Our Private Air Charter Resource Center provides clear, practical guidance on every aspect of chartering a private flight—from pricing and safety standards to empty leg opportunities, aircraft options, and trip planning.

This collection of private charter guides is designed to help travelers understand how private air travel works, compare their options, and make informed decisions when booking flights for business, family travel, or special occasions.

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Private Air Charter Guides & Insights

Pilatus PC-12 vs Phenom 100: Which Charter Aircraft Should You Choose?

19th January, 2026 / Aircraft Updates
If you’re booking private air charter for the first time, one of the most common questions we hear is: “Should I fly on the Pilatus PC-12 or the Phenom 100?” Both are outstanding aircraft — but they’re built for slightly different missions. At Cape Air Charter, we operate both aircraft types, and our job is [...]

How Private Flight Charter Works (And What to Expect)

13th January, 2026 / Aircraft Updates
What to expect when you charter with Cape Air Charter: It’s simple, private, and built around your schedule. Drive directly up to the aircraft—no long lines, no crowded terminals. Our crew greets you, handles your luggage, and gets you comfortably onboard in minutes. Whether you’re flying with family, traveling for business, or heading out for [...]
Private Jet Charter Cabin interior

Private Jet vs First Class: Which Is Better for Business Travel?

11th January, 2026 / Aircraft Updates
Private Jet vs First Class: Which Is Better for Business Travel? When travelers compare private aviation with commercial airlines, the conversation usually starts with one question: “Is flying private really worth it?” If you’ve ever considered booking a private jet charter flight instead of flying commercial — even in first class — the right answer [...]
Phenom 100 on Tarmac

New Jet Added to the Fleet! (Here we grow again)

19th December, 2025 / Aircraft Updates

Cape Air Charter has added a second Embraer Phenom 100 to its fleet, expanding charter availability in the Southeast. The new aircraft strengthens scheduling flexibility while maintaining the same Part 135 safety standards and service approach.

Follow Us Live!

16th September, 2019 / Aircraft Updates

Watch us live in action at our airport location! http://www.airportview.net/brief-camera.php?fiid=KCGI  

Chris’ First Solo Flight

1st April, 2019 / Aircraft Updates

We are celebrating Chris Francis, a flight instruction student’s, first solo flight in the C-172 on January 30th! Chris has been taking flight instruction at Cape Air Charter since November 2018, great flying Chris!

Friendship Is A Gift

27th March, 2019 / Aircraft Updates

Flashback to a flight held on March 10th, 2011, where a beautifully written entry in a guest flight log was crafted during a flight in the Pilatus PC12. Thank you to this anonymous poet for sharing your experience and friendship with us.

Cessna 172 Recent Updates

18th May, 2018 / Aircraft Updates
Our very nice Cessna 172 has undergone some recent upgrades.  We have installed a Lycoming factory overhauled engine, new power flow exhaust (adds 10 hp), new engine baffles and a new graphic engine monitoring system.  It is equipped with dual Comm/Navs, a Garmin GNS 400W GPS and ADS B transponder. This 172 is ready to [...]