Charter & Fractional
News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.
Aircraft
New Charter Procurement Software Tool from MySky Bows
MySky debuts procurement tool for charter providers, the latest in its suite of spend and revenue management software solutions.
Aircraft
MySky Debuts Charter Procurement Software
MySky is introducing a procurement tool for charter providers, the latest addition to its suite of revenue management software.
Aircraft
Air-Dynamic Orders Lilium Jet eVTOLs for Charter Fleet
The Swiss-based private jet and helicopter operator has paid pre-delivery deposits to secure five of the four-passenger Pioneer Edition eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
BHS displays Charter Fleet Aircraft in EBACE Debut
Swiss charter firm BHS displays Citation Latitude and Leonardo helicopter, and highlights full-service management capabilities in its EBACE debut.
Charter & Fractional
Flight-support Industry Ups Game To Face Down Array of Tests
Conflict, civil unrest, a state funeral, and fuel shortages have been cited as complexities the industry must confront.
Aircraft
eVTOL Air Taxi Operator Joby Earns IS-BAO Safety Standard
The company is the first of the advanced air mobility start-ups to achieve the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators registration.
Charter & Fractional
Europe Key to Blade's Passenger Growth
Europe has become Blade Air Mobility's largest market.
Charter & Fractional
European Air Charter Providers Ready for a Busy Summer
Indicators point to strong travel demand, and the industry seems to be prepared for it.
Charter & Fractional
TAG’s European Fleet Grows Alongside System Upgrade
Four new aircraft have joined TAG Aviation's fleet in Europe, including two new light jets, while the company is revamping its operating systems.
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New ACA Board Member To Boost Rotary Representation
Alana Burns has led Atlas Helicopters to become one of the UK’s leading helicopter charter companies.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet CEO Rebuts Reports of Financial Distress
VistaJet points to record growth and 'prudent' financial policy following reports of financial difficulties.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up: What’s Behind the Crisis at the Private Flight Provider?
Wheels Up: What’s Behind the Crisis at the Private Flight Provider?
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Spotlights MRO, VIP Lift, Cabin Milestone
Swiss full-service provider Jet Aviation is showcasing expanded Middle East MRO capabilities and VIP charter and completion services at EBACE.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Sees Record Quarter Growing Off 2022 Momentum
VistaJet program subscription hours sold jumped 55 percent in the first quarter and Vista Global revenues increased in the "high" double digits.
Airports
Sirio Opens Maintenance Hangar at Milan Linate Airport
The facility developed with SEA Prime will support the MRO group's sister company Flexjet and is the 11th business aviation hangar at the Italian airport.
Aircraft
Private Wings Signs as Launch Customer for D328eco
Private Wings was attracted to the D328eco turboprop by Deutsche Aircraft's goal of a 95 percent cut in CO2 emissions by using power-to-liquid fuel.
Airports
UAS Boosts Ground Support in Balkan Countries
UAS has expanded into the Balkans through a partnership with Flystar, which provides ground handling for scheduled and non-scheduled flights.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Booking Platform Gemini Wings Expands Services
The Czech-based company leases spare capacity from aircraft owners and operators, guaranteeing payment for days when jets are available.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Creates Career Pathway Program To Retain Pilots
Jet Linx has established a Time & Tenure Career Pathway program with defined titles and salary progression for its pilots.
Aircraft
NetJets Signs $5B Deal for Up To 250 Embraer Praetor 500s
NetJets has signed a $5 billion deal for up to 250 Embraer Praetor 500 midsize jets along with “comprehensives services and support.”
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Assoc Expands Broker Qualification Training
The industry group held its first training session outside the UK, staging an event for 28 industry professionals from 10 different countries.
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Elit'Avia Establishes U.S. Base Through Pioneer Buy
Elit'Avia acquired Four Corners Aviation subsidiary Pioneer Business Services, based in New York, and is establishing an Americas operation as result.
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Fresh Turbulence at Wheels Up
Ex-CEO Kenny Dichter's generous exit package raises eyebrows.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Creates Global Trading Organization
Vista Global Trading will acquire aircraft from customers and assist with other brokerage services.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Founder Kenny Dichter Steps Down as CEO
Dichter will retain a seat on the board, with CFO Todd Smith taking over as CEO and current board member Ravi Thakran appointed as executive chairman.
Charter & Fractional
Union Coalition Blasts JSX as Model for SkyWest Charters
The AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department calls on the the U.S. DOT to review efforts to skirt Part 121 standards by Part 135 operators.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Stock Dives On Financial, Program News
Interim Wheels Up CEO pegs future profitability on regional service areas.
Charter & Fractional
Berkshire's NetJets, FlightSafety Soar in First Quarter
Bershire Hathaway aviation services companies NetJets and FlightSafety International saw revenues soar 18.8 percent in the first quarter.
Charter & Fractional
JetMembership Tempts Rivals' Clients With Cost Savings
The flight booking platform is targeting customers with private aviation programs including WheelsUp, NetJets, XO, VistaJet, Flexjet, and Sentient Jet.
Charter & Fractional
Florida Charter Operator Starts New Fleet Base Construction
Elite Air has begun construction on a dedicated 72,000-sq-ft terminal/hangar complex at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
