Articles by Daniel Mena

NEWS Oct 21, 2026 Phillips 66 Aviation Donates $23,928 to CAN in Support of Cancer Patient Flights Phillips 66 Aviation presented a $23,928 check to Corporate Angel Network at NBAA-BACE 2026, supporting free flights for cancer patients on corporate aircraft. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Oct 07, 2026 Digital Entertainment Is Making Long-Haul Flights More Enjoyable for Passengers Long-haul flights have become more manageable as digital entertainment continues to evolve. However, enjoying digital entertainment during a lengthy journey requires more than simply carrying a smartphone. Battery life, internet availability, device compatibility, and personal preferences all influence how travelers prepare for their flights. Read More →

STORIES Sep 26, 2026 Why a $70 Million Private Jet Can Feel Outdated in Five Years Business jet cabins are designed to last decades, but their tech doesn't. Here's why future-proofing the architecture matters more than the components. Read More →

STORIES Sep 21, 2026 How One Tech Entrepreneur Is Solving Private Aviation’s Million-Dollar Puzzle Tech entrepreneur Roger Zhan is using AI to solve private aviation’s million-dollar scheduling puzzle, optimizing more than 20,000 flights each month. Read More →

STORIES Sep 17, 2026 A Laptop Caught Fire at 35,000 Feet. This Device Kept the Flight Going An Air Tahiti Nui crew contained a mid-flight laptop fire using a lithium battery containment device, avoiding injuries, disruption, and an emergency diversion. Read More →

STORIES Sep 12, 2026 This Startup Wants to Put a Doctor on Every Aircraft Skali connects flight crews with emergency physicians in 90 seconds, helping manage medical emergencies and prevent costly aircraft diversions. Read More →

NEWS Sep 07, 2026 This Startup is Bringing Auctions to Empty-Leg Flights FlyApp is bringing real-time auctions to empty-leg private jet flights, connecting operators with travelers seeking more affordable private aviation. Read More →

STORIES Aug 23, 2026 Aviation Expo Debuts in Seattle With Tours, Marketplace, and Views of SeaTac Aviation Expo's inaugural show brought avgeeks to Seattle for four days of collectibles, behind-the-scenes tours at Boeing and Alaska Airlines, and a rooftop plane spotting party overlooking SEA-TAC. The 2027 edition heads to Dallas-Fort Worth. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Aug 05, 2026 The Hidden Technology Moving Today’s Aircraft: Inside UMBRAGROUP From flap and slat actuation to thrust vectoring, hypersonics, and space systems, discover how Italian manufacturer UMBRAGROUP became a global leader in precision aerospace motion technology. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Aug 03, 2026 Maxon: The Engineering Secret Behind Fly-by-Wire Control Discover how force-feedback motors give pilots tactile control in fly-by-wire aircraft and how integrated drive systems improve performance, testing, and reliability. Read More →