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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PrivateFly Creates Bitcoin-based Member Program

PrivateFly's new Bitcoin Jet Account comes follow a double-digit increase in the use of cryptocurrency to pay for flights.

Charter & Fractional

February 16, 2021

Elit’Avia Records Second-busiest Year in Charter Biz

European charter provider Elit’Avia found growth from flyers new to business aviation and transport of medical supplies.

Charter & Fractional

February 12, 2021

Jetex Sees Movements Up 150 Percent in 2020 Second Half

The Dubai-based international FBO operator opened its 33rd FBO in Singapore in October.

Charter & Fractional

February 10, 2021

Textron Aviation Takes First King Air 260C Order

Air Archipels of Tahiti will use the King Air 260C equipped with a cargo door for air ambulance operations.

Aircraft

February 5, 2021

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NetJets Buys Share in Sustainable Fuel Company

Fractional aircraft provider NetJets has purchased a stake in WasteFuel, a company that aims to convert landfill waste into sustainable aviation fuel.

Charter & Fractional

February 5, 2021

Wheels Up To Go Public in $2.1B Deal

Wheels Up soon will be a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) thanks to a definitive agreement with a special-purpose company.

Charter & Fractional

February 1, 2021

Flyjets Adds Helo Flights to Booking Platform

Available flights will initially be on Airbus AS350 and AS355 light singles and twins as well as Robinson R44s.

Charter & Fractional

February 1, 2021

New Fliers Boost Sentient Jet's 2020 Card Sales

Sentient Jet CEO Andrew Collins said with the addition of new fliers last year, retention becomes a key strategy in 2021 and beyond.

Charter & Fractional

January 28, 2021

ASL Establishes Fractional Program with Vision Jet

ASL Group will use its first Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2 to establish a fractional aircraft program under its Blue Sky Club aircraft membership program.

Charter & Fractional

January 28, 2021

FAA Proposes $1M Penalty for Illegal Charter Ops

Weathervane Aviation Services in Massachusetts operated 1,400 illegal charter flights, the FAA alleges.

Charter & Fractional

January 26, 2021

Vista Global's Charter Operations Finish 2020 Strong

The holding company of VistaJet and XO says it is entering the new year with "robust liquidity" and "broad access to capital."

Charter & Fractional

January 25, 2021

GrandView Aviation Plans Denver Charter Base

GrandView Aviation's plans for base expansion come after the charter operator grew its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet to 10.

Charter & Fractional

January 21, 2021

JSX To Continue Ops Indefinitely at John Wayne Airport

County board directs John Wayne Airport to strike language from FBO leases that would have prohibited JSX from operating there.

Airports

January 21, 2021

ACS Offers 2021 Predictions for Charter Industry

This year will mark the return of the business traveler, global broker Air Charter Services predicts.

Charter & Fractional

January 19, 2021

California Charter Firm Expands Fleet with Citation Xs

Premier Air Charter has acquired the leases of four Cessna Citation Xs and looks to add more Bombardier Challengers.

Aircraft

January 18, 2021

Volocopter Moves To Enter U.S. eVTOL Air Taxi Market

The German company has applied for the FAA to concurrently validate its EASA type certification for the two-seat, all-electric VoloCity eVTOL aircraft.

Aircraft

January 15, 2021

NATA Launching SMS Pilot for Charters, Repair Stations

The NATA project will gather data on practical ways to implement SMS for the Parts 135 and 145 communities.

Charter & Fractional

January 14, 2021

Waltzing Matilda Acquires Montana Charter Operator

Waltzing Matilda Aviation in Massachusetts has acquired majority ownership in Exec Air Montana's charter and aircraft management business.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2021

TxJet Keeps Flying Lifesaving Missions Despite Covid

TxJet’s sole focus on the transportation of human organs and transplantation teams makes it unique among traditional charter operations.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2021

AviationManuals, ARC Unveil Charter Ops Service Package

AviationManuals and ARC Safety Management's suite of services for Part 135 operators is designed to make compliance easier.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2021