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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NetJets Places Order for 50 Phenom 300s

Embraer announced at the NBAA Convention last month that fractional provider NetJets signed an agreement to purchase 50 Phenom 300 light jets and has an op

October 27, 2010

Charter Market: Flat year spurs charter pros to adopt fresh, innovative approaches to sales

The numbers say it was a flat year in charter, up from 2008's lows, far from prior highs, but essentially static since late last year in terms of demand

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Charter Market: Banks, Repo and Charter

In the wake of the economic downturn, business boomed for <link news/single-news-page/article/repossessor-advises-banks-against-reclaiming-aircraft-

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Operators wary of optimism in view of slender profit margins

Ultimately, and unsurprisingly, the international market for private and business charter flights is a microcosm of the wider global economy in which it re

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

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Despite increased revenue, Air Partner records loss in FY10

Stronger trading in the second half of the financial year ending on July 31, 2010, lifted revenues for UK-based charter brokering group Air Partner by 22.9

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Avinode Data Confirms Uncertain Outlook for Charter Market

Price index data from online charter portal Avinode reinforces the impression reported by operators and brokers that the market has been making a slow and

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

The Ten Most Requested Airports

Avinode also generated lists of the 10 most requested airports for passengers flying in Europe, the Middle East, North America and the rest of the world.

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Charter Market: Illegal ops compromise safety, costs

Illegal charter flights are increasingly common, according to operators and brokers who spoke to AIN, most of whom declined to go on the record with specif

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Survey: Charter Operators Are Sales Slackers

At a time when they can ill afford to miss out on any available business, charter operators are doing a poor job of responding to flight requests, accordin

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Russia in the wrong, but points finger West

The Russian United Business Aviation Association is well aware of illegal charter flying in the country and is deeply concerned about it, according to the

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Charter Market: Asian business is good, but pricey

While the latest reports indicate a decline in the worldwide business jet charter market, certain parts of Southeast Asia are bucking the trend.

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Charter Market: Brokers facing new regs decry inept confrères

During a time when careful shoppers might be expected to make every effort to save money, the charter brokerage business has continued to grow, despite the

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2010

Tai Ping Offering Aviation Carpeting Here

Carpet manufacturer Tai Ping has launched the Vestige Collection, which consists of 21 designs that have been recolored for the aviation market.

Charter & Fractional

October 20, 2010

Argus writes a new Cheq on evaluation of charter ops

Argus International (Booth No.

Charter & Fractional

October 20, 2010

Spanish bizav rides out the financial storm

Spain’s business aviation sector has changed substantially over the last few years with the established operators maintaining their businesses and start-up

Charter & Fractional

October 20, 2010

ACJ family has 10 charter companies flying 15 aircraft

Airbus has discovered a lucrative niche for its Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) family, and charter operators are happy with the OEM's executive/VIP contri

Charter & Fractional

October 19, 2010

NetJets Orders 50 Phenom 300s

Embraer announced that fractional provider NetJets has signed an agreement to purchase 50 Phenom 300 light jets and has an option to buy 75 more.

Charter & Fractional

October 18, 2010

New Charter Regs Target Aeromed Ops

The FAA released proposed new regulations for charter operators on October 7, specifically targeting aeromedical services.

Charter & Fractional

October 13, 2010

Gama sees positive signs for charter

It is just more than two years since Gama Aviation (Booth No.

Charter & Fractional

October 13, 2010

Flexjet earns safety rating, upgrades customer service

Flexjet, the fractional jet share provider owned by Bombardier, announced that it has earned the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s highest safety rating.

Charter & Fractional

October 13, 2010

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

NetJets Places Order for 50 Phenom 300s

Embraer announced at the NBAA Convention last month that fractional provider NetJets signed an agreement to purchase 50 Phenom 300 light jets and has an op

Charter Market: Flat year spurs charter pros to adopt fresh, innovative approaches to sales

The numbers say it was a flat year in charter, up from 2008's lows, far from prior highs, but essentially static since late last year in terms of demand

Charter Market: Banks, Repo and Charter

In the wake of the economic downturn, business boomed for <link news/single-news-page/article/repossessor-advises-banks-against-reclaiming-aircraft-

Operators wary of optimism in view of slender profit margins

Ultimately, and unsurprisingly, the international market for private and business charter flights is a microcosm of the wider global economy in which it re

Videos

More Articles

Despite increased revenue, Air Partner records loss in FY10

Stronger trading in the second half of the financial year ending on July 31, 2010, lifted revenues for UK-based charter brokering group Air Partner by 22.9

Avinode Data Confirms Uncertain Outlook for Charter Market

Price index data from online charter portal Avinode reinforces the impression reported by operators and brokers that the market has been making a slow and

The Ten Most Requested Airports

Avinode also generated lists of the 10 most requested airports for passengers flying in Europe, the Middle East, North America and the rest of the world.

Charter Market: Illegal ops compromise safety, costs

Illegal charter flights are increasingly common, according to operators and brokers who spoke to AIN, most of whom declined to go on the record with specif

Survey: Charter Operators Are Sales Slackers

At a time when they can ill afford to miss out on any available business, charter operators are doing a poor job of responding to flight requests, accordin

Russia in the wrong, but points finger West

The Russian United Business Aviation Association is well aware of illegal charter flying in the country and is deeply concerned about it, according to the

Charter Market: Asian business is good, but pricey

While the latest reports indicate a decline in the worldwide business jet charter market, certain parts of Southeast Asia are bucking the trend.

Charter Market: Brokers facing new regs decry inept confrères

During a time when careful shoppers might be expected to make every effort to save money, the charter brokerage business has continued to grow, despite the

Tai Ping Offering Aviation Carpeting Here

Carpet manufacturer Tai Ping has launched the Vestige Collection, which consists of 21 designs that have been recolored for the aviation market.

Argus writes a new Cheq on evaluation of charter ops

Argus International (Booth No.

Spanish bizav rides out the financial storm

Spain’s business aviation sector has changed substantially over the last few years with the established operators maintaining their businesses and start-up

ACJ family has 10 charter companies flying 15 aircraft

Airbus has discovered a lucrative niche for its Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) family, and charter operators are happy with the OEM's executive/VIP contri

NetJets Orders 50 Phenom 300s

Embraer announced that fractional provider NetJets has signed an agreement to purchase 50 Phenom 300 light jets and has an option to buy 75 more.

New Charter Regs Target Aeromed Ops

The FAA released proposed new regulations for charter operators on October 7, specifically targeting aeromedical services.

Gama sees positive signs for charter

It is just more than two years since Gama Aviation (Booth No.

Flexjet earns safety rating, upgrades customer service

Flexjet, the fractional jet share provider owned by Bombardier, announced that it has earned the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s highest safety rating.

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