What Is an Aircraft Ferry Flight? Permits and Hiring a Ferry Pilot

What a ferry flight is, when a ferry permit is needed in the US or Europe, and how to hire a qualified ferry pilot for your aircraft move.

Radu Balas · 5 Nov 2026

Overflight and Landing Permits for Private and Charter Flights

Overflight permits let you cross a country's airspace; landing permits let you land. Learn who applies, when they are needed, and simple planning steps.

Radu Balas · 5 Nov 2026

News

AerFin to acquire 44 Qantas 737NGs for parts from the Qantas fleet

AerFin agreed on 4 November 2026 to acquire 44 Qantas 737NGs with 88 CFM56-7B engines. The aircraft will supply used parts and support AerFin’s growth in Asia Pacific.

Radu Balas · 5 Nov 2026

News

Cargo drone maker Dronamics to list on Nasdaq through a US$400 million merger with GP-Act III

Dronamics will merge with Nasdaq-listed GP-Act III at a US$400 million valuation, aiming for about US$100 million in net cash to build more Black Swan cargo drones and start US operations. Closing is expected in the first half of 2027.

Adrian Man · 4 Nov 2026

How to Get AI Assistants to Notice Your Aviation Conference

We asked ChatGPT and Claude where to promote an aviation conference. Both named event directories first. Here is what they read, and six steps to get your event into their answers.

Radu Balas · 4 Nov 2026

News

Phoenix Aviation to build a 35,000 sq m widebody MRO hangar at Dubai South, due in early 2029

Phoenix Aviation will build a 35,000 sq m hangar for three widebody aircraft at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai, plus a delivery centre and workshops, by early 2029.

Ankit Kumar · 4 Nov 2026

How to Choose a Private Jet Caterer

Food on a private jet is not airline food. See who orders it, what the galley can handle, lead times, border rules and the questions to ask a caterer.

Radu Balas · 4 Nov 2026

What Is Aircraft Escrow and How Does It Work?

Buying or selling an aircraft? See what an escrow agent does, why most sit in Oklahoma City, how the deposit, title search and closing work, and what to ask.

Radu Balas · 4 Nov 2026

Private Jet Charter Cancellation Policy: What You Need to Know

Cancelling a private jet charter? See how sliding scales, peak dates, empty legs and jet cards treat cancellations, and the questions to ask before you pay.

Radu Balas · 4 Nov 2026

News

Consultancy Seabury launches ASGairport, a route planning platform, with Düsseldorf Airport as first customer

Seabury Airline Strategy Group showed ASGairport at Routes World in Frankfurt on 21 October 2026. The platform helps airport teams build business cases for new routes. Düsseldorf Airport is the first customer.

Cristina Gabriela · 4 Nov 2026

News

Stuttgart Airport takes over passenger security screening from the Federal Police, FraSec keeps the contract

Since 1 November 2026, Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH plans, equips and pays for passenger and baggage screening at Stuttgart Airport. FraSec keeps doing the checks after a Europe-wide tender. The Federal Police stays in charge of the rules.

Marius Stefan · 3 Nov 2026

News

Mammoth delivers its second Boeing 777 freighter to Jetran for DHL Air UK

Mammoth Freighters has handed its second converted Boeing 777-200LRMF to lessor Jetran. The aircraft, G-DHME, is now in service with DHL Air UK, with 13 planned for the DHL network.

Radu Balas · 3 Nov 2026

Fractional Jet Ownership vs Charter: Which One Makes Sense?

Fractional jet ownership or charter? See how shares, monthly fees and hourly rates work, how many hours a year tip the balance, and what to ask.

Radu Balas · 3 Nov 2026

How to Choose an Avionics Shop for Your Aircraft

Planning an avionics upgrade? Learn what approvals an avionics shop needs, how STCs and Form 337 work, and the questions to ask before you sign.

Radu Balas · 3 Nov 2026

Midsize vs Super Midsize Jet Charter: Which One Do You Need?

Midsize or super midsize jet for your charter? Compare range, cabin size, seats and cost, with real aircraft examples, so you book the right size.

Radu Balas · 3 Nov 2026

News

Chorus Aviation completes its C$40 million purchase of SkyCare Air Ambulance

Chorus Aviation has closed its C$40 million purchase of SkyCare Air Ambulance, a Sioux Lookout operator with 22 aircraft, 220 staff and four bases in Ontario and Manitoba.

Adrian Man · 3 Nov 2026

Flying With Your Dog on a Private Jet: Mumbai to Dubai and London

A charter broker explains how a dog flies in the cabin from Mumbai to Dubai or London: the rabies test, permits, how many months to allow, and a real relocation trip.

Raaghav Belavadi · 2 Nov 2026

Guides

How to Choose a Drone for Inspections: 7 Checks

Seven checks to choose a drone for inspections, from sensors and flight time to the rules for operators, and when it is smarter to hire a drone company.

Adrian Man · 2 Nov 2026