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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Five-hour Jet Card Introduced

Jet-card block times are getting lower, and one of the lowest is the new five-hour Learjet gift card from Bombardier Skyjet.

September 26, 2006

TSA Turns Its Attention to Fractionals

In a recent letter to the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it has “begun the process of dev

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Bombardier expands Skyjet into Pakistan

Pakistan is the latest new market for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program with the appointment of Karachi-based Princely

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Jury finds in favor of PrivatAir pilot

On December 10, after a three- week trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury awarded pilot Doyle Baker nearly $64 million, in a lawsuit against aircraft

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

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China Could Be Next Big Market for Frax

Palo Alto, Calif.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Flight Options fights unionization

Early last month the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 1108 filed an application letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for represen

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Frax Hiring Increases Significantly

The five major fractional operators hired nearly twiceas many pilots last year as in 2004.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

No Injuries in NetJets Citation Accident

A NetJets Citation 560 sustained substantial damage, according to the NTSB, when its right wing contacted Runway 36 during landing at Lakeland Airport in M

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Europe Delays Frax Security Ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred a decision on proposed security arrangements for fractional-ownership flights operating into Eur

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Fractional rules divide EBAA

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been split by a major disagreement over what operating rules should apply to fractional ownership in

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

NetJets President Position Still Vacant

At press time NetJets had not named a new president, the position from which Bill Boisture resigned early last month.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Finland’s Jetflite Orders Challenger 604s

Finnish executive charter operator Jetflite has ordered a pair of Bombardier Challenger 604s to replace its two Dassault Falcon 20s.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

UK firm launches block-charter program

UK operator Club328 has launched a block-charter program called SkyClub.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

London Executive Aviation awaits Mustang deliveries

London Executive Aviation (LEA) is preparing to pioneer the use of very light jets (VLJs) in the European charter market.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Per-seat scheduled service piques industry interest

Every time it seems that the business aviation industry has nearly exhausted all the market possibilities, something new appears.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Clear skies for Lufthansa Private Jet

With its Private Jet service, Lufthansa is Europe’s only airline to offer connection flights with business jets to and from its overseas links departing or

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Skyjet Signs First French Operator

Bombardier’s Skyjet block-charter program has recruited its first French operator with the arrival of a new Learjet 45 at the Paris Le Bourget headquarters

Charter & Fractional

September 22, 2006

Club Airways International rebuilds executive client base

Despite a widely acclaimed business idea–scheduled per-seat service with executive jets for its members–Geneva-based Club Airways filed for bankruptcy prot

Charter & Fractional

September 22, 2006

NTSB narrows its focus on Montrose Challenger crash

“Chunks of slush” slid off the taxiing Bombardier Challenger 600 just before it crashed on takeoff from Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, Colo.,

Charter & Fractional

September 22, 2006

Lawsuit Blames Crew for Fatal GIII Crash

The family of flight attendant Kristi Dunn, killed in the Nov.

Charter & Fractional

September 22, 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

Five-hour Jet Card Introduced

Jet-card block times are getting lower, and one of the lowest is the new five-hour Learjet gift card from Bombardier Skyjet.

TSA Turns Its Attention to Fractionals

In a recent letter to the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it has “begun the process of dev

Bombardier expands Skyjet into Pakistan

Pakistan is the latest new market for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program with the appointment of Karachi-based Princely

Jury finds in favor of PrivatAir pilot

On December 10, after a three- week trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury awarded pilot Doyle Baker nearly $64 million, in a lawsuit against aircraft

Videos

More Articles

China Could Be Next Big Market for Frax

Palo Alto, Calif.

Flight Options fights unionization

Early last month the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 1108 filed an application letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for represen

Frax Hiring Increases Significantly

The five major fractional operators hired nearly twiceas many pilots last year as in 2004.

No Injuries in NetJets Citation Accident

A NetJets Citation 560 sustained substantial damage, according to the NTSB, when its right wing contacted Runway 36 during landing at Lakeland Airport in M

Europe Delays Frax Security Ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred a decision on proposed security arrangements for fractional-ownership flights operating into Eur

Fractional rules divide EBAA

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been split by a major disagreement over what operating rules should apply to fractional ownership in

NetJets President Position Still Vacant

At press time NetJets had not named a new president, the position from which Bill Boisture resigned early last month.

Finland’s Jetflite Orders Challenger 604s

Finnish executive charter operator Jetflite has ordered a pair of Bombardier Challenger 604s to replace its two Dassault Falcon 20s.

UK firm launches block-charter program

UK operator Club328 has launched a block-charter program called SkyClub.

London Executive Aviation awaits Mustang deliveries

London Executive Aviation (LEA) is preparing to pioneer the use of very light jets (VLJs) in the European charter market.

Per-seat scheduled service piques industry interest

Every time it seems that the business aviation industry has nearly exhausted all the market possibilities, something new appears.

Clear skies for Lufthansa Private Jet

With its Private Jet service, Lufthansa is Europe’s only airline to offer connection flights with business jets to and from its overseas links departing or

Skyjet Signs First French Operator

Bombardier’s Skyjet block-charter program has recruited its first French operator with the arrival of a new Learjet 45 at the Paris Le Bourget headquarters

Club Airways International rebuilds executive client base

Despite a widely acclaimed business idea–scheduled per-seat service with executive jets for its members–Geneva-based Club Airways filed for bankruptcy prot

NTSB narrows its focus on Montrose Challenger crash

“Chunks of slush” slid off the taxiing Bombardier Challenger 600 just before it crashed on takeoff from Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, Colo.,

Lawsuit Blames Crew for Fatal GIII Crash

The family of flight attendant Kristi Dunn, killed in the Nov.

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