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

Transport Canada Updates Crew Duty/Rest Proposal

One key area of concern was the “unrealistically short” time frame proposed for the regulation to go into effect for on-demand charter operators.

July 31, 2017

FAA Recommends Committed-to-stop Point for Landings

The InFO was prompted by a Hawker 800A that crashed while attempting a go-around more than 17 seconds after touchdown on a 5,500-foot runway.

Charter & Fractional

July 31, 2017

XOJet Launches Three New Charter Plans

The company's new access programs are tailored to better serve its more than 7,000 customers.

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2017

Avinode Sees Rise in Worldwide Charter Interest

The online aircraft charter portal saw its busiest month ever in June.

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2017

Videos

Luxaviation UK Sees Strong Start for Summer Charter

Burgeoining traffic to Mediterranean resort destinations has fueled a 15 percent increase, year over year.

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2017

Midwest Aviation Company Faces FAA Fine

Exec 1 Aviation faces a $285,800 penalty for what the agency describes as using improperly qualified pilots.

Charter & Fractional

July 21, 2017

Gama Aviation Logs 100,000th Flight for Wheels Up

Wheels Up/Gama Aviation's flight operations have the same scale as a regional airline and is fast approaching 6,000 flight sectors per month.

Charter & Fractional

July 20, 2017

ExcelAire To Hold Benefit for Breast Cancer Foundation

ExcelAire will hold Wings & Wheels at its MacArthur Airport FBO on August 10 for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Charter & Fractional

July 13, 2017

Flexjet Unveils App To Provide Direct Link to Customers

The app is designed for prospective buyers and existing owners, with aircraft information, detailed itineraries and bill statements, among other features.

Charter & Fractional

July 12, 2017

Horizon Air Group Acquires Starbase Jet

The acquisition makes Horizon one of the largest air charter companies in the South Central U.S.

Charter & Fractional

July 10, 2017

Surf Air's European Operation Adds Second Route

The addition of Cannes comes within two weeks of the formal rollout of Surf Air's European operation.

Charter & Fractional

July 6, 2017

VistaJet Membership Sales Surge in 2017

The company experienced a record 57 percent jump in membership sales, while customer retention increased to 91 percent.

Charter & Fractional

July 6, 2017

CB Aviation Launches Fractional Share Program

The service area is currently defined as the U.S. West Coast, but company has plans for CB SkyShares to be a national plan in a few years.

Charter & Fractional

July 3, 2017

NetJets Receives 50th Challenger 350, 30th Global

To date, NetJets’ Challenger 350 fleet has logged nearly 70,000 flight hours, while its Globals have accumulated nearly 67,000 flight hours.

Aircraft

June 29, 2017

Rectrix Expands King Air Cape Cod Shuttles

Shuttle aircraft feature nine “first class” seats and are flown by two pilots under a Part 135 DOT commuter authorization.

Charter & Fractional

June 28, 2017

Executive AirShare Launches Plan for Midsize Companies

Dubbed Launch Lease, the plan offers customers 40 total program days on an Executive AirShare aircraft to use over a two-year period.

Charter & Fractional

June 28, 2017

Jet Linx Reaches 100th Aircraft Milestone

The private jet company’s fleet now includes 101 aircraft ranging from helicopters, turboprops and light, midsize, super midsize and heavy jets.

Charter & Fractional

June 27, 2017

Surf Air European Operation Launches in London

Initial operations involves flights between London Luton and Ibiza and Cannes.

Charter & Fractional

June 26, 2017

Bristow Teams With Blade on NYC S-76 Helo Service

Blade Ultra is available on a charter, crowdsourced and scheduled basis, and can be booked directly on via Blade's app or website.

Charter & Fractional

June 26, 2017

Surf Air Acquires Dallas-based Competitor Rise

Under the transition to the Surf Air brand, Rise will phase out its current fleet of Beechcraft King Air 350s and replace it with Pilatus PC-12s.

Charter & Fractional

June 8, 2017

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

Transport Canada Updates Crew Duty/Rest Proposal

One key area of concern was the “unrealistically short” time frame proposed for the regulation to go into effect for on-demand charter operators.

FAA Recommends Committed-to-stop Point for Landings

The InFO was prompted by a Hawker 800A that crashed while attempting a go-around more than 17 seconds after touchdown on a 5,500-foot runway.

XOJet Launches Three New Charter Plans

The company's new access programs are tailored to better serve its more than 7,000 customers.

Avinode Sees Rise in Worldwide Charter Interest

The online aircraft charter portal saw its busiest month ever in June.

Videos

More Articles

Luxaviation UK Sees Strong Start for Summer Charter

Burgeoining traffic to Mediterranean resort destinations has fueled a 15 percent increase, year over year.

Midwest Aviation Company Faces FAA Fine

Exec 1 Aviation faces a $285,800 penalty for what the agency describes as using improperly qualified pilots.

Gama Aviation Logs 100,000th Flight for Wheels Up

Wheels Up/Gama Aviation's flight operations have the same scale as a regional airline and is fast approaching 6,000 flight sectors per month.

ExcelAire To Hold Benefit for Breast Cancer Foundation

ExcelAire will hold Wings & Wheels at its MacArthur Airport FBO on August 10 for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Flexjet Unveils App To Provide Direct Link to Customers

The app is designed for prospective buyers and existing owners, with aircraft information, detailed itineraries and bill statements, among other features.

Horizon Air Group Acquires Starbase Jet

The acquisition makes Horizon one of the largest air charter companies in the South Central U.S.

Surf Air's European Operation Adds Second Route

The addition of Cannes comes within two weeks of the formal rollout of Surf Air's European operation.

VistaJet Membership Sales Surge in 2017

The company experienced a record 57 percent jump in membership sales, while customer retention increased to 91 percent.

CB Aviation Launches Fractional Share Program

The service area is currently defined as the U.S. West Coast, but company has plans for CB SkyShares to be a national plan in a few years.

NetJets Receives 50th Challenger 350, 30th Global

To date, NetJets’ Challenger 350 fleet has logged nearly 70,000 flight hours, while its Globals have accumulated nearly 67,000 flight hours.

Rectrix Expands King Air Cape Cod Shuttles

Shuttle aircraft feature nine “first class” seats and are flown by two pilots under a Part 135 DOT commuter authorization.

Executive AirShare Launches Plan for Midsize Companies

Dubbed Launch Lease, the plan offers customers 40 total program days on an Executive AirShare aircraft to use over a two-year period.

Jet Linx Reaches 100th Aircraft Milestone

The private jet company’s fleet now includes 101 aircraft ranging from helicopters, turboprops and light, midsize, super midsize and heavy jets.

Surf Air European Operation Launches in London

Initial operations involves flights between London Luton and Ibiza and Cannes.

Bristow Teams With Blade on NYC S-76 Helo Service

Blade Ultra is available on a charter, crowdsourced and scheduled basis, and can be booked directly on via Blade's app or website.

Surf Air Acquires Dallas-based Competitor Rise

Under the transition to the Surf Air brand, Rise will phase out its current fleet of Beechcraft King Air 350s and replace it with Pilatus PC-12s.

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