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

Private Equity Firm Tsinghua To Acquire Hong Kong-based Sino Jet

Company manages a fleet of 15 business jets, including Gulfstreams and Challenger 605s.

November 25, 2014

Charter and Fractional Report 2014

The charter market, according to the many companies interviewed for this special report, is in relatively good shape.

Charter & Fractional

November 18, 2014

Air Charter Demand Perks Up Ahead of Holiday Season

North American demand for charter growing more strongly than in Europe.

Charter & Fractional

November 18, 2014

NetJets China Flies First Charter Customer

The inaugural NetJets Business Aviation Ltd flight in a Hawker 800XP touched down at five airports in China.

Charter & Fractional

November 12, 2014

Videos

FAA Proposes Fix for Aircraft Dispatcher Courses

Agency says that lack of a policy “has led to a wide range of inconsistencies with respect to individual course approvals.”

Charter & Fractional

November 4, 2014

Apollo Jets is First Argus Certified Charter Broker

Status comes after proving compliance, via an on-site audit, with “a recognized set of industry best practices.”

Charter & Fractional

October 28, 2014

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.'

Charter & 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

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

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

Private Equity Firm Tsinghua To Acquire Hong Kong-based Sino Jet

Company manages a fleet of 15 business jets, including Gulfstreams and Challenger 605s.

Charter and Fractional Report 2014

The charter market, according to the many companies interviewed for this special report, is in relatively good shape.

Air Charter Demand Perks Up Ahead of Holiday Season

North American demand for charter growing more strongly than in Europe.

NetJets China Flies First Charter Customer

The inaugural NetJets Business Aviation Ltd flight in a Hawker 800XP touched down at five airports in China.

Videos

More Articles

FAA Proposes Fix for Aircraft Dispatcher Courses

Agency says that lack of a policy “has led to a wide range of inconsistencies with respect to individual course approvals.”

Apollo Jets is First Argus Certified Charter Broker

Status comes after proving compliance, via an on-site audit, with “a recognized set of industry best practices.”

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.

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.

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