Charter & Fractional

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

Latest

Gama Aviation Predicts Further European Consolidation

Gama Aviation says scale has become increasingly important to survival to lower cost base.

May 19, 2015

Qatar Goes Firm on Gulfstreams

A day after its G500 made its first flight, Gulfstream gets another boost with Qatar order for 30 aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

May 19, 2015

Wheels Up Firms Up More King Air 350i Orders

To date, Wheels Up has taken delivery of 31 of its initial firm order for 35 King Airs from Textron Aviation.

Aircraft

May 19, 2015

Wheels Up Expects Europe Launch in Late 2016

U.S. private aviation membership membership program Wheels Up expects to begin European operations in 2016.

Charter & Fractional

May 19, 2015

Videos

Flexjet Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Orders Legacy 450s and 500s

The fractional-share provider is expanding its fleet, both in size and aircraft types.

Charter & Fractional

May 18, 2015

JetNet Launches Aircraft Value Tool, Delves into Yachts

New product promises to give business aircraft sales professionals an unprecedented level of insight on current aircraft market values.

Charter & Fractional

May 17, 2015

African Charter Clients Can Now Book Spacious Super 27

Swiss charter operator has added an upgraded Boeing 727 to its Africa-based fleet.

Charter & Fractional

May 16, 2015

Luxaviation Goes Global with ExecuJet Acquisition

Luxaviation today acquired ExecuJet Aviation, almost tripling the size of its group.

Charter & Fractional

May 15, 2015

Labor Disputes Heat Up at Fractional Operations

NetJets kicks off mediation, while both NetJets and Flexjet have faced union lawsuits.

Charter & Fractional

May 6, 2015

1Q Revenues Down, Profits Up at NetJets

Decline in NetJets’ fuel surcharge income was substantially offset by lower fuel expense, resulting in a minimal impact on profits.

Charter & Fractional

May 4, 2015

NetJets Pilots Picket at Berkshire's Annual Meeting

As a result of prolonged negotiations, 98 percent of the pilots recently voted “no confidence” in NetJets CEO Jordan Hansell.

Charter & Fractional

May 4, 2015

Charter Broker Continues Strong Growth Trend

Private charters were a significant contributor to strong financial results at Air Charter Service.

Charter & Fractional

May 1, 2015

NetJets Vice President Fired for Anti-pilot-union Posts

Without knowledge or approval of NetJets, a team member undertook efforts on his own to blog and Tweet about the pilots’ union activities and positions.

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2015

Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Learjet 75s to MexJet Frax Program

MexJet fractional program allows customers to buy a package of 200 flight hours that can be used over a five-year period.

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2015

Flexjet Moving Forward with Lear 85 Replacement

Flexjet works to transition former Learjet 85 customers into a new model as it prepares to take delivery of its first Gulfstreams.

Aircraft

April 29, 2015

OneJet Brings Scheduled Bizjet Service to Eastern U.S.

Hawker 400XPs will initially fly scheduled charters serving Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

Charter & Fractional

April 29, 2015

Flexjet Sued Over Pilot Firings

IBT endorses lawsuit, saying pilots were illegally harassed and terminated for seeking unionization.

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2015

VistaJet Adds Challenger 350 to U.S. Service Portfolio

The Challenger 350 joins the Global 5000 in VistaJet's U.S. service offerings.

Charter & Fractional

April 23, 2015

Surf Air Adding Destinations, Aircraft

The all-you-can-fly membership charter service operates nine PC-12s and will add another five this year.

Charter & Fractional

April 22, 2015

NetJets Donates $1 Million to OSU for NextGen Research

Donation furthers partnership that was formed four years ago with Ohio State University.

Charter & Fractional

April 21, 2015

Charter & Fractional

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

Latest

Gama Aviation Predicts Further European Consolidation

Gama Aviation says scale has become increasingly important to survival to lower cost base.

Qatar Goes Firm on Gulfstreams

A day after its G500 made its first flight, Gulfstream gets another boost with Qatar order for 30 aircraft.

Wheels Up Firms Up More King Air 350i Orders

To date, Wheels Up has taken delivery of 31 of its initial firm order for 35 King Airs from Textron Aviation.

Wheels Up Expects Europe Launch in Late 2016

U.S. private aviation membership membership program Wheels Up expects to begin European operations in 2016.

Videos

More Articles

Flexjet Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Orders Legacy 450s and 500s

The fractional-share provider is expanding its fleet, both in size and aircraft types.

JetNet Launches Aircraft Value Tool, Delves into Yachts

New product promises to give business aircraft sales professionals an unprecedented level of insight on current aircraft market values.

African Charter Clients Can Now Book Spacious Super 27

Swiss charter operator has added an upgraded Boeing 727 to its Africa-based fleet.

Luxaviation Goes Global with ExecuJet Acquisition

Luxaviation today acquired ExecuJet Aviation, almost tripling the size of its group.

Labor Disputes Heat Up at Fractional Operations

NetJets kicks off mediation, while both NetJets and Flexjet have faced union lawsuits.

1Q Revenues Down, Profits Up at NetJets

Decline in NetJets’ fuel surcharge income was substantially offset by lower fuel expense, resulting in a minimal impact on profits.

NetJets Pilots Picket at Berkshire's Annual Meeting

As a result of prolonged negotiations, 98 percent of the pilots recently voted “no confidence” in NetJets CEO Jordan Hansell.

Charter Broker Continues Strong Growth Trend

Private charters were a significant contributor to strong financial results at Air Charter Service.

NetJets Vice President Fired for Anti-pilot-union Posts

Without knowledge or approval of NetJets, a team member undertook efforts on his own to blog and Tweet about the pilots’ union activities and positions.

Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Learjet 75s to MexJet Frax Program

MexJet fractional program allows customers to buy a package of 200 flight hours that can be used over a five-year period.

Flexjet Moving Forward with Lear 85 Replacement

Flexjet works to transition former Learjet 85 customers into a new model as it prepares to take delivery of its first Gulfstreams.

OneJet Brings Scheduled Bizjet Service to Eastern U.S.

Hawker 400XPs will initially fly scheduled charters serving Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

Flexjet Sued Over Pilot Firings

IBT endorses lawsuit, saying pilots were illegally harassed and terminated for seeking unionization.

VistaJet Adds Challenger 350 to U.S. Service Portfolio

The Challenger 350 joins the Global 5000 in VistaJet's U.S. service offerings.

Surf Air Adding Destinations, Aircraft

The all-you-can-fly membership charter service operates nine PC-12s and will add another five this year.

NetJets Donates $1 Million to OSU for NextGen Research

Donation furthers partnership that was formed four years ago with Ohio State University.

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