Positioning refers to the location of an aircraft, after it leaves its originating airport. Repositioning is when an aircraft must leave its current location to be made available to passengers departing from a different location. Continue reading Positioning/Repositioning

Midsize jets can carry small groups of people further distances than a light jet. Depending on size, the maximum takeoff weight for a midsize jet is between 20,001-30,000 lbs. Examples of midsize jets include the Cessna Citation Excel, the Hawker … Continue reading Midsize Jet

A light jet is a small jet that can carry up to eight passengers, with a maximum takeoff weight of 10,001-20,000 lbs. Examples of light jets include the Beechcraft Premier, the Learjet 35, and the Cessna Citation II Bravo. Continue reading Light Jet

A heavy jet is an aircraft that has a minimum takeoff weight of 40,001-90,000 lbs. Examples of heavy jets include the Bombardier Challenger 600, the Dassault Falcon 900, and the Gulfstream G-II/III/IV. Continue reading Heavy Jet

A flight advisor is a dedicated member of a customer care team that assists customers with finding the right flight and aircraft to meet their travel needs. Continue reading Flight Advisor

FET, or federal excise tax, is a tax that is imposed on certain services, activities, and goods. This is assessed on all transportation of people in the United States, 7.5% of the total cost. Continue reading FET

When there is a buildup of ice on an aircraft, the plane will require deicing. This process uses a heated mixture of chemicals, sprayed at high pressure, to remove ice from the tail, nose, and wings of the aircraft. When … Continue reading Deicing

These flights are used to reposition an aircraft and contain no passengers. By booking a one way, empty leg flight, customers chartering this private flight can expect to pay less than a traditional private charter Continue reading Empty Legs

Carbon offsets are available to purchase as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A single carbon offset is equivalent to a reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide. Continue reading Carbon Offset

The party responsible for the safety, maintenance, operations, and licensing of an aircraft on behalf of the aircraft’s owner. The operator may or may not be the owner of the aircraft. Continue reading Charter Operator