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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Charter Spotlight: RoyalJet

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Charter Spotlight: RoyalJet

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Mohammed Husain Ahmed, Acting CEO, RoyalJet. RoyalJet is a premier private aviation operator based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, specializing in luxury charter services for discerning travelers worldwide. The company has built its reputation on delivering sophisticated, personalized experiences with meticulous attention to detail, from customized in-flight services to flexible scheduling and global reach.

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Private Jet Catering: At Your Wish

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Private Jet Catering: At Your Wish

Private jet travel offers many advantages over scheduled airlines. No hours-in-advance arrivals, no long security lines, no 5 a.m. departures (unless that works best for you), no kids kicking your cramped seat, etc. It’s a more personalized, convenient and pleasant experience, even compared to first-class airline sections.

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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025: The Ultimate Sailing Championship in Porto Cervo's Emerald Waters

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Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2025: The Ultimate Sailing Championship in Porto Cervo's Emerald Waters

Every September in Porto Cervo, something extraordinary happens. The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup will run from September 7-13, 2025, and will transform Sardinia's Costa Smeralda into the epicenter of international yachting excellence. This isn't merely another regatta; it's the convergence of maritime artistry, Swiss precision, and Italian sophistication that has defined luxury sailing for over four decades.

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Travel Guide: Madrid's Mad Cool Festival in July

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Travel Guide: Madrid's Mad Cool Festival in July

July in Madrid pulses with an electric energy that transcends the capital's already intoxicating summer rhythm. The Mad Cool Festival returns for its eighth edition from July 10 to 12, 2025, transforming the Iberdrola Music venue into a sonic playground where musical legends and emerging artists converge under the Spanish sun. This isn't merely a festival—it's a cultural phenomenon that has rapidly ascended to become one of Europe's most coveted musical experiences, a three-day symphony of sound that resonates long after the final encore.

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Private Jet Safety: What You Need to Know

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Private Jet Safety: What You Need to Know

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are legendary for creating the first successful powered airplane, achieving their first flight in 1903. Only a few years later, Orville became notable for a much less happy reason – involvement in the first known airplane crash to cause a fatality (of his passenger), in 1908. The accident caused the U.S. War Department to delay the delivery of a Wright Brothers aircraft for several months.

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Charter 101: Flying Private to Africa

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Charter 101: Flying Private to Africa

Planes need people to fly them – and fly in them – and, on top of a rapidly increasing population, Africa is the second-largest continent, with areas in all four hemispheres. People + distance offer a great deal of possibility for aviation in general, and charter aviation is no exception. If you’d like to know more about the future – and the present – of private jet travel in Africa, read on.

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Travel Guide: The 82nd Venice International Film Festival

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Travel Guide: The 82nd Venice International Film Festival

Each summer, Venice takes center stage not just as a city of canals but as the beating heart of global cinema. The Venice International Film Festival returns for its 82nd edition from August 27 to September 6, 2025, drawing filmmakers, actors, and film lovers to the golden shores of the Lido. With a blend of old-world charm and cinematic innovation, the festival pays tribute to the legacy of film and serves as a platform for emerging voices. From star-studded red carpets to quiet moments outside open-air cafés, the energy on Venice’s barrier island during festival season has to be experienced to be truly understood.

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New Orleans SDC2025 to EBACE in Geneva - Fly On!

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New Orleans SDC2025 to EBACE in Geneva - Fly On!

Thanks to NBAA for another insightful and inspiring show in the vibrant city of New Orleans! Hopefully, you were able to start the event by attending the keynote session featuring seven-time Olympic medalist Shannon Miller. Or listened to a few of over 30 education sessions with expert guidance for managing a wide range of priorities inherent to today’s scheduling or dispatching profession. We spoke to many of you and appreciate all of your expertise and input as per usual. Lots going on!

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Charter 101: Gotta Start Somewhere

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Charter 101: Gotta Start Somewhere

Everything has to start somewhere – and that includes private jet travel. If you’re mulling over taking the plunge into the charter space, you’ll want to understand private jet pricing, decide between a broker or operator, and then follow the steps to book your maiden voyage. However, even after all that is done, there are some tips and tricks that can ensure you get the most out of flying private. If you’d like more insights, read on.

