Private Aviation Insider

Sometimes described as a 10-hour plane with the comforts of a 15-hour cabin, the Legacy 650 should not be overlooked as a contender in the long-range business jet market. Joanna Meek describes both the 650 and the 600 she flew before the upgrade.

When the long-anticipated HondaJet finally arrived, there was less fanfare than expected. But owner/operators are finding the maintenance costs are as advertised: low. And the plane is fun to fly. Join me for insights with the very enthusiastic Dave Moore.

The Citation X enjoyed a 15-year run as the fastest business jet and still reigns as the fastest mid-sized jet. Its comfort and speed made it a staple of the Cessna lineup for more than two decades, and it crowned the fleet of many charter companies for years. Find out more about the Citation X's capabilities and quirks in this podcast with Canadian operator Ian McDougall.

Popular around the world for its range, comfort and capabilities, Bombardier's Global family of aircraft is well regarded among corporate flight departments--especially those well-versed in other Challenger and Global products. Don't miss Dominic's tales of his plane's unique cargo "tails."

Gulfstream aircraft are known for their stately ramp presence, comfort, range and reliability. The G550 reigns the skies as an ultra-long range option for charter and corporate use alike. On this episode, pilot and director of safety Mike Sands talks about the differences in the 550 and its predecessors.

The Kodiak was designed for rugged missions, and Quest Aircraft demo pilot has done it all--from transporting tranquilized lions to landing in mountaintop jungles. He also talks about how the aircraft supplements the lift of corporate flight departments with low operating costs and short take-off and landing performance in less perilous missions.

An insider's look at the performance, patient and crew experience for Bombardier's Learjet 40XR in an air ambulance operation.

An insiders look at the performance, customer and crew experience, operation and training for the Falcon 900 series of aircraft - an aircraft design that has certainly stood the test of time.

The Learjet 45 is a green-sheet aircraft designed by Bombardier, popular for its mid-sized jet speed and range in a light jet package.

An insider's look at the performance, operation and customer experience of Bombardier's Global 6000 - a private jet with a 3-section cabin and a very long range.