Charter & Fractional
EASA-approved Flight Sharing Grows But Concerns Remain
While the U.S. FAA put a stop to advertising flights with non-AOC holders, EASA opened the door.
Shut down by the U.S. FAA, EASA-approved Internet-based flight-sharing is on the rise throughout Europe, but not without its own measure of controversy. While private pilots see it as a way to increase their flying budgets, some business aviation charter operators express skepticism.
Shut down by the U.S. FAA, EASA-approved Internet-based flight-sharing is on the rise throughout Europe, but not without its own measure of controversy. While private pilots see it as a way to increase their flying budgets, some business aviation charter operators express skepticism.

Ever since flight-sharing app Flytenow was closed by the U.S. FAA (legal appeals failed when the Supreme Court refused to address the case in January 2017), the continuation of flight-sharing apps and sites in Europe has been controversial. Leading the way has been Wingly, which has fought its corner with remarkable success as regulators have interpreted the EASA legislation that allows flight sharing in Europe.