Aircraft Management
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.
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.
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.
FAA Ends Single-Pilot Exemptions for Part 25 Citations, Affecting 1,212 U.S. Aircraft
The FAA ended single-pilot exemptions for Part 25 Citation jets effective end of September 2026, requiring a second in command on 1,212 U.S.-registered aircraft going forward.
Flexjet Adds Gulfstream G500 to Fleet at Dallas Love Field
Flexjet introduced a Gulfstream G500 aircraft at Dallas Love Field, expanding its fractional ownership fleet in the Texas market with a cabin built for long-distance comfort.
Jeteye Launches Business Aviation Intelligence and Software Platform Backed by Boca Raton Developer The SilverLogic
Jeteye launched a business aviation intelligence and software platform built by Boca Raton-based The SilverLogic, debuting four tools: Screener, Dynamic Fleet, TripScope and Budget Builder.
Gogo Signs $15M-Plus GEO Satellite Connectivity Lease with Government Customer
Gogo signed a communications lease worth more than $15 million to supply geostationary satellite connectivity to a government customer, CEO Chris Moore said.
Planet Nine Private Air Receives 2025 Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Award
Planet Nine Private Air received the 2025 Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Award, presented by Los Angeles World Airports on September 23, 2026, for noise abatement compliance.
Ukraine's UATA forms working group to draft tax consultation on aircraft leasing, targeting October 14 submission to Ministry of Finance
Ukraine's UATA formed a working group, led by Ruslan Melnychenko, to prepare a tax consultation on aircraft leasing payments for submission to the Ministry of Finance by October 14.
FAA Sets 28 May 2027 Deadline for Full SMS Compliance Under 14 CFR Part 5
The FAA has set 28 May 2027 as the deadline for Part 135, Section 91.147 and certain Part 21 operators to fully implement an SMS and submit a Declaration of Compliance under Part 5.
1974 Cessna A185F Skywagon Listed for $275,000 in Manitoba with 4,503 Total Hours and Full Bush Modifications
A 1974 Cessna A185F Skywagon modified for backcountry flying is listed for sale in Manitoba, Canada at $275,000, with 4,503 total airframe hours and 1,031 hours on the engine since overhaul.
Light Jets and Smart Management Drive New Era in Business Aviation
Light jet makers including HondaJet with the Echelon and Embraer with the Phenom 300E are pushing transcontinental range, fuel-efficient design and satellite connectivity as operators shift toward customisable management and charter revenue-sharing programmes.
2003 Dassault Falcon 2000 With 5,424 Hours Listed for Sale With Collins Pro Line 21 Upgrade
A 2003 Dassault Falcon 2000 with 5,424 total flight hours and 2,509 landings is listed for sale call-for-price, featuring a June 2022 Collins Pro Line 21 cockpit upgrade by WestStar.
KnightHawk Engineering Supports Angel Flight South Central with Company Aircraft and Pilots
KnightHawk Engineering, a Texas-based company, contributes its aircraft and pilots to Angel Flight South Central, flying patients from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma to Houston for medical care.
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.
From Concept to Cabin: How Global Collaboration and Precision Engineering Shape Modern Aircraft
Aviation analyst Brian Foley detailed the multibillion-dollar, decade-long process of developing new aircraft, contrasting it with the Wright brothers' 1903 flight and Boeing's 747 program.
Bluetail and Traxxall Deepen Integration to Automate Aircraft Maintenance Records Flow
Bluetail and Traxxall, the maintenance tracking software owned by JSSI, have strengthened their integration to automatically flow compliance documents and maintenance records between the two platforms in real time.
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.
FAA Ends Single-Pilot Exemptions for Part 25 Citations, Affecting 1,212 U.S. Aircraft
The FAA ended single-pilot exemptions for Part 25 Citation jets effective end of September 2026, requiring a second in command on 1,212 U.S.-registered aircraft going forward.
Flexjet Adds Gulfstream G500 to Fleet at Dallas Love Field
Flexjet introduced a Gulfstream G500 aircraft at Dallas Love Field, expanding its fractional ownership fleet in the Texas market with a cabin built for long-distance comfort.
Jeteye Launches Business Aviation Intelligence and Software Platform Backed by Boca Raton Developer The SilverLogic
Jeteye launched a business aviation intelligence and software platform built by Boca Raton-based The SilverLogic, debuting four tools: Screener, Dynamic Fleet, TripScope and Budget Builder.
Gogo Signs $15M-Plus GEO Satellite Connectivity Lease with Government Customer
Gogo signed a communications lease worth more than $15 million to supply geostationary satellite connectivity to a government customer, CEO Chris Moore said.
Planet Nine Private Air Receives 2025 Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Award
Planet Nine Private Air received the 2025 Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Award, presented by Los Angeles World Airports on September 23, 2026, for noise abatement compliance.
Ukraine's UATA forms working group to draft tax consultation on aircraft leasing, targeting October 14 submission to Ministry of Finance
Ukraine's UATA formed a working group, led by Ruslan Melnychenko, to prepare a tax consultation on aircraft leasing payments for submission to the Ministry of Finance by October 14.
flyExclusive Appoints Brian Reid as Chief Commercial Officer
flyExclusive, Inc. (NYSE American: FLYX), the Kinston, North Carolina-based private jet operator, has named Brian Reid as its new Chief Commercial Officer.
FAA Sets 28 May 2027 Deadline for Full SMS Compliance Under 14 CFR Part 5
The FAA has set 28 May 2027 as the deadline for Part 135, Section 91.147 and certain Part 21 operators to fully implement an SMS and submit a Declaration of Compliance under Part 5.
1974 Cessna A185F Skywagon Listed for $275,000 in Manitoba with 4,503 Total Hours and Full Bush Modifications
A 1974 Cessna A185F Skywagon modified for backcountry flying is listed for sale in Manitoba, Canada at $275,000, with 4,503 total airframe hours and 1,031 hours on the engine since overhaul.