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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Feds Charge Air Ambulance Operator

Roy Horridge, owner and operator of grounded Houston-based Air Ambulance by B&C Flight Management, and William Sexton, a former officer with the company an

December 15, 2006

NetJets LBG Flights Up 70 Percent from 2003

Fractional ownership operator NetJets has increased its flights to Le Bourget airport by 70 percent since the last Paris Air Show in 2003, the U.S.-based c

Charter & Fractional

December 13, 2006

Abu Dhabi’s Royal Jet joins Skyjet network

Abu Dhabi-based business aircraft operator Royal Jet yesterday signed up as an operator for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate charter service.

Charter & Fractional

December 11, 2006

NATA Offers Advice for Charter Operators

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has published two new documents dealing with international transportation of minors and with illegal cha

Charter & Fractional

December 11, 2006

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Dubai’s Elite Jets marks first anniversary

Dubai airport-based Elite Jets is marking its first anniversary here at the Dubai airshow by exhibiting alongside Raytheon Aircraft (Stand E501).

Charter & Fractional

December 11, 2006

NAS moves up to A318 Elite class

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-based National Air Services (NAS) has ordered five Airbus A318 Elites, a 15-seat, luxury version of the 100-seat-class airliner.

Charter & Fractional

December 11, 2006

Eastern Skyjets gets UAE operations OK

Dubai-based Eastern Skyjets has received a United Arab Emirates air operator’s certificate, enabling it to develop its charter business with a locally regi

Charter & Fractional

December 7, 2006

Jetex applies for regional AOC

Flight planning and VIP air charter service provider Jetex Flight Support is applying for an air operator’s certificate (AOC) from Dubai’s General Civil Av

Charter & Fractional

December 7, 2006

Flexjet Claims Second Profitable Year

Bombardier’s Flexjet might be the only fractional provider that can say it has been profitable for the second consecutive year.

Charter & Fractional

December 6, 2006

Landing Assessment Committee Urged

In recent letters to FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, NBAA and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) asked the agency to form an aviation rule

Charter & Fractional

December 6, 2006

NetJets Europe labor practices investigated

The French Ministry of Employment has launched an investigation into NetJets Europe flight crews at French airports, after an association of air charter op

Charter & Fractional

December 6, 2006

Middle East Business Aviation: After a slow start, NetJets is taking hold

The idea of aircraft fractional ownership took some time to germinate in the Middle East.

Charter & Fractional

December 6, 2006

Abu Dhabi charter firm looks toward management

The rapid growth of Abu Dhabi-based executive charter group Royal Jet paints a vivid illustration of the pace of business aviation expansion in the Middle

Charter & Fractional

December 6, 2006

Bexair To Launch Finance and Service Ops⽫

Charter operator Bahrain Executive Air Services Co.

Charter & Fractional

December 6, 2006

Arab Wings Receives Citation XLS

Amman, Jordan-based executive charter operator Arab Wings has taken delivery of a new Cessna Citation XLS jet.

Charter & Fractional

December 6, 2006

Saudi Company, Al Kharafi Group Order VIP Airbuses聰

An undisclosed Saudi Arabian company has ordered a VIP-configured Airbus A340-200.

Charter & Fractional

December 6, 2006

NetJets Europe pilots aim to unionize by year-end

NetJets Europe pilots are preparing to establish trade union representation at the fractional ownership company.

Charter & Fractional

December 5, 2006

Leggier jets from Bombardier key to Gold Air’s growth plans

Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.

Charter & Fractional

November 30, 2006

Gestair’s 100 pilots keep very, very busy

Gestair makes a fair claim to being Spain’s leading business aviation group, with about 60 percent of the national executive charter market.

Charter & Fractional

November 30, 2006

Spain’s second-largest charter firm expanding

Executive Airlines, Spain’s second-ranking executive charter operator, has increased its fleet from four aircraft to seven and expects to add five more in

Charter & Fractional

November 30, 2006

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

Feds Charge Air Ambulance Operator

Roy Horridge, owner and operator of grounded Houston-based Air Ambulance by B&C Flight Management, and William Sexton, a former officer with the company an

NetJets LBG Flights Up 70 Percent from 2003

Fractional ownership operator NetJets has increased its flights to Le Bourget airport by 70 percent since the last Paris Air Show in 2003, the U.S.-based c

Abu Dhabi’s Royal Jet joins Skyjet network

Abu Dhabi-based business aircraft operator Royal Jet yesterday signed up as an operator for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate charter service.

NATA Offers Advice for Charter Operators

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has published two new documents dealing with international transportation of minors and with illegal cha

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Dubai’s Elite Jets marks first anniversary

Dubai airport-based Elite Jets is marking its first anniversary here at the Dubai airshow by exhibiting alongside Raytheon Aircraft (Stand E501).

NAS moves up to A318 Elite class

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia-based National Air Services (NAS) has ordered five Airbus A318 Elites, a 15-seat, luxury version of the 100-seat-class airliner.

Eastern Skyjets gets UAE operations OK

Dubai-based Eastern Skyjets has received a United Arab Emirates air operator’s certificate, enabling it to develop its charter business with a locally regi

Jetex applies for regional AOC

Flight planning and VIP air charter service provider Jetex Flight Support is applying for an air operator’s certificate (AOC) from Dubai’s General Civil Av

Flexjet Claims Second Profitable Year

Bombardier’s Flexjet might be the only fractional provider that can say it has been profitable for the second consecutive year.

Landing Assessment Committee Urged

In recent letters to FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, NBAA and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) asked the agency to form an aviation rule

NetJets Europe labor practices investigated

The French Ministry of Employment has launched an investigation into NetJets Europe flight crews at French airports, after an association of air charter op

Middle East Business Aviation: After a slow start, NetJets is taking hold

The idea of aircraft fractional ownership took some time to germinate in the Middle East.

Abu Dhabi charter firm looks toward management

The rapid growth of Abu Dhabi-based executive charter group Royal Jet paints a vivid illustration of the pace of business aviation expansion in the Middle

Bexair To Launch Finance and Service Ops&#12139;

Charter operator Bahrain Executive Air Services Co.

Arab Wings Receives Citation XLS

Amman, Jordan-based executive charter operator Arab Wings has taken delivery of a new Cessna Citation XLS jet.

Saudi Company, Al Kharafi Group Order VIP Airbuses&#32880;

An undisclosed Saudi Arabian company has ordered a VIP-configured Airbus A340-200.

NetJets Europe pilots aim to unionize by year-end

NetJets Europe pilots are preparing to establish trade union representation at the fractional ownership company.

Leggier jets from Bombardier key to Gold Air’s growth plans

Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.

Gestair’s 100 pilots keep very, very busy

Gestair makes a fair claim to being Spain’s leading business aviation group, with about 60 percent of the national executive charter market.

Spain’s second-largest charter firm expanding

Executive Airlines, Spain’s second-ranking executive charter operator, has increased its fleet from four aircraft to seven and expects to add five more in

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