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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Fractional Flights Poised To Climb in 2023

The SherpaReport sees growth in fractional aircraft as the fleet expands, waitlists ease, and more customer-friendly terms emerge.

Charter & Fractional

March 14, 2023

NJASAP Warns NetJets Execs on Need To Up Pay Scale

The NetJets pilots' union NJASAP is warning that company management needs to be aggressive with pay or risk losing pilots to the airlines.

Charter & Fractional

March 13, 2023

Spanish Private Owner is Latest European Customer for Bell 429

The twin-engine Bell 429 will be operated by Costa del Sol-based sales representative World Aviation for VIP transportation and charter flights.

Aircraft

March 8, 2023

Advanced Air Mobility Pioneers Aim to Transform Vertical Flight

Plans for a Norwegian emergency medical service to deploy the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL are set to be among the early use cases for all-electric aircraft.

Aircraft

March 8, 2023

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Southern Sky Aviation Adds To Charter Fleet

Alabama-based Southern Sky Aviation has added a Beechcraft Premier 1 to its charter fleet.

Charter & Fractional

March 7, 2023

Korean Forest Service Orders Columbia's New-build 234 Chinook

The sale reflects Columbia Helicopter's emphasis on manufacturing, overhauling, and upgrading the venerable family of heavy-lift rotorcraft.

Charter & Fractional

March 7, 2023

Iris Jets Launches Custom Fractional Services

Miami-based Iris Jets is launching custom fractional leasing services, beginning with the Miami Jet Club that will offer one-eighth shares in a Hawker 750.

Charter & Fractional

March 7, 2023

Chapman Freeborn Expands with Houston Office

Charter broker Chapman Freeborn is continuing its expansion into the Americas with the opening of a new dedicated office in Houston.

Charter & Fractional

March 6, 2023

Bestfly and Krimson Agree On International Tie-up

Bestfly and Krimson form joint venture in Africa to further business aviation development on the continent.

Charter & Fractional

March 6, 2023

Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas

An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.

Charter & Fractional

March 4, 2023

Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service

Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.

Aircraft

March 2, 2023

MySky Adds Auto-quoting Capability for EMEA Customers

MySky has introduced an auto-quoting feature developed specifically for business aircraft charter customers based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Charter & Fractional

March 1, 2023

Learjet 60, Embraer 190 Have ‘Close Call’ at KBOS

A JetBlue Embraer E190 and Hop-A-Jet-operated Bombardier Learjet 60 were involved in a near-collision at Boston Logan airport on February 27.

Charter & Fractional

March 1, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s THC to See Fleet Jump to 46 Helicopters in 2023

‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.

Charter & Fractional

March 1, 2023

Wheels Up Announces $30M in Cost-cutting, Layoffs

Wheels Up says cost-cutting plan will save $30 million without impact to operations.

Charter & Fractional

March 1, 2023

KinectAir Plans To Add Electra eSTOLs to Charter Network

KinectAir plans to use Electra’s nine-passenger eSTOL aircraft to develop point-to-point regional air mobility services in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Charter & Fractional

February 28, 2023

FlyExclusive Adds Paint Hangar at North Carolina HQ

FlyExclusive's maintenance facilities enable it to perform more than 80 percent of the work on its 90+ business jet fleet.

Charter & Fractional

February 28, 2023

Luxaviation Expanding Fleet in Asia-Pacific

Luxaviation is addding aircaft to its fleets throughout the Asia-Pacific region as it sees a post-pandemic rebound.

Charter & Fractional

February 27, 2023

Luna Aviation Group Posts Record Returns in 2022

Luna Aviation Group saw record returns for both its LunaJets private charter brokerage and LunaGroup Charter brokerage.

Charter & Fractional

February 24, 2023

Priester Continues Growth with Five More Managed Jets

Following its acquisition of Mayo Aviation late last year, Priester Aviation's fleet numbers more than 80, including the recent additions of five aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

February 24, 2023