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

Directional Aviation Realigns Flexjet, Flight Options

Flexjet will focus on newer aircraft while Flight Options will go back to its roots as the ‘value fractional.'

October 16, 2014

Gulfstream Racks Up Launch Orders for New G500

Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding today for up to 20 Gulfstreams, while Flexjet placed an order for 50 aircraft, including options.

Aircraft

October 14, 2014

Wheels Up Taps Four Hundred To Provide Its Clients with Luxury Concierge Services

Service will allow Wheels Up customers to access sought-after restaurants, sports events, concerts and clubs around the world.

Charter & Fractional

October 9, 2014

Maverick Helicopters To Expand Operations to the Aloha State

Maverick operates a fleet of 40 EC-130s.

Charter & Fractional

October 9, 2014

Videos

SterlingRisk Now Offers Air Charter Revenue Protection

Insurance product covers air charter revenue losses stemming from unscheduled maintenance and cancelled flights.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

October 7, 2014

California’s Surf Air To Expand Service to Carlsbad and Oakland

Surf Air is expanding service to Carlsbad, Calif., beginning November 18 and Oakland, Calif., beginning December 15.

Charter & Fractional

October 7, 2014

GrandView Aviation Broadens Air Charter Services

Services now include worldwide-brokered helicopter and jet flights, as well as helicopter fleet management.

Charter & Fractional

October 7, 2014

August Jet Card Sales Soar 76 Percent at Delta Private Jets

This follows record growth in both June and July, “with September on track for similar activity.”

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2014

NetJets Gets OK for Charter Ops in China

The world’s largest private aviation carrier received its AOC from China’s civil aviation authority.

Charter & Fractional

September 23, 2014

NetJets Unions Stage “Informational” Demonstrations

Charter & Fractional

September 23, 2014

London Executive Aviation Reports Banner Year

Revenue rose by 23 percent, “reflecting stronger charter demand and growth in the company’s aircraft management revenues.”

Charter & Fractional

September 18, 2014

Indian Airlines Oppose Regional Connectivity Plan

Airlines and charter companies do not see eye to eye on regional policy.

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2014

Russian Charter Operations Expected to Rebound

Charter broker Avinode expects traffic in Russia to ramp up in the coming years.

Charter & Fractional

September 4, 2014

Summer’s End Brings Dip in Air Charter Demand

Air charter demand in Europe and North America is set to soften, but overall levels of demand are ahead of this time last year.

Charter & Fractional

September 4, 2014

Middle Eastern CEOs Continue To Embrace Business Jets

CEOs in region predominantly use corporate jets for business travel, but they are also starting to fly them more for leisure purposes.

Charter & Fractional

September 2, 2014

L’Voyage Is First Asian Air Charter Broker To Take Wyvern Pledge

Wyvern brokers are committed to having a safety program as part of their organization.

Charter & Fractional

September 2, 2014

Executive AirShare Gets Provisional FAA OK for iPad Mini-based Electronic Flight Bags

This authorization is the first step needed to gain full authority for paperless cockpits.

Charter & Fractional

September 2, 2014

Mountain Aviation Acquired by Private Investment Group

Rich Bjelkevig, who founded the turboprop and jet charter firm in 1993, will continue serving as the company’s president.

Charter & Fractional

August 28, 2014

American Ebola Patients Flown Back to U.S. Released from Hospital

The humanitarian aid workers left Emory University Hospital this week.

Charter & Fractional

August 21, 2014

Online Air Charter Broker JetCharters.com Sees Rise in Site Visitors, Bookings

Site has seen 61 percent more visitors and trip requests in the first half of 2014.

Charter & Fractional

August 21, 2014

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

Directional Aviation Realigns Flexjet, Flight Options

Flexjet will focus on newer aircraft while Flight Options will go back to its roots as the ‘value fractional.'

Gulfstream Racks Up Launch Orders for New G500

Qatar signed a memorandum of understanding today for up to 20 Gulfstreams, while Flexjet placed an order for 50 aircraft, including options.

Wheels Up Taps Four Hundred To Provide Its Clients with Luxury Concierge Services

Service will allow Wheels Up customers to access sought-after restaurants, sports events, concerts and clubs around the world.

Maverick Helicopters To Expand Operations to the Aloha State

Maverick operates a fleet of 40 EC-130s.

Videos

More Articles

SterlingRisk Now Offers Air Charter Revenue Protection

Insurance product covers air charter revenue losses stemming from unscheduled maintenance and cancelled flights.

California’s Surf Air To Expand Service to Carlsbad and Oakland

Surf Air is expanding service to Carlsbad, Calif., beginning November 18 and Oakland, Calif., beginning December 15.

GrandView Aviation Broadens Air Charter Services

Services now include worldwide-brokered helicopter and jet flights, as well as helicopter fleet management.

August Jet Card Sales Soar 76 Percent at Delta Private Jets

This follows record growth in both June and July, “with September on track for similar activity.”

NetJets Gets OK for Charter Ops in China

The world’s largest private aviation carrier received its AOC from China’s civil aviation authority.

NetJets Unions Stage “Informational” Demonstrations

London Executive Aviation Reports Banner Year

Revenue rose by 23 percent, “reflecting stronger charter demand and growth in the company’s aircraft management revenues.”

Indian Airlines Oppose Regional Connectivity Plan

Airlines and charter companies do not see eye to eye on regional policy.

Russian Charter Operations Expected to Rebound

Charter broker Avinode expects traffic in Russia to ramp up in the coming years.

Summer’s End Brings Dip in Air Charter Demand

Air charter demand in Europe and North America is set to soften, but overall levels of demand are ahead of this time last year.

Middle Eastern CEOs Continue To Embrace Business Jets

CEOs in region predominantly use corporate jets for business travel, but they are also starting to fly them more for leisure purposes.

L’Voyage Is First Asian Air Charter Broker To Take Wyvern Pledge

Wyvern brokers are committed to having a safety program as part of their organization.

Executive AirShare Gets Provisional FAA OK for iPad Mini-based Electronic Flight Bags

This authorization is the first step needed to gain full authority for paperless cockpits.

Mountain Aviation Acquired by Private Investment Group

Rich Bjelkevig, who founded the turboprop and jet charter firm in 1993, will continue serving as the company’s president.

American Ebola Patients Flown Back to U.S. Released from Hospital

The humanitarian aid workers left Emory University Hospital this week.

Online Air Charter Broker JetCharters.com Sees Rise in Site Visitors, Bookings

Site has seen 61 percent more visitors and trip requests in the first half of 2014.

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