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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European operators await frax rule changes

The U.S.

September 28, 2006

Fractionals react to new NetJets contract

It’s no secret that the NetJets pilot contract ratified in late November raised the bar for fractional pilot pay.

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Europe delays Frax security ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred proposed security requirements for fractional ownership flights operating into Europe.

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Delta’s financial woes may force AirElite sale

Delta AirElite, the Cincinnati-based executive charter and management company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, had a record year, acco

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

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Piaggio ramps up Avanti II production

As Piaggio Aero’s new Avanti II entered production last month, the company also announced it is increasing production to meet growing demand for the turbop

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

New Owner Emphasizes Service at Avantair

Avantair’s new owner, Alfred Rapetti, has clearly defined goals for the all-Avanti fractional provider.

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

NetJets Buys 50 Hawker 4000s

Nine months after reaching a tentative sales agreement, Raytheon Aircraft and NetJets signed a contract for the purchase of 50 Hawker 4000s (née Horizons)

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Five-hour Jet Card Introduced

Jet-card block times are getting lower, and one of the lowest is the new five-hour Learjet gift card from Bombardier Skyjet.

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

TSA Turns Its Attention to Fractionals

In a recent letter to the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it has “begun the process of dev

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Bombardier expands Skyjet into Pakistan

Pakistan is the latest new market for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program with the appointment of Karachi-based Princely

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Jury finds in favor of PrivatAir pilot

On December 10, after a three- week trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury awarded pilot Doyle Baker nearly $64 million, in a lawsuit against aircraft

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

China Could Be Next Big Market for Frax

Palo Alto, Calif.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Flight Options fights unionization

Early last month the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 1108 filed an application letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for represen

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Frax Hiring Increases Significantly

The five major fractional operators hired nearly twiceas many pilots last year as in 2004.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

No Injuries in NetJets Citation Accident

A NetJets Citation 560 sustained substantial damage, according to the NTSB, when its right wing contacted Runway 36 during landing at Lakeland Airport in M

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Europe Delays Frax Security Ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred a decision on proposed security arrangements for fractional-ownership flights operating into Eur

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Fractional rules divide EBAA

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been split by a major disagreement over what operating rules should apply to fractional ownership in

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

NetJets President Position Still Vacant

At press time NetJets had not named a new president, the position from which Bill Boisture resigned early last month.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

Finland’s Jetflite Orders Challenger 604s

Finnish executive charter operator Jetflite has ordered a pair of Bombardier Challenger 604s to replace its two Dassault Falcon 20s.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

UK firm launches block-charter program

UK operator Club328 has launched a block-charter program called SkyClub.

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2006

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

European operators await frax rule changes

The U.S.

Fractionals react to new NetJets contract

It’s no secret that the NetJets pilot contract ratified in late November raised the bar for fractional pilot pay.

Europe delays Frax security ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred proposed security requirements for fractional ownership flights operating into Europe.

Delta’s financial woes may force AirElite sale

Delta AirElite, the Cincinnati-based executive charter and management company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, had a record year, acco

Videos

More Articles

Piaggio ramps up Avanti II production

As Piaggio Aero’s new Avanti II entered production last month, the company also announced it is increasing production to meet growing demand for the turbop

New Owner Emphasizes Service at Avantair

Avantair’s new owner, Alfred Rapetti, has clearly defined goals for the all-Avanti fractional provider.

NetJets Buys 50 Hawker 4000s

Nine months after reaching a tentative sales agreement, Raytheon Aircraft and NetJets signed a contract for the purchase of 50 Hawker 4000s (née Horizons)

Five-hour Jet Card Introduced

Jet-card block times are getting lower, and one of the lowest is the new five-hour Learjet gift card from Bombardier Skyjet.

TSA Turns Its Attention to Fractionals

In a recent letter to the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it has “begun the process of dev

Bombardier expands Skyjet into Pakistan

Pakistan is the latest new market for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program with the appointment of Karachi-based Princely

Jury finds in favor of PrivatAir pilot

On December 10, after a three- week trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury awarded pilot Doyle Baker nearly $64 million, in a lawsuit against aircraft

China Could Be Next Big Market for Frax

Palo Alto, Calif.

Flight Options fights unionization

Early last month the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 1108 filed an application letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for represen

Frax Hiring Increases Significantly

The five major fractional operators hired nearly twiceas many pilots last year as in 2004.

No Injuries in NetJets Citation Accident

A NetJets Citation 560 sustained substantial damage, according to the NTSB, when its right wing contacted Runway 36 during landing at Lakeland Airport in M

Europe Delays Frax Security Ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred a decision on proposed security arrangements for fractional-ownership flights operating into Eur

Fractional rules divide EBAA

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been split by a major disagreement over what operating rules should apply to fractional ownership in

NetJets President Position Still Vacant

At press time NetJets had not named a new president, the position from which Bill Boisture resigned early last month.

Finland’s Jetflite Orders Challenger 604s

Finnish executive charter operator Jetflite has ordered a pair of Bombardier Challenger 604s to replace its two Dassault Falcon 20s.

UK firm launches block-charter program

UK operator Club328 has launched a block-charter program called SkyClub.

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