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Every large-cabin business jet flying today traces part of its lineage back to one airplane. The Gulfstream II was the first business jet to combine a big, stand-up style cabin with the range to cross an ocean, and in 1968 it proved it by flying nonstop from New Jersey to London. It also gave Savannah, […]

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Dassault’s flagship Falcon 10X now has two aircraft in its flight test program. The second test airframe made its first flight in late September 2026, roughly three months after the first prototype flew on June 19, and by early October it had already logged three flights. Alongside the progress update came a new timeline: Dassault […]

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NBAA-BACE, the largest business aviation event of the year, takes over Las Vegas from Tuesday, October 20 through Thursday, October 22, 2026. The exhibit floor fills the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, and roughly 80 business aircraft line the ramp at Henderson Executive Airport for the static display. It is also one of the […]

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In the relentless world of business aircraft sales, the Pilatus PC-12 has always been a top performer, known for its versatility, high-altitude performance, and rugged reliability. Now, with the introduction of the PC-12 PRO, Pilatus has taken its legendary single-engine turboprop and infused it with next-generation technology and executive luxury. For any leading jet brokerage evaluating the […]

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A private jet trip to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the ultimate way to experience thoroughbred racing’s championship weekend without the friction of commercial travel during Lexington’s busiest autumn weekend. Held at historic Keeneland Race Course in the heart of Bluegrass country, the Breeders’ Cup draws the world’s top owners, trainers, and international racing […]

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Kentucky’s business aviation market is a two-hub state with a long tail of regional airports. The fleet is solidly mid-aged, with a visible newer cohort on top. It is also one of the more shared-ownership-friendly markets we’ve profiled, and it leans heavily on the Citation line. Based on the current in-state fleet, 166 business jets […]

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For roughly 40 years, owners of legacy Cessna Citations could fly their aircraft solo with the right training and a logbook endorsement. That ended this week. On September 28, 2026, the FAA published a notice in the Federal Register rescinding every Citation single-pilot exemption for the older, two-pilot-certified Citation models, effective September 29. There was […]

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The Bombardier Global Express carved its place in aviation history by redefining the ultra-long-range heavy jet market. Its combination of an expansive cabin, impressive global range, and robust reliability makes it a top contender in the pre-owned market for buyers who prioritize space and value—especially when guided by an experienced jet brokerage team to navigate the transaction […]

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Pennsylvania’s business aviation market looks almost like a mirror image of its Midwestern neighbors: instead of one dominant hub or a fleet skewing old, Pennsylvania splits its aircraft across two genuine metro poles — Pittsburgh and Philadelphia — with a flying corridor of secondary cities in between, and a fleet that’s meaningfully younger than what […]

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In the world of pre-owned business aircraft, some models stand the test of time, offering a combination of value and performance that remains relevant for decades. The Bombardier Challenger 601-1A is a prime example. While produced for a brief period in the 1980s, this heavy jet established a reputation for its wide-body cabin and impressive […]

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No call sign in aviation carries more weight than Air Force One. Whenever the President of the United States is aboard any Air Force aircraft, it becomes Air Force One, and Air Force One history is really the story of how presidential air travel evolved from a converted cargo plane in World War II to […]

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Canada’s federal government introduced a new tax measure, called the Productivity Mega Deduction, effective September 15, 2026. The measure brings 100% immediate expensing for aircraft and a wide range of other depreciable property, allowing the full cost to be deducted in the year the asset becomes available for use rather than spread out over time. […]

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