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NetJets receives wide praise by Abel in first Berkshire annual report

CEO Adam Johnson 'transformed NetJets from a challenged business model into a successful enterprise that delivers value for Berkshire'.

By Doug Gollan, 8 hours ago

FAA revokes Starflite Aviation of Houston air operator certificate

The FAA alleges StarFlite Aviation made 'numerous false entries' showing check rides and competency checks that never occurred.

February 27, 2026

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Snow, Ice, and Private Jets: How Winter Risk Is Managed

Private fliers are asking about winter flying risks and deicing. Jessie Naor of Private Aviation Safety Alliance explains how it works.

February 27, 2026

VistaJet returns Vista House at The Masters in 2026

After launching its first full-scale hospitality during golf's big event in Augusta last year, Vista Global is returning its Vista House.

February 27, 2026

KBRA offers Bombardier order insights as it affirms BB- Vista rating

The KBRA bond rating of VistaJet, XO parent Vista Global, will be its last as it moves to private coverage of the private jet company.

February 27, 2026

Private Jet Flight Activity Analysis – 2026 – Week 8

A 50% surge in private jet flight activity for the Winter Olympics in Italy helped worldwide private aviation to a two-week winning streak.

February 27, 2026

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Beware of this sentence in jet card and ad hoc charter contracts

One sentence in jet card and private jet charter contracts can change everything and cost you a lot of money.

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Buying Jet Cards: What they say vs. reality

Here are some of the claims you tell us you hear from jet card sellers and other private aviation sales pros, and how to view them.

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Surf Air sets Q4, full year 2025 earnings release date

After regaining NYSE compliance in November, Surf Air will report its quarterly and full-year 2025 financial results on March 12, 2026.

February 26, 2026

Wheels Up backer Certares sees business travel boost private jets

Certares owned Altour says private jet charters for business have now passed family and leisure private jet usage.

February 26, 2026

OneFlight International offers 15 large jet hours for $150,000

Heavy jet flyers are being offered $10,000 per hour all-in with the latest jet card deal from BAJIT OneFlight International.

February 26, 2026

FAA awards Vista America its Diamond Award of Excellence

The Federal Aviation Administration award recognizes maintenance excellence. Vista America supports VistaJet and XO customers.

February 26, 2026

Venture Jets has grand plans with the Pilatus PC-24

Fans of GrandView Aviation will want to follow Venture Jets as it builds its fleet with a similar strategy but a new airplane type.

February 26, 2026

FAA to 'deactivate' public Part 135 list until 'current and accurate'

The FAA issued the fourth February version of its monthly list of certificated Part 135 charter operators and aircraft. It still has mistakes.

February 24, 2026

Air Charter Service revenues increase 10.3% to $1.34 billion

Jet card sales, helicopter charters, along with a 168% increase in ACMI & leasing helped revenues boosted EBITA by 33%.

February 24, 2026

2025's 30 Biggest Charter/Fractional Private Jet Companies

More than half of all gains in flight hours by the over 1,000 fractional and charter jet operators in 2025 were by NetJets and Flexjet.

February 24, 2026

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Elevate Jet launches instant private jet charter booking app

The new app and desktop instant private jet charter booking allows six cabin categories and a wide booking area.

February 23, 2026

Charter broker Chapman Freeborn appoints Morkunas as CFO

The new chief financial officer Gabrielius Morkunas at Chapman Freeborn brings experience from Western Union and KMPG.

February 23, 2026

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