLine Pilots and the Air Care Alliance fly stable patients to specialized care at no cost, with Angel Flight Central alone logging 53,000 flights across 340 pilots.
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar identified among six aboard Latitude Air Ambulance jet presumed crashed off Massachusetts
Regina pilot Tommy Farquhar has been identified as one of six people aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance jet Heartbeat 104, presumed crashed off Massachusetts on October 3.
Merlin Labs Distinguishes Flight Autonomy from Mission Autonomy in Aviation Systems
Merlin Labs published a technical analysis distinguishing flight autonomy from mission autonomy, with CTO Tim Burns outlining an expanded Aviate, Navigate, Communicate, Operate framework in a July 2026 post calling the broader capability Artificial Airmanship.
Private Jet Expert Steve Varsano Disputes Rick Ross's $40 Million Jet Claim, Puts Gulfstream G550 Value at $20 Million
Private jet expert and CEO Steve Varsano disputed rapper Rick Ross's claim that his Gulfstream G550 cost upwards of $40 million, valuing the aircraft at upwards of $20 million instead.
Business Jet Acquisition Guide: Mission, Budget and Due Diligence Priorities for Serious Buyers
A business jet acquisition guide outlines a structured approach covering mission definition using 12 months of travel data, access-model choice, fully loaded budgeting over a five to seven year holding period, and pre-purchase due diligence.
Kim Kardashian's Gulfstream G650ER flies 6,700 miles from Honolulu to Singapore for Lewis Hamilton's F1 Sprint race
Kim Kardashian's Gulfstream G650ER, registered N1980K, flew nonstop from Honolulu to Singapore in 12 hours 41 minutes, covering about 6,700 miles, for Lewis Hamilton's Singapore Grand Prix Sprint race.
Guide to Documentation Requirements for International Private Flights
A guide outlines four documentation categories for international private flights — passenger paperwork, aircraft records, crew credentials and regulatory filings — warning that mismatched details or missed cut-offs can delay or block departures.
Aviasur Expands Regional Aviation Network with New Facilities in Uruguay, Peru, and Florida
Aviasur, a Chilean aviation services company, opened a maintenance center in Uruguay, added Bell helicopters to its Peru sales portfolio, and opened a second Fort Lauderdale hangar in Florida.
Vista Global Targets Growth From Within as 'Borderless Billionaires' Drive Long-Range Charter Demand
Vista Global founder Thomas Flohr says the group has paused acquisitions to focus on organic growth, citing demand from 'borderless billionaires' and a fleet now exceeding 200 aircraft.
IRS Revenue Ruling 2026-18 Sets SIFL Rates and Terminal Charge for Employer-Provided Aircraft Flights in Second Half of 2026
The IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2026-18, setting SIFL mileage rates and a $58.95 terminal charge for valuing noncommercial employer-aircraft flights from July 1 through December 31, 2026.
NBAA and Dozen Aviation Groups Back FAA Proposal to Ease Medical Certification for Non-Insulin Diabetic Pilots
NBAA and a dozen other aviation groups backed an FAA proposal easing medical certification for pilots with non-insulin dependent diabetes, with estimated savings of $39.7 million to $80.19 million over five years.
FAA Upholds 82% Hangar Rent Increase at Colorado's Centennial Airport, Rejects Reconsideration Requests
The FAA on October 7 rejected reconsideration requests over an 82 percent hangar rent increase at Centennial Airport, upholding its finding that tenants had not proven a violation of federal grant assurances.