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…
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…
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…
Before you make the decision to purchase an aircraft, there are some factors you should consider to help you in the decision making process. If you are a first time buyer, it may be tricky to know exactly what you…
What is an empty leg? When a private charter flight is booked one-way, the aircraft must return to its home base; this return trip is called an empty leg. Also referred to as ‘empty sector’ or ‘repositioning flight’. Empty leg…
Generally referred to as ‘businessaviation’ inside the industry. Many customers and people outside of theaviation industry talk about ‘private jet’ travel, as opposed to the terms usuallyused by aviation professionals. There arealternative terms that are also used in addition to…
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