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Aircraft Safety

Desert Jet Earns NBAA Flying Safety Award Third Year in a Row

La Quinta, California – October 16, 2013 – Desert Jet has earned the National Business Aviation Association’s Commercial Business Flying Safety Award for exceptional achievement in maintaining safe flying operations, for a third consecutive year. Only 45 aircraft charter companies have been presented with this award, from the nearly 2000 charter operators that are in business… Read More

Desert Jet Earns NBAA Commercial Business Flying Safety Award

La Quinta, California – October 22, 2012 – Desert Jet has earned theNational Business Aviation Association’s Commercial Business Flying Safety Award for exceptional achievement in maintaining safe flying operations. Only 39 aircraft charter companies have been presented with this award, from the nearly 2000 charter operators that are in business throughout the U.S.  Desert Jet has… Read More

Desert Jet Values Safety

At Desert Jet we have been leading the way in one of the most important culture changes in aviation history, the implementation and practice of a Safety Management System.   Desert Jet’s dedication to improving how we operate and make decisions is influenced by our ability to dramatically reduce the amount of risk we operate by. … Read More

IS-BAO – What It Is and What Does it Mean in Aircraft Charter?

IS-BAO stands for “International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations”.  This code of best practices was introduced by the International Business Aviation Council and has been widely adopted as the worldwide gold standard for business aircraft operations.  It is similar to the ISO-9000 quality management standards in the manufacturing industry.  The IS-BAO has been endorsed by… Read More

Hot, High, and Humid – Desert Jet Operations

As another summer rolls on in the desert of Southern California, many people look forward to summer vacations, barbeques, spending time with friends and family, and most importantly, finding ways to beat the heat! While our pilots at Desert Jet enjoy all these things, they are also preparing to battle the notorious weather that is… Read More

The Three Hs of Aircraft Performance – Hot, High and Humid

As another summer rolls on in the desert of Southern California, many people look forward to summer vacations, barbeques, spending time with friends and family, and most importantly, finding ways to beat the heat! While our pilots at Desert Jet enjoy all these things, they are also preparing to battle the notorious weather that is… Read More

Aircraft Charter Safety Ratings – What Do They Really Mean?

When choosing an aircraft charter provider, it is important to determine whether the charter company you are considering meets the highest safety standards possible. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducts a lengthy certification process before ever granting an aircraft charter operator the authority to fly the general public.  In addition, the FAA has continual oversight… Read More

Air Charter – What You Don’t Ask Could Hurt You

Whether you utilize the services of a charter broker or contract directly with an air charter operator for your next private jet charter flight, the tough questions must be asked to ensure your flight meets all regulatory and safety standards.  After all, during an accident is the wrong time to learn that you have chartered… Read More

Private Jet Charter – Tips to Ensure a Safe Flight

When choosing a private jet charter company for your next flight, there are several questions you should ask to ensure you are receiving not only the safest flight, but the best value for your money. What is the experience level of your pilots and how often do they train? The most important safety component during… Read More

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