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

Mustang Not For Air-Limo Network

Few if any Mustang orders are for very light (VLJ) jet air-limo operators, and Cessna seems neither surprised nor alarmed.

October 17, 2006

Flight Options Union Drive Strengthening

Three of the five Flight Options pilots who have been trying to organize the fractional pilot group under IBT Local 1108 (the same union that represents Ne

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2006

Wet Lease Guidance Issued by the FAA

Part 135 operators and management entities will be affected by a proposed policy guidance involving wet leases, an arrangement in which an air carrier can

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2006

Exec Charter Bookings Boost Air Partner

A 34-percent increase in revenues from executive charter bookings was a major factor in a 29-percent hike in pre-tax profits announced by international cha

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2006

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Platinum Jet, FAA To Take a Meeting

An “informal” meeting between Platinum Jet Management and the FAA is scheduled at the agency’s northeast regional office on November 1.

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2006

Flight Options Limited-time Incentives

Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options announced three new buyer-incentive programs.

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2006

Bombardier Plans ‘Major Announcements’

Bombardier plans to make “major announcements” at the NBAA Convention this month in Orlando, Fla.

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2006

German Charter Takes Aim at UK

German executive charter operator Cirrus Aviation has established a UK sales and marketing office at London Biggin Hill Airport.

Charter & Fractional

October 17, 2006

EBACE 2005: FBOs and Charter

Greek FBO Athens Aviation Signature is introducing a new tailor-made package called “Fly & Save.” The package provides free cleaning services and fu

Charter & Fractional

October 16, 2006

Brazilian charter company grows with nation’s economy

Brazil’s largest executive charter company and maintenance provider has seen significant benefits from improvements in the Brazilian economy.

Charter & Fractional

October 16, 2006

European fractional to offer shares in pre-owned aircraft

A new European fractional ownership program that will begin operations this month is offering shares in pre-owned Cessna Citation CJ1s.

Charter & Fractional

October 16, 2006

Flight Options Introduces ‘Global Access

Fractional operator Flight Options has launched Global Access, an overseas travel program using a fleet of nearly 100 charter aircraft accessible to the co

Charter & Fractional

October 12, 2006

Malta Charter Firm Establishes Netherlands Office

Sierra Aviation, an FBO and charter/management firm based in Portomaso, Malta, now has a marketing and sales office in Geldermalsen, the Netherlands.

Charter & Fractional

October 12, 2006

Court tosses defamationsuit against ARG/US

A lawsuit accusing safety audit specialist Aviation Research Group/ U.S.

Charter & Fractional

October 12, 2006

NetJets Places Bulk Order for Iridium Satellite Phones

Fractional provider NetJets has ordered 50 AirCell ST 3100 Iridium satellite communication systems for its fleet of Hawker 400XP light business jets.

Charter & Fractional

October 12, 2006

FAA Will Add Frax Ops to W&B Advisory Circular

The FAA will soon replace a 1995 advisory circular that provides operators with guidance and recommendations on how to develop and receive approval for a w

Charter & Fractional

October 12, 2006

Mayo Clinic On Call for Marquis Jet Card Owners

Marquis Jet card owners and guests now have access to medical support from the famed Mayo Clinic of Rochester, Minn., while they are on a NetJets aircraft

Charter & Fractional

October 12, 2006

Limits placed on marquis jet card

Holders of the Marquis Jet Card will have new restrictions that will require they book flights farther in advance during peak travel times.

Charter & Fractional

October 11, 2006

NetJets talks with pilots stall

Contract negotiations between NetJets management and the leadership of Local 1108, which represents the fractional provider’s pilots, seem to have gone fro

Charter & Fractional

October 11, 2006

Purchase expands charterauction

Charter broker CharterAuction has purchased JetEquity Travel, the charter broker division of Skyport Aviation, an FBO at Westchester County Airport, White

Charter & Fractional

October 11, 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

Mustang Not For Air-Limo Network

Few if any Mustang orders are for very light (VLJ) jet air-limo operators, and Cessna seems neither surprised nor alarmed.

Flight Options Union Drive Strengthening

Three of the five Flight Options pilots who have been trying to organize the fractional pilot group under IBT Local 1108 (the same union that represents Ne

Wet Lease Guidance Issued by the FAA

Part 135 operators and management entities will be affected by a proposed policy guidance involving wet leases, an arrangement in which an air carrier can

Exec Charter Bookings Boost Air Partner

A 34-percent increase in revenues from executive charter bookings was a major factor in a 29-percent hike in pre-tax profits announced by international cha

Videos

More Articles

Platinum Jet, FAA To Take a Meeting

An “informal” meeting between Platinum Jet Management and the FAA is scheduled at the agency’s northeast regional office on November 1.

Flight Options Limited-time Incentives

Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options announced three new buyer-incentive programs.

Bombardier Plans ‘Major Announcements’

Bombardier plans to make “major announcements” at the NBAA Convention this month in Orlando, Fla.

German Charter Takes Aim at UK

German executive charter operator Cirrus Aviation has established a UK sales and marketing office at London Biggin Hill Airport.

EBACE 2005: FBOs and Charter

Greek FBO Athens Aviation Signature is introducing a new tailor-made package called “Fly & Save.” The package provides free cleaning services and fu

Brazilian charter company grows with nation’s economy

Brazil’s largest executive charter company and maintenance provider has seen significant benefits from improvements in the Brazilian economy.

European fractional to offer shares in pre-owned aircraft

A new European fractional ownership program that will begin operations this month is offering shares in pre-owned Cessna Citation CJ1s.

Flight Options Introduces ‘Global Access

Fractional operator Flight Options has launched Global Access, an overseas travel program using a fleet of nearly 100 charter aircraft accessible to the co

Malta Charter Firm Establishes Netherlands Office

Sierra Aviation, an FBO and charter/management firm based in Portomaso, Malta, now has a marketing and sales office in Geldermalsen, the Netherlands.

Court tosses defamationsuit against ARG/US

A lawsuit accusing safety audit specialist Aviation Research Group/ U.S.

NetJets Places Bulk Order for Iridium Satellite Phones

Fractional provider NetJets has ordered 50 AirCell ST 3100 Iridium satellite communication systems for its fleet of Hawker 400XP light business jets.

FAA Will Add Frax Ops to W&B Advisory Circular

The FAA will soon replace a 1995 advisory circular that provides operators with guidance and recommendations on how to develop and receive approval for a w

Mayo Clinic On Call for Marquis Jet Card Owners

Marquis Jet card owners and guests now have access to medical support from the famed Mayo Clinic of Rochester, Minn., while they are on a NetJets aircraft

Limits placed on marquis jet card

Holders of the Marquis Jet Card will have new restrictions that will require they book flights farther in advance during peak travel times.

NetJets talks with pilots stall

Contract negotiations between NetJets management and the leadership of Local 1108, which represents the fractional provider’s pilots, seem to have gone fro

Purchase expands charterauction

Charter broker CharterAuction has purchased JetEquity Travel, the charter broker division of Skyport Aviation, an FBO at Westchester County Airport, White

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