Elite Traveler • 7th May 2026

The Greek Aviation Startup Is 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 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.

Regional Gateway • 23rd December 2025

Preventing the breach Preventing the breach

Preventing cyber-threats at airports in no longer an IT issue, it's an operational priority. Paul Sillers investigates.

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.

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 • 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.

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.

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 • 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.

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?

British Airways - High Life • 22nd May 2025

Quiz: How well do you know your passport? | High Life Magazine

Who created the first British passport? Rival theories surround the origins of the passport. By Paul Sillers.

Regional Gateway • 12th September 2025

Part of the furniture

Digital screens are transforming airports into seamless, intuitive spaces – guiding passengers every step of the way with real-time, relevant information. Paul Sillers reports.

BOAT International • 12th November 2024

Will air taxis really take off?

While China, Europe and the US compete for the short- to medium-haul aircraft market, there’s a parallel rivalry playing out in the shifting sands of the Middle East, says Paul Sillers

The Times • 30th April 2025

Step inside the ultimate private jets

Private aviation isn’t just about dodging the hubbub at airports and zipping across the skies more efficiently — it’s also about asserting one’s power, prestige and personal flair.

Regional Gateway • 31st March 2025

Bags of new ideas

Real-time baggage tracking, robotics to assist with lifting and loading/unloading of heavy luggage, and wearable scanners. Paul Sillers reports.

BOAT International • 20th November 2024

Comfort and wellbeing take flight: Unpacking the new Gulfstream G400 business jet

The raison d'etre of flying in a private jet isn't just to get you there quicker and in better comfort. It's also about getting you there in better shape. Paul Sillers reports.

British Airways Business Life • 26th March 2025

Cool your jets

Imagine an airliner so fast it can fly from London to Sydney and back again the same day. A British SME is developing the engines to make it possible. Paul Sillers reports