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

Sentient Jet Sales, Revenues Soar in 2014

It experienced a 25-percent surge in year-over-year sales, to $214 million, and the $178 million in revenues for the year was a 17-percent bump over 2013.

January 22, 2015

Questionable ‘Customers’ Still Target the Charter Business

Fraudulent charters, nonexistent airplanes and thousands of dollars of absconded funds serve as a warning to watch out for potential scammers.

Charter & Fractional

January 22, 2015

Wheels Up Hits Fleet and Membership Growth Goals in 2014

The private aviation membership program is set to firm up options for more aircraft in the next few months.

Charter & Fractional

January 15, 2015

Air Charter Association Publishes Broker Best Practices

Document addresses contract language, payments, agency relationships, waivers of subrogation, flight irregularities and cancellation, among other things.

Charter & Fractional

January 15, 2015

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Online Charter Portal PrivateFly Plans U.S. Expansion

Company plans to raise up to $9 million in growth capital early this year for U.S. expansion, marketing and technology developments.

Charter & Fractional

January 13, 2015

Avinode Aims To Build U.S. Market Share

Charter portal Avinode serves the needs of charter operators and brokers, but not buyers of charter services.

Charter & Fractional

January 13, 2015

Luxaviation Acquires Masterjet

Consolidation reinforces Luxembourg-based group as Europe's number-one air charter operator.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2015

STAjets Garners Argus Platinum Rating, IS-BAO Stage One

Santa Ana, Calif.-based STAjets is one of only 125 Platinum safety-rated aircraft charter operators.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2015

Former Marquis Exec Joins Membership-Based ClipperJet

Morchower is latest of former Marquis Jet executives to move into membership-based model.

Charter & Fractional

January 8, 2015

NetJets Plans To Hire Nearly 200 Pilots, 50 Flight Attendants in 2015

Company has already received more than 1,000 resumes from qualified pilots and about 200 from flight attendant candidates.

Charter & Fractional

January 8, 2015

TSB of Canada To Launch Safety Review of Air Taxis

Nearly 60 percent of all commercial aviation accidents in Canada involve air taxi operators, the TSB says.

Charter & Fractional

January 6, 2015

London Executive Aviation Secures U.S. Part 129 Approval

Part 129 status enables operator to expand flights between European Union and U.S.

Charter & Fractional

December 18, 2014

PlaneSense Delivers Precious Holiday Cargo

The fractional aircraft operator helped the hungry in its own community.

Charter & Fractional

December 17, 2014

FAA Letter Implies CVR Required for Twin T-prop 135 Ops

GAMA, NATA and NBAA are meeting with FAA legal counsel to discuss CVR issue raised by letter of interpretation request.

Charter & Fractional

December 16, 2014

Comlux Orders Two Boeing BBJ Max 8 Jets

Aircraft

December 16, 2014

Union Drive Under Way for Pilots at TMC

Teamsters Local 1108 is facilitating a union representation vote by pilots at Travel Management Company later this month.

Charter & Fractional

December 11, 2014

Teamsters Local 1108 Elects New Leaders

IBT 1108 president and principal officer Mat Slinghoff will be replaced on Jan. 1 by newly elected president Efrem Vojta.

Charter & Fractional

December 11, 2014

Empire Aviation Adds Global Express XRS to its Fleet

Formed in 2007, EAG offers various aircraft management services, depending on the needs of the owner, including acquisition and charter.

Aircraft

December 10, 2014

Seawings Launches Luxury Tour Packages

Seawings Lifestyle will offer a range of luxury tours including seaplane flights over the UAE

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2014

Marshall Aviation Makes Its MEBA Debut

Marshall’s engineering expertise helped it become a major MRO organization for the Cessna Citation and Bombardier Global Express.

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2014

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

Sentient Jet Sales, Revenues Soar in 2014

It experienced a 25-percent surge in year-over-year sales, to $214 million, and the $178 million in revenues for the year was a 17-percent bump over 2013.

Questionable ‘Customers’ Still Target the Charter Business

Fraudulent charters, nonexistent airplanes and thousands of dollars of absconded funds serve as a warning to watch out for potential scammers.

Wheels Up Hits Fleet and Membership Growth Goals in 2014

The private aviation membership program is set to firm up options for more aircraft in the next few months.

Air Charter Association Publishes Broker Best Practices

Document addresses contract language, payments, agency relationships, waivers of subrogation, flight irregularities and cancellation, among other things.

Videos

More Articles

Online Charter Portal PrivateFly Plans U.S. Expansion

Company plans to raise up to $9 million in growth capital early this year for U.S. expansion, marketing and technology developments.

Avinode Aims To Build U.S. Market Share

Charter portal Avinode serves the needs of charter operators and brokers, but not buyers of charter services.

Luxaviation Acquires Masterjet

Consolidation reinforces Luxembourg-based group as Europe's number-one air charter operator.

STAjets Garners Argus Platinum Rating, IS-BAO Stage One

Santa Ana, Calif.-based STAjets is one of only 125 Platinum safety-rated aircraft charter operators.

Former Marquis Exec Joins Membership-Based ClipperJet

Morchower is latest of former Marquis Jet executives to move into membership-based model.

NetJets Plans To Hire Nearly 200 Pilots, 50 Flight Attendants in 2015

Company has already received more than 1,000 resumes from qualified pilots and about 200 from flight attendant candidates.

TSB of Canada To Launch Safety Review of Air Taxis

Nearly 60 percent of all commercial aviation accidents in Canada involve air taxi operators, the TSB says.

London Executive Aviation Secures U.S. Part 129 Approval

Part 129 status enables operator to expand flights between European Union and U.S.

PlaneSense Delivers Precious Holiday Cargo

The fractional aircraft operator helped the hungry in its own community.

FAA Letter Implies CVR Required for Twin T-prop 135 Ops

GAMA, NATA and NBAA are meeting with FAA legal counsel to discuss CVR issue raised by letter of interpretation request.

Comlux Orders Two Boeing BBJ Max 8 Jets

Comlux Orders Two Boeing BBJ Max 8 Jets

Union Drive Under Way for Pilots at TMC

Teamsters Local 1108 is facilitating a union representation vote by pilots at Travel Management Company later this month.

Teamsters Local 1108 Elects New Leaders

IBT 1108 president and principal officer Mat Slinghoff will be replaced on Jan. 1 by newly elected president Efrem Vojta.

Empire Aviation Adds Global Express XRS to its Fleet

Formed in 2007, EAG offers various aircraft management services, depending on the needs of the owner, including acquisition and charter.

Seawings Launches Luxury Tour Packages

Seawings Lifestyle will offer a range of luxury tours including seaplane flights over the UAE

Marshall Aviation Makes Its MEBA Debut

Marshall’s engineering expertise helped it become a major MRO organization for the Cessna Citation and Bombardier Global Express.

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