Oil has always been a major industry in Texas, but over the last few years the region has slowly been growing in activity and has fueled an economic boom the likes of which the state has never seen. For over a century, the Permian Basin in west Texas has been steadily producing oil in the […]
The charter aviation industry is dynamic and constantly evolving, and each new year brings emerging trends. As a private aviation operator, Genesis Aviation has a pulse on what the industry can expect in 2019. We’ve put together a shortlist of what we predict will be important and influential changes within the industry this year – […]
There has been a connection between high end fashion and airplanes since the beginning of aviation. Air travel, charter flights and pilots have had a practical influence on fashion, as fashion in the aviation industry has always been about functionality. Aviators were exposed to the elements, hence the creation of sensible fashion items to protect […]
If there is one word that describes the oil and gas industry, particularly over the last several years, it might be the word unpredictable. No matter what market prices might be doing or the number of bbl that gets produced in a day, executives and onsite workers must travel to places that are either very […]
Winter comes far too early for some of us in northern climates. Its icy grip can take hold anytime after Labour Day, and once it settles in, we’re subject to months of shoveling, scraping, and bundling up against the cold. Or are we? Even if you don’t have a regular winter vacation on the calendar, […]
We’ve all been there – rushing madly through an airport terminal, pushing through the crowd, juggling luggage, briefcases and carry-ons, hearts pounding and minds racing with panicked thoughts of a missed flight. Maybe the check-in line was ridiculously long, maybe security was a nightmare, maybe you got hung up at customs, or maybe the incoming […]
The benefits of teambuilding to the workplace are well known. Teambuilding exercises improve productivity, increase employee motivation, encourage collaboration and creativity, strengthen communication and provide positive reinforcement to those who take part, making each person feel they are a valued member of the team. Most teambuilding activities take place outside the office – but some […]
For a golfer, there is no better experience than gazing out onto the open green. The trees move softly in the breeze, the sun lights up each cascading grassy dune, your eyes are shaded by the brim of your hat, and your club is firmly in-hand, ready to swing. Golfing at its finest – pristine, […]
Travel is a fact of life for today’s in demand executives. Whether attending conferences, trade shows, training sessions or getting to important meetings, business owners and top-level management spend a considerable amount of time in the air – and if travelling commercially, there is a lot of time lost in the extended transitions. According to […]
When it comes to sustainability and going green, aviation probably isn’t the first industry you think of for making great strides and advancements in protecting the planet. It’s a surprise to most people to learn that the aviation industry has been working diligently for many years to find ways to reduce our environmental footprint and […]