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

Group Endorses Argus-Certified Charter Broker Program

Air charter brokerage business is largely unregulated, so users have to do their own due diligence.

July 29, 2014

WestAir Charter Announces “Price Pledge” for Air Charter Quotes

Its “price pledge” states “it will never bill clients for more than they were originally quoted.”

Charter & Fractional

July 29, 2014

Executive AirShare Taps Pedicino as Vice President for South Texas Sales

He “will drive Executive AirShare’s growth in key Texas markets.”

Charter & Fractional

July 29, 2014

Wheels Up Turns One, Plans for More Growth

Company expects to have 1,200 members for its closed charter fleet by year-end and some 2,500 by the end of next year.

Charter & Fractional

July 24, 2014

Videos

EASA Issues Proposed Rules for Commercial SEIFR Ops

EASA said the move would harmonize its regulations with ICAO and other major foreign aviation authorities.

Regulations and Government

July 22, 2014

Royal Jet Postpones Bizjet Replacement Order

Company said the Boeing BBJ Max and Airbus ACJneo are facing stiff competition from a bizliner version of the Bombardier CSeries.

Charter & Fractional

July 17, 2014

Executive AirShare Obtains IS-BAO Certification

Extensive audit included the provider’s safety management system, organization, standard operating procedures, training programs and flight operations.

Charter & Fractional

July 17, 2014

Air Charter Hub Returnjet Now Embracing Brokers

Under original business model, Returnjet did not intend to open the online portal to charter brokers.

Charter & Fractional

July 15, 2014

Euro Air Charter Group Issues Wi-Fi Guidelines

Guidelines are intended to stem Wi-Fi billing surprises to charter clients after the flight.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

July 10, 2014

Acana and ACSF Team To Raise Air Charter Standards

The two associations are collaborating on the development and implementation of best practices “that will lead the air charter industry.”

Charter & Fractional

July 8, 2014

Linear Charter Marketplace Aiming For Nationwide Branding

Potential charter buyers might find worthy options in private charter when searching travel websites.

Charter & Fractional

July 5, 2014

New Seaplane Service to Link NYC, Boston and D.C.

Tailwind Air Service has partnered with Fly the Whale for service from Manhattan to Boston and Washington, D.C.

Charter & Fractional

July 4, 2014

Air France Launches Bizjet Connections with Wijet

French flag carrier partners with up-and-coming executive charter operator as part of new “La Première” offer.

Charter & Fractional

July 3, 2014

New Air Charter Firm KlasJet Starts Operations

KlasJet launched its operations with a VIP-outfitted Bombardier CRJ200 and Challenger 850.

Charter & Fractional

July 3, 2014

NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series

Aircraft

June 30, 2014

Landmark Boosts Burgeoning Management Fleet

Known primarily for its FBO network, Landmark Aviation’s aircraft management division has seen rapid growth over the past few months.

Charter & Fractional

June 26, 2014

Directional Consolidates Charter Brokering Under Skyjet

Charter broker activities for Directional Aviation’s Sentient Jet, Flexjet and Flight Options brands are consolidated into Skyjet, a new subsidiary.

Charter & Fractional

June 24, 2014

Pilatus Pilot Passes Flight Hour Milestone

A PC-12 pilot has logged 10,000 hours at the controls of the big turboprop single.

Charter & Fractional

June 24, 2014

Air Charter Operator Loses $220K in Flight Scam

Customer booked a trip from California to Utah and then to Arizona, claiming to be traveling with a well known rap music artist.

Charter & Fractional

June 19, 2014

Jet Card Provider Sentient Soaring in Its 15th Year

Last year it sold more than 32,000 hours, the equivalent of more than 1,300 twenty-five-hour jet cards.

Charter & Fractional

June 19, 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

Group Endorses Argus-Certified Charter Broker Program

Air charter brokerage business is largely unregulated, so users have to do their own due diligence.

WestAir Charter Announces “Price Pledge” for Air Charter Quotes

Its “price pledge” states “it will never bill clients for more than they were originally quoted.”

Executive AirShare Taps Pedicino as Vice President for South Texas Sales

He “will drive Executive AirShare’s growth in key Texas markets.”

Wheels Up Turns One, Plans for More Growth

Company expects to have 1,200 members for its closed charter fleet by year-end and some 2,500 by the end of next year.

Videos

More Articles

EASA Issues Proposed Rules for Commercial SEIFR Ops

EASA said the move would harmonize its regulations with ICAO and other major foreign aviation authorities.

Royal Jet Postpones Bizjet Replacement Order

Company said the Boeing BBJ Max and Airbus ACJneo are facing stiff competition from a bizliner version of the Bombardier CSeries.

Executive AirShare Obtains IS-BAO Certification

Extensive audit included the provider’s safety management system, organization, standard operating procedures, training programs and flight operations.

Air Charter Hub Returnjet Now Embracing Brokers

Under original business model, Returnjet did not intend to open the online portal to charter brokers.

Euro Air Charter Group Issues Wi-Fi Guidelines

Guidelines are intended to stem Wi-Fi billing surprises to charter clients after the flight.

Acana and ACSF Team To Raise Air Charter Standards

The two associations are collaborating on the development and implementation of best practices “that will lead the air charter industry.”

Linear Charter Marketplace Aiming For Nationwide Branding

Potential charter buyers might find worthy options in private charter when searching travel websites.

New Seaplane Service to Link NYC, Boston and D.C.

Tailwind Air Service has partnered with Fly the Whale for service from Manhattan to Boston and Washington, D.C.

Air France Launches Bizjet Connections with Wijet

French flag carrier partners with up-and-coming executive charter operator as part of new “La Première” offer.

New Air Charter Firm KlasJet Starts Operations

KlasJet launched its operations with a VIP-outfitted Bombardier CRJ200 and Challenger 850.

NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series

NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series

Landmark Boosts Burgeoning Management Fleet

Known primarily for its FBO network, Landmark Aviation’s aircraft management division has seen rapid growth over the past few months.

Directional Consolidates Charter Brokering Under Skyjet

Charter broker activities for Directional Aviation’s Sentient Jet, Flexjet and Flight Options brands are consolidated into Skyjet, a new subsidiary.

Pilatus Pilot Passes Flight Hour Milestone

A PC-12 pilot has logged 10,000 hours at the controls of the big turboprop single.

Air Charter Operator Loses $220K in Flight Scam

Customer booked a trip from California to Utah and then to Arizona, claiming to be traveling with a well known rap music artist.

Jet Card Provider Sentient Soaring in Its 15th Year

Last year it sold more than 32,000 hours, the equivalent of more than 1,300 twenty-five-hour jet cards.

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