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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EU Court Strikes Down German Foreign Charter Provision

Europe’s highest court has ruled that non-German operators cannot be discriminated against.

Regulations and Government

May 18, 2014

Alpha Star A New Name In Saudi Market

Alpha Star Aviation Services to become the first operator of ATR 72-600s in the region

Charter & Fractional

May 18, 2014

Avinode: Better Communication Equals Fewer Empty Legs

The efficiency of high-density routes could be increased by the industry working together to fill empty legs.

Aircraft

May 18, 2014

Europe’s Executive Charter Industry Consolidates

Some operators are merging, others are creating groups under a parent company. Meanwhile, a third option is to form an alliance like AirClub.

Charter & Fractional

May 17, 2014

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TAG Aviation Happy EBACE Growing In Its Backyard

The multi-faceted business aviation firm is focused on quality before growth, and even more improvements to TAG Farnbrough Airport.

Charter & Fractional

May 17, 2014

TAG Farnborough Airport Ranks Top For Shear Panache

If you fly to London in a corporate jet you have several options when it comes to choosing an airport–Biggin Hill, Luton, even Oxford or Cambridge.

Charter & Fractional

May 17, 2014

Luxaviation Acquires London Executive Aviation

Combined, the companies have 470 employees and 90 aircraft across five European operating companies.

Charter & Fractional

May 15, 2014

Rising Charter Demand Driven by Light and Midsize Jets

Projected demand in Europe will rise by between 93 and 157 points, with the strongest aircraft category likely to be midsize business jets.

Charter & Fractional

May 8, 2014

U.S. Part 135 Operators Flying To EU Snared by New Law

Authorization is single process for all operators flying to the 28 EU states, EU overseas territories and the four European Free Trade Association states.

Regulations and Government

May 8, 2014

1Q Revenues Soar at NetJets, FlightSafety

NetJets revenues reflected increased sales of fractional aircraft, while FlightSafety’s increase was thanks to increased simulator training activity.

Charter & Fractional

May 8, 2014

Elit’Avia Obtains Aircraft Operator Certificate from Malta

Elit’Avia has a fleet of 15 aircraft that serves clients worldwide.

Charter & Fractional

May 8, 2014

Indian Helicopter Operators Demand Security Changes

Indian operators demand security changes after a pilot and mechanic are beaten up by a charter customer.

Charter & Fractional

May 6, 2014

Cayman Islands Helicopters wins helipad appeal

Sightseeing operator Cayman Islands Helicopters and the local CAA have won an appeal against a local business on the legality of a new helipad.

Charter & Fractional

May 4, 2014

Mesinger Jet Sales To Assist Royal Jet with Fleet Renewal

Mesinger Jet Sales will help Royal Jet with the acquisition of the newer aircraft, as well as disposal of the three older jets.

Charter & Fractional

April 29, 2014

Executive AirShare’s Customer Base Soared 37% in 2013

Fractional expects this year to be even better based on its first-quarter growth during what is normally the company’s slowest season of the year.

Charter & Fractional

April 17, 2014

India’s Invision Defers Phenom 100/300s as Plan Changes

Company is evaluating other aircraft for the new services it intends to operate within the state of Maharashtra in the west of India.

Charter & Fractional

April 17, 2014

Air Charter Quotes Grow in China

Requests for charter flight price quotes have been growing in China by more than 20 percent annually.

Charter & Fractional

April 17, 2014

NetJets China Filling Manager Ranks as Launch Nears

Plans call to initially provide charter-management services.

Charter & Fractional

April 16, 2014

Minsheng Business Aviation Selects FlightSafety for Training

Deal is for pilot, maintenance technician, flight attendant and dispatcher training for Beijing Capital Airlines and Shanghai Deer Jet.

Charter & Fractional

April 16, 2014

Avinode Seeks To Bridge China Data Gap

Lack of charter stats, activity impacts business aviation forecasting ability

Charter & Fractional

April 15, 2014