Charter & Fractional
Charter Brokers Facing 'Perfect Storm'
Charter availability is still difficult as several factors, such as industry consolidation, new flyers, and workforce issues, squeeze the market.
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Charter availability is still difficult as several factors, such as industry consolidation, new flyers, and workforce issues, squeeze the market.(Photo: Adobe Stock)

Charter brokers are still finding demand outpacing available aircraft as newcomers are beginning to stay, operators consolidate, and private jet owners withdraw their managed aircraft from the charter market, according to a senior executive at Hunt and Palmer.

Wendi Matthews-Ortiz, v-p of executive aviation in the U.S. for Hunt and Palmer, said these factors are creating a perfect storm for brokers both in the U.S. and Europe. She noted that for the first time in her 25-year career, she’s had to inform clients that there is no available aircraft at their price points.

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