4 Crucial Aspects of Airplane Maintenance
hen business jets can range from used under $1 million to new super-jets at $99 million, you want to make sure your investment is in top shape. After all, cracking your windshield in a car and paying about $120 is different than paying between $45,000 to $70,000—that’s more than 400 times the cost! It begs the […]
Why Having Hangar Space Is Important in the Up-Keep of Your Aircraft
In the United States, there are 34,200 experimental lightcraft, 167,100 fixed-wing general aviation aircraft, with a total of 5,000 aircraft in the sky during peak operational times. Where are all these airplanes located when not in the air? In just the commercial fleet alone there was a total of 7,356 aircraft in 2018. It is […]
Republic Jet Center: The Best of The Best FBO Airports
FBO Airports: What Are We? We’re Republic Jet Center, a fixed base operator (FBO) that’s been granted the right by an airport authority to provide private jet facilities and aviation services, such as parking and hangar space and fuel to the General Aviation community. Republic Jet Center is based at Republic Airport on Long Island, […]
7 Facts About Flying on Private Jets
Flying on a private jet is a great way to travel in style. Here are 7 facts that you might not know about private air travel. The United States makes up 49.7% of the world’s market for private jets. If you don’t like going through long security lines, removing your shoes, and cramming into a […]
7 Situations Where You Should Hire a Private Jet
You don’t need to be a rockstar or a CEO to travel in style. Here are 7 situations where you could consider hiring a private jet. Have you had situations in the past where you’ve needed a private jet? Are you wondering if it’s a better option than just booking a seat on a commercial […]
Flying Private: Tips for First Time Flyers
Flying in a private plane is a completely different experience from a traditional public flight. We can help you understand what to expect on your journey. Did you know that 44,000 flights are handled by the FAA every day? That’s a tremendous number of people in the sky at any given moment. It’s no secret […]
The Top 10 Reasons Why Republic Jet Center KFRG Is Your Best FBO
Major airlines have been getting a lot of flak in the last couple of years, and honestly? It’s for good reason. Flights with major airlines are more expensive and lower quality than they used to be. Paying for luxury seats and a club membership with a commercial airline used to solve the problem, but it’s […]
Private Jet Travel: 9 Unforgettable Destinations to Visit by Private Jet
Do you love to travel? Most people love vacationing but can do without the hassles of airport travel. Private jet travel offers freedom in creating your own schedule, the ability to skip airport layovers, and the comfort of a spacious cabin sans the crowd. Once you own your private jet, you choose where in the […]
Affordable Luxury: Why Private Jets Are More Affordable Than You Think
Why Private Jets Are More Affordable Than You Think When looking at affordability, private jet rentals are more affordable than you think. Here is why you should book a flight now. Nobody is going to tell you that hiring a private jet is cheap. That’s because air travel isn’t cheap. The average cost of a corporate […]
The FBO Experience: What to Expect from an FBO
Fixed Base Operators have an important role in the business aviation industry. Learn more about what to expect from the FBO experience. It happens every time. You rush to the airport to get to your plane on time only to have to wait, forever, for TSA. Can’t they speed it up just this once? You […]
