Private aviation, answered.

Market hourly rates run roughly $5,000–$8,000 for light jets, $7,200–$10,000 midsize, $11,000–$13,000 super midsize, $12,200–$16,000 large cabin — here is what quotes add, and why two quotes for the same trip differ.

An FBO — fixed base operator — is the private terminal at an airport: the lounge, ramp, fuel, and handling that private flights use instead of the commercial terminal.

A jet stream is a narrow band of high-altitude wind blowing west to east at speeds that can pass 200 mph. It is why eastbound crossings are faster — and how the desk plans long-haul time and fuel.

Bitlux is a brokerage — the "fleet" is a vetted market of operators' aircraft, midsize through large cabin, matched to each mission instead of owned and repositioned.

An honest comparison of five leading private jet charter services in 2026 — Bitlux, NetJets, VistaJet, Flexjet, and Magellan Jets — and how to judge any provider for yourself.

Seven private jet card programs compared honestly for 2026 — Bitlux, NetJets, Sentient, XO, VistaJet, Jet Linx, Wheels Up — and the terms that actually separate them.