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

Jet Aviation Remains Strong in Key Bizav Hub Dubai

Jet Aviation is in negotiations over moving from DXB to DWC, and is looking to strengthen its presence in Saudi.

December 5, 2014

India Relaxes Some Regulations for Business Aviation Operators

Regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a trio of positive guidelines for the business aviation industry.

Charter & Fractional

December 4, 2014

PlaneSense To Fill PC-12 with Food for New Hampshire Food Bank

Most needed donations include canned tuna, chicken or salmon; canned or dried beans; rice; peanut butter; and canned nuts.

Charter & Fractional

December 4, 2014

NetJets in the Aircraft Brokerage Market

The fractional provider rolled out a program that makes it easier for whole-aircraft owners to unload their old airplanes and get into a new NetJets share.

Charter & Fractional

December 3, 2014

Videos

EJM Anticipates China Aircraft Management

With the awarding of an AOC to NetJets China Business Aviation, the company turns its attention to establishing a managed aircraft fleet.

Charter & Fractional

November 28, 2014

Keeping It Simple

Invoices for business-jet travel can be complex, but a recent trend could help change that.

Charter & Fractional

November 26, 2014

Private Equity Firm Tsinghua To Acquire Hong Kong-based Sino Jet

Company manages a fleet of 15 business jets, including Gulfstreams and Challenger 605s.

Charter & Fractional

November 25, 2014

Charter and Fractional Report 2014

The charter market, according to the many companies interviewed for this special report, is in relatively good shape.

Charter & Fractional

November 18, 2014

Air Charter Demand Perks Up Ahead of Holiday Season

North American demand for charter growing more strongly than in Europe.

Charter & Fractional

November 18, 2014

NetJets China Flies First Charter Customer

The inaugural NetJets Business Aviation Ltd flight in a Hawker 800XP touched down at five airports in China.

Charter & Fractional

November 12, 2014

FAA Proposes Fix for Aircraft Dispatcher Courses

Agency says that lack of a policy “has led to a wide range of inconsistencies with respect to individual course approvals.”

Charter & Fractional

November 4, 2014

Apollo Jets is First Argus Certified Charter Broker

Status comes after proving compliance, via an on-site audit, with “a recognized set of industry best practices.”

Charter & Fractional

October 28, 2014

Directional Aviation Realigns Flexjet, Flight Options

Flexjet will focus on newer aircraft while Flight Options will go back to its roots as the ‘value fractional.'

Charter & Fractional

October 16, 2014

Gulfstream Racks Up Launch Orders for New G500

Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding today for up to 20 Gulfstreams, while Flexjet placed an order for 50 aircraft, including options.

Aircraft

October 14, 2014

Wheels Up Taps Four Hundred To Provide Its Clients with Luxury Concierge Services

Service will allow Wheels Up customers to access sought-after restaurants, sports events, concerts and clubs around the world.

Charter & Fractional

October 9, 2014

Maverick Helicopters To Expand Operations to the Aloha State

Maverick operates a fleet of 40 EC-130s.

Charter & Fractional

October 9, 2014

SterlingRisk Now Offers Air Charter Revenue Protection

Insurance product covers air charter revenue losses stemming from unscheduled maintenance and cancelled flights.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 7, 2014

California’s Surf Air To Expand Service to Carlsbad and Oakland

Surf Air is expanding service to Carlsbad, Calif., beginning November 18 and Oakland, Calif., beginning December 15.

Charter & Fractional

October 7, 2014

GrandView Aviation Broadens Air Charter Services

Services now include worldwide-brokered helicopter and jet flights, as well as helicopter fleet management.

Charter & Fractional

October 7, 2014

August Jet Card Sales Soar 76 Percent at Delta Private Jets

This follows record growth in both June and July, “with September on track for similar activity.”

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 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

Jet Aviation Remains Strong in Key Bizav Hub Dubai

Jet Aviation is in negotiations over moving from DXB to DWC, and is looking to strengthen its presence in Saudi.

India Relaxes Some Regulations for Business Aviation Operators

Regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a trio of positive guidelines for the business aviation industry.

PlaneSense To Fill PC-12 with Food for New Hampshire Food Bank

Most needed donations include canned tuna, chicken or salmon; canned or dried beans; rice; peanut butter; and canned nuts.

NetJets in the Aircraft Brokerage Market

The fractional provider rolled out a program that makes it easier for whole-aircraft owners to unload their old airplanes and get into a new NetJets share.

Videos

More Articles

EJM Anticipates China Aircraft Management

With the awarding of an AOC to NetJets China Business Aviation, the company turns its attention to establishing a managed aircraft fleet.

Keeping It Simple

Invoices for business-jet travel can be complex, but a recent trend could help change that.

Private Equity Firm Tsinghua To Acquire Hong Kong-based Sino Jet

Company manages a fleet of 15 business jets, including Gulfstreams and Challenger 605s.

Charter and Fractional Report 2014

The charter market, according to the many companies interviewed for this special report, is in relatively good shape.

Air Charter Demand Perks Up Ahead of Holiday Season

North American demand for charter growing more strongly than in Europe.

NetJets China Flies First Charter Customer

The inaugural NetJets Business Aviation Ltd flight in a Hawker 800XP touched down at five airports in China.

FAA Proposes Fix for Aircraft Dispatcher Courses

Agency says that lack of a policy “has led to a wide range of inconsistencies with respect to individual course approvals.”

Apollo Jets is First Argus Certified Charter Broker

Status comes after proving compliance, via an on-site audit, with “a recognized set of industry best practices.”

Directional Aviation Realigns Flexjet, Flight Options

Flexjet will focus on newer aircraft while Flight Options will go back to its roots as the ‘value fractional.'

Gulfstream Racks Up Launch Orders for New G500

Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding today for up to 20 Gulfstreams, while Flexjet placed an order for 50 aircraft, including options.

Wheels Up Taps Four Hundred To Provide Its Clients with Luxury Concierge Services

Service will allow Wheels Up customers to access sought-after restaurants, sports events, concerts and clubs around the world.

Maverick Helicopters To Expand Operations to the Aloha State

Maverick operates a fleet of 40 EC-130s.

SterlingRisk Now Offers Air Charter Revenue Protection

Insurance product covers air charter revenue losses stemming from unscheduled maintenance and cancelled flights.

California’s Surf Air To Expand Service to Carlsbad and Oakland

Surf Air is expanding service to Carlsbad, Calif., beginning November 18 and Oakland, Calif., beginning December 15.

GrandView Aviation Broadens Air Charter Services

Services now include worldwide-brokered helicopter and jet flights, as well as helicopter fleet management.

August Jet Card Sales Soar 76 Percent at Delta Private Jets

This follows record growth in both June and July, “with September on track for similar activity.”

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