BOAT International • 16th July 2026 Embraer Upgrades its Praetor with New Technology Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has announced updated versions of its Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 business jets, with the overhauled models set to enter service in early 2029.
The Times • 18th February 2026 The private jet companies that millionaires have on speed dial Chartering a jet is the pinnacle of luxury. Picture this — you’re reclining in a nappa leather armchair aboard a Gulfstream G700, the cabin bathed in golden light as an unobtrusive flight attendant tops up your Baccarat flute with Dom Pérignon.
BOAT International • 16th July 2026 Best In Class One a $75 million flagship, the other a nimble evolution of the world’s best-selling small jet, these are the new aircraft that should be on your radar, says Paul Sillers
The Times • 15th September 2025 This is your pilot speaking — a guide to cockpit fashion Take a peek into the flight deck of an aircraft and you’ll spot the classic look — navy suit, gold braid, swanky watch, razor-sharp sunglasses. Paul Sillers looks beyond the clichés at what the world’s elite pilots wear, both in the cockpit and off duty.
Financial Times • 13th July 2016 New European aerospace engines and parts address environmental concerns Global air traffic surged over the past year and is expected to more than double over the next two decades.
Regional Gateway • 23rd December 2025 Preventing the breach Preventing cyber-threats at airports in no longer an IT issue, it's an operational priority. Paul Sillers investigates.
BOAT International • 16th July 2026 Jet Gains Gilt fittings and plush carpets no longer cut it. Paul Sillers checks out the next generation of aircraft being designed from the inside out, with passenger health and recovery as the governing brief.
CNN • 14th November 2022 Flight carbon calculators and offsets: How do they work and can we trust them? While there are plenty of flight carbon calculators offered by airlines and comparison portals, the methodologies can seem opaque and results vary from site to site.
The Times / Raconteur • 20th June 2022 How quickly can aviation make the transition to green power? Aviation has yet to end its 70-year dependence on the highly polluting cocktail of hydrocarbons known as kerosene, but several initiatives are propelling the industry towards a cleaner future.
Elite Traveler • 7th May 2026 The Greek Aviation Startup Bringing On-Demand Helicopter Travel to NYC In the Greek islands, hopping by chopper is irrefutably the way to go. Santorini and Mykonos remain among the most popular, but traveling between the two via ferry can take over three hours. By helicopter, you’re talking less than 40 minutes according to Hoper.
The Independent • 21st December 2018 How airlines are using blockchain to unlock frequent flier miles Airlines are using blockchain to provide passengers with fast-track access to their accumulated loyalty points, says Paul Sillers
The Times • 8th July 2025 Jet cards — VIP travel without the hassle of owning a plane For those of us hoping to dip a toe into the world of private aviation, a pre-paid jet card offers fixed PJ hours at short notice. Paul Sillers surveys the best schemes on offer.
CNN • 5th April 2022 Shanghai to New York in two hours? China joins the hypersonic flight race Shanghai to New York in just a couple of hours? Not a problem when you fly in a hypersonic space plane.
The Times • 16th June 2025 Bijou private jets — compact without compromise Eighteen minutes. That’s the average time it takes between arriving at a private air terminal and taking off in a business jet. Paul Sillers reports.
BOAT International • 16th July 2026 Owning a VIP Jumbo Jet Just Got Easier The 747 has long been the aircraft of choice for heads of state and royal families. Boeing is now making it easier to own one.
CNN • 28th May 2021 The dream of supersonic passenger flight hits turbulence The long-held dream of a successor to Concorde just got a little farther away as one of the major contenders in the race to build a supersonic passenger jet appears to have run out of financial fuel.
APEX Experience • 18th March 2020 Sales Pitch: EmiratesRED Onboard Retail Platform Increases Purchases by 23% One month after Emirates launched its onboard retail platform, EmiratesRED, last October, the airline saw an overall sales increase of 23 percent and an average sales increase per customer of 10 percent. The jump has been attributed to a combination of improvements.
Regional Gateway • 2nd July 2025 Bizjet terminals land extra revenue streams Around the world, hubs like Zurich, Biggin Hill and Al Bateen are showing how strategic investments in hangars, hospitality, maintenance and commercial real estate can unlock powerful new revenue streams. Paul Sillers reports.
Business Traveller • 16th March 2016 Havens of Comfort Isn’t it ironic that the concept of the airport lounge – an oasis of privileged pampering and exclusivity – should have been conceived by a man whose surname is virtually synonymous with the ordinary?
BOAT International • 8th July 2026 Private jet power plays: The two new aircraft redefining business aviation From Dassault’s $75,000,000 Falcon 10X flagship to the HondaJet Echelon, the ambitious successor to the world’s best-selling light jet, these are the next-generation aircraft set to reshape private aviation with bigger cabins, longer range and smarter technology...
