With the recent changes in regulations implemented by the now previous Obama administration, the Cuba market offers an interesting insight into the air charter industry and the travel industry as a whole. As of December 17th, when the ex-President published a statement announcing a change of relationship between U.S. and More […]
Private Jet Blog by Monarch Air Group
Monarch Air Group Projects 32% Growth by the End of 2016
An increase in celebrity and sports event segments has propelled the private airline to record figures. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. – Ft. Lauderdale-based private airline Monarch Air continues its sustained growth. Established in 2006, the firm has registered during 2016 more flights than the previous three years combined, a fact that More […]
Easter on the East Coast: Why Flying Private Makes Sense
Everyone could imagine that Easter weekend is a busy time at every major airport in the states. Ok, agreed. But let’s take it to facts. A commercial flight from Miami to New York via Miami International to LaGuardia or John F. Kennedy airports is a three-hour flight. No news there. More […]
Private Jet Traffic: New York and Miami as the Top US Routes
Did you see that private jet taking off? There’s a good chance its final destination is New York. Seven out of the 10 most covered routes were departing to or arriving from New York, as stated by the Knight Frank’s Wealth Report. And the most popular one? Moscow to Nice. More […]
How FBOs Can Make or Break the Overall Flight Experience
Unlike commercial aviation where the time spent before and after the flight is pretty standard and doesn’t vary much depending on the class you’re flying (although better waiting lounges for business or first class), private aviation is much more than just a luxury ride in the skies. The Business aviation More […]
What Is a FBO?
So you might have heard about the amenities of flying on a private plane; luxury, privacy, and comfort. But what happens before a flight? At what place does a private passenger arrive before their flight? Well, they go to an FBO. FBO stands for Fixed Base Operator; usually, a company More […]
Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting Live Updates: Victims, Lockdown Reported In Florida
UPDATE: 2:18 p.m. EST — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio tweeted that he was “praying for the victims and everyone” at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a shooting Friday that left multiple people dead. As many as five people were killed after a gunman opened fire in the baggage area of Terminal 2 at the More […]
Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts
Monarch Air Group was ready to provide Hurricane Matthew`s airlift support In anticipation of Hurricane Matthew, Monarch Air Group has setup a 24/7 operations center ready to provide airlift support, resupply and relief efforts. Our Ft. Lauderdale based team has been assisting Long Island and Deadmans Cay after hurricane Irene, More […]
Emergency Relief for Philippines
Monarch Air Group is an experienced operator and service provider for air charter lift support accommodating disaster stricken areas. Our charter teams air lift humanitarian and medical aid, supplies and personnel. Our team has worked in Haiti, Afghanistan and South Sudan. Monarch offers fixed wing STOL aircraft as well as More […]
Aviation Industry surprised by new Bahamian taxes
On July 1, 2013 new taxes took effect in the Bahamas affecting both the commercial and private aviation community. All inbound and outbound flights are now being charged $75 per leg for processing fees, resulting in a total of $150 per flight in additional fees. The new processing fees are More […]