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description: Private air charter expert and non-executive director at a large private aviation company based out of the mid-west. Specialist in simplifying the air charter industry through strategic partnerships and plain simple advice.
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## Michael Rickard

![Michael Rickard](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Low%20angle%20view%20of%20a%20boy%20with%20toy%20aeroplane%20sitting%20on%20father's%20shoulders%20at%20the%20park.jpeg)

Private air charter expert and non-executive director at a large private aviation company based out of the mid-west. Specialist in simplifying the air charter industry through strategic partnerships and plain simple advice.

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  06 Nov
  
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  ** Always Popular Inside Aviation Deals Inspiration New To Air Charter
  
  ULTIMATE AIR CHARTER GUIDE: HOW TO & WHAT NOT TO DO
  
  Private air charters are not an outrageous luxury or expense. They're practical and convenient, the quickest way to travel and the simplest means of saving time. And thanks to 2020-era technology,..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/ultimate-air-charter-guide-how-to-what-not-to-do)
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  16 Oct
  
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  WHERE TO? JET CHARTER ROUTES IN THE US
  
  Jet charter routes in the US are expanding. Private jets can land at more than 2500 airports and with Airvel you can fly anytime.
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/where-to-jet-charter-routes-in-the-us)
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  26 Sep
  
  ![Businesswoman-sitting-at-her-desk-navigating-the-internet-on-a-laptop-computer-using-the-trackpad,-over-the-shoulder-view-of-the-blank-screen](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/hubfs/Avmosys_Assets/Businesswoman-sitting-at-her-desk-navigating-the-internet-on-a-laptop-computer-using-the-trackpad%2c-over-the-shoulder-view-of-the-blank-screen.jpg)
  
  PRIVATE JET CHARTER COST ESTIMATOR
  
  Estimate the cost of any private jet charter in an instant. Now you can search for air charters to more than 2500 airports in the US and compare the costs of different aircraft.
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
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  29 Aug
  
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  PRIVATE JET CARD COMPARISONS - POSSIBILITY AND OPPORTUNITY
  
  Private jet cards are usually compared against each other, weighing up costs, aircraft and charges. In this expert article we compare private jet cards with other options that may better fit your..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/private-jet-card-comparisons-possibility-and-opportunity)
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  13 Mar
  
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  ** Inside Aviation
  
  BEST KING AIR CHARTER - BOOK & FLY WITH AIRVEL
  
  Beechcraft King Air aircraft are among the most popular aircraft to charter on Airvel. We take a look at King Air charter and how it offers high-caliber performance at excellent value.
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/best-king-air-charter-book-fly-with-airvel)
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  11 Dec
  
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  ** Inside Aviation New To Air Charter
  
  PRIVATE JET VS FIRST CLASS: ULTIMATE COMPARISON WITH PROS & CONS
  
  First the disclaimer. Airvel is the world’s leading booking engine for private charter flights. So of course, we’re going to promote the benefits of flying on a private jet.
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/private-jet-vs-first-class-ultimate-comparison-with-pros-and-cons)
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  27 Nov
  
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  ** Deals New To Air Charter
  
  11 BEST DESTINATIONS BEST REACHED BY PRIVATE PLANE RENTAL
  
  Think differently about the best destinations to reach by private plane rental. Rather than tropical islands and luxurious getaways, chartering a jet is best for the everyday destinations, helping..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/11-best-destinations-best-reached-by-private-plane-rental)
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  20 Nov
  
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  HOT DATES FOR PRIVATE JET TRAVEL
  
  No, not hot dates as in somebody you just met on Tinder. As much as a private plane may impress a hot date, we’re talking about days of the year when private jet travel is in high demand. More demand..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/hot-dates-for-private-jet-travel)
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  13 Nov
  
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  HOW TO: SLASH PRIVATE JET COSTS WITH 15 TOP TIPS
  
  We show you how to drastically reduce your private jet costs with 15 easy to implement tips. So think twice before deciding you can’t afford to charter a private jet.
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
  ](https://blog.jetrightnashville.com/how-to-slash-private-jet-costs-with-15-top-tips)
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  21 Sep
  
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  ** Deals New To Air Charter
  
  HOW TO: CHARTER A PLANE & GET THE BEST DEALS
  
  Brokers have always positioned private air charters as an out of reach luxury. If you flip through the brochures you’d think owning a Bentley is a must and champagne is the drink of choice for all..
  
  
  
  
  
  ** Michael Rickard 
  
  
  
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