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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Third-party Safety Audits: Worthwhile or an Illusion of Safety?

Audits provide ongoing reviews but are not foolproof

Charter & Fractional

September 2, 2025

PorterJets Rebrands as P3 Jets with Expanded Services

Company services expand “across air, land, and sea”

Charter & Fractional

September 2, 2025

Jet Carrying EC President Jammed on Flight to Bulgaria

Falcon 900’s flight crew flew an ILS approach to land at Plovdiv

Security

September 1, 2025

Skyfirst Plots Aircraft Management Growth Path

Paris-based operator says it prioritizes personalized service for owners

Charter & Fractional

September 1, 2025

Videos

Flying Privately: Chartering for the First Time

Here are the basics to consider when you want to start flying privately.

Charter & Fractional

January 30, 2025

The Wolf of Wall Street's Jordan Belfort Discusses the Movie, Flying Privately, and Prison

The 'Wolf of Wall Street' talks DiCaprio, flying private, and 'the greatest redemption story, ever.'

Charter & Fractional

March 22, 2024

Flying Privately: Tips from an Expert

PlaneSense CEO and president George Antoniadis offers his top tips for getting started.

Charter & Fractional

February 13, 2024

Get the Inside Track On Whether a Private Jet Card Deal Would Work For You

Jet cards can be a reliable way to fly privately.

Charter & Fractional

February 9, 2024

More Articles

Blade Passenger Flights Now Part of Joby’s Air-taxi Plans

Blade’s medical flight operations are continuing under the name Strata Critical Medical

Charter & Fractional

August 29, 2025

Airble Continues Global Expansion, Adds Widget

Company has signed on 60 operators and expanded reach internationally

Charter & Fractional

August 27, 2025

Indonesian Helicopter Group Plans eVTOL Air-taxi Services

Whitesky Aviation says it may buy up to 30 of SkyDrive’s three-seat eVTOL vehicle

Charter & Fractional

August 21, 2025

Wheels Up Sells Three Safety Businesses to TrustFlight

Baines Simmons, Kenyon Emergency Services, and Redline Assured Security have been sold

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 21, 2025

Saudi Arabia Clears VistaJet for Domestic Charter Flights

Dubai-based group claims it is the first foreign operator cleared to operate between Saudi cities

Charter & Fractional

August 20, 2025

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

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