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Ask The Pilot: How much runway does an aircraft need to take off?
Last week saw Boeing embarrassed by its gigantic 747 ‘Dreamlifter’ freighter landing at the wrong airport in Wichita, Kansas. The Dreamlifter is a huge cargo plane, used to transport parts of its 787...
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‘Sticking plaster’ London airport plans will cost billions more than proposed
The Airports Commission has released a report today, showing that all 3 plans left on the table for the London airport expansion project will cost significantly more than their bids suggest. The...
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PrivateFly Provides Ebola Evacuation Flights
PrivateFly has a range of aircraft available to charter for Ebola medical evacuations. While private jets are typically viewed as a mode of transportation for those seeking luxury or privacy, private...
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Ask The Pilot: Can it be too cold for an aircraft to fly?
As temperatures in Siberia hit an unusual low of -52C earlier this month, the brake system on a Katekavia airlines Tupolev 134 froze solid in the parked position. This made it impossible for the...
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New Regulations For Disabled Airline Passengers
This week, a new regulation in Europe came into effect by the Civil Aviation Authority, regarding airports and airlines helping disabled passengers, aiming to improve and enhance their flying...
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US blizzard sees private jet demand increase
With more than 7,500 flights cancelled and many more delayed, travel to and from the Northeast of the USA is experiencing severe disruption due to snow and blizzard conditions. And as we see with any...
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Will The Queen’s favourite airport survive a regulatory review?
London RAF Northolt is currently being targeted by some of its rival business aviation airports, who are asking for clarification on how it is regulated for safety. The rivals – led by London Oxford...
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The role of the pilot in business aviation
PrivateFly's Adam Twidell is also a trained private jet and ex-military pilot The role of the pilot is one that generates a great deal of interest, especially after a tragic event such as the...
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Can a private jet land at Courchevel?
The next ski season is just around the corner, so we’re getting ready for a busy time, arranging private jet and helicopter flights into airports serving the top ski resorts in both Europe and the USA....
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Private Jet Charter During An Ash Cloud
This week, thousands are finding themselves stranded after an eruption from Mount Rinjani shut down airports, causing a total of 692 international and domestic flights to be either cancelled or...
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