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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Blink Launches Frequent-flier Program

European very light jet charter service Blink has launched what it claims to be business aviation’s first frequent-flier program.

February 27, 2009

FirstFlight Sells West Coast Division

Citing changes in the economy, charter management firm FirstFlight has sold its West Coast division less than a year after launching it.

Charter & Fractional

February 27, 2009

Magellan Jets Launches Voyager Program

Boston-based charter broker Magellan Jets last month launched its Voyager Program, which entitles members to guaranteed hourly rates on various aircraft; a

Charter & Fractional

February 27, 2009

Rizon defies economy; places $68 million order

Middle East-based executive charter operator Rizon Jet has bucked the downturn in new business aircraft sales by placing a firm order for four Bombardier L

Charter & Fractional

February 27, 2009

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Flexjet Offers Round-trip Pricing Program

Bombardier Flexjet on February 3 launched a round-trip pricing program that reduces the cost of one- or two-day round trips for owners committed to at leas

Charter & Fractional

February 27, 2009

PlaneSense Adds Seven Airports

PlaneSense, Alpha Flying’s Pilatus PC-12 fractional aircraft ownership program, has added seven airports in the Bahamas to its primary operating area.

Charter & Fractional

February 27, 2009

Aviation firm launches alternative to Part 91

As happens in every significant downturn, corporate squeamishness about owning business jets climbs while used aircraft languish on brokers’ ramps.

Charter & Fractional

February 27, 2009

Sun Rises on New Version of Sunset Aviation

The owners of Sunset Aviation, the charter/management company sold to JetDirect Aviation in May 2007, have formed a new company called Sunset Aviation LLC.

Charter & Fractional

February 26, 2009

Avantair Revenues Climb, Losses Narrow

Clearwater, Fla.-based fractional provider Avantair saw its year-over-year revenues climb nearly 24 percent, to $35.4 million, in its second fiscal quarter

Charter & Fractional

February 26, 2009

Avantair Revenues Up Significantly

Clearwater, Fla.-based fractional provider Avantair saw its year-over-year revenues climb nearly 24 percent to $35.4 million in its second fiscal quarter,

Charter & Fractional

February 19, 2009

First Ab Initio Pilots Enter NetJets Europe Ranks

NetJets Europe has introduced into its workforce the first nine new pilots to complete its ab initio training program.

Charter & Fractional

February 17, 2009

Six Charged in Platinum Jet Teterboro Crash

Five executives and a pilot associated with now-defunct Platinum Jet Management have been charged in connection with the 2005 crash of a Challenger 600 fol

Charter & Fractional

February 5, 2009

NetJets Europe Buys a German Airport

NetJets Europe has agreed to acquire Egelsbach Airport near Frankfurt, Germany’s financial center, for an undisclosed sum.

Charter & Fractional

February 5, 2009

EAS Lists Phenom Share Costs

Regional fractional share operator Executive AirShare (EAS) announced that it will be selling Phenom 100 shares for $299,500 for a one-sixteenth share with

Charter & Fractional

January 29, 2009

As flight activity slows, charter firm narrows focus

Virgin Charter has had its fair share of ups and downs over the past few months.

Charter & Fractional

January 29, 2009

Firm taps market for single charter seats

Newly launched PrivateJet Share.com allows travelers to buy and sell individual seats on chartered aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

January 29, 2009

Jet-sharing ‘Networks’ Emerge

Two U.S.-based companies have launched online networks that allow customers to book flights with other private jet users and share the cost of their flight

Charter & Fractional

January 29, 2009

Blink Continues Fleet Growth

European low-cost air-taxi pioneer Blink has taken delivery of three more Cessna Citation Mustangs.

Charter & Fractional

January 28, 2009

Empire Launches Arabian Gulf Island Flights

Executive charter firm Empire Aviation has started operating a pair of Cessna 208 Grand Caravans on scheduled flights connecting Abu Dhabi International Ai

Charter & Fractional

January 28, 2009

Flexjet Unveils Economy-friendly Programs

To adapt to current economic conditions, Dallas-based fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet last month unveiled two new jet-card products.

Charter & Fractional

January 28, 2009

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

Blink Launches Frequent-flier Program

European very light jet charter service Blink has launched what it claims to be business aviation’s first frequent-flier program.

FirstFlight Sells West Coast Division

Citing changes in the economy, charter management firm FirstFlight has sold its West Coast division less than a year after launching it.

Magellan Jets Launches Voyager Program

Boston-based charter broker Magellan Jets last month launched its Voyager Program, which entitles members to guaranteed hourly rates on various aircraft; a

Rizon defies economy; places $68 million order

Middle East-based executive charter operator Rizon Jet has bucked the downturn in new business aircraft sales by placing a firm order for four Bombardier L

Videos

More Articles

Flexjet Offers Round-trip Pricing Program

Bombardier Flexjet on February 3 launched a round-trip pricing program that reduces the cost of one- or two-day round trips for owners committed to at leas

PlaneSense Adds Seven Airports

PlaneSense, Alpha Flying’s Pilatus PC-12 fractional aircraft ownership program, has added seven airports in the Bahamas to its primary operating area.

Aviation firm launches alternative to Part 91

As happens in every significant downturn, corporate squeamishness about owning business jets climbs while used aircraft languish on brokers’ ramps.

Sun Rises on New Version of Sunset Aviation

The owners of Sunset Aviation, the charter/management company sold to JetDirect Aviation in May 2007, have formed a new company called Sunset Aviation LLC.

Avantair Revenues Climb, Losses Narrow

Clearwater, Fla.-based fractional provider Avantair saw its year-over-year revenues climb nearly 24 percent, to $35.4 million, in its second fiscal quarter

Avantair Revenues Up Significantly

Clearwater, Fla.-based fractional provider Avantair saw its year-over-year revenues climb nearly 24 percent to $35.4 million in its second fiscal quarter,

First Ab Initio Pilots Enter NetJets Europe Ranks

NetJets Europe has introduced into its workforce the first nine new pilots to complete its ab initio training program.

Six Charged in Platinum Jet Teterboro Crash

Five executives and a pilot associated with now-defunct Platinum Jet Management have been charged in connection with the 2005 crash of a Challenger 600 fol

NetJets Europe Buys a German Airport

NetJets Europe has agreed to acquire Egelsbach Airport near Frankfurt, Germany’s financial center, for an undisclosed sum.

EAS Lists Phenom Share Costs

Regional fractional share operator Executive AirShare (EAS) announced that it will be selling Phenom 100 shares for $299,500 for a one-sixteenth share with

As flight activity slows, charter firm narrows focus

Virgin Charter has had its fair share of ups and downs over the past few months.

Firm taps market for single charter seats

Newly launched PrivateJet Share.com allows travelers to buy and sell individual seats on chartered aircraft.

Jet-sharing ‘Networks’ Emerge

Two U.S.-based companies have launched online networks that allow customers to book flights with other private jet users and share the cost of their flight

Blink Continues Fleet Growth

European low-cost air-taxi pioneer Blink has taken delivery of three more Cessna Citation Mustangs.

Empire Launches Arabian Gulf Island Flights

Executive charter firm Empire Aviation has started operating a pair of Cessna 208 Grand Caravans on scheduled flights connecting Abu Dhabi International Ai

Flexjet Unveils Economy-friendly Programs

To adapt to current economic conditions, Dallas-based fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet last month unveiled two new jet-card products.

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