Over the last 100 years, the aviation industry has tried their hand at a range of exciting new designs. There has been a shift, however from massive changes to smaller incremental improvements. IN other words, the aircraft in its most basic form it the same recognizable shape that it was when it was first invented. Hence, tomorrow’s airplanes are probably going to look similar to the ones we all travel on today. This design is because of the trouble [...]

You've always loved the look of military aircraft. Whether you're staring at them in a book, watching them fly through the skies, or viewing them at an airshow, military aircraft are nothing short of a big deal to you. That being said, you may have wondered what it would be like to own one of these incredible birds, or even if it's possible to buy one for yourself. We can fill you in on buying military aircraft for [...]

An appraisal is an opinion of value, and it can be verbal or written. The truth is when it comes to appraising aircraft, the quality of the report is based on several factors, but what you are paying for is that appraisers experience. Hire the wrong appraiser, and your dreams of owning an aircraft will come to an end. Experience is not something you can google or research. It is only earned through decades of hard work and [...]

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) is a urea-based chemical that is added to ground vehicle emissions systems to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. DEF is not designed, nor approved, for use in jet fuel. If it is inadvertently added to jet fuel, as has happened in several incidents over the last 2 years, DEF will react with certain chemical components to form crystalline deposits in the fuel system. The crystalline deposits can then accumulate on filters, engine fuel nozzles, [...]

Have you ever had the dream of owning an aircraft? Does the thought elicit fantasy-like imagery of you soaring above the clouds as you jettison off to some Carribean island? If it's always been your dream to own a plane, it might be more financially viable then you thought. There are not only several ways you can potentially afford the aircraft of your dreams, but also some creative ways to get in the air quickly. Today, you don't [...]

A penthouse with an incredible view, a fleet of expensive cars, and a sophisticated, stylish wardrobe are all ways to show off your wealth. The ultimate sign that you've got the bank account to back it up is much bigger than all of that. We're talking about luxury airplanes. A jet-setter who's set on having their own jet has an average worth of $1.5 billion. It's not easy to secure a loan, go through the right channels to [...]