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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NetJets Sees Environmental Progress over Past Year
In the year since the launch of NetJets’ global sustainability program, the fractional provider has achieved some milestones.
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Wheels Up's Loss Widens as It Wrestles with Supply
Wheels Up recorded a nearly $60 million loss despite a 55 percent gain in revenue in the third quarter of 2021.
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Companies Deny FAA Allegation of Illegal Charter
Campbell Oil and its related Executive Aircraft Services “strongly disagree” with an FAA notice that proposes a $1.38M penalty for alleged illegal charter.
Accidents
Latin Grammy Winner Dies in King Air Crash
A chartered Beechcraft King Air 90 crashed Friday in Minas Gerais, Brazil, killing 26-year-old Latin Grammy winner Marília Mendonça and four others.
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Wheels Up's Dichter Outlines Vision for Big Growth
Wheels Up founder and CEO Kenny Dichter is encouraged that the company’s investors have the vision, and long view, needed for significant growth.
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Four Corners Unveils 'Freedom' Aircraft Service Product
Freedom by Four Corners Aviation is designed to provide tailored lift services without the hassles of ownership, the company said.
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Equinox Charter Launches Flight Brokering Service
The UK-based company says it gives clients neutral advice on when to use airlines instead of private jets and prioritizes sustainability.
Aircraft
Bahrain-based Operator Mena Switches from Bizav to Cargo
Mena Cargo is building a freighter fleet to serve what it sees as growing air cargo demand in the Gulf, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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Gulf Air To Launch Boutique Charters
Bahrain-based Gulf Air will use its commercial aircraft fleet to offer group and private charters with bespoke services.
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FlyExclusive Establishes New Aircraft Operations Center
FlyExclusive's new aircraft operations center is based at its Kinston, North Carolina, headquarters.
Accidents
UK Court Convicts Organizer of Illegal Charter Flight
David Henderson was found guilty of endangering safety and illegally arranging a charter flight that resulted in the death of soccer star Emiliano Sala.
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Wyvern Awards Pro Safety Rating to Sun Air, Planet 9
Sun Air Jets and Planet 9 have been selected among the first Part 135 operators to receive Wyvern’s Wingman Pro certification.
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Helipass Calls For Open Market To Stimulate eVTOL Growth
Flight-booking platform Helipass is positioning itself as a key enabler for commercial eVTOL operations.
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GrandView Enrolls in P&WC's Engine Mx Program
Charter operator GrandView Aviation uses a fleet of 13 Embraer Phenom 300 jets powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW535E turbofans.
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Four Corners To Offer Bizjet Users 'What They Want'
The Four Corners Aviation concept is to serve as “a new platform to serve unmet industry needs."
Aircraft
Jet Aviation Touts Fleet Growth and New Charter Program
Swiss company adds more than two-dozen jets and highlights Freedom Access charter offering
Aircraft
Charter Operator VistaJet Reports Record Sales
Bespoke global charter provider adds more Global 7500s and Challenger 350s to meet demand.
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Argus Unveils Highest Safety Rating with Platinum Elite
Jet Linx is the first Part 135 operator to achieve Argus's Platinum Elite rating.
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XO Promotes Shared Flights as Cost-effective, Eco-friendly Option
Clients can make unused seats available to purchase on the XO mobile app.
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Advanced Air Adds To Hawthorne Airport Footprint
Advanced Air has transformed the formerly sleepy Hawthorne Airport into one of the Los Angeles area's premier destinations.
Aircraft
VistaJet Sees Middle East Driving Growth
Vista Global's fleet will grow to exceed 200 aircraft by the end of next year.
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Leveraging Technology a Focus for Wheels Up
Recently promoted Wheels Up president Vinayak Hegde looks to revamp app, private aviation membership company's back-end tech.
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Three Bizav 'Visionaries' Predict Industry's Future at NBAA-BACE
The heads of Directional Aviation Capital, PlaneSense, and Wheels Up gathered at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas for a panel discussion.
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Record Q4 Flight Activity Forecast by Argus
Fractional, Part 135, and Part 91 ops expected to continue to surge, eclipsing 2019 peaks
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Record Q4 Flight Activity Forecast by Argus
Fractional, Part 135, and Part 91 ops expected to continue to surge, eclipsing 2019 peaks
Airports
Hadid: U.S. Charter Sees Significant Boom amid Pandemic
Strong economic recovery in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico presents opportunities for industry growth.
Aircraft
How the Advanced Air Mobility Revolution is Gaining Momentum
New eVTOL aircraft could enter commercial service in less than three years, offering new opportunities for business aviation service providers.
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FlyExclusive Shows New Access Programs, Refurbed Jet
Charter operator FlyExclusive expands fleet, aftermarket services.
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PIA Sees Strong Interest in Co-ownership Program
Chicago-based Partners In Aviation completed 15 new co-ownership agreements in the past 120 days.
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NetJets Sees Business Booming as Market Surges
NetJets is adding some $2.5 billion worth of jets, including the Bombardier Global 7500 and 5500, as it experiences record demand.
