Charter & Fractional
Friction in fractionals to spark big changes
Like the shifting of continental plates beneath the earth’s crust, changes in the fractional-aircraft industry are under way.

Like the shifting of continental plates beneath the earth’s crust, changes in the fractional-aircraft industry are under way. And while only a few cracks are now visible on the surface, underground rumblings signal greater turmoil to come. By mid-year, if not sooner, according to industry observers, the fractional landscape is going to look very different from the way it does today.

Changes are occurring in Cleveland at Flight Options and in Dallas at Bombardier Flexjet, respectively the second- and third-largest fractional providers. And Woodbridge, N.J.-headquartered NetJets, the largest provider, is already seeing increased interest because of these providers’ problems, according to Kevin Russell, executive senior vice president.