The BBAC Journal
Interviews, route deep-dives, and the craft behind private aviation.
Private Jet Safety Checklist: What to Check Before You Book
Is private jet charter safe? Use this checklist to verify the operator, AOC or Part 135 status, safety audits, crew and aircraft before you pay.
Types of Private Jets: A Complete Guide by Category
Eight private jet categories compared: passenger capacity, range, cabin size, and how to match the right aircraft to your route — plus the most common booking mistakes.
Autumn Calendar: Yachts, Racing and Art
Monaco Yacht Show, Goodwood Revival, Frieze London and Art Basel — how Europe's autumn calendar connects by private jet charter.
How much does a private jet charter actually cost?
Hourly rates, hidden fees, repositioning, taxes — the honest cost breakdown for chartering a private jet from Europe in 2026.
Empty leg flights explained: how to fly private for less
An empty leg is a one-way private jet flight an operator has to make anyway. Travellers with flexible dates pay 30–60% less than a normal charter.
Light jet vs midsize jet: which one do you actually need?
Light jet or midsize? The honest decision tree — passenger count, mission length, range — and where the upgrade actually pays for itself.
5 hidden private terminals on the Mediterranean coast
Olbia, Calvi, Bastia, Béziers and Lampedusa — five GA-friendly fields that bypass the queues at Nice and Cannes when the Côte d'Azur fills up.