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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JetClub Explores Middle East Expansion with Jetex

HondaJet fractional operator JetClub looks to Middle East expansion with a Jetex memorandum of understanding.

Charter & Fractional

November 16, 2021

PlaneSense Marks Delivery of Its 75th Pilatus PC-12

The PC-12 launched PlaneSense's fractional program in 1995 and the company has since taken a total of 75 of that model while it also grows its PC-24 fleet.

Aircraft

November 16, 2021

Pay Increases, Bonuses Ahead for Airshare Captains

Airshare, a Kansas-based fractional, charter, jet card, and aircraft management company, develops a new pilot retention/recruiting program for captains.

Charter & Fractional

November 15, 2021

Comlux Sees Middle East as Ideal ACJ220 Market

The ACJ TwoTwenty's cabin size, fuel consumption, maintenance, and operating dynamics will likely attract interest in the Mideast, says Comlux.

Aircraft

November 14, 2021

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Jetex Awaits Expo 2020 and FIFA World Cup 2022 Dividends

CEO Adel Mardini forecasts 3,000 additional Expo-related flights

Airports

November 14, 2021

UAE’s Empire Aviation To Represent Gulfstream in India

Prior to its new relationship with Gulfstream, Empire offered business aviation services in India and the UAE since opening in 2007.

Charter & Fractional

November 14, 2021

Mena Revamps Bizav Activities with European Partner

Bahrain-based Mena Aerospace Enterprises will stay active in handling, aircraft supervision, and charter via an alliance with Switzerland-based Sparfell.

Charter & Fractional

November 14, 2021

Bizav Group Sees Dubai Airshow as Signposting Wider Recovery

International cooperation on illegal gray market charter has been stepped up, with leadership shown by the Middle East Business Aviation Association.

Airports

November 11, 2021

NetJets Sees Environmental Progress over Past Year

In the year since the launch of NetJets’ global sustainability program, the fractional provider has achieved some milestones.

Charter & Fractional

November 11, 2021

Wheels Up's Loss Widens as It Wrestles with Supply

Wheels Up recorded a nearly $60 million loss despite a 55 percent gain in revenue in the third quarter of 2021.

Charter & Fractional

November 11, 2021

Companies Deny FAA Allegation of Illegal Charter

Campbell Oil and its related Executive Aircraft Services “strongly disagree” with an FAA notice that proposes a $1.38M penalty for alleged illegal charter.

Charter & Fractional

November 10, 2021

Latin Grammy Winner Dies in King Air Crash

A chartered Beechcraft King Air 90 crashed Friday in Minas Gerais, Brazil, killing 26-year-old Latin Grammy winner Marília Mendonça and four others.

Accidents

November 8, 2021

Wheels Up's Dichter Outlines Vision for Big Growth

Wheels Up founder and CEO Kenny Dichter is encouraged that the company’s investors have the vision, and long view, needed for significant growth.

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2021

Four Corners Unveils 'Freedom' Aircraft Service Product

Freedom by Four Corners Aviation is designed to provide tailored lift services without the hassles of ownership, the company said.

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2021

Bahrain-based Operator Mena Switches from Bizav to Cargo

Mena Cargo is building a freighter fleet to serve what it sees as growing air cargo demand in the Gulf, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Aircraft

November 3, 2021

Equinox Charter Launches Flight Brokering Service

The UK-based company says it gives clients neutral advice on when to use airlines instead of private jets and prioritizes sustainability.

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2021

Gulf Air To Launch Boutique Charters

Bahrain-based Gulf Air will use its commercial aircraft fleet to offer group and private charters with bespoke services.

Charter & Fractional

November 1, 2021

FlyExclusive Establishes New Aircraft Operations Center

FlyExclusive's new aircraft operations center is based at its Kinston, North Carolina, headquarters.

Charter & Fractional

November 1, 2021

UK Court Convicts Organizer of Illegal Charter Flight

David Henderson was found guilty of endangering safety and illegally arranging a charter flight that resulted in the death of soccer star Emiliano Sala.

Accidents

October 28, 2021

Wyvern Awards Pro Safety Rating to Sun Air, Planet 9

Sun Air Jets and Planet 9 have been selected among the first Part 135 operators to receive Wyvern’s Wingman Pro certification.

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2021