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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Verijet Expands Vision Jet Service To Canada
Air Taxi service provider Verijet has increased its operational footprint to include Canada.
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AeroVanti Shutters Amid Fraud Charges
Private aviation membership company AeroVanti has grounded its fleet following filing of a civil fraud suit and ongoing FAA investigation.
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JetASAP: Charter Hourly Rates Climb 7 Percent in May
Billable charter hours in May jumped by 7 percent over April with turboprop trips seeing the largest increase followed by light jets.
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Tampa Bay Aircraft Management Firms FlyUSA, 3B Aviation Combine
FlyUSA has bought fellow Tampa Bay-area air charter management firm 3B Aviation, bringing the former company's fleet to 15 business aircraft.
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Fly Louie FBO Alliance Adds Atlanta Location
Fly Louie, which looks to bring savings to the Part 135 market, has added another location to its network of affiliated FBOs.
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Wheels Up Stock Plunges on Bankruptcy Rumors
Reports that Wheels Up has hired bankruptcy law firm sends stock price into a dive.
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Flexjet Adding Aircraft, Personnel
Flexjet says it is expanding its midsize and super-mid fleet by 22 aircraft and adding 1,400 personnel.
Aircraft
First eVTOL Passenger Flights Set For Paris In 2024
Volocopter says it expects to complete EASA type certification in time for the Paris Olympic Games starting in late July 2024.
Aircraft
Electric VTOL Upstarts Take Center Stage in City of Light
In a historic moment, Volocopter's eVTOL aircraft opened the flying display, silently demonstrating how these vehicles could transform crowded cities.
Aircraft
Future Fliers Flock to Paris
This week many Paris Air Show visitors will get their first glimpse of new eVTOL aircraft designed to transform how people and things move around cities.
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Jet Linx Stands Down Fleet in Pursuit of Safety
Jet Linx halted all operations on June 13 to allow employees to attend its annual safety summit.
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Charter Broker Paramount Unveils Supplemental Lift Program
Paramount Business Jets has launched Corporate Wing Solutions, a supplemental lift program drawing from a fleet of 4,000 vetted aircraft.
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JetNet Acquires Business Aviation Data Firm WingX Advance
Aviation intelligence firm JetNet acquired business aviation data provider WingX and said the combination will offer deeper insights into the market.
Accidents
NTSB Reiterates Part 135 SE Exclusion Recommendations
After another similar accident, the NTSB again recommended that single-engine commercial ops be included in load manifest regs under FAR 135.63(c).
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South Florida Part 135 Operator Exec Airlink Shutters
South Florida Part 135 charter operator Executive Airlink abruptly shuttered operations on Tuesday.
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Executive Fliteways Acquires ExcelAire, Adds to Fleet
After buying ExcelAire, Long Island, New York-based charter and management firm Executive Fliteways now offers a fleet of 20 aircraft.
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Honda Aircraft Offers Assistance to Jet It Fractional Owners
Honda Aircraft Company will help transport, store, and re-home HondaJets previously managed by Jet It, which suspended operations unexpectedly on May 18.
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Euro Charter Firms Ready for Peak Summer Demand
Last year’s record activity tripped up Europe’s Part 135 providers. They vow no repeat performance this summer.
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Wheels Up Skirts Stock Delisting with Reverse Share Split
Authorizing a reverse stock split to avoid a possible NYSE delisting, Wheels Up still faces a shareholder suit relating to the company's financial filings.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Luxaviation's Charter App Gives Customers Green Options
The new charter booking app lets charter clients make carbon offset payments, order sustainable aviation fuel, and make more use of empty-leg flights.
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Choosing the Right Management Approach: Not as Simple as It May Appear
Research shows that fewer charter hours for management aircraft can produce more positive results for the owners.
Aircraft
Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'
Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.
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TAG Aviation Adds Aircraft, Partners with Leon Software
TAG Aviation Europe has added four aircraft in the UK and Switzerland, and partnered with Leon Software to update its operational software.
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India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network
The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.
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Volato Offers Lifeline to Jet It HondaJet Owners, Pilots
Volato is working to accommodate aircraft, pilots, and customers from shuttered fractional HondaJet provider Jet It.
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Avinode Set to Simplify Online Charter Booking Process
Operators and brokers will be able to present clearer options for their clients and conduct all aspects of transactions in one place online, Avinode said.
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Silkwings Lands Funding for Fractional Ownership Venture
The company plans to operate Dassault Falcon aircraft in China and other parts of Asia, and will also offer aircraft management services.
Aircraft
Tradewind Takes More Pilatus PC-12s
Tradewind Aviation has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 fleet to 24 and has more on order.
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AI Making Business Aviation More Efficient
The business aviation industry is turning to artificial intelligence to optimize operations and improve efficiency.
