The Business of Flight Blog

Observations on Global Aviation

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    The 7 Steps Companies Take to Obtain an Air Operator Certificate (AOC)

    An Air Operator Certificate is a legal authorization issued by the aviation regulatory authority of any country that allows an operator to engage in commercial air transport activities. The AOC signifies that an operator has met stringent safety, maintenance, operational, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the operation is conducted with the highest level of safety […]

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    How the Private Jet Industry is Managing Pilot Shortages

    Soaring demand for private jet travel in recent years has put even more pressure on the industry’s ability to provide qualified pilots amidst a global shortage. Today, we’ll discuss unique ways that leading providers are managing this situation. The Challenge The demand for private jet travel has surged in recent years thanks to increases in […]

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    The 6 Things Private Aircraft Owners Care Most About

    Any professional marketer will tell you that the secret to building business is to see it through the eyes of the customer. What do they need? More importantly, what do they want?   The private aviation industry is no exception. In fact, it could be said that the customer base in our industry is even more […]

  • The Long-Term Outlook for Private Aircraft Management Services is Soaring.

    The Long-Term Outlook for Private Aircraft Management Services is Soaring. The world has changed dramatically over the past 5 years. The pandemic, political and cultural unrest, economic uncertainty and more have changed the way the world does business. And while many industries have suffered, the private jet sector has continued to soar. Here’s a view […]

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    5 Ways an Aircraft Management Provider with EIS Experience Adds Efficiency

    Choosing an aircraft management company for your private or corporate jet takes some time and requires a lot of study. One area that owners often overlook is something called Entry Into Service (EIS) experience.  This refers to making an aircraft legally airworthy after it is built by the manufacturer.  In today’s post we’ll talk about […]

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    Embracing Opulence: The Rise of Private Flights in Luxury Travel

    The allure of luxury travel has never captivated the minds of affluent travelers more than in recent years, and private flight is no exception. Since the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift across the globe from commercial airline travel to private aviation. From both a personal health aspect and the desire for an […]