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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U.S. Air Charter Activity Robust, but Lags 2021 Peak

Part 135 sector remains healthy overall

Charter & Fractional

December 12, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway Expands NetJets CEO’s Leadership Role

Adam Johnson will continue as NetJets CEO while overseeing 32 consumer products, service, and retailing companies

Charter & Fractional

December 12, 2025

Bristow Prepares To Launch UK eVTOL Air Taxi Network

Announcement coincides with Vertical’s new aircraft unveiling

Aircraft

December 10, 2025

ACS Planning for Complex, Widespread 2026 World Cup

Forty-eight teams competing at 16 venues in four time zones creates transport challenges

Charter & Fractional

December 10, 2025

Videos

Flying Privately: Discussing Fractional Aircraft Ownership with Flexjet's Mike Silvestro

Compared with full ownership, fractional requires a lot less responsibility for the owner.

Charter & Fractional

February 14, 2025

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

Flying Privately: Chartering for the First Time

Here are the basics to consider when you want to start flying privately.

Charter & Fractional

January 30, 2025

The Wolf of Wall Street's Jordan Belfort Discusses the Movie, Flying Privately, and Prison

The 'Wolf of Wall Street' talks DiCaprio, flying private, and 'the greatest redemption story, ever.'

Charter & Fractional

March 22, 2024

More Articles

Baker Aviation Buys 20 Challenger 300s from Flexjet

Wholesale charter provider is adding the super-midsize jets to its fleet of Citation Xs

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2025

XO Unveils Corporate Tier for Business Travel

Multi-user accounts offer simultaneous flight capability

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2025

FL3XX Bizav Management Platform Processes $1B in 18 Months

Platform activity shows rising digitalization momentum, according to company

Charter & Fractional

December 9, 2025

Sino Jet Increases Order For AE200 eVTOL Air Taxis

Hong Kong group announced the deal with Aerofugia at Aero Asia show

Charter & Fractional

December 3, 2025

FAI Aviation Services Wins Medevac Award in Dubai

Dubai honor highlights rising medevac demand regionwide

Operations

December 2, 2025

Omni Air Taxi Trials Could Prove the eVTOL Business Case

The helicopter operator plans to operate up to 50 of Eve’s eVTOL vehicle

Charter & Fractional

December 2, 2025

EBAA Opposes Dutch Tax on Business Jet Charter Flights

Per-passenger tax has been backed by the Netherlands’ House of Representatives

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 2, 2025

Flexjet Wins Approval To Start Operating in Saudi Arabia

Fractional ownership group is the second international operator allowed access to market

Regulations and Government

December 2, 2025

Leon Marketplace Adds Operator/Broker Transactions

Leon Marketplace Adds Operator/Broker Transactions

Charter & Fractional

December 1, 2025

Charter Broker X-1 Jets Offers Holiday Gift Packages

Options include ski trips and a world tour in an Airbus Corporate Jet

Charter & Fractional

December 1, 2025

China’s Aerofugia Presents AE200 eVTOL at Aero Asia Show

The Chengdu-based start-up is backed by the Geely automotive group

Aircraft

November 28, 2025

Aviation Groups Protest UK Air Passenger Duty Change

Higher per-passenger duties will apply to smaller aircraft from April 2027

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 27, 2025

Aircraft Broker Offers Elevated Buyer-side Protection

Ellipse will cover AOG charter flight costs for the first six months of ownership

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 26, 2025

Stratos Adds Built-in AOG Coverage to Charters

Protection addresses cost volatility from day-of-flight mechanical issues

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

November 25, 2025

Bell Signs Orders For Four Helicopters in Europe

Three more 505 singles and a 429 will be delivered in Europe

Rotorcraft

November 25, 2025

AirSprint Adds Another CJ3+ to Canada’s Largest Frax Fleet

Operator now has 25 Cessna Citations among its offerings

Charter & Fractional

November 25, 2025