Charter & Fractional

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

Latest

Labor Disputes Heat Up at Fractional Operations

NetJets kicks off mediation, while both NetJets and Flexjet have faced union lawsuits.

May 6, 2015

1Q Revenues Down, Profits Up at NetJets

Decline in NetJets’ fuel surcharge income was substantially offset by lower fuel expense, resulting in a minimal impact on profits.

Charter & Fractional

May 4, 2015

NetJets Pilots Picket at Berkshire's Annual Meeting

As a result of prolonged negotiations, 98 percent of the pilots recently voted “no confidence” in NetJets CEO Jordan Hansell.

Charter & Fractional

May 4, 2015

Charter Broker Continues Strong Growth Trend

Private charters were a significant contributor to strong financial results at Air Charter Service.

Charter & Fractional

May 1, 2015

Videos

NetJets Vice President Fired for Anti-pilot-union Posts

Without knowledge or approval of NetJets, a team member undertook efforts on his own to blog and Tweet about the pilots’ union activities and positions.

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2015

Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Learjet 75s to MexJet Frax Program

MexJet fractional program allows customers to buy a package of 200 flight hours that can be used over a five-year period.

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2015

Flexjet Moving Forward with Lear 85 Replacement

Flexjet works to transition former Learjet 85 customers into a new model as it prepares to take delivery of its first Gulfstreams.

Aircraft

April 29, 2015

OneJet Brings Scheduled Bizjet Service to Eastern U.S.

Hawker 400XPs will initially fly scheduled charters serving Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

Charter & Fractional

April 29, 2015

Flexjet Sued Over Pilot Firings

IBT endorses lawsuit, saying pilots were illegally harassed and terminated for seeking unionization.

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2015

VistaJet Adds Challenger 350 to U.S. Service Portfolio

The Challenger 350 joins the Global 5000 in VistaJet's U.S. service offerings.

Charter & Fractional

April 23, 2015

Surf Air Adding Destinations, Aircraft

The all-you-can-fly membership charter service operates nine PC-12s and will add another five this year.

Charter & Fractional

April 22, 2015

NetJets Donates $1 Million to OSU for NextGen Research

Donation furthers partnership that was formed four years ago with Ohio State University.

Charter & Fractional

April 21, 2015

‘Gray Market,’ Austerity Hobbling Air Charter Operators in China

One unidentified Chinese charter operator’s business is down 40- to 50 percent because of the situation.

Charter & Fractional

April 16, 2015

Gama Aviation Reveals First Two Hong Kong-based Aircraft

The UK’s GAMA Aviation is moving ahead fast with its regional joint venture with Hutchison Whampoa.

Charter & Fractional

April 15, 2015

Hong Kong Jet Sees Growth Ahead

After an inauspicious start, the jet management provider has rebounded and looks towards the future.

Charter & Fractional

April 15, 2015

Hong Kong Jet and Bellawings Sign Maintenance Agreement

Hong Kong Jet will provide Part 145 maintenance for Bellawings-managed aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

April 15, 2015

Delta Private Jets Reports Strong Charter Sales Growth

Charter and Jet Card sales both increased by more than 40 percent in the first quarter of 2015.

Charter & Fractional

April 15, 2015

Deer Jet, Dassault Ink Service Agreement

The deal sees the establishment of a Beijing Service center.

Charter & Fractional

April 14, 2015

Global Jet Launches Chinese Joint Venture

The Geneva-based global aviation services provider has partnered with Jinggong Group to launch its mainland China operations.

Charter & Fractional

April 14, 2015

With Ink Still Wet on AOC, VistaJet Preps for China Ops

VistaJet has plans to expand in the Asia Pacific market with its China plan ready to go, involving a local partner

Charter & Fractional

April 14, 2015

Charter & Fractional

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

Latest

Labor Disputes Heat Up at Fractional Operations

NetJets kicks off mediation, while both NetJets and Flexjet have faced union lawsuits.

1Q Revenues Down, Profits Up at NetJets

Decline in NetJets’ fuel surcharge income was substantially offset by lower fuel expense, resulting in a minimal impact on profits.

NetJets Pilots Picket at Berkshire's Annual Meeting

As a result of prolonged negotiations, 98 percent of the pilots recently voted “no confidence” in NetJets CEO Jordan Hansell.

Charter Broker Continues Strong Growth Trend

Private charters were a significant contributor to strong financial results at Air Charter Service.

Videos

More Articles

NetJets Vice President Fired for Anti-pilot-union Posts

Without knowledge or approval of NetJets, a team member undertook efforts on his own to blog and Tweet about the pilots’ union activities and positions.

Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Learjet 75s to MexJet Frax Program

MexJet fractional program allows customers to buy a package of 200 flight hours that can be used over a five-year period.

Flexjet Moving Forward with Lear 85 Replacement

Flexjet works to transition former Learjet 85 customers into a new model as it prepares to take delivery of its first Gulfstreams.

OneJet Brings Scheduled Bizjet Service to Eastern U.S.

Hawker 400XPs will initially fly scheduled charters serving Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

Flexjet Sued Over Pilot Firings

IBT endorses lawsuit, saying pilots were illegally harassed and terminated for seeking unionization.

VistaJet Adds Challenger 350 to U.S. Service Portfolio

The Challenger 350 joins the Global 5000 in VistaJet's U.S. service offerings.

Surf Air Adding Destinations, Aircraft

The all-you-can-fly membership charter service operates nine PC-12s and will add another five this year.

NetJets Donates $1 Million to OSU for NextGen Research

Donation furthers partnership that was formed four years ago with Ohio State University.

‘Gray Market,’ Austerity Hobbling Air Charter Operators in China

One unidentified Chinese charter operator’s business is down 40- to 50 percent because of the situation.

Gama Aviation Reveals First Two Hong Kong-based Aircraft

The UK’s GAMA Aviation is moving ahead fast with its regional joint venture with Hutchison Whampoa.

Hong Kong Jet Sees Growth Ahead

After an inauspicious start, the jet management provider has rebounded and looks towards the future.

Hong Kong Jet and Bellawings Sign Maintenance Agreement

Hong Kong Jet will provide Part 145 maintenance for Bellawings-managed aircraft.

Delta Private Jets Reports Strong Charter Sales Growth

Charter and Jet Card sales both increased by more than 40 percent in the first quarter of 2015.

Deer Jet, Dassault Ink Service Agreement

The deal sees the establishment of a Beijing Service center.

Global Jet Launches Chinese Joint Venture

The Geneva-based global aviation services provider has partnered with Jinggong Group to launch its mainland China operations.

With Ink Still Wet on AOC, VistaJet Preps for China Ops

VistaJet has plans to expand in the Asia Pacific market with its China plan ready to go, involving a local partner

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