Basics
How private aviation actually works.
How private aviation works, from aircraft classes and FBOs to fuel stops and the industry vocabulary. The questions everyone has before their first flight.
Basics guides
The 10 Most Expensive New Private Jets
Everything you need to know about the most expensive private jets. From Gulfstream to Bombardier, here are the most expensive ways to fly.
October 5, 2026 · 8 min read
Here’s How Much it Costs to Fuel a Private Jet
Fuel is a necessary part of flying. It is also one of the largest variable costs. So, how much does it really cost to fuel a private jet?
October 5, 2026 · 7 min read
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Types of Private Jets: Sizes, Classes and Costs
Every type and size of private jet, from turboprops and very light jets to ultra-long-range jets and bizliners: seats, range, speed, examples and hourly cost.
October 5, 2026 · 5 min read
How Far Can a Private Jet Fly? Range by Jet and Airliner
Private jets fly 1,300 to 8,200 nautical miles nonstop. Range by jet and airliner, with a chart and the city pairs each size of jet can reach.
October 5, 2026 · 3 min read
The Fastest Private Jets in the World, Ranked
The fastest private jets, ranked by top speed: the Bombardier Global 8000 at Mach 0.95, the Gulfstream G700 and G800, and the fastest in every size class.
October 5, 2026 · 3 min read
How Fast Do Planes Fly? Airliners vs Private Jets
Airliners cruise at about 515 to 560 mph; the fastest private jets top 600 mph. Cruise, takeoff and landing speeds for every kind of plane, with a chart.
October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
How High Do Planes Fly? Airliners vs Private Jets
Airliners cruise at about 31,000 to 42,000 feet; many private jets are certified to 45,000 or 51,000. How high every type of plane flies, and why.
October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
How Much Fuel Do Private Jets Burn Per Hour?
Ever wondered the hourly fuel burn of a private jet? Everything you need to know about how much fuel private jets really burn.
October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Private Jet Pilot Salary and Flight Attendant Pay
What private jet pilots and flight attendants earn, from BLS wage data and published job posts: pay by role and aircraft, and what the jobs require.
October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Longest-Range Private Jets: Ultra-Long-Range Ranked
The private jets that fly farthest nonstop, ranked: the Gulfstream G800 at 8,200 nautical miles, the Global 8000, G700 and Global 7500, and what they reach.
October 5, 2026 · 3 min read
The Smallest Private Jets, Ranked by Size
The smallest private jets ranked by size: the Cirrus Vision Jet, Eclipse 550, Citation Mustang, Phenom 100EX, Citation M2 and HondaJet.
October 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Flying With a Large Dog: Airlines, Pet Jets and Charter
Which airlines take dogs in the cabin, why big dogs can't fly with most, and how BARK Air, JSX and private charter compare on rules and cost.
October 5, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is an FBO? Fixed-Base Operators, Explained
FBO stands for fixed-base operator: the private terminal at an airport where private jets fuel, park and board. What an FBO does, what it costs and how customs works.
October 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Semi-Private Flights: JSX, Aero, Blade and Surf Air Compared
How semi-private flights work, and how JSX, Aero, Blade and Surf Air compare on aircraft, routes, fares, bags and pets, versus a private charter.
October 5, 2026 · 5 min read
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