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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Air Charter Service Opens Windy City Location

Chicago represents the latest location in Air Charter Service's global network of offices.

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March 18, 2020

Northern Jet Management Expands to Florida

Michigan-based Northern Jet Management which has several midwest bases, has made its first expansion into the Sunshine State.

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March 18, 2020

FL3XX, Stellar Join on Management, Charter Exchange

Stellar Labs and FL3XX have agreed on a partnership to help customers access their companies' charter and aircraft management services.

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March 16, 2020

VistaJet Reflects on Banner Year, Optimistic for 2020

VistaJet recorded a 16 percent increase in flights during the first 10 weeks of this year on the back of a strong 2019 performance.

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March 14, 2020

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Business Aviation Confronts Covid-19 Reality as Fallout Spreads

In the face of dire economic news and mounting travel restrictions, business aviation is reaching for a silver lining on the COVID-19 pandemic cloud.

Charter & Fractional

March 13, 2020

New Charter Booking Platform Sees Strong Growth

Tuvoli, an app-based charter booking and payment app has seen strong growth since its launch last October at NBAA's annual convention in Las Vegas.

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March 12, 2020

Charter Operator GrandView Moves into Atlanta

GrandView Aviation is adding a base with a Phenom 300 at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport to serve customers in the South.

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March 12, 2020

Jackson Takes Back Control of Fly Victor

Fly Victor has been acquired as a “going concern” and aims to be profitable this year.

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March 11, 2020

Caribbean Charter Providers Team Up

Bohlke International Airways has formed a strategic partnership with Puerto Rico-based aircraft management and charter provider MN Aviation.

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March 10, 2020

Traffic Losses Propel Russian Airlines into Bizav Ops

Russian airlines are seeking to expand into the business aviation arena in an attempt to offset ever-declining passenger traffic.

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March 10, 2020

Charter Broker Flapper Prepares To Land in Mexico

Belo Horizonte, Brazil-based business aircraft online charter broker Flapper is expanding into the Mexican market in the second quarter

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March 10, 2020

Tradewind Aviation Adding Newport Shuttle Service

Tradewind will offer service between New York and Newport, Rhode Island aboard its fleet of PC-12 turboprop singles.

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March 9, 2020

Part 135 Trade Group Notes Growth Since Launch

The Fly Louie Alliance, which looks to bring economies of scale to the fragmented private charter market, has seen growth since its launch last fall.

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March 9, 2020

Acquisition Extends Part 135 Operator's Global Reach

The acquisition of Sky Night gives Flyexclusive Gulfstream aircraft and access to international destinations.

Aircraft

March 6, 2020

Wheels Up Acquires Gama Aviation Signature

Wheels Up has acquired Gama Aviation Signature, creating the second-largest private aviation company in North America.

Charter & Fractional

March 2, 2020

COVID-19 Brings More Challenges Than Opportunities for Bizav

The COVID-19 epidemic has spurred some increased demand for private charter flights, but it has been hard for the industry to meet this demand.

Charter & Fractional

February 28, 2020

Textron Wins Order for Five Medevac-equipped King Airs

Pel-Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 350i twin-turboprops to provide air ambulance service in New South Wales, Australia.

Aircraft

February 25, 2020

NetJets On Upswing in 2019, but FSI Earnings Down

Berkshire Hathaway cited losses related to a government contract for lower FSI earnings, but saw upside with improved leases and flight hours at NetJets.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2020

Rideshare Provider Sees eVTOLs as Air Charter's Future

Helicopter rideshare program Ascent is talking to eVTOL aircraft developers about service entry in Asia, while stepping up carbon offsetting.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2020

Surf Air Targets Short-haul Flights with BlackBird Buy

Private aviation membership company Surf Air has acquired online charter and per-seat marketplace BlackBird to create Surf Air Mobility Corp.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2020