Professional pilot magazine · 78 articles · updated September 05, 2026
Does your flight department operate long-range aircraft? If so, how do you handle elements such as long-distance flight planning, tech stops, or crew rest to prevent fatigue during extended routes? What other factors do…
Heading off problems before they occur. By Owen Davies Contributing Writer Business aircraft “live” on schedules, routine checks, major overhauls, and hot section inspections – and they take place like clockwork. Yet,…
Traditional piloting methods give way to new technologies featured in state-of-the-art business aircraft flight decks. By Jake CarpenterContributing WriterWith a lineage that can be traced back to the earliest aircraft…
Traditional piloting methods give way to new technologies featured in state-of-the-art business aircraft flight decks. By Shannon Forrest ATP/CFII. Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer It is a safe to say that most…
These large-scale weather makers can create widespread problems for aviation activities. By Karsten Shein Comm-Inst Climate Scientist The bleed air was keeping the leading edges free of ice, but a bad breaker took the…
Business is soaring and investment but more hands are needed to keep up with demand. By Justin Marchand Contributing Writer The business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry is entering an era of…
By Greg Anderson Comm-Inst. Boeing 707, KC-135 USAF Aircraft Commander (Ret) Do you get out of the cockpit after a flight refreshed and invigorated? Or maybe wishing you could turn the clock back? Do you leave the…
Bizjet management, MRO, and FBO provider aims to set the gold standard with its unique approach. By Justin Marchand Contributing Writer Headquartered along California’s picturesque central coast, ACI Jet has evolved…
This year’s America 250 theme featured military flight demos, vintage displays, and patriotic-liveried airliners at Boeing Plaza. By José Vásquez Art Director EAA AirVenture brought aviation enthusiasts, industry…
Does your flight department operate long-range aircraft? If so, how do you handle elements such as long-distance flight planning, tech stops, or crew rest to prevent fatigue during extended routes? What else do you…
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Ranks are stabilizing in the current hiring environment. By Shannon Forrest ATP/CFII. Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Spirit Airlines has ceased operations, and along with that comes the grim economic reality…
The United States introduced the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025 to support pilots and air traffic controllers, providing $15 million annually through 2029 for training aviation medical examiners and reducing…
Aviation professionals responded to a question about the FAA's proposal to lift the 50-year-old ban on supersonic flights over the continental US and which company would enter the market first. Opinions ranged from…
Market roundup covers launch dates, certifications, performance data, and innovations from major manufacturers. AI is a valuable training tool but it has
Market roundup covers launch dates, certifications, performance data, and innovations from major manufacturers. By Owen Davies Contributing Writer Much has happened since we last analyzed the market for new jets and…
Professional aviation sectors marked America's 250th anniversary with military flight demonstrations, vintage aircraft displays, and patriotically-liveried airliners at Boeing Plaza. Business aviation operations in…
EAA AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin from July 20-26 attracted 734,000 attendees and 1,021 exhibitors celebrating America's 250th anniversary through military flight demonstrations, vintage aircraft displays, and…
Staying connected aloft is an essential expectation for modern aviation. By Shannon ForrestContributing WriterYou don’t know how much you rely on something until it’s not there. Today, connectivity is ubiquitous
Modern aviation passengers expect continuous Wi-Fi connectivity as essential, yet providing reliable airborne internet has historically presented significant technical challenges including line-of-sight issues, latency…
Bombardier ranked first among jet aircraft manufacturers with an overall score of 8.95 for the second consecutive year, while Daher maintained its position at the top of the turboprop division for the sixth straight…
Helicopters serve critical public service missions in demanding environments where traditional aircraft cannot operate, with origins traced to Igor Sikorsky's 1942 R-4 helicopter that immediately began rescue…
Monterey Jet Center (MRY) won the #1 US FBO ranking in the 2026 PRASE Survey along with Best Independent FBO status, while Million Air (ADS) earned Most Improved and Best Large Chain FBO awards. The 53rd annual…
The aviation industry is developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrogen power, and hybrid propulsion systems to achieve carbon-neutral flight. SAF is the most mature technology, with all major aircraft…
A strong El Niño event is developing this summer and extending through the remainder of the year, with the Oceanic Niño Index forecast to exceed 2.0. This teleconnection alters global atmospheric circulation and jet…
Aviation is entering a transformative period where uncrewed aircraft systems must be integrated safely into already-crowded airspace alongside traditional crewed aviation. Drones equipped with advanced sensors are…
