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
VistaJet Notes Outstanding Charter Jet Growth in the Middle East
During the first half of 2022, Vista added over 100 aircraft to its fleet and VistaJet membership hours were up 60 percent in the Middle East.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Assists in VIP 'Very Important Pooch' Delivery
Flexjet provided transport for a pair of specially-trained hospital patient support dogs, furthering its partnership with University Hospitals.
Aircraft
Planet Nine Reaches 30-aircraft Milestone
Founded in 2018, on-demand charter provider Planet Nine has added the 30th aircraft—a Gulfstream GIV-SP—to its managed fleet.
Aircraft
NetJets To Be Fleet Launch Customer for Global 8000 Jet
NetJets will start to build its Bombardier Global 8000 fleet with a firm order for four of the type valued at $312 million.
Aircraft
New Generation of Bizav Steps Forward in Saudi Arabia
Charter demand has increased exponentially in the Kingdom and there are not enough aircraft in the market to meet demand.
Charter & Fractional
Operators Still Grapple with Brexit Two Years Later
As Brexit rounds its second anniversary, operators have been forced to adapt to limitations of the regulatory inflexibilities.
Charter & Fractional
Arab Wings-initiated $350M Hospital Spurs Medevac Business
The seed of the idea to offer fully certified air ambulance dovetailed with the launch of a state-of-the-art medical center in Amman, Jordan.
Aircraft
Mixed Bizav Picture Emerges from Saudi Arabia
While one business aviation market participant expressed optimism about Saudi Arabia, another said the kingdom is not doing as well as it should.
Aircraft
Wealth Coming Into Mideast Drives EAG's Air Charter Growth
A dearth of available aircraft has seen it turn away charter opportunities.
Aircraft
New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand, Says RightJet
The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.
Aircraft
New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand—RightJet
The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Partners with AirMed on New Membership Tier
Wheels Up to offer air medical transport benefit to members and their families through a partnership with AirMed.
Aircraft
Action Aviation Maintains Momentum in 2022
High charter costs are driving high-end travelers into the arms of aircraft brokers.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Assoc Announces Annual Award Recipients
The Air Charter Association announced the nine winners of its 2022 Air Charter Excellence Awards last week at a gala in Brighton, UK.
Aircraft
MEA Global Region with Second-Highest Purchase Price—Jetcraft
In the Middle East and Africa, the share of buyers aged under 45 accounts for 38.5 percent of the region’s overall aircraft transactions.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Sees Middle East and Africa as Key Demand Driver
UAE-based Comlux is enjoying a strong fourth quarter, with COP27, the G20 summit, and the FIFA World Cup taking place in the region.
Aircraft
UAS Sees Rebound in MENA Private Aviation Sector
Private jet travel is rebounding 'incredibly fast' post-pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa region, according to UAS International Trip Support.
Aircraft
Gulf Region Buys Into Advanced Air Mobility Vision
In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, companies are investing time and effort to get eVTOL air services up and running with all-electric aircraft in 2025.
Charter & Fractional
World Cup Knockout Phase Brings Added Ad Hoc Congestion
Airports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, and Jordan’s Aqaba are all able to handle aircraft parking during the event.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Breaks Ground on Arizona Mx, Passenger Facility
Completion of NetJets' 42,000-sq-ft facility is expected by early 2024.
Charter & Fractional
Dispatcher Buys His Charter Firm, Reaps Big Payoff
Executive Fliteways's sales chief bought his employer to avoid a takeover, and the timing couldn't have been better.
Charter & Fractional
Elite Jets Completes Hangar 100 Renovations
Elite Jets' renovated hangar at Naples Airport features single and multi-suite office spaces.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Extends Nobu Partnership, Unveils New Dish
VistaJet is celebrating the extension of its catering partnership with Nobu by unveiling an exclusive dish from chef Nobu Matsuhisa.
Charter & Fractional
Heavy, Super-mid Bizjets Lead Air Charter Rate Increase
According to JetASAP, hourly on-demand charter rates in October climbed for larger jets but moved lower for smaller jets and turboprops.
Charter & Fractional
Losses, Management Changes Continue at Wheels Up
Wheels Up posted a net loss of $86 million in the third quarter and fired its president.
Charter & Fractional
ACH160 Helicopter with Lounge Interior Set for European Debut
Italy's Air Corporate plans to base a newly acquired ACH160 in a special ‘Lounge” configuration in Milan early next year.
Charter & Fractional
Flyjets Unveils Upgraded Charter App with More Features
Flyjets claims travelers can save up to 50 percent on empty-leg flights with an upgraded app.
Aircraft
Thrive Aviation Takes Delivery of Gulfstream G600
The Gulfstream G600 adds long-range capability to Thrive Aviation's mostly Cessna Citation fleet.
Charter & Fractional
Zeusch Aviation Receives Green Light for Charter Ops
Lelystad-based Zeusch Aviation has received its air operators certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Netherlands.
Aircraft
Royal Jet Adds 13th Boeing BBJ to Charter Fleet
As the summer heat in the Middle East dies down, the FIFA World Cup and other events are expected to lead to a surge in charter demand.
