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
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.
Charter & Fractional
Ricci: Capital Influx into Bizav Has Changed Industry
Over the past six years, the influx of capital into business aviation has led to consolidation that has significantly changed the industry.
Charter & Fractional
ACS France Sees Huge Swing in Business in 1H22
The Paris-based unit of UK-based Air Charter Services saw significant growth in private jet, group, and cargo charter segments.
Charter & Fractional
Schubach Aviation Expands on Wave of Air Charter Demand
The San Diego-based charter operator and aircraft management firm has added new hangar and office space, as well as aircraft.
Airports
FIFA World Cup Fans Advised To Plan Travel Early
Slots for bizjets into Doha during the FIFA World Cup cost $5,000, while penalties for failing to adhere to strict turnaround times will be up to $25,000.
Charter & Fractional
Elite Jets Updating Embraer Fleet with New Livery
Elite Jets' Embraer fleet comprises four Phenom 300s and one Legacy 500.
Charter & Fractional
CAE, Clay Lacy Ink Pilot Job-sharing Deal
Under a two-year agreement, CAE instructors will fly for Clay Lacy Aviation, while senior Clay Lacy pilots will conduct training and check flights for CAE.
Charter & Fractional
Sun Air Jets Selects ForeFlight Software for Operations
ForeFlight's software is expected to better support Sun Air Jets' growth and complement its continued focus on safety.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Completes New Scottsdale Base
Slated for grand opening in December, construction on Jet Linx's private terminal and hangar in Scottsdale, Arizona, began last summer.
Charter & Fractional
ACA Reaches International Membership Milestone
Air Charter Association credits a number of efforts to membership growth, which includes members in nine new countries this year.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Market Sees Demand for Crypto Payments
A new generation of digital-savvy customers and providers say cryptocurrencies can solve charter booking bottlenecks.
Charter & Fractional
Solairus Adds Light Jet, Turboprop Management Program
Solairus Aviation has revised its aircraft management program to offer tailored and customizable services to operators of light jets and turboprops.
Aircraft
Access Solutions on Display Amid Charter Boom
A host of exhibiting charter firms underscore the important role smaller operators play in meeting unprecedented demand for lift.
Charter & Fractional
ACSF Introduces Low-cost FDM for Charter
Air Charter Safety Foundation is partnering with AirSync and CloudAhoy to offer affordable flight data monitoring for small and mid-size charter operators.
Aircraft
Vista Reports Record Charter Growth, Led by U.S. Demand
Dubai-based Vista reports record growth for VistaJet and XO charter brands, with U.S. sales up 185 percent year-over-year in 2022.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Nets $259 Million from Aircraft Financing
Proceeds from the Wheels Up latest round of financing will be used to enhance operations.
Charter & Fractional
Fly Air Seeks To Be Private Aviation's Amazon
A music entrepreneur parlays his experience to create a blockchain-based charter app.
Charter & Fractional
AeroVanti Club Obtains New Financing
The company has already used some of the funds to buy a Phenom 100.
Charter & Fractional
Mente's Four Corners Offers 'Jets as a Service'
Four Corners Aviation focuses on offering bespoke private jet programs.
Charter & Fractional
Bluetail Aims To Improve Part 135 Aircraft Conformity Process
Bluetail's Mach Conformity module reduces conformity inspections by half, according to the company.
Aircraft
Fly Alliance Orders Up To 20 Citation Business Jets
Florida-based Fly Alliance has ordered new Cessna Citation jets in a deal worth more than $360 million.
Charter & Fractional
Newly Branded Elevate Aviation Group Eyes Growth
After acquiring Keystone Aviation, Elevate Holdings has rebranded to Elevate Aviation Group to highlight its expanded reach in the market.
Charter & Fractional
PlaneSense Selects ForeFlight Flight Planning
Boeing's ForeFlightapp has been selected by PlaneSense for flight planning.
Aircraft
Show Jets, Buys Jets, Go Public: FlyExclusive’s Orlando Plan
Charter fleet owner/operator FlyExclusive is displaying jets and announcing major expansion initiatives at NBAA-BACE.
Aircraft
FlyExclusive Orders More Citations, Plans To Go Public
Charter and fractional provider FlyExclusive is upsizing its more than 90-aircraft fleet to include Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 and Longitude business jets.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Luxe To Add Pair of Global 7500s
Jet Luxe allows customers to "sponsor" aircraft in exchange for lower rates.
Aircraft
Comlux Aviation to Complete First ACJ TwoTwenty by January
Comlux's CEO says the market for the ACJ TwoTwenty has the potential to accommodate 200 to 300 aircraft.
Airports
UAS International Trip Support is Upbeat on Bizav Travel Demand
UAS International Trip Support has seen positive growth in the travel industry despite rising costs in the U.S. economy.
Aircraft
VistaJet Continues Strong Growth with Unified Fleet
Amidst robust 2022 sales, global charter fleet operator VistaJet is highlighting its newly expanded and unified fleet and new service options.
Aircraft
Jetex Eyes Growing Air Charter Opportunities and World Cup Finals
Business aircraft service provider Jetex aims to build the largest FBO network outside of the U.S.
