The A – Z of private jets
There’s a lot of number talk when it comes to private jets. From a G650 to a Global 6000, we use numbers to talk about prices; nautical miles; cabin dimensions; speeds…and much more.
But words are just as important. The average person speaks between 7,000 to 20,000 words a day (depending on gender apparently!). And our team of AvGeeks at PrivateFly covers a more than average number of aviation-related words in our daily tally.
So – after much debate – we came up with our alphabet of private jets, from A to Z. Do you agree with our choices?
AIRPORT: Private jets can use ten times more airports than airlines. More
BIZAV: Short for ‘business aviation’, a common abbreviation meaning the private jet industry.
CHARTER: On demand private jet flights, offering more flexibility and value than ownership or fractional programs. More
DOGS: Pets can fly with owners in the cabin on a private jet. More
EMPTY LEG: A repositioning private jet flight offered at a significant discount. More
FBO: The private jet terminal at the airport (short for Fixed Based Operator). More
GULFSTREAM G650ER: The world’s fastest & furthest private jet. More
HELICOPTER: Fly in to remote spots, and ideal for sightseeing tours. More
INTERIORS: From boardrooms to bedrooms, showers to dishwashers, the sky’s the limit. More
JETIQUETTE: A guide to the do’s & don’ts of private jet travel. More
KING AIR: The turboprop is the world’s most popular private aircraft. More
LEAR JET: The original purpose-built private jet, first launched in 1963. More
MACH: Aircraft speed measure, meaning its relationship to the speed of sound. More
NOTAM: An alert to pilots from the aviation authority (short for Notice To Airmen).
ONLINE: In recent years private jet booking has been transformed by new technology, making it faster & easier to book. More
PRICES: More transparency & market competition means prices for private charter are coming down. More
QUALITY: Argus & Wyvern ratings make it easier to choose a quality aircraft operator.
RUNWAY: Smaller aircraft need less runway length to take off or land, so can access more airports. More
SUPER BOWL: The world’s biggest event for private jet travel. More
TAIL NUMBER: Unique global identifier for each aircraft, like a car registration. More
UNIFORM: Private jet pilots always wear a uniform on duty. Look out for 4 stripes for the Captain, 3 for the First Officer.
VIP: Private jet travel is all about bespoke, customer service.
WINDOWS: Designed to flood the cabin with light, private jets offer innovative window design. More
XLS: The world’s most popular private jet aircraft is Cessna’s Citation XLS. More
YACHTS: Pair a yacht charter with a private jet for the ultimate private travel experience. More
ZULU: Aviation terminology, meaning Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). More
For private jet charter advice (in words and numbers), contact our expert Flight Team 24-hours on +44 (0)20 7100 6960.
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