A Sun Valley private jet trip is one of the easiest ways to trade a crowded July for open trails, cold rivers, and mountain air that never quite feels like summer anywhere else. America’s first destination ski resort has spent decades building a reputation for winter, but the Wood River Valley in July is arguably […]

Avionics obsolescence is one of the least discussed risks in aircraft ownership, and one of the most expensive to ignore. Unlike an engine overhaul or a landing gear service, there’s no fixed schedule that tells an owner when a cockpit suite is about to become unsupportable. It simply happens, component by component, until an owner […]

For those navigating the business aircraft sales market, the Dassault Falcon 900LX represents a pinnacle of refinement and capability in the heavy jet category. Building on a trijet lineage that has anchored Dassault’s heavy jet lineup since the 1980s, the 900LX introduced high-tech blended winglets that significantly boosted range and efficiency over earlier 900-series variants. […]

What Is Emergency Autoland? Emergency autoland is one of the most significant safety advances in private aviation in the last decade. If you are shopping for a private jet or turboprop, understanding which platforms include this technology and how it works is worth your time. Here is what you need to know. Emergency autoland is […]

The Legacy 450 entered the midsize business jet market with a splash in 2015, introducing a number of features that were revolutionary for its class. The first-of-its-kind digital fly-by-wire technology, a flat-floor stand-up cabin, and a quiet, comfortable interior immediately set it apart. While its production run was brief, ending in 2019 to make way […]

Following the unprecedented demand for full aircraft ownership during and immediately after the pandemic, the fractional aircraft ownership market is experiencing a strong resurgence. For those in the market for business aircraft sales, this shift is more than just a market trend—it’s a major indicator of evolving buyer behavior and a potential pathway to full ownership. […]

A Caribbean private jet itinerary offers the ultimate flexibility, VIP airport fast-tracking, and seamless island-hopping across the region’s most exclusive destinations. Day 1: Arrival & Seclusion in Turks and Caicos Day 2: Island Hopping to Anguilla Day 3: Bespoke Yacht Excursion in St. Barts Day 4: Departure After a slow morning breakfast on your terrace, […]

If you own or operate a business jet capable of transatlantic or transpacific travel, you’ve probably heard the term FANS 1/A+. It comes up in pre-buy inspections, in discussions about avionics upgrades, and increasingly in conversations about whether an older aircraft can still fly the routes its owner needs. Understanding what FANS 1/A+ actually does […]

For private jet owners and flight departments, the flexibility to fly into a wide variety of airports is a key advantage of business aviation. But when that mission involves a destination at a high elevation or in a hot climate, pilots and operations teams must confront the very real—and very demanding—challenges of “hot and high” […]

The aircraft pre-buy inspection is the single most important step in any aircraft acquisition — and it’s the step that most buyers are least equipped to interpret on their own. Understanding how to approach an aircraft pre buy inspection, and what to do with the report it generates, is one of the highest-leverage skills a […]

When you purchase a private jet, one of the first decisions you’ll make — and one that has long-term consequences — is how to hold title to the aircraft. The jet ownership structure you choose affects your liability exposure, your tax position, your privacy, your estate planning, and how the aircraft is registered with the […]

When a private aircraft is registered with the FAA, the registered owner’s name and address become part of a public record. For many buyers, that’s not a concern. For others — high-net-worth individuals, public figures, corporate owners seeking confidentiality, and non-U.S. citizens who want FAA registration — an aircraft owner trust offers a solution that […]