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By Magellan Jets
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Mission America Recap: How Private Aviation Helped Will Goodge Go the Distance
On Sunday, November 1, William Goodge crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon in 4:05:01. It was his 50th marathon in 50 states, and he finished the whole challenge in under 23 days. More than 1,300 miles on foot is the part everyone sees. The part they don’t see is everything that […]
Refundable Jet Card: What Happens to Your Deposit and How It Stays Protected
Updated November 2026 Are Jet Card deposits refundable? It depends on the provider. Some programs expire unused funds 12–36 months after purchase, and others are…
CDC Ebola Travel Guidance Now Covers Every U.S.-Bound Private Jet
Updated November 2026 A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order effective November 3, 2026, makes no exception for private aviation. Under current CDC…
Private Jet Safety: What to Know Before You Fly
“Safety is our number one priority.” Every private aviation company says it. Few can prove it. Magellan Jets can. We hold ourselves to the highest…
What Is Pilot Time in Type: Safety Standards and Requirements
Time in Type Overview Time in type refers to the logged hours a pilot has spent operating a specific make and model of aircraft. While…
Magellan Jets vs. Mercury Jets: Comparison Guide
What’s the difference between Magellan Jets and Mercury Jets? Magellan Jets and Mercury Jets both arrange private flights without owning aircraft. The real difference is…
Flying Private to Bandon Dunes: An Insider’s Guide to Golf’s Great Escape
Flying private to Bandon Dunes means landing at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH) in North Bend, Oregon, the closest airport to the resort. From the…
Private Jet Charter to the New York City Marathon 2026
Updated October 2026 The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon runs Sunday, November 1. For a private jet charter to the New York City Marathon,…
Fly to the World Series on Your Own Schedule
Updated October 2026 The decision to fly to the World Series is typically last-minute, once both League Championship Series have produced a matchup. Three of…
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 Sets the Super-Midsize Benchmark
Updated October 2026 For two decades, the Challenger name has set the standard in super-midsize aviation. The Challenger 3500, launched in September 2021, keeps the…
The Year-End Acquisition Window: What Permanent 100% Bonus Depreciation Means Before December 31
The economics of a year-end aircraft acquisition changed on July 4, 2025, when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law. That single change…
Fractional Ownership vs. Charter: Which Is Right for You?
Fractional Jet Ownership and On-Demand Charter represent two distinct paths to private aviation, and the right choice depends on how often you fly, how much…