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MrBeast’s $2.5M Jet Challenge: The Private Jet, The Tail Number, and How Fans Tracked It.

When YouTube titan MrBeast dropped his jaw-dropping “100 Days in a Private Jet” challenge, the internet lit up—but aviation enthusiasts were watching even closer. Why? Because that jet wasn’t just any aircraft. Behind the viral video was a real, registered … Continue reading MrBeast’s $2.5M Jet Challenge: The Private Jet, The Tail Number, and How Fans Tracked It.

Understanding Flexjet Pilot Pay: Salaries and Compensation in 2025

Thinking about a career flying for Flexjet? It’s a big decision, and knowing what you’ll earn is a huge part of that. Flexjet pilot pay can seem a bit complicated at first glance, with different factors playing a role. We’ll break down how they figure out salaries, what can boost your earnings, and how it stacks up against other flying jobs. Let’s get into the details of what being a Flexjet pilot might look like financially in 2025. Key Takeaways Flexjet offers a solid base salary for First Officers, starting around $100,000, with guaranteed pay structures for both line holders … Continue reading Understanding Flexjet Pilot Pay: Salaries and Compensation in 2025

What is Real Jet? How to book and Fly Private

Real Jet: From Billion-Dollar Burn to a Leaner Flight Path When Kenny Dichter announced the launch of his newest venture — Real Jet — the business aviation world collectively raised an eyebrow. After all, this isn’t his first takeoff in private aviation. It’s his third. The man behind Marquis Jet and Wheels Up has long been known as one of the industry’s most charismatic pitchmen — the kind who can turn a jet card into a lifestyle statement and a membership program into a cultural movement. But behind the glossy branding and billion-dollar valuations, his first two aviation ventures tell … Continue reading What is Real Jet? How to book and Fly Private

SatCon Brings Starlink Connectivity to the Hawker 800XP — Office-Level Wi-Fi at 40,000 Feet

For years, the ultimate inflight internet experience belonged exclusively to the ultra-long-range elite — aircraft like the Gulfstream G650ER and Bombardier Global 7500 — where Wi-Fi systems came with installation costs north of $250,000. Smaller aircraft, while luxurious in every other sense, were left behind when it came to connectivity…That all changes now. SatCon, the West Palm Beach-based avionics innovator, has officially launched Starlink installation capability for the Hawker 800XP, marking a new era for midsize jet owners. For the first time, operators of aircraft under $4 million can now experience the same high-speed, low-latency connectivity as jets ten times … Continue reading SatCon Brings Starlink Connectivity to the Hawker 800XP — Office-Level Wi-Fi at 40,000 Feet