In 2016, there were just over 56,000 helicopters in the world. Over half of these were designated military helicopters. With such a low number of helicopters in the world, the aircraft tends to hold its value. However, the pricing range of helicopters can vary greatly. Costs can range between $37,500 for small, single-person helicopters to $21,000,000 for an AgustaWestland AW101. But how do you determine the value of a helicopter? Which factors determine aircraft values? Keep reading to learn 4 [...]

The FAA issued a policy statement establishing the requirement for operators to obtain ATC authorizations to fly aircraft that are not ADS–B Out equipped while flying in  ADS–B-mandated airspace beginning in January 2020. It should be noted that obtaining these clearances will not be guaranteed and might not be made available. Taking that as the BIG hint that it is, we highly suggest you get ADS-B equipped ASAP. Under the policy, the operator must make the request to [...]

Aircraft safety is so important and is a non-negotiable in the aviation world. In fact, over 2 million passengers fly in and out of the U.S. every single day. That's over 2 million people in the air that need to be protected. If you're interested in joining the aviation workforce by becoming a mechanic, check out all the reasons a professional aviation mechanic is important. Educated in the Field of Aviation You may be wondering what the requirements [...]

For some, owning a helicopter is simply a source of high-flying excitement and entertainment. Others purchase a helicopter as an investment that they can sell to make money down the road. And, of course, there are those that hope their helicopter hobby will produce a profit, as well as some fun memories while they wait to cash in on their wings. But, whether you're hoping for good times or a good return, your helicopter is bound to give [...]

It's currently estimated that there are between 23,000 and 39,000 airplanes in the world. That number is surprisingly low, making aircraft still highly valuable in today's market. If you have a large investment such as an airplane, you want to be sure you receive the best price for it. But you don't want to go to just any aircraft appraisal company. You want to be sure your company follows the rules of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). [...]

There are many markers of success in business. From a killer initial public offering to spending years in the black, success is hard to come by and so rewarding when you find it. One thing that demonstrates your company is doing well is your own private plane. A company plane is no small investment. You want to make sure, when you buy it, that you pick the best one possible. If you're new to the plane-buying game, then you [...]

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 [...]