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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Vista Global Opens Charter Fleet to Ferrari Racers

Vista Global founder Thomas Flohr is making VistaJet and XO fleets available to all Ferrari race car drivers over the next 12 months.

Charter & Fractional

September 17, 2020

JSX 'Reviewing Options' Following Vote on SNA Leases

Orange County Board of Supervisors approve new FBO leases at John Wayne Airport, including clauses that prohibit JSX operations there.

Airports

September 15, 2020

Jet It Taking Its Business International as JetClub

The North Carolina-based fractional company will operate JetClub under a slightly different business model in Europe and Asia.

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2020

PlaneSense Celebrates Silver Anniversary

PlaneSense is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its PlaneSense fractional ownership program this month.

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2020

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JSX's Future at John Wayne Airport Uncertain

New lease agreements with FBOs at John Wayne Airport in California, include clauses that prohibit subleases to "regularly scheduled commercial service."

Airports

September 14, 2020

European Bizav Assesses Its Regulatory Headaches

EBAA webinar highlights regulatory concerns over training, charter, maintenance, plus new sustainability and cybersecurity requirements.

Charter & Fractional

September 11, 2020

LunaJets Predicts Tough Corporate Travel Season

The industry's "wake-up call will be painful" following a rebound in private aviation led by summer leisure travel, according to LunaJets.

Charter & Fractional

September 8, 2020

EBAA Renews Calls For Transparency in Charter Contracts

EBAA's September 3 webinar focused on what changes might be needed for aircraft charter, sales and acquisitions, as well as finance.

Charter & Fractional

September 4, 2020

Victor Names Edwards, Farley Co-CEOs

Toby Edwards and James Farley, both longstanding employees, were promoted to co-CEO, while Clive Jackson becomes executive chairman.

Charter & Fractional

September 4, 2020

Connect Skies Broker To Focus on Sustainable Aircraft

Veteran broker Gabriella Somerville is launching Connect Skies to promote more sustainable business aircraft and charter operations.

Aircraft

September 4, 2020

Foley: Air Charter Rebound Could Be Short-lived

Business travel this fall likely not poised for a similar rally seen by charter operators this summer.

Charter & Fractional

September 3, 2020

Fly Louie Alliance Grows Despite Covid Headwinds

The network of independent charter operators now numbers 140 operators and 1,000 aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

September 1, 2020

Vertical Aerospace Unveils VA-1X Fixed Wing eVTOL

The all-electric VA-1X aircraft is expected to enter service in 2024 and will be able to carry four passengers up to 100 miles at speeds of around 150 mph.

Charter & Fractional

August 26, 2020

U.S. DOT To Ban Charter Flights to Cuba

Effective October 13, charter flights between the U.S. and Cuba are expected to be prohibited, with limited exceptions.

Charter & Fractional

August 26, 2020

XOJet Aviation Giving 16 Twinjets a Makeover

The project involves new interiors for some of XOJet Aviation's Challenger 300s as well as new liveries for them and some Citation Xs.

Aircraft

August 25, 2020

Sundance Helicopters Goes Bust in Las Vegas

Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters announced the permanent closure of its air tour operations after the Covid pandemic caused a steep drop in demand.

Charter & Fractional

August 23, 2020

TAG Aviation Holding Sells Off Final Assets

TAG Aviation Holding has completed its departure from business aviation with the announcement that it sold off TAG Aviation SA and TAG Aviation Asia.

Charter & Fractional

August 20, 2020

Large Cabin Charter Operator Files for Chapter 11

Jet Ready has declared reorganization bankruptcy, according to court documents filed in the Southern District of New York.

Charter & Fractional

August 17, 2020

Stephanie Chung Joins Wheels Up as Chief Growth Officer

Stephanie Chung, formerly president of JetSuite, is taking on a new role as chief growth officer for Wheels Up.

Charter & Fractional

August 17, 2020

Wheels Up Launches Business Aircraft Sales Division

Wheels Up has launched a new business unit that offers aircraft brokerage, acquisition, trade, and advisory services.

Charter & Fractional

August 13, 2020