What are aircraft tugs? Well, you may know them as towing tractors, airport tractors, or aircraft pushback tractors. You will see heavy-duty airplane tugs, with their low profile and large wheels, being driven around at airports. However, more compact, driverless machines are all that’s needed for smaller planes. What Are Aircraft Tugs Used For? Put simply, an airplane tug is a machine or driven vehicle used to maneuver an aircraft into its required position. Tugs can be used to move a plane: into a hangar for servicing to a gate (or between gates), so that it’s ready for departure to an airc ..read more

Long months of pandemic travel restrictions and closed borders are finally ending, and many charter customers are eager to journey abroad, whether for vacations, family visits, or on business. Among the first questions, these travelers often ask is whether a private charter can fly internationally, and if so, how to choose the best jet for an overseas journey. Can A Private Charter Fly Internationally? Private jets can, like airlines, indeed fly internationally, though there are important differences between international private charter and airline flights. Foremost is the access to thousands ..read more

What are aircraft tugs? Well, you may know them as towing tractors, airport tractors, or aircraft pushback tractors. You will see heavy-duty airplane tugs, with their low profile and large wheels, being driven around at airports. However, more compact, driverless machines are all that’s needed for smaller planes. What Are Aircraft Tugs Used For? Put simply, an airplane tug is a machine or driven vehicle used to maneuver an aircraft into its required position. Tugs can be used to move a plane: into a hangar for servicing to a gate (or between gates), so that it’s ready for departure to an airc ..read more

People track flights for many reasons. Aviation enthusiasts depend on flight trackers to tell them about the locations and finer details of planes, but flight trackers have plenty of practical purposes too. Accurate flight arrival and departure times are important for companies providing transport connections, such as car park shuttles and taxis. Researchers and journalists may track flights to trace the movements of significant people, relief missions, or troop deployments. Flight tracking is also a great way to check whether the flights of friends or family members are on schedule. What’s mo ..read more

Are you wondering how to fly with a pet—and whether you should? Flying with a pet on a commercial flight can seem more trouble than it’s worth. Often, there’s a plethora of restrictions and paperwork. It can also be an unhappy and distressing experience for your pet, as they will usually be alone in a crate in the noisy, chilly cargo hold of the plane.  However, when you charter a private jet, your pet can have the same luxury, bespoke flight experience that you enjoy! Taking Your Pet on a Private Jet Flight Here are our tips for ensuring your pet travels safely and comfortably on your pr ..read more

Welcome to private jet charter. Whether you’re a long-time charter customer or among the many new to flying privately, and regardless of your provider, we at Paramount Business Jets want your next journey to be the best and safest charter travel experience possible — seamless, comfortable, and secure. It is truly a world of travel most can only imagine.  The charter company you work with is the key to the quality of your charter experience, and with literally thousands of providers, choosing the best charter broker for your needs can be challenging. A quality charter broker has the expert ..read more

Private jet travel is becoming increasingly popular, especially for business people. If you’ve not flown by private jet before, here are the private jet amenities that makes it such a great choice for the world’s busiest business people. Privacy For business travelers, one of the most appealing private jet amenities is privacy. Private airport lounges and exclusive chartered flights give you: The peace and quiet you need to work, Reassurance that your phone calls, work, and meetings can all be conducted in complete privacy, ensuring sensitive and confidential information is kept under wraps ..read more

The demand for private jet charters has increased during the Covid-19 pandemic as people try to reduce their exposure risk. Private flights mean quieter airports, fewer (and familiar) fellow passengers, private lounges, and no booking-in or baggage collection queues, and a crew that’s not been exposed to thousands of people. All very appealing advantages in a pandemic! However, supply hasn’t quite managed to meet the increased demand yet, and the private jet charter industry has, like all others, suffered Covid-related staff shortages. So, if you’re wondering when to book a private jet, the an ..read more

Covid-19 has made people more aware than ever of the safety and air quality of their immediate environment. If you’re considering chartering a private jet, you might wonder: how clean is the air in an aeroplane? To put your mind at rest, we discuss the air quality on planes, explaining how air cleaning systems and air filters in private jets work — and why you can feel confident about Covid-19 safety on private jet flights. How Clean is the Air in an Aeroplane Cabin? There’s a myth that air in an aeroplane cabin is dirty and stale. Yet this couldn’t be further from the truth. Air Quality on Pr ..read more

If you’ve ever been to an air show, you’ll know some military planes are very speedy. But how fast do they fly? How fast are airliners and private jets, and what do the speed units used for aircraft mean? We have the answers—and a list of the top five fastest private jets you can charter right now. How Fast Do Planes Fly? Units of Measurement for Plane Speed We can talk about the ground speed of an aircraft (how quickly it moves relative to a fixed point on the ground). However, when an aircraft is in flight, the ground is moving below it and other factors come into play. That’s why we usually ..read more