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Private AviationHow to Buy a Preowned Business Jet: What the Pre-Purchase Inspection Decides
Preowned transactions rose 21 percent in the first half of 2026 and inventory fell to 5.8 percent of the active fleet. In a market that tight, the pre-purchase inspection is the first thing buyers are pressured to shorten, and the last point at which the deposit is still theirs.
Private AviationThe Best Private Jets for Transatlantic Flights in 2026
The Gulfstream G800 is certified at 8,200 nautical miles. Teterboro to Farnborough is 2,986. A route by route look at which jets actually cross the Atlantic nonstop, and which are selling range nobody flies.
BusinessOrder Books Hit a Record $66.8 Billion, and Deliveries Did Not Stall
Business aircraft order books reached $66.8 billion at the end of the second quarter, up 20.4% year over year, while early transaction data appeared to show deliveries falling. GAMA's shipment figures, published in September, show business jet deliveries rose 8.2% across the first half.
Private AviationThe Real Annual Cost of Owning a Private Jet in 2026
A midsize jet costs $700,000 to $1.2 million a year before it burns a gallon of fuel. The full 2026 breakdown, including the depreciation most budgets leave out.
Private AviationFractional vs Jet Card vs Charter: Which One Fits Which Flyer
The three ways to fly private converge on a similar cost per hour for similar aircraft. What separates them is how many hours you fly and how much you are willing to commit before you know what next year looks like.
Private AviationPrivate Jet vs First Class: What the Same Trip Actually Costs
First class between Dubai and London costs $14,069 return. A single charter leg on a heavy jet starts near $90,000. Run route by route, the two only meet when the cabin is full.
BusinessPreowned Jet Sales Surge as Inventory Falls to Lowest Since Early 2024
Transactions accelerated through the first half of 2026 while preowned inventory fell to 5.8% of the active fleet, its lowest level since February 2024. AMSTAT and IADA data show a market tilting back toward sellers.
News & EventsBusiness Jet Departures Climb 4% as Fractional Flying Accelerates
Global business jet departures reached about 1.95 million in the first half of 2026, up 4% year over year, according to WINGX. North America and fractional operators led the gains while the Middle East fell sharply on regional conflict.
Private AviationBeyond Mach 1: The New Era of Supersonic Private Jets and the Future of Travel
Explore the return of supersonic private jets. Discover how this new generation of aircraft will revolutionize supersonic business travel and shrink the globe.
BusinessDubai’s Ultra-Luxury Real Estate Boom: Record Growth and Billionaire Influx
Skyrise by Binghatti project in Business Bay. Photo: Binghatti Dubai’s ultra-luxury real estate market is experiencing an unprecedented...