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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Sentient Sees ‘Resurgence’ in Corporate and Leisure Travel on Business Jets

Corporate travel up 10 percent, while leisure flying climbed 17 percent.

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August 19, 2014

CitationAir To Cease Flight Operations On October 31

Company stopped selling fractional shares in new aircraft and ceased renewals for current fractional-share customers in February 2012.

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August 14, 2014

Avantto introduces Combo ownership

Top Latin American management firm increases flexibility in flight time for clients

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August 14, 2014

Surf Air Plans Massive Fleet Growth, Raises New Funds

Membership airline Surf Air plans to grow much larger with new funding and an order for up to 65 PC-12 NGs.

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August 12, 2014

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NetJets China Finishes Charter Certificate Proving Runs

NetJets China has completed the fourth phase in the process to receive its Chinese air operator certificate.

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August 12, 2014

European Air Charter Basks in Summer Vacation Boom

Fluctuations in Avinode’s pricing index were more moderate.

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August 7, 2014

NetJets, FlightSafety Gain in First-half 2014

NetJets accounted for nearly a third of Berkshire’s $507 million revenue increase in its service businesses division.

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August 7, 2014

Fleet, Jet Card Sales Climb at Delta Private Jets

Company recently signed agreements for five new aircraft that are entering the fleet through new Ownership Assist program.

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August 7, 2014

Sentient Jet Celebrating 15th Anniversary

The jet card pioneer has 4,000 jet cardholders and sold 32,000 charter hours last year.

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August 6, 2014

Returnjet Charter Hub Embraces Brokers

Returnjet plans lower fees for brokers and promises quicker flight searches.

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August 5, 2014

ExecuJet Charter Celebrates 20th Year

Since its founding in 1994, the company has flown more than 16 million incident- and accident-free miles worldwide.

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August 5, 2014

Embraer’s Light Jets Reach Phenom-enal Milestones

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July 29, 2014

Group Endorses Argus-Certified Charter Broker Program

Air charter brokerage business is largely unregulated, so users have to do their own due diligence.

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July 29, 2014

WestAir Charter Announces “Price Pledge” for Air Charter Quotes

Its “price pledge” states “it will never bill clients for more than they were originally quoted.”

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July 29, 2014

Executive AirShare Taps Pedicino as Vice President for South Texas Sales

He “will drive Executive AirShare’s growth in key Texas markets.”

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July 29, 2014

Wheels Up Turns One, Plans for More Growth

Company expects to have 1,200 members for its closed charter fleet by year-end and some 2,500 by the end of next year.

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July 24, 2014

EASA Issues Proposed Rules for Commercial SEIFR Ops

EASA said the move would harmonize its regulations with ICAO and other major foreign aviation authorities.

Regulations and Government

July 22, 2014

Royal Jet Postpones Bizjet Replacement Order

Company said the Boeing BBJ Max and Airbus ACJneo are facing stiff competition from a bizliner version of the Bombardier CSeries.

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July 17, 2014

Executive AirShare Obtains IS-BAO Certification

Extensive audit included the provider’s safety management system, organization, standard operating procedures, training programs and flight operations.

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July 17, 2014

Air Charter Hub Returnjet Now Embracing Brokers

Under original business model, Returnjet did not intend to open the online portal to charter brokers.

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July 15, 2014