Special Reports

Mothballing your airplane

The recession's lingering effects may prompt you to consider storing your aircraft until conditions improve. That can make sense if you need to slash ... Read Now

The Fractional Market

AMERICA’S ECONOMIC DOWNTURN has dealt a crippling blow to the fractional-share industry. Rapidly declining used-aircraft prices and fewer flying hours... Read Now

15 Business Aviation Milestones

Business aviation would be nowhere if it weren’t for the pioneers who jump-started aeronautical development in the first part of the last century. The... Read Now

Today’s Business Airplane: Tool or Toy?

To many people, the words “private jet” conjure up images of wealthy socialites sipping champagne from crystal flutes while reposed in supple leather ... Read Now

Bizav boosters fight back

Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback–both Kansas Republicans who have held their jobs since 1996–sent a letter to President Obama earlier this year ... Read Now

Hiring a Pilot in Today's Job Market

You might think that the recession and resultant glut of pilots would be a good thing if you’re in hiring mode, and in a sense it is because it means ... Read Now

Defending Your Business Jet

Sitting behind a long table in front of Congress in November, the CEOs of Detroit’s Big Three automakers had barely begun pleading for a taxpayer bail... Read Now

Aircraft Finance 2009

The worldwide financial malaise that arose out of the subprime mortgage mess has finally infected business aviation. The industry initially appeared i... Read Now

3 ways to save big on fuel

Besides significantly reducing wear and tear on an airplane, flying more efficiently cuts fuel consumption. That’s no small benefit these days. But fl... Read Now

7 ways to fend off the bean counters

Revenues are down, the financial future is foggy and the bean counters are glaring at the line items associated with your corporate aircraft. Fending ... Read Now