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Travel Guide: Salzburg Easter Festspiele

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Travel Guide: Salzburg Easter Festspiele

Salzburg Easter Festspiele celebrates centuries of artistic expression in a city Hofmannsthal called “the heart of the heart of Europe.” Settled on the Salzach River, Salzburg began as a Celtic settlement and later became the Roman town of Juvavum. Around 700 CE, St. Rupert founded the Benedictine Abbey of St. Peter and the Nonnberg Nunnery, establishing the city’s religious roots. Salzburg was made a bishopric by St. Boniface in 739 and was raised to an archbishopric in 798. The city’s architecture and culture earned it the nickname “the German Rome” due to its blend of Italian Renaissance and Baroque influences.

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Charter Spotlight: Eleven Aviation

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Charter Spotlight: Eleven Aviation

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Eleven Aviation, an air charter operator based in the Pacific Northwest. Inspired by an exceptional journey, the number "11" signifies a commitment to providing service that transcends expectations: On a scale of 1 to 10, Eleven Aviation strives to be an 11. Their mission is to exceed the highest standards in private aviation, ensuring every interaction reflects their dedication to excellent service.

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Sunny Skies Above the Clouds for San Juan, Orlando, Singapore and New Orleans

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Sunny Skies Above the Clouds for San Juan, Orlando, Singapore and New Orleans

Our team flew out to San Juan, Puerto Rico for this year’s annual International Operators Conference (IOC) in February. Sessions included a global review of the evolving regulatory landscape, best practices, mental health and alertness management for long-haul aviators and expert advice. “An excellent variety of speakers again this year for corporate pilots and flight departments that regularly fly internationally, says Paul Wyatt, AC-U-KWIK North American Editor. “Subjects that delve into flight planning, dealing with the complex bureaucracy of flying all over the world, new aircraft and avionics, and even pilot well-being and how to beat fatigue. It’s all covered!”

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Private Jet Travel in Asia

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Private Jet Travel in Asia

As legend has it, human flight in Asia dates back more than one millennium. In 559 AD, as the story goes, several prisoners in what is now China were forced to jump off a tower attached to a kite; only one survived (to be executed later). Late in the 14th century, Chinese official Wan Hu supposedly flew for a short time in a chair powered by 47 rockets, his flight ending in a fatal explosion. Between 1630 to 1633, Ottoman inventor Hezârfen Ahmed Çelebi and his brother, Lagâri Hasan Çelebi, are reputed to have flown via (respectively) glider and crewed rocket.

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Only in New York

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Only in New York

New York City, a global magnet for fashion designers, hosts the most prestigious events in the industry. The city’s avenues are home to the leading designer brands in grand, cathedral-like spaces, while the cross streets are dotted with boutiques of all sizes. There’s New York Fashion Week, and then there's The Met Gala, a league of its own. This preeminent fashion event, held on the grand steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, marks the grand opening of the museum’s annual fashion exhibition. The Met Gala is not just a red carpet spectacle—it’s an exclusive, high-profile fundraiser. What started as a small intimate benefit in 1948 has since evolved into fashion’s most exclusive night, a privilege reserved for the crème de la crème of the industry.

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Charter Spotlight: Medjet Medical Assistance

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Charter Spotlight: Medjet Medical Assistance

Air Charter Guide recently spoke with Musa Gürçay of Medjet Medical Assistance. Medjet’s expert team has provided medical evacuation services worldwide for nearly 20 years, including charter flights and air ambulance services. Medjet averages over 1000 air ambulance requests and over 500 flights per year. They specialize in air ambulance services and medical repatriation.

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BAAFEX and Singapore Airshow: A Major Milestone in Aerospace Innovation

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BAAFEX and Singapore Airshow: A Major Milestone in Aerospace Innovation

The aviation and aerospace industries are continuously evolving, with significant events marking their growth and transformation. One such event that has garnered global attention in the past is the Singapore Airshow, a key platform for the latest in aviation technology, industry insights, and networking opportunities. With a clear focus on both commercial and business aviation sectors, the organizers have now added another show in partnership with the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA).

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Cargo Charter: Moving (Stuff) Right Along

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Cargo Charter: Moving (Stuff) Right Along

When discussing charter aviation, people are typically the main focus. Whether they want to see a significant other play in the Super Bowl, jaunt to the Caribbean to escape from the snow, or spend some quality time as a family, living passengers serve as the face of private jet travel. However, people aren’t the only entities moving by air. According to the International Air Transport Association, more than $8 trillion in goods are transported by air each year, making up about one-third of all world trade. While ships and trucks definitely play a role in getting cargo from origin to destination, delivery by air makes a just-in-time global economy possible.

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