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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Cultural attitudes yield distinct air-taxi models

As more very light jets are delivered, a clearer picture emerges of how VLJ air-taxi firms throughout the world will operate these new small jets.

February 26, 2008

No clear winner in Flexjet training lawsuit

Pilots often wonder what happens if they sign a contract to repay training costs when accepting a flying job that involves expensive simulator training but

Charter & Fractional

February 26, 2008

Pogo Sets Possible Price Parameters for IPO

Pogo Jet this week filed an amendment to its S-1 registration statement for an initial public offering of stock to finance the company’s entry into the ver

Charter & Fractional

February 21, 2008

Air Charter Safety Foundation Holds First Symposium

Yesterday, the newly formed Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) concluded its inaugural Air Charter Safety Symposium, which was held at the NTSB Training

Charter & Fractional

February 21, 2008

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Skyjet hopes Olympics open doors

This year’s Olympic Games in Beijing could provide the catalyst for Chinese authorities to adopt a more user-friendly attitude toward business aviation, ac

Charter & Fractional

February 19, 2008

Indian firm joins VLJ parade

Very light jet pioneer Eclipse Aviation has sold 10 of the twin-turbofan aircraft to Indian charter operator Club One Air of New Delhi.

Charter & Fractional

February 19, 2008

BJets makes bizav’s A-list with $600m, 40-ship order

New business jet operator BJets launched its block charter, fractional and aircraft management services at the air show yesterday with a $600 million order

Charter & Fractional

February 19, 2008

BJets Launches India Frax, Charter Service

At the Singapore Airshow today, new business jet operator BJets launched its block charter, fractional and aircraft management service with a massive $600

Charter & Fractional

February 19, 2008

Club328 Cuts 328Jet, Premier Is, 14 Pilots

London Biggin Hill Airport-based charter firm PlaneChartering, owner of the loss-making Club328 brand, has disbanded its Fairchild Dornier 328Jet and Hawke

Charter & Fractional

February 19, 2008

The Air Group joins Sentient Jet stable

Sentient Jet Holdings has continued its pattern of aggressive growth with the purchase of Van Nuys, Calif.-based The Air Group.

Charter & Fractional

February 7, 2008

Pilot shortage looms for charter operators

Although the market for charter and fractional ownership is still strong in the U.S., operators might soon face a shortage of qualified pilots and maintena

Charter & Fractional

February 7, 2008

FAA: A008 Inspections Nearly Complete

The FAA has told NATA that the agency has completed special emphasis inspections for about 60 percent of all Part 135 certificate holders.

Charter & Fractional

February 6, 2008

LEA Readies Mustangs for VLJ Air-taxi Service

London Executive Aviation (LEA) officially unveiled the first of the 10 Cessna Citation Mustangs it has on order during a ceremony at Farnborough Airport o

Charter & Fractional

February 5, 2008

DayJet uses new data to hone air-taxi model

Boca Raton, Fla.-based DayJet last month reached its 100th day since starting per-seat on-demand service in the Southeast with its fleet of 28 Eclipse 500

Charter & Fractional

February 5, 2008

NetJets Europe To Accelerate Deliveries

Due to increasing customer demand, NetJets Europe last month negotiated with several business jet manufacturers to accelerate delivery of 39 new aircraft w

Charter & Fractional

February 5, 2008

Bombardier in-house charter challenges frax

Bombardier has started offering its Skyjet ad hoc executive charter service alongside its Flexjet Europe’s existing Jet Membership block-charter program.

Charter & Fractional

January 31, 2008

Sentient Finalizes TAG USA Buy, Forms New Division

Sentient Flight Group today completed the acquisition of TAG Aviation USA from Switzerland-based TAG Aviation Holding, a deal announced in late October not

Charter & Fractional

January 31, 2008

How to develop a startup jet: Just do it, then crow about it

The “affordable jet” has become synonymous with the flying car.

