After over a decade working in aviation, Aero Law Group Administrator Meredith Clifford is adding a new responsibility that is taking her interest for the industry in a new direction — one that brings visibility and style to the women who fill various roles in this field. Her new brand, Par Avion, was born from a simple question voiced among colleagues on the golf course: “Why can’t we find golf […]
“I wish I knew that before I flew!” If you hear this in your flight department, it signals a real opportunity to challenge your preflight briefings and explore more effective ways of preparing your crews for their flights. The whole point of doing a preflight briefing is to address and mitigate issues and hazards before you fly. These assessments (generically referred to as FRATs) should inform you of what you […]
This summer, Polaris Aero hosted its third annual VOCUS Vanguard Forum. This VOCUS customer-exclusive event brings together the best safety-minded flight departments, FBOs, and MROs to tackle the most significant challenges, share best practices, and optimize their use of the VOCUS Technology. At Vanguard, in Scottsdale, AZ, attendees learned methods for connecting the dots between theory, regulations, and the practical application of safety through VOCUS. Vanguard attendees also had the chance […]
The FAAs ASAP program is an ideal initiative to consider when developing your overall safety program. By its charter, the goal of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is to enhance aviation safety through the prevention of accidents and incidents. Its focus is to encourage voluntary reporting of safety issues and events that come to the attention of employees of certain certificate holders. Enforcement-related incentives have been designed into the […]
On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), became law, which increased and permanently extended “bonus depreciation.” Specifically, for private aircraft used in a “trade or business” and meeting certain other requirements, taxpayers can now deduct 100% of the cost basis of a business aircraft for the tax year that it is placed in service. Previously, 100% bonus depreciation was available for business aircraft placed […]
Karri McCarthy launched her aviation journey in 2006 with a Part 135/91 operator in Burbank, California. From Administrative Assistant to Charter Sales and Marketing & Events, her multifaceted career gave her a deep understanding of the business aviation ecosystem. After relocating to Las Vegas in 2019, she continued her path in sales and operations before joining Flight Crew International (FCI) in November 2021. Today, Karri is a vital member of […]
On May 20, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill (ESSB5801) imposing a 10% luxury tax on the sale and use of private aircraft to the extent the value of the aircraft exceeds $500,000. The effective date of the aircraft luxury tax is not until April 1, 2026, but private aircraft owners that plan to hangar or land their aircraft in the State of Washington after that date should […]
Safety Management doesn’t have to be hard, and at Polaris Aero, we strive to simplify it for line personnel and safety managers. If it’s simple, everyone will engage, and if everyone engages, the organization and everyone in safety-sensitive roles will benefit from constant improvement. There’s a lot of buzz around AI in SMS. Many vendors are quick to market “AI-powered” tools without clarifying what the AI actually does, how it […]