The Embraer Phenom 100, an ultra-light jet developed by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, is currently in service in 37 countries. The Embraer Phenom 100 has an oval fuselage with a 282 cubic feet passenger cabin, a 4.5’x2.1′ door, and 1.2’x1′ …
The Future of Electric Aviation Looks Bright
According to the International Air Transport Association, air transport is responsible for two percent of man-made, global CO2 emissions, which equals 947 million tons of CO2. This number will only increase as the number of air passengers reaches an estimated …
Cessna Citation XLS and XLS+: World’s Most Popular Business Jets
The Cessna Citation XLS and XLS+, updated versions of the Citation Excel and among the fastest jets in the Citation family, are twin turbofan-powered, mid-size, business jets built by Cessna Aircraft Company. “The Citation XLS+® combines transcontinental range, first-class cabin …
Changes in Tax Law May Affect Private Aircraft Ownership
When buying a private aircraft, you must keep in mind that there are always taxes involved in any purchase. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed private aircraft purchases and ownership by eliminating tax-free exchanges under Internal Revenue …
Cessna Citation II: Setting the Standard for Business Jets
The Cessna Citation II is a light corporate jet built by Cessna, an American general aviation aircraft manufacturing corporation. The aircraft, which was announced in September 1976, was stretched from the Citation I and made its maiden voyage on January …
Flex Air Charters Will Help You Lease an Embraer Phenom 100
There comes a time in the development of corporate executive teams when “getting the deal done” or “delighting the customer” requires more than what conventional travel methods can provide. With today’s pace of business measured in minutes and microseconds, successful …
Gulfstream’s G280 Delivers Best in Class Fuel Efficiency, Innovative Flight Technologies, and More
Aircraft manufacturers from across the globe pulled out all the stops in displaying their aircraft at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow last month. Aviation giants like Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Gulfstream, and many others all showcased the best of the …
The Bombardier Global 6000: The Next Generation Global Express
In May, Bombardier unveiled the new Global 5500 and Global 6500 private jets at the 2018 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Geneva. The two new models were kept under wraps until they were debuted and are expected to …
A Step-by-Step Guide to Purchasing a Premium Private Jet
By buying a private jet with Flex Air Charters, frequent flyers can enjoy the freedom of flying around the world at a moment’s notice for business or pleasure. Private jets allow travelers to avoid commercial flight schedules and crowded airports, …
Delta Pilots Willing to Fly the McDonnell Douglas MD-88 Promoted Quickly
The McDonnell Douglas MD-88, the last version of the MD-80 twin-engine single-aisle jet, is the oldest plane in service in the US with a major airline. First introduced in 1988, it has been nicknamed “Mad Dog” because of its “eyebrow …