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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European block charter gets a facelift

UK block-charter firm European Skytime has introduced a new “First Step” alternative to its Flight Commitment program.

May 5, 2008

Flight Time’s fall gives wings to a new venture

Two former charter representatives from now-defunct Flight Time have risen from the ashes of their former jobs to found a new charter-brokering business.

Charter & Fractional

May 5, 2008

NetJets pilots seek independent union

The “Strong Union” leaders who helped NetJets pilots obtain an industry-leading contract three years ago resigned from the local representing the fractiona

Charter & Fractional

May 1, 2008

NetJets To Remain in Columbus, Ohio

NetJets will remain in Columbus, Ohio, despite fierce competition from cities such as Raleigh, N.C.; Orlando, Fla.; and Fort Worth, Texas.

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2008

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Former JetBlue Execs Embrace Bizav

A group of former JetBlue executives has launched a new charter operation designed around the Phenom 100.

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2008

Ricci returns to Flight Options

Two new companies have invested in HIG Transport Holdings, the holding company that owns Cleveland-based fractional-share provider Flight Options.

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2008

Former JetBlue Execs Embrace Business Aviation

A group of former JetBlue executives this week launched an operation designed around the Embraer Phenom 100.

Charter & Fractional

April 24, 2008

Some Senators Laud Air-taxi Industry

In recent weeks, Sens.

Charter & Fractional

April 23, 2008

Flight Time failure stiffs charter ops

As the financial community has been shaken by the downfall of Enron and Worldcom, so has the aviation charter industry been rattled by the demise of one of

Charter & Fractional

April 23, 2008

Flight Options Founder Ricci Returns to Company

Two new investors have invested in HIG Transport Holdings, the holding company that owns Cleveland-based fractional-share provider Flight Options.

Charter & Fractional

April 22, 2008

Air Charter Safety Foundation Lauds 2007 Safety Record

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has already reviewed the 2007 preliminary aviation safety stat

Safety

April 17, 2008

Teamsters back union push at Flight Options

A union organizing campaign is under way at fractional-aircraft provider Flight Options, according to Don Treichler of the International Brother of Teamste

Charter & Fractional

April 14, 2008

Study Reports High Marks by Fractional Customers

Nearly 88 percent of fractional aircraft owners rated their satisfaction of their respective programs at the two highest score levels and 22 percent said t

Charter & Fractional

April 14, 2008

Fractionals Take One-fifth of Pilots Hired

The number of pilots hired from January through May by the six major fractional operators (559 pilots) is outpacing hiring by the major airlines (302) and

Charter & Fractional

April 14, 2008

ShAirForce ups the marketing ante

New York City-based ShAirForce LLC continues to move forward with its plan to become the world’s first fractional operator to offer its clients premium-cla

Charter & Fractional

April 14, 2008

Flight Options Teams with Starlink on Canadian Venture

Fractional provider Flight Options of Cleveland and charter firm Starlink Aviation of Montreal yesterday announced an international partnership to form Fli

Charter & Fractional

April 8, 2008

Wyvern Debuts Online Charter Safety Compliance Program

Wyvern is taking charter aircraft safety compliance to the next level with the introduction of the Pilot & Aircraft Safety Survey (Pass) program, which

Charter & Fractional

April 8, 2008

ExecuJet Opens New Bases in Europe and Asia

In July ExecuJet Aviation will open a new base for its charter and management clients at London City Airport.

Charter & Fractional

April 2, 2008

Operator gives helo fractional a ‘Whirl’

With the successes of the fractional model for business jet ownership, it was perhaps only a matter of time before a national fractional helicopter operati

Charter & Fractional

April 1, 2008

AIN Interview: XOJet’s Paul Touw touts virtues of two-model fleet

Paul Touw had barely finished high school when his entrepreneurial spirit started paying dividends.

Charter & Fractional

March 31, 2008

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

European block charter gets a facelift

UK block-charter firm European Skytime has introduced a new “First Step” alternative to its Flight Commitment program.

Flight Time’s fall gives wings to a new venture

Two former charter representatives from now-defunct Flight Time have risen from the ashes of their former jobs to found a new charter-brokering business.

NetJets pilots seek independent union

The “Strong Union” leaders who helped NetJets pilots obtain an industry-leading contract three years ago resigned from the local representing the fractiona

NetJets To Remain in Columbus, Ohio

NetJets will remain in Columbus, Ohio, despite fierce competition from cities such as Raleigh, N.C.; Orlando, Fla.; and Fort Worth, Texas.

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Former JetBlue Execs Embrace Bizav

A group of former JetBlue executives has launched a new charter operation designed around the Phenom 100.

Ricci returns to Flight Options

Two new companies have invested in HIG Transport Holdings, the holding company that owns Cleveland-based fractional-share provider Flight Options.

Former JetBlue Execs Embrace Business Aviation

A group of former JetBlue executives this week launched an operation designed around the Embraer Phenom 100.

Some Senators Laud Air-taxi Industry

In recent weeks, Sens.

Flight Time failure stiffs charter ops

As the financial community has been shaken by the downfall of Enron and Worldcom, so has the aviation charter industry been rattled by the demise of one of

Flight Options Founder Ricci Returns to Company

Two new investors have invested in HIG Transport Holdings, the holding company that owns Cleveland-based fractional-share provider Flight Options.

Air Charter Safety Foundation Lauds 2007 Safety Record

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has already reviewed the 2007 preliminary aviation safety stat

Teamsters back union push at Flight Options

A union organizing campaign is under way at fractional-aircraft provider Flight Options, according to Don Treichler of the International Brother of Teamste

Study Reports High Marks by Fractional Customers

Nearly 88 percent of fractional aircraft owners rated their satisfaction of their respective programs at the two highest score levels and 22 percent said t

Fractionals Take One-fifth of Pilots Hired

The number of pilots hired from January through May by the six major fractional operators (559 pilots) is outpacing hiring by the major airlines (302) and

ShAirForce ups the marketing ante

New York City-based ShAirForce LLC continues to move forward with its plan to become the world’s first fractional operator to offer its clients premium-cla

Flight Options Teams with Starlink on Canadian Venture

Fractional provider Flight Options of Cleveland and charter firm Starlink Aviation of Montreal yesterday announced an international partnership to form Fli

Wyvern Debuts Online Charter Safety Compliance Program

Wyvern is taking charter aircraft safety compliance to the next level with the introduction of the Pilot &amp; Aircraft Safety Survey (Pass) program, which

ExecuJet Opens New Bases in Europe and Asia

In July ExecuJet Aviation will open a new base for its charter and management clients at London City Airport.

Operator gives helo fractional a ‘Whirl’

With the successes of the fractional model for business jet ownership, it was perhaps only a matter of time before a national fractional helicopter operati

AIN Interview: XOJet’s Paul Touw touts virtues of two-model fleet

Paul Touw had barely finished high school when his entrepreneurial spirit started paying dividends.

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Wyvern is taking charter aircraft safety compliance to the next level with the introduction of the Pilot & Aircraft Safety Survey (Pass) program, which