The Basics

How private aviation actually works.

The questions everyone has before their first flight, and a good many they only think to ask after it. How aircraft are categorised, what happens at an FBO, why a jet stops for fuel, and what the industry's vocabulary actually means.

60 articles

Articles in The Basics

1.5k readsLarge private jet taxiing at airport during sunset, golden sky

The Number of Private Jets Worldwide

· 9 min read

Private Jets: Speed and Efficiency

· 6 min read

What Does FBO Stand For? what does fbo stand for – Private Jet Support Guide

· 12 min read

Your Guide to Business Travel Tax Deductions

· 21 min read

10 Advanced Tax Strategies for High Net Worth Individuals in 2026

· 24 min read

Tax Efficient Investing Strategies: 10 Expert Tips for Savvy Investors

· 24 min read

What Is an Exchange Fund: A Smart Way to Diversify Concentrated Stocks

· 6 min read

1.3k readsBombardier Global private jet taking off from airport with jet exhaust visible behind

Private Jet Environmental Climate Impact Evaluated

· 21 min read

305 readsImage of black luxury generic design private jet flying in blue sky. Huge white clouds and sun at background.

Turbulence on a Private Jet – Is It Worse than Commercial?

· 5 min read

165 readsWhite private jet parked at airport during night time with snow on the cockpit window

Private Jet WiFi: Ultimate Connectivity in the Sky

· 5 min read

152 readsRear view of private jet engine

An Introduction to the Engines that Power Private Jets

· 5 min read

422 readsEmbraer Phenom 300 private jet with red tail at airport with water and city skyline behind

The Complete Guide to Light Jets

· 15 min read

200 readsPilots in the Cockpit of a Business Jet

Private Jet Cockpit Technology: What You Need to Know

· 14 min read

178 readsPrivate Jet landing at airport with speed brakes deployed and blurred background

Do Private Jets Fly Faster Than Commercial Airlines?

· 5 min read

Gulfstream with dark paint at airport during night with light behind it

How to Optimize Productivity on Business Private Jet Trips

· 6 min read

200 readsEclipse 500 jet parked on apron at airport with the door open

6 Quirky Planes: A Guide to Unique Private Jets

· 5 min read

200 readsPrivate jet interior

What Is Private Jet Seat Sharing?

· 15 min read

A private white business jet on the runway is preparing for takeoff. Jets of hot exhaust come from jet engines

A Guide to Private Jet Windows: History and Evolution

· 5 min read

904 readsGulfstream G650 interior with bed

Private Jet Bedrooms – Discover the Private Jets with Beds

· 7 min read

1.3k readsFull width nose on view of private jet parked at airport, white fuselage with red underside

What You Need to Know About Private Jet Bathrooms

· 8 min read

309 readsSunset Takeoff Preparation of Cessna Citation in California

How Safe Are Private Jets? Are Private Jets Safer than Commercial Airlines?

· 9 min read

3.9k readsHigh mounted jet engine of a small business jet with a blue sky in the background. The jet engine is reflected in the fuselage

The Different Types and Classes of Private Jets You Need to Know

· 19 min read

21k readsBombardier Global 7500 taxiing at snowy airport with ground crew in front of it directing

The 10 Most Expensive New Private Jets

· 8 min read

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Security And Screening Procedures For Private Jet Passengers

· 10 min read

Aerial view of the runway and plane hangars of Lihue airport on Kauai island, Hawaii, United States

Fixed-Base Operators – The Airport Terminals Used for Private Jets

· 5 min read

Max with two suitcases and bags

Packing Tips for Your First Private Jet Journey

· 9 min read

719 readsPrivate jet with stairs deployed and nose lights on front on view at airport during fog

Private Jet Customization – Options for Your Ultimate Aircraft

· 8 min read

480 readsAirplane model of Bombardier Learjet 35A parking on the apron with beautiful sunset and mountain Background.

Complete Guide To Private Jet Manufacturers

· 11 min read

Rear view of private jet parked at airport with reflection in puddle of water at snowy mountainous Swiss airport

Private Jets Used For Special Missions

· 10 min read

The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Private Jet Operations and Customer Experience

The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Private Jet Operations and Customer Experience

· 13 min read

Man with a cigarette smoke

Can You Smoke on a Private Jet?

