Robert Sancetta

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Taking weight loss medicines can avert the long process of dealing with the FAA in cases of heart disease or diabetes

AINsight: Benefits of Weight Loss Medications for Pilots

Kerry Lynch

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

In the Covid aftermath, labor disputes compound labor shortages

Expert Opinion: OEM Covid Catch-up Remains Elusive

Chris Lutat

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Preparation and knowledge make a difference in outcomes

Here’s a Better Idea: Avoid the Fistfight in the First Place

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

Climb and descend via clearances still tripping up pilots

AINsight: Avoiding RNAV SIDs and STARs Gotchas

Sheryl Barden

Expanding the role of the corporate flight department can help secure its future

AINsight: Unifying Business Travel Management

David G. Mayer

It takes a village to keep a business aircraft transaction on track

AINsight: How To Buy a Bizjet at a Fast Pace

Joseph Carfagna Jr.

Older models were the last to see price increases and the first to plummet

AINsight: The Older They Get, the Harder They Fall

New concepts press the issue of single-pilot operations on jet transports

AINsight: Single-pilot/Second Pilot Optional

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

What exists isn't a shortage of pilots but rather a shortage of qualified pilots

AINsight: Quality, Not Quantity, Defines Pilot Shortage

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

FAA does allow pilots to use newer weight loss medications without special issuance approval

AINsight: Weight Loss Medications and Aviators

Charles Alcock

Aerial coordinator demonstrated how flying sequences in movies get filmed safely

Blog: My Hollywood Moment as Maverick in the Flight Sim

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Automation can both help and hurt flight crewmembers

AINsight: Is VNAV a Pilot’s Friend or Foe?

A flight department replacing a G650 pilot could cost up to $700,000 during their first year

AINsight: The Real Costs of Not Retaining Your Pilots

Joint or co-ownership of aircraft can be a good option but can be a legal landmine if not done correctly

AINsight: How To Structure Aircraft Co-ownership

Hanneke Weitering

Safety and quality assurance briefing leads to NTSB sanctions

Opinion: Boeing Safety Charade Prompts NTSB Rebuke

NASA's ASRS shows a prevalence of pilots still trying to work out their understanding of autoflight during flight

Don’t Let the Autoflight Bring You Down

Be concise but authoritative when communicating safety issues to C-level executives and high-net-worth individuals

AINsight: How Pilots Can Effectively Talk Aviation Safety to the Big Boss

Taking time off is crucial to mental health and productivity

AINsight: Sharpening Your Axe

Honesty is the best policy when reporting medical conditions to the FAA

AINsight: Aeromedical Standards and FAR 61.53, Part 3

Fat fingers and lack of situational awareness during takeoff can ruin your day

AINsight: Beware of Erroneous Takeoff Parameters

Employee retention is the number-one issue for flight department managers

AINsight: What Keeps Bizav Leaders Up at Night?

Piercing the veil isn't as difficult as many LLC owners assume

AINsight: Personal Liability of Aircraft LLC Owners

AI is not yet ready to replace all humans in the flight deck

If You Believe the Hype, We Should All Be Looking for Work

Go/no-go decision speed is critical part of takeoff safety for pilots

AINsight: V1 Is a Balancing Act on Takeoff

Traditional paths to accruing flight hours have dwindled

AINsight: The Pilot Pipeline Predicament

Disqualifying medical conditions for pilots aren't equal—the devil is in the details

AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53 Part 2

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

The White House goes after bizav operators' taxes in three different ways

AINsight: The Private Jet ‘Fair Share’ Triumvirate

Can psychological discoveries improve flight safety?

AINsight: Single-pilot Ops and Lemon Juice

There are signs that the used aircraft market has hit bottom

AINsight: A New Normal for Preowned Business Aircraft

Power of laughter can transform a work team

AINsight: The Power of Levity

Critical to understand and comply with the new law despite its challenges and invasiveness. 

AINsight: Corporate Transparency Act Descends on Bizav

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Dubai's decision to give exclusive access to Joby has ruffled feathers

Blog: Could Monopolies Be the Norm for eVTOL Air Taxi Services?

Trying out new ways to fly is a sure way to recharge a pilot's batteries

AINsight: The Bucket List for Professional Pilots

Certifications and volunteering make you stand out for promotions and hiring

AINsight: Elevate Your Bizav Career with Professional Development

In addition to medical exams, pilots must also self-certify they are fit to fly before every flight

AINsight: Medical Standards and FAR 61.53

Jay Mesinger

Experts predict a robust year ahead for business aviation

AINsight: The Power of Thought Leadership

The NTSB retired its safety list, so AIN's safety/airmanship blogger came up with his own

AINsight: Most Wanted Safety Improvements for Business Aviation

Programs expose college students to what corporate aviation can offer as a career

AINsight: Internships Help Launch Bizav Careers

Cash might be king, but financing still often makes the most sense for business aircraft purchases

AINsight: Strategies To Manage Aircraft Financing Costs

Business aircraft transactions slowed but were still robust in 2023, and 2024 should bring more of the same

AINsight: No Reason Not To Shout 'Hooray'

End of the year is the perfect time for a personal audit

AINsight: Reflections and Celebrations

Professionalism in aviation is much more than just collecting a paycheck for flying and wearing a necktie

AINsight: Pilot Professionalism Redefined

Pilots should not be reticent to do recommended medical screenings

AINsight: Incidental Findings and Medical Screenings

Business aircraft buyers are already looking ahead to 2024

AINsight: I Can Almost See the New Year

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

Runway incursions involving business jets are on the rise as crews misunderstand line up and wait instructions

AINsight: Wait, Wait, Don’t Take Off!

Leadership isn’t about single-handedly wielding every card in the deck

AINsight: Curating a Team of Experts

Rep. Sam Graves

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

T&I Chair Graves encourages Senate to pass FAA bill

Other Voices: It’s Time to Add to the U.S.’s Rich Aviation History

Buying a charter operator bypasses a long application process

AINsight: Buying/Selling a Part 135 Air Charter Business

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

Workarounds and inattention blindness defeat fueling error defenses

AINsight: Fuelish Mistakes

NBAA-BACE 2023 focused on fostering talent

AINsight: NBAA-BACE . . . It's About People

Pilots need to be wary of everything they ingest

AINsight: Dietary Supplements and Flying

Show provides a platform to discuss challenges and solutions in business aviation industry

AINsight: 10-day Countdown to NBAA-BACE 2023

It's a myth that humans can multitask, warns the NTSB

AINsight: Deadly Distractions on the Flight Deck

Bridging the compensation gap in business aviation maintenance

AINsight: The Overlooked Maintenance Crisis

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are target markets for business aircraft sales

Expert Opinion

Insights and analysis from AIN’s industry veterans.

AINsight: Benefits of Weight Loss Medications for Pilots

Taking weight loss medicines can avert the long process of dealing with the FAA in cases of heart disease or diabetes

Expert Opinion: OEM Covid Catch-up Remains Elusive

In the Covid aftermath, labor disputes compound labor shortages

Here’s a Better Idea: Avoid the Fistfight in the First Place

Preparation and knowledge make a difference in outcomes

AINsight: Avoiding RNAV SIDs and STARs Gotchas

Climb and descend via clearances still tripping up pilots

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