Flying


Alternate airports

Orlando

It’s home to this month’s big bizav convention–which won’t surprise anyone who knows the city... Read Now

Salt Lake City

A large network of airports means you can probably land minutes from your final destination... Read Now

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Bizav Basics

What to consider at checkup time

An aircraft starts to deteriorate as soon as it leaves the factory. Parts wear out and corrosion sneaks into hard-to-reach corners. Expensive engine c... Read Now

Working with a management company

It can save you time, money and headaches–but only if you follow these steps... Read Now

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Business Jet Charter

Why charter rates won’t drop

Say for a moment that you own an aircraft rather than simply fly on those you charter. Given the direct operating costs and all the other expense... Read Now

Making the most of online resources

It's one of the most visited destinations in the air charter world: the Web. But finding the best ways to take advantage of it has challenged charter ... Read Now

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Fractional Jet Ownership

Buy, borrow or lease

You've analyzed numerous variables, including where, when and how often you fly. You’ve determined that a fractional share makes sense for you an... Read Now

What’s Going On at Flight Options?

When industry observers speculate about the future of the four biggest fractional-jet-share providers, the company that often prompts the most discuss... Read Now

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Inflight catering

Business Aviation Caterers

As business jet owners and operators began cutting flight hours and expenses during the recession, the caterers who serve the industry were among... Read Now

Haute Cuisine: Breakfast Struddle

The Dish: Breakfast StruddleGourmet Airfare in Detroit has reinvented the venerable apple struddle. The caterer’s signature “breakfast struddle” featu... Read Now

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Inside the Cabin

Upgrade or start fresh?

At a time when the business aviation industry is showing signs of recovery, you may be wondering whether it makes more sense to update a used air... Read Now

Cabin Comforts

When the Boeing Business Jet made its debut in 1997, the manufacturer suggested that customers would put about $5 million to $7 million into the inter... Read Now

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New Business Jet Preview

Embraer’s Phenom 300

Embraer entered the light jet market in 2005, promising more for less, and the $8.14 million Phenom 300 delivers. It’s fast, has long legs and sp... Read Now

What jet makers have in store

The people who build airplanes believe better times are coming. So do many analysts, who predict that aircraft sales will gain momentum by the mi... Read Now

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Safety Matters

Why good flight attendants matter

How would you respond to an in-flight emergency? If your answer involves seeking help from flight attendants, that’s not surprising. Passengers t... Read Now

Strapping in your small fry

So you're taking the family on vacation in your jet. You’ll belt the two-year-old into his own seat and Mom will hold the newborn in her lap. They’ll ... Read Now

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Used Business Jet Review

Gulfstream's GIV

Applying the language of golf, the Gulfstream IV is a solid par performer. It’s a no-drama player that hits straight down the middle, avoids the ... Read Now

Westwind II

I've heard private jets described in many ways over the years, but this was a first.“It works really good as a canoe,” joked Dale Printy, director of ... Read Now

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