Charter & Fractional

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

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Gama Aviation's U.S. Division Secures EASA TCO Approval

Gama Aviation is one of the first operators to receive the recognition.

Charter & Fractional

March 16, 2016

NTSB Investigating NetJets Phenom 300 Incident

Twinjet sustained “minor damage to the wing leading edges” after colliding with runway lights during its landing roll on snow-contaminated runway.

Accidents

March 11, 2016

All-you-can-fly Club Beacon Comes Crashing Down

After starting service last summer, Beacon ceased operations at the end of January.

Charter & Fractional

March 10, 2016

Teamsters and Flexjet/Flight Options Clash Over Pilot Seniority

The management of Flexjet and FlightOptions indicated that a pilot seniority list drawn up by the Teamsters union may be illegal.

Charter & Fractional

March 9, 2016

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Jet Aviation Acquires Avjet

With the purchase, the General Dynamics subsidiary will add 45, mainly large-cabin, business jets to its aircraft management and charter division.

Charter & Fractional

March 8, 2016

JetSmarter Membership Program Expands 'Free' Empty Legs

JetSmarter members pay annual dues of $9,000 for access to free empty-leg flights and shuttle services.

Charter & Fractional

March 8, 2016

VistaJet 2015 Flight and Pax Traffic Grows Double Digits

The charter company had its strongest year ever during 2015.

Charter & Fractional

March 7, 2016

FlightPartner Introduces Improved Charter Market Software

FlightPartner introduces new V2 version of its online charter marketplace software

Charter & Fractional

March 4, 2016

PrivateFly Charter Platform Connects With FOS Ops System

Charter booking platform PrivateFly is integrating Rockwell Collins' ArincDirect Flight Operations System.

Charter & Fractional

March 2, 2016

VistaJet's New App Gives Access to Member Services

Private flight provider VistaJet this week launched its new app, allowing customers to book services such as catering.

Charter & Fractional

March 2, 2016

EASA Approval Clears the Way for Comlux Aruba Ops Into Europe

Comlux Aruba has been awarded Third Country Operator approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Charter & Fractional

March 1, 2016

2015 Revenues Climb, Profits Fall at NetJets

Revenues at NetJets jumped 5 percent thanks to higher aircraft sales, but profits fell in part due to costs of a contract signing bonuses for its pilots.

Charter & Fractional

February 29, 2016

Key Air Adds Business Aircraft Sales To Repertoire

Newly designated group will assist in the acquisition of aircraft for current and future clients.

Charter & Fractional

February 23, 2016

Optimism for Further Easing of Cuba Limits

The re-establishment of scheduled service between the U.S. and Cuba signals possible further easing of travel restrictions.

Charter & Fractional

February 22, 2016

Hawker Pacific Optimistic on Asia Pacific Market

Australian company has a fleet of eight aircraft now under management in the Asia Pacific region.

Charter & Fractional

February 17, 2016

JetSuite Launches Cuba Charter Service

Flights are offered from 16 gateway airports in the U.S.

Charter & Fractional

February 15, 2016

Luxaviation Pushes Global Bizav Consolidation

Luxaviation has rapidly grown its business aviation services group in locations, including the Asia Pacific region.

Charter & Fractional

February 15, 2016

Flexjet Opens Private Terminal in Naples, Florida

Opening is the first of several planned Flexjet-exclusive private terminals at airports where the fractional provider experiences the greatest demand.

Airports

February 15, 2016

Managing Maximum Performance

Seven benefits of superior aircraft management

Charter & Fractional

February 12, 2016

BACA Members Operate 147,000 Flights

The Baltic Air Charter Association commissioned a study of its membership, finding two-thirds of its 220 members operate 719 aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

February 11, 2016