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

Abu Dhabi Aviation Will be First Archer eVTOL Aircraft Operator in the UAE

Business aviation services group will receive a ‘Launch Edition’ Midnight eVTOL aircraft this summer

Aircraft

February 27, 2025

European Bizav Seeks Boost from Aero Friedrichshafen Show

April 9 to 12 event in southern Germany features an enlarged enclave for business aviation

Aircraft

February 26, 2025

Oriens Marks Anniversary by Growing Managed Fleet

Business aviation services group also provides maintenance and aircraft sales support

Maintenance and Modifications

February 26, 2025

FAA Approves Hera Flight for Class II Global Operations

Approval allows the company to expand its reach

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2025

Videos

Private Charter Industry Faces a Wild Ride in the Covid-19 Market

Private Charter Industry Faces a Wild Ride in the Covid-19 Market

Charter & Fractional

May 21, 2020

VistaJet Founder Thomas Flohr Believes Private Aviation Could Help to Restart Airline Service

VistaJet Founder Thomas Flohr Believes Private Aviation Could Help to Restart Airline Service

Aircraft

May 1, 2020

Why Expert Aircraft Management Matters in a Crisis

Why Expert Aircraft Management Matters in a Crisis

Aircraft

April 23, 2020

How to Experience Flying in the Back of a Private Jet for the First Time - AIN

How to Experience Flying in the Back of a Private Jet for the First Time - AIN

Charter & Fractional

April 8, 2020

More Articles

January Bizjet Departures Up but Corporate Flights Drop

North America led gains in business aircraft departures, Jefferies reported

Aircraft

February 25, 2025

China's Low-Altitude Economy Builds Path for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

Front-runners like EHang are starting with sightseeing and logistics flights

Regulations and Government

February 20, 2025

Aircraft Owners Risk UK Bans for Flying Illegal Charters

Celebrity charter flight was deliberately filed as a private operation

Charter & Fractional

February 20, 2025

Flying Privately: What Is a Jet Card and How Do They Work?

Jet cards can be a step up in convenience over one-off charter bookings.

Charter & Fractional

February 19, 2025

EBAA Releases EBACE Conference Details for Geneva Show

Three stages will include live discussions about aircraft operations, innovation, and business aviation news

Aircraft

February 19, 2025

French Helicopter Operator Signs For Volocopter's VoloCity eVTOL

Sales agreement signed as German manufacturer seeks funding to avoid insolvency

Charter & Fractional

February 18, 2025

TrustFlight Signs Heartland Aviation for MEL Manager

Software helps aircraft operators manage the minimum equipment list process

Maintenance and Modifications

February 17, 2025

Flying Privately: Discussing Fractional Aircraft Ownership with Flexjet's Mike Silvestro

Compared with full ownership, fractional requires a lot less responsibility for the owner.

Charter & Fractional

February 14, 2025

West Star Aviation Expands MRO Facility in Chattanooga

Includes a new 40,000-sq-ft maintenance hangar

Charter & Fractional

February 12, 2025

Charter Flights Face Punitive Passenger Taxes in France

Rates applying from March 1 are up to 300% higher than previous passenger taxes

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 11, 2025

Air Charter Service Opens Doors in Italy

The opening marks the company’s 35th global office

Charter & Fractional

February 10, 2025

VIP-Fly Expands Concierge Services to Manchester Airport

Premium lounges, optional chauffeur service also offered

Charter & Fractional

February 10, 2025

AINsight: Business Aviation Outlook Shows Wider Transatlantic Gap

U.S. executives hail ‘Trump bump’ but acknowledge some cause for concern

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 7, 2025

Argus Sees Weak European Bizav Traffic Growth in 2025

Business aircraft traffic at European airports is set to creep up by just 0.3% this year

Operations

February 5, 2025

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.

Aircraft

February 5, 2025

GACA Opens Saudi Air Charter Market to Foreigners

Changes are set to take effect May 1, 2025

Regulations and Government

February 5, 2025