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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Mach One Carves Out Charter Niche Built on Loyalty

The Chino, Calif., charter provider operates 10 jets and most of its trips serve charter broker Sentient Jet.

February 11, 2015

Surf Air Co-founders To Start Similar Service in Northeast

company is planning to launch inaugural service with scheduled flights on midsize business jets between New York, Boston, Hamptons and Nantucket.

Charter & Fractional

February 10, 2015

NetJets Europe Lands London City OK for Phenom 300s

More than 53 percent of NetJets' European customer base comes from the London finance sector, making the London City approvals essential.

Charter & Fractional

February 9, 2015

Acana Outlines Charter Broker Issues

At the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers conference, the Air Charter Association of North America held a meeting on broker best practices.

Charter & Fractional

February 6, 2015

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Flight Booking Site Charterscanner Expands in U.S

Travelers can book charter flights commission-free at website.

Charter & Fractional

February 6, 2015

Wyvern Elevates Wingman Program with IS-BAO Standards

The company delevloped the Wingman Standard in 1994 to establish air charter aviation safety parameters that exceeded regulations.

Charter & Fractional

February 4, 2015

Baker Aviation Expands Fort Worth Fleet and Facilities

Texas company specializes in aircraft charter management and aircraft maintenance.

Charter & Fractional

February 4, 2015

Maine Air Charter Operator Realizes Shuttle Opportunity

After launching a successful corporate shuttle service, the Portland, Maine-based company is considering other shuttle opportunities.

Charter & Fractional

February 4, 2015

Avicus Touts Efficiency of Shanghai Office

The charter broker and aircraft sales and leasing company has offices in Asia, Europe and the U.S.

Charter & Fractional

February 4, 2015

Delta Private Jets Nearly Doubles Fleet, Reports Revenue Jump

DPJ's New Ownership Assist program brought in 12 aircraft since its launch last June.

Charter & Fractional

February 3, 2015

London Biggin Hill Adds Fast Transfer Option

The airport unveiled its new helicopter shuttle direct to the heart of London.

Airports

February 3, 2015

NetJets To Implement Flight Operational Quality Assurance Program

NetJets is poised to become the first U.S. fractional aircraft operator implement FOQA program, which uses flight recorder data to improve safety.

Charter & Fractional

January 29, 2015

NetJets Prevails in Lawsuit against IRS

The court "invalidated the more than $500 million of assessments, penalties and interest the IRS was attempting to collect from NetJets."

Charter & Fractional

January 28, 2015

Air Charter Service Plans $15M Investment

Company says “adapting the traditional brokerage model” with new web technology willl “enhance our customers’ experience.”

Charter & Fractional

January 22, 2015

Sentient Jet Sales, Revenues Soar in 2014

It experienced a 25-percent surge in year-over-year sales, to $214 million, and the $178 million in revenues for the year was a 17-percent bump over 2013.

Charter & Fractional

January 22, 2015

Questionable ‘Customers’ Still Target the Charter Business

Fraudulent charters, nonexistent airplanes and thousands of dollars of absconded funds serve as a warning to watch out for potential scammers.

Charter & Fractional

January 22, 2015

Wheels Up Hits Fleet and Membership Growth Goals in 2014

The private aviation membership program is set to firm up options for more aircraft in the next few months.

Charter & Fractional

January 15, 2015

Air Charter Association Publishes Broker Best Practices

Document addresses contract language, payments, agency relationships, waivers of subrogation, flight irregularities and cancellation, among other things.

Charter & Fractional

January 15, 2015

Online Charter Portal PrivateFly Plans U.S. Expansion

Company plans to raise up to $9 million in growth capital early this year for U.S. expansion, marketing and technology developments.

Charter & Fractional

January 13, 2015

Avinode Aims To Build U.S. Market Share

Charter portal Avinode serves the needs of charter operators and brokers, but not buyers of charter services.

Charter & Fractional

January 13, 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

Mach One Carves Out Charter Niche Built on Loyalty

The Chino, Calif., charter provider operates 10 jets and most of its trips serve charter broker Sentient Jet.

Surf Air Co-founders To Start Similar Service in Northeast

company is planning to launch inaugural service with scheduled flights on midsize business jets between New York, Boston, Hamptons and Nantucket.

NetJets Europe Lands London City OK for Phenom 300s

More than 53 percent of NetJets' European customer base comes from the London finance sector, making the London City approvals essential.

Acana Outlines Charter Broker Issues

At the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers conference, the Air Charter Association of North America held a meeting on broker best practices.

Videos

More Articles

Flight Booking Site Charterscanner Expands in U.S

Travelers can book charter flights commission-free at website.

Wyvern Elevates Wingman Program with IS-BAO Standards

The company delevloped the Wingman Standard in 1994 to establish air charter aviation safety parameters that exceeded regulations.

Baker Aviation Expands Fort Worth Fleet and Facilities

Texas company specializes in aircraft charter management and aircraft maintenance.

Maine Air Charter Operator Realizes Shuttle Opportunity

After launching a successful corporate shuttle service, the Portland, Maine-based company is considering other shuttle opportunities.

Avicus Touts Efficiency of Shanghai Office

The charter broker and aircraft sales and leasing company has offices in Asia, Europe and the U.S.

Delta Private Jets Nearly Doubles Fleet, Reports Revenue Jump

DPJ's New Ownership Assist program brought in 12 aircraft since its launch last June.

London Biggin Hill Adds Fast Transfer Option

The airport unveiled its new helicopter shuttle direct to the heart of London.

NetJets To Implement Flight Operational Quality Assurance Program

NetJets is poised to become the first U.S. fractional aircraft operator implement FOQA program, which uses flight recorder data to improve safety.

NetJets Prevails in Lawsuit against IRS

The court "invalidated the more than $500 million of assessments, penalties and interest the IRS was attempting to collect from NetJets."

Air Charter Service Plans $15M Investment

Company says “adapting the traditional brokerage model” with new web technology willl “enhance our customers’ experience.”

Sentient Jet Sales, Revenues Soar in 2014

It experienced a 25-percent surge in year-over-year sales, to $214 million, and the $178 million in revenues for the year was a 17-percent bump over 2013.

Questionable ‘Customers’ Still Target the Charter Business

Fraudulent charters, nonexistent airplanes and thousands of dollars of absconded funds serve as a warning to watch out for potential scammers.

Wheels Up Hits Fleet and Membership Growth Goals in 2014

The private aviation membership program is set to firm up options for more aircraft in the next few months.

Air Charter Association Publishes Broker Best Practices

Document addresses contract language, payments, agency relationships, waivers of subrogation, flight irregularities and cancellation, among other things.

Online Charter Portal PrivateFly Plans U.S. Expansion

Company plans to raise up to $9 million in growth capital early this year for U.S. expansion, marketing and technology developments.

Avinode Aims To Build U.S. Market Share

Charter portal Avinode serves the needs of charter operators and brokers, but not buyers of charter services.

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