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

Latest VistaJet Cash Infusion Raises Equity to $2.5B

In the first half of this year, VistaJet’s profits climbed 32 percent year-over-year as subscription program hour sales and membership revenue soared.

August 23, 2017

PlaneSense Captures Fire Foam Test on Video

Roughly 25 gallons of foam mixture was used in the simulation, creating about 10 feet of soap bubbles throughout the hangar.

Charter & Fractional

August 23, 2017

OneSky To Establish Innovation Center at ERAU

The center will host competitions and offer internships as it studies new technologies for private aviation.

Charter & Fractional

August 22, 2017

BACA: Regs Allowing Flight-cost Sharing Need Review

The practice is growing with the launch of several flight cost-sharing apps in Europe, including Skyüber, Wingly and FlightClub.

Charter & Fractional

August 22, 2017

Videos

Airbus Testing São Paulo Per-seat Helicopter Service

The Voom helicopter service in São Paulo helps travelers bypass endlessly congested roadways.

Charter & Fractional

August 12, 2017

Torqued: Presidential Campaign Charters Need FAA Scrutiny

Presidential campaign flights require pilots to fly into and out of diverse airports under tight deadlines.

Charter & Fractional

August 2, 2017

Jet Access Aviation Growth Spurs New Hires

The company has added to its sales, owner and client services and operations teams.

Charter & Fractional

August 1, 2017

Transport Canada Updates Crew Duty/Rest Proposal

One key area of concern was the “unrealistically short” time frame proposed for the regulation to go into effect for on-demand charter operators.

Charter & Fractional

July 31, 2017

FAA Recommends Committed-to-stop Point for Landings

The InFO was prompted by a Hawker 800A that crashed while attempting a go-around more than 17 seconds after touchdown on a 5,500-foot runway.

Charter & Fractional

July 31, 2017

XOJet Launches Three New Charter Plans

The company's new access programs are tailored to better serve its more than 7,000 customers.

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2017

Avinode Sees Rise in Worldwide Charter Interest

The online aircraft charter portal saw its busiest month ever in June.

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2017

Luxaviation UK Sees Strong Start for Summer Charter

Burgeoining traffic to Mediterranean resort destinations has fueled a 15 percent increase, year over year.

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2017

Midwest Aviation Company Faces FAA Fine

Exec 1 Aviation faces a $285,800 penalty for what the agency describes as using improperly qualified pilots.

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2017

Gama Aviation Logs 100,000th Flight for Wheels Up

Wheels Up/Gama Aviation's flight operations have the same scale as a regional airline and is fast approaching 6,000 flight sectors per month.

Charter & Fractional

July 20, 2017

ExcelAire To Hold Benefit for Breast Cancer Foundation

ExcelAire will hold Wings & Wheels at its MacArthur Airport FBO on August 10 for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Charter & Fractional

July 13, 2017

Flexjet Unveils App To Provide Direct Link to Customers

The app is designed for prospective buyers and existing owners, with aircraft information, detailed itineraries and bill statements, among other features.

Charter & Fractional

July 12, 2017

Horizon Air Group Acquires Starbase Jet

The acquisition makes Horizon one of the largest air charter companies in the South Central U.S.

Charter & Fractional

July 10, 2017

Surf Air's European Operation Adds Second Route

The addition of Cannes comes within two weeks of the formal rollout of Surf Air's European operation.

Charter & Fractional

July 6, 2017

VistaJet Membership Sales Surge in 2017

The company experienced a record 57 percent jump in membership sales, while customer retention increased to 91 percent.

Charter & Fractional

July 6, 2017

CB Aviation Launches Fractional Share Program

The service area is currently defined as the U.S. West Coast, but company has plans for CB SkyShares to be a national plan in a few years.

Charter & Fractional

July 3, 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

Latest VistaJet Cash Infusion Raises Equity to $2.5B

In the first half of this year, VistaJet’s profits climbed 32 percent year-over-year as subscription program hour sales and membership revenue soared.

PlaneSense Captures Fire Foam Test on Video

Roughly 25 gallons of foam mixture was used in the simulation, creating about 10 feet of soap bubbles throughout the hangar.

OneSky To Establish Innovation Center at ERAU

The center will host competitions and offer internships as it studies new technologies for private aviation.

BACA: Regs Allowing Flight-cost Sharing Need Review

The practice is growing with the launch of several flight cost-sharing apps in Europe, including Skyüber, Wingly and FlightClub.

Videos

More Articles

Airbus Testing São Paulo Per-seat Helicopter Service

The Voom helicopter service in São Paulo helps travelers bypass endlessly congested roadways.

Torqued: Presidential Campaign Charters Need FAA Scrutiny

Presidential campaign flights require pilots to fly into and out of diverse airports under tight deadlines.

Jet Access Aviation Growth Spurs New Hires

The company has added to its sales, owner and client services and operations teams.

Transport Canada Updates Crew Duty/Rest Proposal

One key area of concern was the “unrealistically short” time frame proposed for the regulation to go into effect for on-demand charter operators.

FAA Recommends Committed-to-stop Point for Landings

The InFO was prompted by a Hawker 800A that crashed while attempting a go-around more than 17 seconds after touchdown on a 5,500-foot runway.

XOJet Launches Three New Charter Plans

The company's new access programs are tailored to better serve its more than 7,000 customers.

Avinode Sees Rise in Worldwide Charter Interest

The online aircraft charter portal saw its busiest month ever in June.

Luxaviation UK Sees Strong Start for Summer Charter

Burgeoining traffic to Mediterranean resort destinations has fueled a 15 percent increase, year over year.

Midwest Aviation Company Faces FAA Fine

Exec 1 Aviation faces a $285,800 penalty for what the agency describes as using improperly qualified pilots.

Gama Aviation Logs 100,000th Flight for Wheels Up

Wheels Up/Gama Aviation's flight operations have the same scale as a regional airline and is fast approaching 6,000 flight sectors per month.

ExcelAire To Hold Benefit for Breast Cancer Foundation

ExcelAire will hold Wings & Wheels at its MacArthur Airport FBO on August 10 for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Flexjet Unveils App To Provide Direct Link to Customers

The app is designed for prospective buyers and existing owners, with aircraft information, detailed itineraries and bill statements, among other features.

Horizon Air Group Acquires Starbase Jet

The acquisition makes Horizon one of the largest air charter companies in the South Central U.S.

Surf Air's European Operation Adds Second Route

The addition of Cannes comes within two weeks of the formal rollout of Surf Air's European operation.

VistaJet Membership Sales Surge in 2017

The company experienced a record 57 percent jump in membership sales, while customer retention increased to 91 percent.

CB Aviation Launches Fractional Share Program

The service area is currently defined as the U.S. West Coast, but company has plans for CB SkyShares to be a national plan in a few years.

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