March Madness 2026: The Road Ends in San Antonio

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March Madness 2026: The Road Ends in San Antonio

In March, an energy crackles through sports bars, living rooms, and office break rooms with equal force. We call it March Madness, and the name has never felt like an exaggeration. This year, the madness ends in San Antonio, Texas. For those who prefer their sporting events wrapped in five-star accommodations, world-class dining, and a city worth savoring long after the final horn sounds, San Antonio has plenty to say for itself.

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Snowbirds Escape, KCAC Celebrates and the 80s Are Back

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Snowbirds Escape, KCAC Celebrates and the 80s Are Back

Another blast from the past, along with an anniversary to celebrate: Kansas City Aviation Center (KCAC Aviation) opened its doors in 1966 as a Piper Aircraft dealer. In the six decades since, it has grown into a full-service FBO offering aircraft maintenance, charter operator specializing in PC-12 aircraft, and management services, in addition to aircraft handling. KCAC has been under the same ownership for the past 34 years and appeared on the cover of The Air Charter Guide Winter Edition of 1992-93.

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Operator Spotlight: Revesco Aviation

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Operator Spotlight: Revesco Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with the team at Revesco Aviation, a premium, owner-operated private jet charter and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) located at Perth Airport (YPPH). Revesco Aviation’s ownership structure fosters a culture of safety, reliability, and service excellence.

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Charter Spotlight: Private Air

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Charter Spotlight: Private Air

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Private Air, an air charter operator based in Ontario, Canada. Private Air operates a diverse fleet, including turboprops, light jets, and midsize jets, to serve both urban business corridors and remote northern communities. Their services focus on delivering seamless, flexible, and reliable air travel solutions, catering to a wide range of clients, from business travelers to those seeking leisure destinations.

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Connecting the Northern Hemisphere

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Connecting the Northern Hemisphere

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we'll be sharing nostalgic flashbacks throughout the year. This month, let’s take a look at how The Air Charter Guide evolved and grew by region while tweaking format and data. On the cover from 1988, we see Chuck Spencer, CEO of HubExpress Airlines, “giving the keys” to Carolyn Moore of the Boston law firm McDermott & Rizzo after The Air Charter Guide donated three hours of helicopter time to a new business user on behalf of one of its advertisers. This edition moved to a “City-Listed Format” while operators like Clay Lacy started to update their fleet and contact information on a regular basis with us. A 1989 cover of The Air Charter Guide notes the addition of “Europe” to the directory, an important next step in the pursuit of the “North Atlantic Route.”

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Awards Season Takes Flight

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Awards Season Takes Flight

The first months of 2026 bring two of the most glamorous nights in entertainment. On February 28th, the music world descends on Manchester's Co-op Live arena for the Brit Awards, marking the first time in the ceremony's history that it leaves London. Two weeks later, on March 15th, Hollywood's elite gather at the iconic Dolby Theatre for the 98th Academy Awards. Whether you're drawn to the energy of British music's biggest celebration or the timeless elegance of cinema's most prestigious evening, both events offer unparalleled opportunities to experience entertainment royalty at its finest.

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Private Jet Travel Down Under

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Private Jet Travel Down Under

Shocking as it may be for those in GenX, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic film “Crocodile Dundee,” which provided the foundation for what many Americans know – or believe they do – about culture in Australia. In the 40 years since, Australia has become well-known around the world as a vacation spot. Tourists may want to avoid Dundee’s tussles with crocodiles, but the water buffalo and kangaroos featured in the film are another matter. Mix that in with thousands of beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and the vast Outback, and you get millions of visitors per year – about 8 million annually as of 2025, against a resident population of about 28 million.

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Private Aircraft Management - For the Potential Buyer of a Jet

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Private Aircraft Management - For the Potential Buyer of a Jet

As more people fly charter more often, the number of flyers for whom owning rather than chartering a private jet might make sense is rising as well, with demand for new business aircraft expected to increase by roughly 3% yearly over the next decade. However, much more goes into owning a private jet than just buying a plane and soaring into the air. Ownership of your own aircraft is complex enough that a global industry of private aircraft management is now well-established – and potential jet buyers would be wise to understand more about it. If you think or hope that this might describe you sooner rather than later, read on.

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Super Bowl LX: Silicon Valley's Championship Moment

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Super Bowl LX: Silicon Valley's Championship Moment

The San Francisco Bay Area is preparing to host its most anticipated sporting event in a decade. On February 8, 2026, Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara will welcome the AFC and NFC champions for Super Bowl LX, marking the 60th anniversary of professional football's ultimate championship game. The game kicks off at 6:30 PM ET, with Grammy Award-winning global superstar Bad Bunny headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, making history as the first Latin male artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime performance.

