Air travel and the aviation industry in general has experienced drastic changes throughout the decades. From the very first flight ever operated in the early 1900’s, to roast beef, lobster and alcohol served in fancy glassware in the 1950’s, through…
One might wonder what all the different light signals, within an airport are. Taxiways and runways are lit with colorful lights to aid pilots in navigating around the airport. Passengers often notice the array of different lighting used, such as…
Introduction to weather in General Aviation Not to be taken lightly, weather is extremely important when it comes to general aviation. Pilots must have knowledge to interpret weather forecasts to maintain their flying skills in tough conditions, to ensure safety.…
Often we hear about the world’s most beautiful airports or their luxury VIP lounges, and their arrays of fine dining establishments and designer shops. In this article we will discuss 8 airports worth mentioning. The first four listed, are scenic…
More and more people who typically use commercial airlines are opting to choose alternatives when it comes to their business and leisure travel requirements. Meaning they no longer have to deal with delays or cancelled flights, unfavorable service, and standing…
With business aircraft activity in Europe on the rise and the growth of business jets and a higher demand for charter flights, we would like to talk about popular and mostly used airports within Europe. London Year after year London…
Purchasing a fractional jet share means you are paying for part-ownership of a specific plane. On this basis you will have an agreement for a predetermined amount of hour’s flight time per year. A typical range is usually between 50…
Choosing your business jet Narrowing down the options to purchase a private jet can be tricky, this is because there are many different private business jet models on the market. This article has been written to aid in the acquisition…
Introduction into leasing in aviation When an aircraft owner leases an aircraft, this simply refers to transferring the aircraft without the ownership title. The lessor (the owner) will keep the legal title of the plane but the possession transfers to…
In the aviation industry, more so than any other, accuracy is paramount to safety. Calibration is the process in which aviation maintenance professionals undertake regular checking of equipment and precision tools used to certify an aircraft or component, ensuring all…
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