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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Victor Expands Rewards Program for Charter Flights

Called Alto Partners, the expanded program rewards members points for using the goods and services of Scott Dunn, Sixt and Spencer Hart.

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January 21, 2020

Jet Edge Acquires JetSelect Aviation

Jet Edge's acquisition of JetSelect will created a combined fleet of more than 85 models ranging from super midsize to VVIP.

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January 14, 2020

Public Charter Provider JSX Adds Eighth Destination

JSX service between Portland International Airport and King County International Airport/Boeing Field to begin April 2.

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January 10, 2020

Blade India Starts Helo Air-taxi Service in Mumbai

New York-based Blade Urban Air Mobility and majority partner Delhi-based Hunch Ventures recently started preliminary helicopter service in India.

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January 10, 2020

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Turkish Police Confirm Arrests in Ghosn Escape Case

Turkish police have arrested a fifth MNG Jet employee over the escape of fugitive Carlos Ghosn using two aircraft operated by the company.

Aircraft

January 6, 2020

MNG Jet: Employee Acted Alone in Arranging Flights for Fugitive Ghosn

MNG Jet alleges that one of its employees acted alone in falsifying records to conceal that Carlos Ghosn used two of its jets to escape from Japan.

Aircraft

January 3, 2020

Metrojet Sees Growth in Gulfstream Managed Fleet

The Hong Kong-based business aviation services provider saw five more Gulfstream twinjets added to its managed fleet in 2019.

Aircraft

December 30, 2019

Argus Forecasts Flat Holiday Followed By First Quarter Jump

Fractional aircraft activity is expected to see a double-digit gain in the first quarter of 2020.

Charter & Fractional

December 26, 2019

Long Island FBO Offers NYC Transfer Packages

Farmingdale, N.Y.-based FBO Republic Jet Center has partnered with a charter provider to offer exclusive NYC flight/transfer package options.

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December 26, 2019

Flexjet Braces for the Holiday Surge

Flexjet is predicting a very busy holiday season, with air travel up nearly 5 percent over last year.

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December 23, 2019

GA Proponents OpenAirplane and FlyOtto Closing

OpenAirplane and FlyOtto, startups designed to simplify access to general aviation and generate more flying activity, closed on December 23.

Aircraft

December 23, 2019

Uber and Joby Partner To Launch Urban Air-taxi Service in 2023

Joby Aviation has yet to explain how it will get its eVTOL aircraft certified and ready for commercial operations to start with Uber in 2023.

Aircraft

December 20, 2019

FAA Warns BlackBird, Pilots of Possible Rule Violations

BlackBird Air is pausing its Part 91 offerings following a letter it received from the FAA's Enforcement Division.

Charter & Fractional

December 20, 2019

Chicago To Be Charter Operator GrandView's Next Base

GrandView Aviation will open its third base at Chicago Executive Airport in early 2020.

Aircraft

December 19, 2019

FAA Issues New Policy Guidelines on Charters

The FAA has issued new guidance to charter operators, brokers and customers, in its attemps to combat illegal charter activity.

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December 19, 2019

Sustainability Key for Charter Ops, PrivateFly CEO Says

PrivateFly CEO Adam Twidell releases his annual predictions for business aviation in 2020.

Aircraft

December 17, 2019

WiJet Closes French Subsidiary

Charter broker has pulled out of France having pulled out of the UK last year, and will now operate from Luxembourg.

Charter & Fractional

December 17, 2019

Delta Private Jets To Combine with Wheels Up

Delta Air Lines announced it will purchase a stake in private aviation provider Wheels Up.

Charter & Fractional

December 16, 2019

NetJets Launches Security Services Subsidiary

NetJets has added global security to its portfolio, initially offering security packages for Paris Le Bourget and Mexico, with plans to expand globally.

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December 10, 2019

Illegal Charters Prompt Random Ramp Checks in Mexico

The ramp checks on foreign operators are in effect at all Mexican airports.

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2019