Charter & Fractional

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

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RAF Fighters Intercept Business Jet En Route to London

Empire Aviation’s Global Express XRS landed at Stansted after a flight from Nice

Security

August 15, 2025

Signature FBOs Could Support Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis

Signature Aviation and Wisk Aero will partner in Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami

FBOs

August 13, 2025

Airbus Helicopters Marks First H160 Delivery in China

Twin-engined model will be used mainly for offshore energy industry flights

Rotorcraft

August 13, 2025

Air Charter Group Expands Talent Pool with Internships

Biggin Hill Airport hosted a week-long training program for aspiring industry professionals

Training and Workforce

August 12, 2025

Videos

Flying Privately: Is a Fractional Share for You?

Similar to a timeshare, you can own a fraction of an aircraft and leave the operation to a third party.

Charter & Fractional

March 17, 2025

Flying Privately: What Is a Jet Card and How Do They Work?

Jet cards can be a step up in convenience over one-off charter bookings.

Charter & Fractional

February 19, 2025

Flying Privately: Discussing Fractional Aircraft Ownership with Flexjet's Mike Silvestro

Compared with full ownership, fractional requires a lot less responsibility for the owner.

Charter & Fractional

February 14, 2025

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

More Articles

Bristow and Beta Start Testing Electric Aircraft Routes in Norway

Flights could connect the coastal cities Bergen and Stavanger

Charter & Fractional

August 11, 2025

NetJets, FlightSafety Intl Revenues Climb 9.6% in Q2

Gains came from more aircraft in shared aircraft ownership programs and in-flight hours across NetJets

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 8, 2025

UK’s Birmingham Airport Closed after B200 Emergency Landing

Crew and passenger escape unharmed after landing on failed main gear

Accidents

August 7, 2025

Wheels Up Losses Reduced with Slight Q2 Revenue Dip

Private flight provider plans $50 million in further cost cutting

Charter & Fractional

August 7, 2025

Sale of Blade’s Pax Ops Set To Boost Medical Division

Medical flight revenues are growing faster than passenger operations

Charter & Fractional

August 5, 2025

Japanese Airline ANA Expands eVTOL Air Taxi Alliance with Joby

Joby will fly its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft at the Expo 2025 event in Osaka this October

Airlines

August 5, 2025

Joby Buys Blade Passenger Operation for eVTOL Air-taxi Service

eVTOL aircraft developer acquires infrastructure and customer base

Charter & Fractional

August 4, 2025

Private Flight Launches Catering Tool for Cabin Crew

New platform streamlines in-flight catering for freelance attendants

Charter & Fractional

August 4, 2025

KlasJet Expands Charter Services into Asia

Company to base an aircraft in Singapore and open a regional office

Charter & Fractional

August 4, 2025

Elevate Jet Cleared To Operate VIP Airliners

DOT certifies company for large aircraft commercial operations

Charter & Fractional

July 29, 2025

Charter and Go Adds Satellite Flight Tracking

Partnership leverages Spire’s LEMUR satellite constellation to deliver real-time ADS-B tracking data

Charter & Fractional

July 29, 2025

Air Charter Association Launches 2025 Internship Program

15 young people will start the program with a week’s training at London Biggin Hill Airport

Training and Workforce

July 23, 2025

Flexjet Raises $800M in Equity Round for Growth

L Catterton, KSL, and J. Safra join existing shareholders

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2025

Asia-Pacific Regulators Issue eVTOL Air Taxi and Drone Guidance

20 aviation authorities have produced reference materials about advanced air mobility

Regulations and Government

July 18, 2025

CFS Aviation Group Announces New Ownership

Company rebrands, gains new structure following share buyout

Charter & Fractional

July 17, 2025

Falcon Luxe Grows UAE-based Charter Fleet with G450

Company-owned jet joins mixed fleet of 16 Bombardier and Embraer models

Charter & Fractional

July 16, 2025