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BusinessThree Quarters of the Jets for Sale Are Sixteen Years or Older
For-sale inventory has fallen to 6.6% of the operational fleet, but the scarcity is not evenly spread. Aircraft five years old or younger are just 6% of listings and move in roughly 53 days, while the 74% aged sixteen years and over sit for more than 100. A buyer faces two different markets wearing one label.
News & EventsBusiness Jets Flew a Record Summer and the Growth Narrowed
Business jets flew close to 947,000 departures between 1 June and 23 August 2026, the busiest summer season in the WINGX data set and 2.3% above 2025. North America is 4.8% ahead year to date and now more than 71% of world activity, while Europe is up just 1.1%, almost all of it from Italy and Spain.
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.
LifestyleDubai Sold 335 Homes Above $10m in Eight Months as Palm Jebel Ali Climbed
Dubai registered 335 home sales above $10 million between January and August 2026, worth about $5.55 billion, on fäm Properties' reading of Land Department data. Palm Jebel Ali now outsells Palm Jumeirah in trophy villas, while three firms counting the same registry still cannot agree on the first half total.
Technology & InnovationBMW, Toyota, and Boeing Battle to Dominate the Future of Flying Cars
BMW Skai hydrogen-Powered flying car. Photo: BMW Designworks The future of transportation is rapidly evolving, with major automotive and...
Private AviationFlexjet Embraer Jets Expansion: Doubling Fleet with $7 Billion Deal
Flexjet CEO Mike Silvestro and Embraer Executive Jets CEO Michael Amalfitano celebrate the fractional jet provider’s multi-billion-dollar...
Private AviationPrivate Jet Travel Fuels Florida’s Luxury Real Estate Boom
Photo: Eric Prouzet Florida's luxury housing market is experiencing a significant surge, largely attributed to the increasing popularity...
LifestyleRitz-Carlton’s New Luxury Yacht ‘Ilma’ Redefines Ultra-Luxury Cruising
Photo: Don Riddle The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has officially launched its latest masterpiece, ‘Ilma,’ a luxury superyacht designed...
SustainabilityRevolutionizing Air Travel: The Sirius Jet, World's First Hydrogen-Powered VTOL Aircraft
Photo: Sirius Aviation In a groundbreaking move, Swiss aviation startup Sirius Aviation is set to redefine air travel with the unveiling...
Private AviationThe World of Fractional Aircraft Ownership: A Comprehensive Guide
Fractional aircraft ownership lets several parties each buy a share of a business jet and draw a fixed allocation of flight hours. How it works, what the share, management fee and hourly rate actually cost in 2026, and the contract terms that decide whether it pays.