The US FBO industry has undergone significant consolidation, declining from approximately 5,000 independently-owned operators in the mid-1990s to 3,300 total FBOs today, with mega-chains like Signature Aviation,…
The National Nuclear Security Administration maintains the Aerial Measuring System (AMS), an elite aviation unit that operates three King Air 350ERs and two Leonardo AW139s from bases at Andrews AFB in Maryland and…
Aviation professionals reported significantly varied impacts from the current fuel crisis on flight operations, with Jet A prices exceeding $10 per gallon in some regions. Operators experiencing substantial effects…
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency abandoned single-pilot aircraft research in June 2025, determining that technology is not yet safe enough to match two-pilot crews. Several business jets, however, remain…
Monitoring systems can detect faults before actual failure, reducing maintenance costs and aircraft down time. Options are availabe from both OEMs and independent service
Health management units represent an evolution from space program technology of the 1980s to modern AI-powered diagnostic systems that predict aircraft component failures before they occur. HMUs analyze data and detect…
A study covers luxury helicopters from Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, MD, Robinson, and Sikorsky used for corporate and executive transport. Although no newly certified VIP helicopters entered service in 2026, manufacturers…
Holly Whitaker, president of Exclusive Air, reflected on three decades of industry evolution, noting significant advances in communication technology and increased recognition of schedulers and dispatchers as critical…
Business aviation salaries rose approximately 3% this year, varying by aircraft type, pilot experience, and qualifications. Corporate flight departments compete with major airlines for pilot retention through salary…
Premier Private Jets was founded by Josh Birmingham in March 2013 from a dormant Part 135 certificate and has grown to operate 15 owned aircraft flown by 45 pilots. The fleet consists of Cessna Citation and Hawker jets…
Professional pilot readers discussed the current fuel crisis and its impact on flight operations. Topics included aircraft maintenance capabilities within flight departments, experiences with CPDLC implementation in US…
The article profiles premium Fixed Base Operator facilities at major European aviation gateways across the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, highlighting their luxury amenities and operational capabilities. These…
Trajectory-based operations represent a paradigm shift in air traffic management, enabling aircraft to operate along negotiated 4D trajectories (latitude, longitude, altitude, time) through digital communications and…
Aircraft operators employ varying maintenance strategies, with some maintaining in-house A&P mechanics and handling routine work while outsourcing major inspections and component overhauls to MRO facilities like…
Europe’s elite FBOs offer seamless arrivals, luxurious amenities, and mission-critical support. Special air traffic procedures and TFRs will be applicable to
SpiritJets, a full-service aircraft management and charter operator established in 2008 by Doug McCollum, operates an 11-aircraft fleet from its St. Louis base serving the Midwest region for over 18 years with…
Premium business aviation facilities across Europe's major gateways offer sophisticated services and amenities designed for luxury travel. Facilities in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany provide extensive hangar…
Flexjet Chairman Kenn Ricci talk about developing our industry leaders. By Richard Aboulafia Managing Director AeroDynamic Advisory By Alex StrehlowAnalystAeroDynamic Advisory As 2026 begins, the business aviation…
Understanding convection and the dangers it creates is key to managing risk. As business aircraft continue to expand their range and ceilings, more pilots based in middle-latitude locations are finding themselves…
By Kenn Ricci Chairman, Flexjet In my more than 30 years in the aviation industry – closer to 40 if you count schlepping bags in Africa – I’ve seen a dramatic shift in how we develop leaders. When I started flying in…
Thunderstorms form when warm, humid air rises into an environment that allows continuous ascent, producing internal forces capable of exceeding aircraft design loads and generating severe turbulence, windshear, and…
Trajectory-based operations (TBOs) represent a shift in air traffic management from tactical controller-issued vectors to strategic management of pre-negotiated 4D trajectories that specify latitude, longitude,…
Professional aviation operators with diverse capabilities and fleet sizes were profiled, including a Cincinnati-based operator managing eleven aircraft with boutique and full-service offerings. Additional operators…
By Owen Davies Contributing Writer It hasn’t been long since we looked at US military aircraft used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. And yet there have been significant developments in ISR aviation…
Procter & Gamble's flight department, established in 1951 at Cincinnati's Lunken Airport, is marking 75 years of operations with a modern fleet of Gulfstream aircraft and a professional staff of pilots, flight…
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