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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Mixed Bizav Picture Emerges from Saudi Arabia

While one business aviation market participant expressed optimism about Saudi Arabia, another said the kingdom is not doing as well as it should.

Aircraft

November 24, 2022

Wealth Coming Into Mideast Drives EAG's Air Charter Growth

A dearth of available aircraft has seen it turn away charter opportunities.

Aircraft

November 23, 2022

Wheels Up Partners with AirMed on New Membership Tier

Wheels Up to offer air medical transport benefit to members and their families through a partnership with AirMed.

Charter & Fractional

November 22, 2022

Action Aviation Maintains Momentum in 2022

High charter costs are driving high-end travelers into the arms of aircraft brokers.

Aircraft

November 22, 2022

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New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand, Says RightJet

The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.

Aircraft

November 22, 2022

New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand—RightJet

The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.

Aircraft

November 22, 2022

Air Charter Assoc Announces Annual Award Recipients

The Air Charter Association announced the nine winners of its 2022 Air Charter Excellence Awards last week at a gala in Brighton, UK.

Charter & Fractional

November 21, 2022

MEA Global Region with Second-Highest Purchase Price—Jetcraft

In the Middle East and Africa, the share of buyers aged under 45 accounts for 38.5 percent of the region’s overall aircraft transactions.

Aircraft

November 21, 2022

Comlux Sees Middle East and Africa as Key Demand Driver

UAE-based Comlux is enjoying a strong fourth quarter, with COP27, the G20 summit, and the FIFA World Cup taking place in the region.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 20, 2022

Gulf Region Buys Into Advanced Air Mobility Vision

In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, companies are investing time and effort to get eVTOL air services up and running with all-electric aircraft in 2025.

Aircraft

November 17, 2022

UAS Sees Rebound in MENA Private Aviation Sector

Private jet travel is rebounding 'incredibly fast' post-pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa region, according to UAS International Trip Support.

Aircraft

November 17, 2022

World Cup Knockout Phase Brings Added Ad Hoc Congestion

Airports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, and Jordan’s Aqaba are all able to handle aircraft parking during the event.

Charter & Fractional

November 17, 2022

Dispatcher Buys His Charter Firm, Reaps Big Payoff

Executive Fliteways's sales chief bought his employer to avoid a takeover, and the timing couldn't have been better.

Charter & Fractional

November 16, 2022

NetJets Breaks Ground on Arizona Mx, Passenger Facility

Completion of NetJets' 42,000-sq-ft facility is expected by early 2024.

Charter & Fractional

November 16, 2022

VistaJet Extends Nobu Partnership, Unveils New Dish

VistaJet is celebrating the extension of its catering partnership with Nobu by unveiling an exclusive dish from chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

Charter & Fractional

November 15, 2022

Elite Jets Completes Hangar 100 Renovations

Elite Jets' renovated hangar at Naples Airport features single and multi-suite office spaces.

Charter & Fractional

November 15, 2022

Heavy, Super-mid Bizjets Lead Air Charter Rate Increase

According to JetASAP, hourly on-demand charter rates in October climbed for larger jets but moved lower for smaller jets and turboprops.

Charter & Fractional

November 11, 2022

ACH160 Helicopter with Lounge Interior Set for European Debut

Italy's Air Corporate plans to base a newly acquired ACH160 in a special ‘Lounge” configuration in Milan early next year.

Charter & Fractional

November 10, 2022

Losses, Management Changes Continue at Wheels Up

Wheels Up posted a net loss of $86 million in the third quarter and fired its president.

Charter & Fractional

November 10, 2022

Flyjets Unveils Upgraded Charter App with More Features

Flyjets claims travelers can save up to 50 percent on empty-leg flights with an upgraded app.

Charter & Fractional

November 7, 2022