The Garmin G3X Touch has been approved for more then 500 aircraft as it continues to grow in popularity, being first introduced to general aviation in 2014, it offers several panel configurations, and it includes wireless connectivity and synthetic vision, as well as optional display redundancy, advanced autopilot compatibility, and engine monitoring. Garmin also announced the new GNX 375 color touch-screen GPS navigators, enabling localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) and other Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) GPS-enabled [...]

Struggling to get your jet business off the ground? The jet charter industry pulls in $25 billion a year in the US. If you want to use your aviation knowledge or your capital to get in on that action, then you'll need to start a private jet charter business. But that's not exactly an everyday activity, so you'll want some pointers. Below, we're taking a look at how to get your private jet charter business to take off. Figure Out [...]

If you own or operate a private jet, you have tons of airports to choose from for takeoff and landing. In fact, there are over 4,000 airports that accept private jets in the U.S alone. But with so many options, it may be difficult to select the right one for you. So, which private jet airports are the best? And what makes some private airports better than others? Keep reading to find out. We'll review the top four best private [...]

There are more than 9,000 commercial helicopters in the US alone. These aircraft have become a critical part of modern society. One of the most popular helicopter models is the Bell 206 series. It’s one of the most iconic designs you can find today. It appears in movies as well as television shows and it’s a popular choice for local broadcasting stations as well. There are thousands of Bell 206 helicopters in circulation today. Below, we’ll discuss everything [...]

It's now hard to imagine a world without planes. In 2018, the world hit a peak of over 200,000 commercial flights in a single day. And that's to say nothing of private flights. Aviation technology has changed the world, and we have the humble piston to thank for most of its history. Below, we're taking a look at how the piston plane engine changed the skies forever. The Rise of the Piston The first piston engines came into [...]

The gorgeous Gulfstream G650 is, put simply, not a small-fry jet. Even pre-owned G650s regularly sell for northwards of $50 million, whilst a new one will set you back $60 million at least. Gulfstream jets are icons are luxury living and the G650 is one of the most stylish and fine-tuned products on offer. The initial 3-year waiting list that accompanied the launch of this gulf-stream jet a few years back has died down somewhat, but demand is [...]

A twin engine plane can be the biggest investment of a person's life. And most twin engine jets soar well over $3 million apiece. In addition to the price tag, an extra engine comes with added responsibilities. But there's no need to panic. We've locked in the most important things to consider when buying a twin engine plane. Before hitting the skies, make sure to run through this twin engine airplane checklist. Why Pilots Pick a Twin Engine [...]

Proposed AD for all Piper PA-28 Series aircraft and the PA-32 (AD 2018-CE-049-AD) which either: 1. Has accumulated 5,000 or more hours; 2. Has had either main wing spar replaced with a serviceable part (used with time already on the part); or 3. Has missing and/or incomplete maintenance records. The FAA estimates that this AD will affect 19,696 aircraft on the U.S. Register. VREF and our Partner AOPA has spent significant time researching this AD. This AD is [...]