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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Flight Options Pilots Ratify Their First Contract

Just shy of four years since voting in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108, the pilots at fractional provider Flight Options approved the

April 30, 2010

ExcelAire Optimistic about Charter Demand

David Rimmer, executive v-p of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.-based ExcelAire, told AIN that he believes the charter industry is entering its next upcycle.

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2010

Embraer addresses Phenom 300 ‘glitches’

Early operators of Embraer’s $8.14 million Phenom 300 light jet are praising the aircraft’s speed, fuel efficiency, range and short landing distances, but

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2010

NTSB: Charter Accidents Down in 2009

According to the Safety Board, on-demand Part 135 operations had the lowest number of accidents and fatal accidents last year compared with any other time

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2010

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NFAA Suspends Darby’s Part 135 Certificate

The FAA issued an emergency order of suspension to Part 135 charter operator Darby Aviation/AlphaJet International on April 8.

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2010

Avantair Plans To Double Its Fleet by 2014

Avantair continues to take deliveries of new Avanti II turboprop twins and expects to more than double the size of its all-Avanti fleet over the next three

Charter & Fractional

April 30, 2010

Leaner PrivatAir set for Middle East expansion

Geneva-based PrivatAir has gone through a restructuring aimed at making it a leaner, but still profitable company ready to embark on expansion in the Middl

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2010

NetJets Europe adopts ‘green’ catering

NetJets Europe has introduced a new range of recyclable packaging for in-flight catering as part of its ongoing effort to reduce the carbon footprint of it

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2010

Avinode, Charter X merge, roll out 2.0 online portal

Avinode and Charter X have completed the merger that they agreed to in March and are pressing ahead with plans to form what will be the executive charter m

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2010

UK charter company plans fleet expansion

Gama Aviation (Booth No.

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2010

Buyer’s market for charter is fine for Global Jet Concept

Aircraft management company Global Jet Concept marks its 10th anniversary this year at a time when longevity itself is quite an accomplishment in an indust

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2010

Lufthansa’s Private Jet finds new clients during downturn

The major airlines have taken a big hit on high-yield premium fares during the economic downturn, and German flag carrier Lufthansa has removed first-class

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2010

Toulouse charter, mx firms partner as Jet Services

Since last year’s EBACE show, two well-known names in Toulouse’s business aviation industry– Aero Vision and Uni Air Entreprise–have been integrated in a n

Charter & Fractional

April 28, 2010

Per-seat Aircraft Charter Concept Flying at Greenjets

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Greenjets said its shared-ride charter jet membership service has been growing quickly since it was launched a year ago.

Charter & Fractional

April 22, 2010

Avantair Still Growing, Plans To Double Fleet by 2014

Fractional Piaggio Avanti operator Avantair late last week announced more fleet expansion, further growth and new personnel hires.

Charter & Fractional

April 20, 2010

FAA Suspends Darby Part 135 Certificate

The FAA issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to Part 135 charter operator Darby Aviation/AlphaJet International.

Charter & Fractional

April 13, 2010

Lawsuit Likely Over Penalties by Norwood Airport

The Norwood (Mass.) Airport Commission has adopted two resolutions to punish Boston Air

Charter & Fractional

April 8, 2010

ExcelAire Exec Bullish on Charter Demand in 2010

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Charter & Fractional

April 8, 2010

Flight Options Pilots Ratify Initial Contract

Just shy of four years since voting in a union–the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108–the pilots at fractional provider Flight Options overw

Charter & Fractional

April 6, 2010

Charter Demand Actually Rising

In last Thursday’s issue of AINalerts, we inadvertently reported Avinode’s price index data instead of the demand index for the coming month.

Charter & Fractional

April 6, 2010

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

Flight Options Pilots Ratify Their First Contract

Just shy of four years since voting in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108, the pilots at fractional provider Flight Options approved the

ExcelAire Optimistic about Charter Demand

David Rimmer, executive v-p of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.-based ExcelAire, told AIN that he believes the charter industry is entering its next upcycle.

Embraer addresses Phenom 300 ‘glitches’

Early operators of Embraer’s $8.14 million Phenom 300 light jet are praising the aircraft’s speed, fuel efficiency, range and short landing distances, but

NTSB: Charter Accidents Down in 2009

According to the Safety Board, on-demand Part 135 operations had the lowest number of accidents and fatal accidents last year compared with any other time

Videos

More Articles

NFAA Suspends Darby’s Part 135 Certificate

The FAA issued an emergency order of suspension to Part 135 charter operator Darby Aviation/AlphaJet International on April 8.

Avantair Plans To Double Its Fleet by 2014

Avantair continues to take deliveries of new Avanti II turboprop twins and expects to more than double the size of its all-Avanti fleet over the next three

Leaner PrivatAir set for Middle East expansion

Geneva-based PrivatAir has gone through a restructuring aimed at making it a leaner, but still profitable company ready to embark on expansion in the Middl

NetJets Europe adopts ‘green’ catering

NetJets Europe has introduced a new range of recyclable packaging for in-flight catering as part of its ongoing effort to reduce the carbon footprint of it

Avinode, Charter X merge, roll out 2.0 online portal

Avinode and Charter X have completed the merger that they agreed to in March and are pressing ahead with plans to form what will be the executive charter m

UK charter company plans fleet expansion

Gama Aviation (Booth No.

Buyer’s market for charter is fine for Global Jet Concept

Aircraft management company Global Jet Concept marks its 10th anniversary this year at a time when longevity itself is quite an accomplishment in an indust

Lufthansa’s Private Jet finds new clients during downturn

The major airlines have taken a big hit on high-yield premium fares during the economic downturn, and German flag carrier Lufthansa has removed first-class

Toulouse charter, mx firms partner as Jet Services

Since last year’s EBACE show, two well-known names in Toulouse’s business aviation industry– Aero Vision and Uni Air Entreprise–have been integrated in a n

Per-seat Aircraft Charter Concept Flying at Greenjets

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Greenjets said its shared-ride charter jet membership service has been growing quickly since it was launched a year ago.

Avantair Still Growing, Plans To Double Fleet by 2014

Fractional Piaggio Avanti operator Avantair late last week announced more fleet expansion, further growth and new personnel hires.

FAA Suspends Darby Part 135 Certificate

The FAA issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to Part 135 charter operator Darby Aviation/AlphaJet International.

Lawsuit Likely Over Penalties by Norwood Airport

The Norwood (Mass.) Airport Commission has adopted two resolutions to punish Boston Air

ExcelAire Exec Bullish on Charter Demand in 2010

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Flight Options Pilots Ratify Initial Contract

Just shy of four years since voting in a union–the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108–the pilots at fractional provider Flight Options overw

Charter Demand Actually Rising

In last Thursday’s issue of AINalerts, we inadvertently reported Avinode’s price index data instead of the demand index for the coming month.

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