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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Volocopter Moves To Enter U.S. eVTOL Air Taxi Market

The German company has applied for the FAA to concurrently validate its EASA type certification for the two-seat, all-electric VoloCity eVTOL aircraft.

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January 15, 2021

NATA Launching SMS Pilot for Charters, Repair Stations

The NATA project will gather data on practical ways to implement SMS for the Parts 135 and 145 communities.

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January 14, 2021

AviationManuals, ARC Unveil Charter Ops Service Package

AviationManuals and ARC Safety Management's suite of services for Part 135 operators is designed to make compliance easier.

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January 12, 2021

TxJet Keeps Flying Lifesaving Missions Despite Covid

TxJet’s sole focus on the transportation of human organs and transplantation teams makes it unique among traditional charter operations.

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January 12, 2021

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Waltzing Matilda Acquires Montana Charter Operator

Waltzing Matilda Aviation in Massachusetts has acquired majority ownership in Exec Air Montana's charter and aircraft management business.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2021

Vaccine Rollout Leaves Open Many Questions

NATA webinar focuses on vaccine priority, expectations.

Charter & Fractional

January 11, 2021

New Broker RightJet Focuses on Environmental Progress

Dubai-based business aviation services group RightJet has been launched by industry veteran Mark Hardman.

Charter & Fractional

January 11, 2021

UK Operators Stalled by Brexit Blocks on Market Access

UK government negotiators are being urged to negotiate new bilateral agreements with all 27 European Union member states.

Charter & Fractional

January 8, 2021

PrivateFly Outlines Brexit Obstacles for UK Flyers

Brexit obstacles include restrictions for some flights by some private aircraft as well as other requirements such as traveling with pets, PrivateFly says.

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January 7, 2021

Tailwind To Receive LOA for Boston Seaplane Ops

The FAA published a decision in which it proposes to implement a LOA to Tailwind Air Service for seaplane operations in Boston's Inner Harbor.

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January 7, 2021

FXAir Sees Robust First Year, Expects Stronger 2021

FXAir is a premium on-demand charter provider launched this past summer by Directional Aviation.

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January 6, 2021

Jet It Begins 2021 with Fleet, Western Expansion

Jet It, the North Carolina-based fractional operator, took delivery of six HondaJets in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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January 5, 2021

Wheels Up Buys Mountain Aviation, Quadrupling Citation X Fleet

Wheels Up continues buying spree, picking up Mountain Aviation following acquisitions of TMC, Gama Aviation, and Delta Private Jets over the past 18 months

Charter & Fractional

January 5, 2021

Announcing the Top Flight Awards Charter, Fractional, and Jet Cards Category Winner

Announcing the Top Flight Awards Charter, Fractional, and Jet Cards Category Winner

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January 4, 2021

NetJets Pilots Sign New Pay and Scheduling Deal

A new collective bargaining agreement with NetJets gives U.S. flight crew pay rises and introduces new variable compensation for European pilots.

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January 4, 2021

Airshare Expands Access, Management, Mx Programs

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, day-based fractional operator Airshare has become a full-service provider.

Charter & Fractional

December 28, 2020

Flexjet Crews To Begin At-home Covid-19 Testing

Flexjet crews will test themselves under medical supervision before each tour of duty.

Charter & Fractional

December 28, 2020

Judge Allows JSX To Temporarily Continue SNA Flights

The temporary restraining order comes after JSX filed a lawsuit against Orange County and John Wayne Airport earlier in December.

Charter & Fractional

December 28, 2020

Omni Air Adds Charter Base, Expands Mx Operations

Omni Air Transport plans to offer maintenance services outside of its in-house managed fleet.

Charter & Fractional

December 23, 2020

Guide Aims To Prevent Illegal Charters from Dry Leases

Six aviation associations produced the General Aviation Dry Leasing Guide to help aircraft owners and lessors avoid the pitfalls of illegal charters.

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December 22, 2020