Charter & Fractional

January 28, 2008

VLJs ‘Not Revolutionary,’ but Do Enable Air Taxis

Despite one aircraft manufacturer’s claims, “very light jets are only evolutionary, not revolutionary,” noted Arie-Willem Van Doome, COO of Netherlands-bas

Charter & Fractional

January 24, 2008

PrivatAir adds two ACJs to all-business-class runs

With the addition of two more business aircraft in shuttle configuration to provide nonstop service between Germany and the U.S., Swiss aviation services g

Charter & Fractional

January 21, 2008

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

Cultural attitudes yield distinct air-taxi models

As more very light jets are delivered, a clearer picture emerges of how VLJ air-taxi firms throughout the world will operate these new small jets.

No clear winner in Flexjet training lawsuit

Pilots often wonder what happens if they sign a contract to repay training costs when accepting a flying job that involves expensive simulator training but

Pogo Sets Possible Price Parameters for IPO

Pogo Jet this week filed an amendment to its S-1 registration statement for an initial public offering of stock to finance the company’s entry into the ver

Air Charter Safety Foundation Holds First Symposium

Yesterday, the newly formed Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) concluded its inaugural Air Charter Safety Symposium, which was held at the NTSB Training

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Skyjet hopes Olympics open doors

This year’s Olympic Games in Beijing could provide the catalyst for Chinese authorities to adopt a more user-friendly attitude toward business aviation, ac

Indian firm joins VLJ parade

Very light jet pioneer Eclipse Aviation has sold 10 of the twin-turbofan aircraft to Indian charter operator Club One Air of New Delhi.

BJets makes bizav’s A-list with $600m, 40-ship order

New business jet operator BJets launched its block charter, fractional and aircraft management services at the air show yesterday with a $600 million order

BJets Launches India Frax, Charter Service

At the Singapore Airshow today, new business jet operator BJets launched its block charter, fractional and aircraft management service with a massive $600

Club328 Cuts 328Jet, Premier Is, 14 Pilots

London Biggin Hill Airport-based charter firm PlaneChartering, owner of the loss-making Club328 brand, has disbanded its Fairchild Dornier 328Jet and Hawke

The Air Group joins Sentient Jet stable

Sentient Jet Holdings has continued its pattern of aggressive growth with the purchase of Van Nuys, Calif.-based The Air Group.

Pilot shortage looms for charter operators

Although the market for charter and fractional ownership is still strong in the U.S., operators might soon face a shortage of qualified pilots and maintena

FAA: A008 Inspections Nearly Complete

The FAA has told NATA that the agency has completed special emphasis inspections for about 60 percent of all Part 135 certificate holders.

LEA Readies Mustangs for VLJ Air-taxi Service

London Executive Aviation (LEA) officially unveiled the first of the 10 Cessna Citation Mustangs it has on order during a ceremony at Farnborough Airport o

DayJet uses new data to hone air-taxi model

Boca Raton, Fla.-based DayJet last month reached its 100th day since starting per-seat on-demand service in the Southeast with its fleet of 28 Eclipse 500

NetJets Europe To Accelerate Deliveries

Due to increasing customer demand, NetJets Europe last month negotiated with several business jet manufacturers to accelerate delivery of 39 new aircraft w

Bombardier in-house charter challenges frax

Bombardier has started offering its Skyjet ad hoc executive charter service alongside its Flexjet Europe’s existing Jet Membership block-charter program.

Sentient Finalizes TAG USA Buy, Forms New Division

Sentient Flight Group today completed the acquisition of TAG Aviation USA from Switzerland-based TAG Aviation Holding, a deal announced in late October not

How to develop a startup jet: Just do it, then crow about it

The “affordable jet” has become synonymous with the flying car.

VLJs ‘Not Revolutionary,’ but Do Enable Air Taxis

Despite one aircraft manufacturer’s claims, “very light jets are only evolutionary, not revolutionary,” noted Arie-Willem Van Doome, COO of Netherlands-bas

PrivatAir adds two ACJs to all-business-class runs

With the addition of two more business aircraft in shuttle configuration to provide nonstop service between Germany and the U.S., Swiss aviation services g

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