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Streamlining the security process
Streamlining security screening for private jet passengers, while maintaining impeccable private jet safety levels, is an ongoing area of development for the private jet industry. Of course, even...
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Private jet tech round-up
The private jet industry is not always seen as the most innovative when it comes to new technologies. While other travel sectors have embraced the internet’s ability to give customers increased...
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What is a FBO?
You’ll often hear the terms “FBO” being talked about within the private jet industry, but where does the name come from and what exactly does it mean? PrivateFly.com investigates. What is a FBO? FBO...
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How much does it cost to hire a private jet?
This is one of the questions I am frequently asked. Many people who have not flown by private jet have no idea how much it costs to charter an aircraft. Even those who have used private jets before...
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Private jet travel – top 10 tips
To make sure you are not missing out on industry secrets or committing a “jet etiquette” crime, here’s my top 10 tips for flying by private jet. 1. To ensure a speedy departure update your crew (via...
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Will private jet charter be affected by public sector strikes?
Tomorrow morning I am flying into London Heathrow at 7AM in the morning on a long-haul scheduled flight from Brazil (I’ve been to visit the Embraer factory – more on that to follow). I’m already...
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Chocks away!
You’ll often hear the phrase “Chocks away!” in aviation films, and particularly to represent British aviators. But why do modern aircraft, and private jets need chocks? Who removes the chocks before...
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Olympics analysis: More of a stream than a surge
Despite predictions of significant increases to private jet movements during the London 2012 Olympics, industry sources are agreed that the volumes were not as great as expected. There were certainly...
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Tex Visits SkyPets at London Biggin Hill
Another recent outing for Tex, PrivateFly’s resident Labradoodle, was to experience the SkyPets facility at London Biggin Hill airport. SkyPets is the airport’s dedicated facility for handling private...
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Day in the life of a private jet pilot
As well as being CEO of PrivateFly, I also fly the Citation XLS. The role of the private jet pilot is often glamorised, but it is much more than just flying the plane. Here’s 24 hours with me on the...
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FBOs uncovered
You might have heard the term ‘FBO’ used to describe the private jet terminal or lounge at the airport. But what does it mean? What should you expect from the FBO experience? And what’s new in the...
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Inside Europe’s busiest private jet airport – Paris Le Bourget
Paris Le Bourget is the busiest private jet airport in Europe, with 48,000 private jet movements in the last year (the second busiest is Geneva Cointrin, followed by Nice Cote D’Azur in third). See...
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Should I land at Nice or Cannes?
In the summer months, the Cote D’Azur is the most popular private jet destination in Europe. A combination of high profile VIP events, such as the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix, and the...
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How quickly can I arrange a private jet flight?
The benefits of private aviation really come into their own for last minute bookings. At PrivateFly, a significant number of our enquiries are for flights within 24 hours – and some are for take-off as...
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An eventful day at London Luton airport
Yesterday I spent the morning at London Luton Airport with a TV news crew. They were filming a segment for a forthcoming report, and PrivateFly is being used a business case study. It will be shown...
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PrivateFly at the Red Bull Air Race
Together with our friends at GlobeAir we have pioneered the use of technology to send private jet quotes from the aircraft operator to the customer in the fastest possible time. To celebrate our new...
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Our favourite flights this year
The PrivateFly flight advisors are a dedicated team, with a passion for aviation and customer service. Each customer and every single flight is looked after 24/7, making sure no detail is missed. And...
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New private jet FBOs: It’s all about location
Melbourne International Airport is to have its own private jet terminal, it has been announced, with work due to begin later this year. Businessman Paul Little, whose company bought the site at the...
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The Top 20 private jet airports in Europe
Farnborough Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Private jet travellers are spoilt for choice when it comes to airports in Europe. There are over 3,000 which private jets can use – versus around 300 used...
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Will The Queen’s favourite airport survive a regulatory review?
London RAF Northolt is currently being targeted by some of its rival business aviation airports, who are asking for clarification on how it is regulated for safety. The rivals – led by London Oxford...
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