Age Is Just a Number? Debating the Proposed Pilot Retirement Extension
The IATA Proposal to Raise Pilot Retirement Age to 67: A Global Aviation Watershed Moment In a move that could fundamentally reshape international aviation, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has formally proposed raising the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots from 65 to 67…
Demand for Heavy Jets in 2025: Charter and Purchase Trends
Private Jet Charters to Dakar Rally 2026
100 Years of Pratt & Whitney: Powering the Skies with Innovation
For a century, Pratt & Whitney has been synonymous with aviation excellence, crafting engines that have propelled humanity into new frontiers of flight. From the roar of the Wasp engine in the 1920s to the whisper-quiet efficiency of today’s Geared Turbofan (GTF), Pratt & Whitney’s…
Africa’s Cargo Charter Market: Growth, Trends, and Opportunities in 2025 and beyond
Introduction Africa’s cargo charter market has emerged as a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector, driven by the continent’s unique geographic position, growing economic hubs, and increasing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Over the past two years (2023–2025), the market has experienced significant growth, fueled by…
What to Look for When Valuing an Aircraft Engine
What to Look for When Valuing an Aircraft Engine Aircraft engines are the heart of any airplane, often accounting for 30-50% of an aircraft’s total value. Accurately valuing an engine is critical for buyers, sellers, financiers, and insurers in the aviation industry. A well-maintained engine…
Skyrocketing Opportunities: The India-Saudi Arabia Private Aviation Market and Profitable Investment Prospects
The private aviation sector is soaring to new heights globally, with India and Saudi Arabia emerging as key players in this high-flying industry. For high-net-worth individuals (HNI) and Saudi businessmen, the burgeoning private aviation market in India presents a lucrative opportunity for investment, collaboration, and…
Future Prospects and Growth in the African Cargo Charter Market: Trends, Routes, and Opportunities
The African cargo charter market is on the cusp of a transformative era, driven by rapid economic growth, technological advancements, and increasing global trade integration. As the continent continues to develop its aviation infrastructure and embrace innovative logistics solutions, cargo charter services are becoming a…
Air Cargo Charters Under Pressure: Cost of the US-China Trade War
Introduction to Trade War As trade tensions between the United States and China escalate in 2025, the air cargo charter industry navigates turbulent skies. Once a thriving sector fueled by the rapid growth of e-commerce and global trade, it faces significant challenges as tariffs and…
Boeing Jets Back from China: How Trade War Opens Doors for Global Airlines
In a stunning escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, Boeing, the American aviation titan, is reeling as Chinese airlines have been ordered to reject deliveries of its aircraft. On April 18, 2025, a Boeing 737 MAX, painted in Xiamen Airlines’ livery, was tracked flying back…