Scheduled flights to the Bahamas on or after 1/23 will now depart from Witham Field (SUA) in Stuart, Florida. All flights prior to 1/23 will continue to depart from Palm Beach. Click here to learn more.
Aviation Leadership Blog
With over 20 years of experience operating Tradewind Aviation, Founders Eric and David Zipkin share their expert knowledge and thoughts on the outlook of the aviation industry.
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Expansive Thoughts About the Pilatus PC-12: The Flight Tradewind Aviation Clients Deserve for the Air Service They Need
Our mission at Tradewind Aviation is to expand the accessibility of private aviation and provide mobility solutions to our clientele at an approachable price point.
How Leadership Can Light the Way to Growth in Private Aviation
It’s very easy for leadership to fall back on “we know best” or “because that’s how we’ve always done it.” We have found that providing opportunities for team members to innovate prevents stagnation and leads to better overall results than always taking direction from the executive office.
Sowing Seeds of Scalable Growth
2023 has granted us a unique opportunity for investment in our long-term growth. We are embracing the moment by scaling our infrastructure to attract new talent, grow our footprint, and increase our visibility with benefits for business, clientele, and the industry alike.
St. Barths Edition: Our Favorite Destinations
St. Barths high season is just getting started in the Caribbean. Here are some of our tried and true recommendations for having a great time.
Business Travel is Back, and it’s Taking More than Business Travelers with it
Tradewind Aviation is playing a sizable role in bringing back air travel for work purposes as well as refocusing on business travel .
The Summer of Flight Chaos + Continued Demand for Private Charter for Fall 2022
This summer, we saw surged demand for travel, which after the past 2 years, major airlines and operators seem to not have been prepared for. David Zipkin discusses how private aviation has risen to meet this demand.
Partnering with Commercial Carriers to Build a New Class of Pilot
What Tradewind does is teach pilots how to operate aircraft in the real world of customer service, air traffic control, customs requirements, severe weather, unexpected passenger issues, and, most recently, a pandemic and public health and safety.
Business Travel Isn’t Just Business Anymore
Explore how business professionals are redefining the definition of traveling for work and ushering in a new era of private aviation.
20 Years… and Counting
Discover how a small family-owned business transformed into 20 years of private aviation innovation and redefined prime luxury charters.
Flying For The Greater Good
Get a glimpse of how private aviation can quickly become a matter of life and death when it comes disaster relief flights.
Partners in Kind
It may seem obvious, but the secret to great partnerships is being a great partner. Tradewind Founder, David Zipkin, explains how to accomplish that balance.