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North Dakota Has Nearly 4 Times the US Average of Aircraft per Mechanic

FAA records by state: North Dakota has 4.6 aircraft for each aircraft mechanic. The US average is 1.2. See which states are stretched thin.

Radu BalasPublished 22 Oct 20263 min read

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Bombardier Global 7500 Explained: The Private Jet Built for Ultra-Long-Range Luxury

When Bombardier unveiled the Bombardier Global 7500 , the aerospace industry recognized something rare: an aircraft that didn't simply compete with existing business jets but fundamentally redefined…

Marius Stefan · 27 May 2026

By Marius Stefan14 min read

Published 27 May 2026

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Dassault Falcon 8X Explained: France's Ultra-Long-Range Luxury Jet

French aerospace engineering has always occupied a unique position in aviation, blending military precision with civilian elegance in ways other manufacturers struggle to replicate. The Dassault…

Radu Balas · 27 May 2026

By Radu Balas14 min read

Published 27 May 2026

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Gulfstream G650ER Explained: Why the Ultra-Rich Still Love This Private Jet

In the rarefied world of ultra-luxury private aviation, few aircraft achieve true iconic status. The Gulfstream G650ER represents one such achievement, becoming the benchmark against which all other…

Marius Stefan · 26 May 2026

By Marius Stefan14 min read

Published 26 May 2026

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Phenom 300 vs Citation CJ4: Which Light Jet Is Better?

The light jet market represents one of the most competitive segments in private aviation, where efficiency, versatility, and operating economics determine success. Two aircraft dominate this category:…

Radu Balas · 20 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas14 min read

Updated 20 Oct 2026

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Best Private Jet Companies in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia

The first time I covered a private aviation event in Riyadh, what struck me was not the scale of the aircraft parked on the tarmac at King Khalid International, though that was impressive enough…

Radu Balas · 22 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas9 min read

Updated 22 Oct 2026

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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700: Ultimate Private Jet Showdown

Ultra-long-range private jets have transcended transportation, becoming symbols of power, mobility, and uncompromising luxury for the world's most influential individuals. At the apex of this elite…

Marius Stefan · 13 Oct 2026

By Marius Stefan18 min read

Updated 13 Oct 2026

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BBJ 777X: Inside Boeing's Flying Mansion for Billionaires

When Boeing conceived the Business Jet version of its revolutionary 777X airliner, the company created something unprecedented: a private aircraft with interior space measured not in square feet but…

Radu Balas · 26 May 2026

By Radu Balas12 min read

Updated 26 May 2026

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Will Electric Aircraft Replace Traditional Airplanes? The Reality Explained

Aviation faces mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions, with air travel contributing roughly 2-3% of global CO2 output. Electric cars transformed ground transportation, leading many to wonder if…

Radu Balas · 8 May 2026

By Radu Balas10 min read

Updated 8 May 2026

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Which Country Builds the Most Aircraft?

Global aviation manufacturing represents one of the world's most strategically important and technologically advanced industries, with only a handful of nations possessing the industrial capacity,…

Radu Balas · 20 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas18 min read

Updated 20 Oct 2026

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Boeing vs Airbus Orders in 2026: Who's Winning the Aircraft Sales Battle?

The rivalry between Boeing and Airbus represents one of aviation's most compelling competitive dynamics, with both aircraft manufacturers battling for supremacy in the global commercial aviation…

Radu Balas · 13 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas14 min read

Updated 13 Oct 2026

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Top Defense Aircraft Manufacturers in the World

Global military aviation power rests in the hands of a select group of defense aircraft manufacturers capable of designing, producing, and supporting advanced combat and transport aircraft for armed…

Radu Balas · 20 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas18 min read

Updated 20 Oct 2026

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Boeing 747-400 Freighters Still Flying: Fleet and Operators

The Boeing 747 passenger variant rapidly disappears from global airline fleets, yet the 747-400F freighter continues hauling cargo across continents with no immediate replacement in sight. While…

Radu Balas · 18 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas14 min read

Updated 18 Oct 2026

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Private Jet Membership and Jet Card Programs Compared

I get asked about jet cards more than almost anything else in private aviation. And I understand why. For someone who flies private ten or twenty times a year, the on-demand charter model starts to…

Radu Balas · 20 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas7 min read

Updated 20 Oct 2026

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How to Book a Private Jet: First-Timer's Complete Guide

The first time I arranged a private jet flight for someone other than myself, it was a complete mess. A friend asked me to help him book a charter from London to Mykonos for his wife’s birthday — he…

Radu Balas · 20 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas9 min read

Updated 20 Oct 2026

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Private Jet Empty Legs: How to Find Cheap Charter Flights

I still remember the first time I heard about empty legs. It was 2019, and I was chatting with a Citation XLS captain at London Luton after covering a delivery flight. He mentioned casually that his…

Radu Balas · 27 Oct 2026

By Radu Balas9 min read

Updated 27 Oct 2026

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Dassault Falcon 10X Rolled Out in Bordeaux Ahead of First Flight

Dassault rolled out the first Falcon 10X at Bordeaux-Mérignac on 10 March 2026. The 7,500 nm jet has the largest cabin of any purpose-built business jet.

Cristina Gabriela · 10 Oct 2026

By Cristina Gabriela3 min read

Updated 10 Oct 2026

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Vertical Aerospace Secures Up to $850M After Two-Way Transition Flight

Vertical Aerospace finalised a financing package of up to $850 million in April 2026, days after its VX4 prototype flew its first piloted two-way transition.

Ankit Kumar · 10 Oct 2026

By Ankit Kumar4 min read

Updated 10 Oct 2026

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Why Some Aircraft Are Louder Than Others - The Science Behind Aircraft Noise

Standing near an airport runway during takeoff exposes you to noise levels rivaling rock concerts, yet the specific sound varies dramatically between aircraft types. An older Boeing 727 or McDonnell…

Radu Balas · 13 Apr 2026

By Radu Balas14 min read

Published 13 Apr 2026

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