· 7 min read

979 readsDassault Falcon private jet on approach to land with blue sky background and all black paint

The Reason for Three Engine TriJet Private Jets

· 5 min read

1.6k readsCessna Citation Mustang very light jet in flights air to air shot

Very Light Jets: Ultimate Guide to Small Private Aircraft

· 15 min read

446 readsGulfstream private jet with green tail front on view parked at Samedan airport in Switzerland

What Are the Most Popular Private Jets?

· 9 min read

218 readsInterior of private jet from front of cabin looking back with cushions

Traveling With Pets by Private Jet

· 3 min read

846 readsCessna Citation Family of Private Jets

Cessna Citation Family of Private Jets

· 19 min read

Private Jet Cabin Air Quality – How Clean Is the Cabin Air on a Private Jet?

Private Jet Cabin Air Quality – How Clean Is the Cabin Air on a Private Jet?

· 7 min read

Portrait of a businesswoman talking on the phone while her colleague is working on a digital tablet on a private jet, with wifi onboard

How to Fly by Private Jet – 6 Ways to Fly Private

· 14 min read

321 readsPrivate Jet being refuelled

Private Jet Fuel Stops – Everything You Need to Know

· 5 min read

599 readsNose view of white jet parked at airport with cloudy sky behind

How Common Are Private Jets?

· 11 min read

6.6k readsRefueling the plane. The FBO refuels the business aircraft before departure. Close-up of a hand with a tank gun.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – Everything You Need to Know

· 18 min read

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The Baggage Capacity of Every Private Jet

· 7 min read

4.5k readsWhite Gulfstream in air with landing gear in motion

How Much Does it Cost to Charter a Private Jet?

· 7 min read

8.4k readsPilatus PC-24 exterior on runway at Boston Logan airport

How Much Runway Do Private Jets Need to Take-Off?

· 7 min read

638 readsUnderside of private jet flying through the air

Private Jet Altitude: How High Can They Really Fly

· 11 min read

1k readsFront view of private jet just after landing with engines spinning

The Top Speed of All Private Jets Ranked – The Fastest Private Jets

· 7 min read

How Far Can Private Jets Fly?

How Far Can Private Jets Fly?

· 5 min read

1.1k readsWide shot of two business professionals walking towards private jet in hangar

How Many Passengers Can a Private Jet Fit?

· 7 min read

Bombardier Global private jet taking off from airport with jet exhaust visible behind

Have Private Jets Got More Fuel Efficient?

· 5 min read

3.5k readsPrivate Jet being refuelled

How Much Fuel Do Private Jets Burn Per Hour?

· 6 min read

14k readsPrivate Jet being refuelled

Here’s How Much it Costs to Fuel a Private Jet

· 8 min read

1.5k readsCockpit of turboprop aircraft with avionics powered on

The Reason Private Jets Require Two Pilots

· 4 min read

1.2k readsBombardier Challenger aircraft in VistaJet livery taxiing for take off at Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias international airport

Can a Private Jet Cross the Atlantic?

· 3 min read

2.2k readsGulfstream on approach to land with impressive sky

Understanding the Maximum Range of a Private Jet: Top Models and Factors

· 11 min read

169 reads4 Best Ways to Fly by Private Jet

4 Best Ways to Fly by Private Jet

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376 readslarge jet interior from front of cabin looking back

Private Jet Interior Design – Inside Luxurious Jets

· 6 min read

143 readsThe Private Jet With The Longest Range

The Private Jet With The Longest Range

· 7 min read

A wide shot showing interiors of a private jet from rear of cabin looking forward

Private Jet Vs First Class – 6 Key Reasons to Switch

· 6 min read

Rear view of engines of Dassault Falcon three engine jet during sunset

Most Common Private Jet Questions Answered

· 6 min read

Embraer Legacy taxiing to take off

5 Key Reasons to Travel by Private Jet

· 4 min read

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