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Caterer Spotlight: SkyDine

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Caterer Spotlight: SkyDine

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with SkyDine, an in-flight catering service based in Miami, FL. SkyDine’s expertise lies in creating custom menus that meet the unique demands of private jet passengers, ensuring exceptional dining experiences at altitude. With a focus on global expansion and partnerships with charter operators, SkyDine is redefining the standards of private aviation catering.

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Handling Agent Spotlight: Manny

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Handling Agent Spotlight: Manny

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Emilio Padilla, Senior Operations Manager at Manny. Manny is based in Toluca, Mexico (MMTO), and is renowned for its expertise in ground handling and FBO coordination across the country. The company provides a comprehensive range of services, including permits, ground transportation, and operational support for private, corporate, and charter aviation. With a legacy rooted in exceptional service and attention to detail, Manny has become a trusted partner for operators traveling to Mexico.

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Europe's Christmas Markets: Of Light and Luxury

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Europe's Christmas Markets: Of Light and Luxury

Over the centuries, as traditions and religions evolved across the European continent, the Yule season has consistently transformed ancient city squares into glittering wonderlands where the scent of roasted chestnuts mixes mid-air with mulled wine, hand-carved wooden ornaments catch the soft glow of twinkling lights, and where centuries-old traditions come alive in the crisp December air. The Christmas markets of Europe are a journey into the heart of European culture, where craftsmanship, culinary excellence, and holiday spirit converge in cities that have perfected the art of celebration over the course of hundreds of years.

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Charter 101: Own or Charter a Private Jet

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Charter 101: Own or Charter a Private Jet

On May 25, 1977, an offbeat young filmmaker named George Lucas released a movie into a handful of U.S. theaters that would go on to transform the motion picture industry. “Star Wars” (quickly subtitled “Episode IV: A New Hope”), melded cutting-edge special effects with classic character archetypes and a dash of humor to create a new type of space opera that drew in countless moviegoers again and again.

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Private Jet Travel in the Middle East

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Private Jet Travel in the Middle East

The first powered flight in the Middle East took place in 1909, when Baron Pierre de Caters of Belgium and Louis Blériot of France flew over Istanbul (now Constantinople) in Turkey. The first airline in the region, Egyptair, debuted in 1932, with Turkish Airlines following in 1933 and Saudi Arabian Airlines in 1945. The region became a transit hub for flights connecting Africa, Asia and Europe, often serving as fuel stops for long journeys spanning continents. When air travel in the Middle East truly began to take off, however, it showed the same type of explosive growth that marked other infrastructure development in the region

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Argentine Polo Open 2025

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Argentine Polo Open 2025

On November 1st, Buenos Aires air will thunder with the hooves as the 132nd Argentine Open Polo Championship begins at Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo. This isn't any other tournament. It's the final jewel in the Triple Crown, following the Hurlingham and Tortugas Opens, and the most prestigious polo competition on earth. "The Cathedral of Polo" has hosted this championship since 1928, its two pristine fields accommodating 30,000 spectators who gather beneath Buenos Aires' skyline to watch something extraordinary.

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Stratos Jets Maintains ARGUS Certification for Eleventh Consecutive Year

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Stratos Jets, the world's only private jet charter brokerage franchise, has once again renewed its status as an ARGUS Certified Charter Broker, reinforcing its mission to raise the bar for safety, transparency, and service in private aviation. With 11 consecutive years as an ARGUS Certified Broker, the recertification highlights Stratos Jets' unwavering commitment to the highest industry standards.

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Charter 101: Propelling Yourself into Turboprop Chartering

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Charter 101: Propelling Yourself into Turboprop Chartering

When thinking about charter aviation, the default assumptions usually revolve around jets. Whether discussing whether a pop star will make it to her fiancé’s Super Bowl or debating when a woman's pro sports league can ditch commercial air travel for charter, the conversation frequently centers on private jet travel. However, jet engines aren't the only ones driving charter aviation. There's another option that may seem less glamorous and luxurious, but which has its own advantages – turboprops.

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Buckle Up! Singapore's Formula 1 Night Race: Luxury, Speed, and Culture Converge in 2025

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Buckle Up! Singapore's Formula 1 Night Race: Luxury, Speed, and Culture Converge in 2025

Since 2008, when Singapore hosted Formula 1's first night race, the Marina Bay Street Circuit has become one of the sport's most challenging and most spectacular venues. The Singapore Grand Prix Season runs from September 26 to October 5, 2025, culminating in Formula 1's most impressive night race on October 3-5.

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All About ACE 25 - and a Little About Formula One

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All About ACE 25 - and a Little About Formula One

Our team is looking forward to seeing you at ACE25 in Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) outside of London. When we say "outside," we really mean "super close" to London in our lingo. A major attraction of London Biggin Hill Airport to business aviation has been the very fast transit into London. Our very own Ian Sheppard got to take a tour on the 'Biggin to Battersea' helicopter shuttle.

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