After a two-year gap, the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) is back. This is a leading event that brings together the European business aviation community. It will be held in late May in Geneva, Switzerland, and promises to…
Fuel is one of the most significant costs of an airline or flight operator. In 2022, it is expected to account for over 19% of total airline expenditure worldwide. Therefore, it is no surprise that investing time to plan sourcing…
Uncertainty has been a feature of the aviation industry more than ever over the past couple of years. The COVID pandemic caused constant disruption to commercial and private aviation. Changing flight and entry restrictions have made any travel plans subject…
For a long time, first class has been the top way to travel commercially. Private suites, fine dining and facilities such as onboard showers have created a compelling alternative to private flying. Its availability is dropping, though, with many airlines…
The use and ownership of private jets have increased over the past few years and is set to do so further. Commercial aviation has suffered significantly over the same period, with much uncertainty still in its recovery, but private aviation…
Flight planning can be a complicated task. Many components are involved, and the requirements and situation can change quickly. Airspace restrictions are one vital part of this. These vary significantly between countries. While some airspace is permanently restricted and marked…
You always hope for the best when travelling and when hiring aircraft. Sometimes things do not go as planned, though you may need an aircraft with short notice for an emergency situation. This guide looks at the main reasons for…
Empty legs are increasing in popularity – along with private flights in general. An empty leg is simply a flight sector that an aircraft needs to make empty as part of other confirmed bookings. By offering these for sale, operators…
Fixed-base Operators (FBOs) are essentially terminals within airports for private aircraft. They have the right to operate at commercial airports. Depending on locations, you may have a choice of several. With time and experience, the use of these becomes easy…
2020 and 2021 have undoubtedly been difficult years for the aviation sector. Hopefully, things are now improving. The pandemic has caused unprecedented, continued disruption globally. In Europe and the UK, Brexit has made things even more uncertain. What changes can…