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

VistaJet Logs Record Gains in Third Quarter

North America was a “core driver” in the growth of the company’s membership program, with a 25 percent jump in U.S.-based customers in the third quarter.

November 29, 2017

VistaJet Partners on Rockefeller Collection Tour

The tour, with stops in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and New York, will culminate in in an auction for charities.

Charter & Fractional

November 27, 2017

Surf Air Europe Moving Base from Luton to London City

UK-based FlairJet, which operates Phenom 300s for Surf Air Europe, is working on obtaining the required steep approach approvals to fly into LCY.

Airports

November 27, 2017

Ascend Air Bringing Membership Charter to SE Asia

For monthly fee, members can fly a shared private aircraft for about the same as premium airline fares.

Charter & Fractional

November 21, 2017

Videos

ImagineAir Eyeing Fleet Expansion, More Bases

The operator has developed a service designed to compete with automobile travel, rather than airline operations.

Charter & Fractional

November 21, 2017

Luxaviation Joins Paragon Network

One of the world's largest private avaition companies, is testing the waters in the world's largest private aviation market.

Charter & Fractional

November 21, 2017

Zetta Jets Positions Sale, Obtains Financing

Existing lessor Scout Aviation II, acting as a stalking horse bidder, has committed up to $8.5 million in financing, subject to court approval.

Charter & Fractional

November 20, 2017

Linear Air Eyes Rapid Growth with Amadeus Link

The link into Amadeus could give Linear Air exposure to millions of visitors that use Expedia.

Charter & Fractional

November 20, 2017

Tax Bill Provision Eliminates FET on Aircraft Mgmt Fees

Provision directly responds to a March 2012 IRS Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum that concluded management fees were subject to 7.5 percent tax.

Charter & Fractional

November 15, 2017

Empire Aviation Group Launches Elan Air Charter

Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Dubai Air Show this year.

Charter & Fractional

November 13, 2017

AfBAA Gears Up for African Business Aviation Expo

The conference will be held from November 29 to December 1 at Lanseria Airport near Johannesburg, South Africa.

Charter & Fractional

November 12, 2017

Falcon To Add Three More Leonardo AW169s to Fleet

Falcon Aviation is offering a three-month charter offer to entice new business.

Charter & Fractional

November 12, 2017

VistaJet’s Middle East Customer Base Jumps 50%

Sixty-eight of the more than 1,600 airports that VistaJet’s all-Bombardier fleet has flown into globally are in the Middle East.

Charter & Fractional

November 9, 2017

Encompass 'Quietly' Takes Over Surf Air Cali Flights

Part 135 firm now operates Surf Air’s more than 70 daily weekday flights in California.

Charter & Fractional

November 8, 2017

Are Charter Ratings Worth their Weight in Gold?

Myriad logos, seals and badges received from charter rating firms can appear ambiguous at best to customers.

Charter & Fractional

November 2, 2017

EASA Proposes Expansion of Flight-time Limitations

Proposed amendments are mainly expected to improve safety during night duties and where scientific principles to measure fatigue have not been used so far.

Charter & Fractional

November 2, 2017

Management Company or Flight Department?

Owners weigh options. Control, costs and complexity among the issues.

Charter & Fractional

October 31, 2017

PrivateFly: Charter Customers Edge Younger, Spend More

The average age of private jet customers is now 38 years, while nearly one in five passengers are children under 16 years old.

Charter & Fractional

October 31, 2017

With New Hire, Victor Sets Sights on U.S. Growth

Victor said it reached its sales revenue forecast of $39 million to $41 million in 2016 and is on target to exceed $60 million this year.

Charter & Fractional

October 31, 2017

NATA Appeals To FAA To Take On Illegal Charters

Speaking during the FAA GA Safety Summit, NATA's Deere also highlighted the expansion of the ACSF ASAP program to all regions in the lower 48 states.

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2017

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

VistaJet Logs Record Gains in Third Quarter

North America was a “core driver” in the growth of the company’s membership program, with a 25 percent jump in U.S.-based customers in the third quarter.

VistaJet Partners on Rockefeller Collection Tour

The tour, with stops in Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles and New York, will culminate in in an auction for charities.

Surf Air Europe Moving Base from Luton to London City

UK-based FlairJet, which operates Phenom 300s for Surf Air Europe, is working on obtaining the required steep approach approvals to fly into LCY.

Ascend Air Bringing Membership Charter to SE Asia

For monthly fee, members can fly a shared private aircraft for about the same as premium airline fares.

Videos

More Articles

ImagineAir Eyeing Fleet Expansion, More Bases

The operator has developed a service designed to compete with automobile travel, rather than airline operations.

Luxaviation Joins Paragon Network

One of the world's largest private avaition companies, is testing the waters in the world's largest private aviation market.

Zetta Jets Positions Sale, Obtains Financing

Existing lessor Scout Aviation II, acting as a stalking horse bidder, has committed up to $8.5 million in financing, subject to court approval.

Linear Air Eyes Rapid Growth with Amadeus Link

The link into Amadeus could give Linear Air exposure to millions of visitors that use Expedia.

Tax Bill Provision Eliminates FET on Aircraft Mgmt Fees

Provision directly responds to a March 2012 IRS Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum that concluded management fees were subject to 7.5 percent tax.

Empire Aviation Group Launches Elan Air Charter

Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Dubai Air Show this year.

AfBAA Gears Up for African Business Aviation Expo

The conference will be held from November 29 to December 1 at Lanseria Airport near Johannesburg, South Africa.

Falcon To Add Three More Leonardo AW169s to Fleet

Falcon Aviation is offering a three-month charter offer to entice new business.

VistaJet’s Middle East Customer Base Jumps 50%

Sixty-eight of the more than 1,600 airports that VistaJet’s all-Bombardier fleet has flown into globally are in the Middle East.

Encompass 'Quietly' Takes Over Surf Air Cali Flights

Part 135 firm now operates Surf Air’s more than 70 daily weekday flights in California.

Are Charter Ratings Worth their Weight in Gold?

Myriad logos, seals and badges received from charter rating firms can appear ambiguous at best to customers.

EASA Proposes Expansion of Flight-time Limitations

Proposed amendments are mainly expected to improve safety during night duties and where scientific principles to measure fatigue have not been used so far.

Management Company or Flight Department?

Owners weigh options. Control, costs and complexity among the issues.

PrivateFly: Charter Customers Edge Younger, Spend More

The average age of private jet customers is now 38 years, while nearly one in five passengers are children under 16 years old.

With New Hire, Victor Sets Sights on U.S. Growth

Victor said it reached its sales revenue forecast of $39 million to $41 million in 2016 and is on target to exceed $60 million this year.

NATA Appeals To FAA To Take On Illegal Charters

Speaking during the FAA GA Safety Summit, NATA's Deere also highlighted the expansion of the ACSF ASAP program to all regions in the lower 48 states.

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