Charter & Fractional
News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.
Charter & Fractional
Flyjets Adds Helo Flights to Booking Platform
Available flights will initially be on Airbus AS350 and AS355 light singles and twins as well as Robinson R44s.
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ASL Establishes Fractional Program with Vision Jet
ASL Group will use its first Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2 to establish a fractional aircraft program under its Blue Sky Club aircraft membership program.
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New Fliers Boost Sentient Jet's 2020 Card Sales
Sentient Jet CEO Andrew Collins said with the addition of new fliers last year, retention becomes a key strategy in 2021 and beyond.
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FAA Proposes $1M Penalty for Illegal Charter Ops
Weathervane Aviation Services in Massachusetts operated 1,400 illegal charter flights, the FAA alleges.
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Vista Global's Charter Operations Finish 2020 Strong
The holding company of VistaJet and XO says it is entering the new year with "robust liquidity" and "broad access to capital."
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GrandView Aviation Plans Denver Charter Base
GrandView Aviation's plans for base expansion come after the charter operator grew its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet to 10.
Airports
JSX To Continue Ops Indefinitely at John Wayne Airport
County board directs John Wayne Airport to strike language from FBO leases that would have prohibited JSX from operating there.
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ACS Offers 2021 Predictions for Charter Industry
This year will mark the return of the business traveler, global broker Air Charter Services predicts.
Aircraft
California Charter Firm Expands Fleet with Citation Xs
Premier Air Charter has acquired the leases of four Cessna Citation Xs and looks to add more Bombardier Challengers.
Aircraft
Volocopter Moves To Enter U.S. eVTOL Air Taxi Market
The German company has applied for the FAA to concurrently validate its EASA type certification for the two-seat, all-electric VoloCity eVTOL aircraft.
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NATA Launching SMS Pilot for Charters, Repair Stations
The NATA project will gather data on practical ways to implement SMS for the Parts 135 and 145 communities.
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AviationManuals, ARC Unveil Charter Ops Service Package
AviationManuals and ARC Safety Management's suite of services for Part 135 operators is designed to make compliance easier.
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TxJet Keeps Flying Lifesaving Missions Despite Covid
TxJet’s sole focus on the transportation of human organs and transplantation teams makes it unique among traditional charter operations.
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Waltzing Matilda Acquires Montana Charter Operator
Waltzing Matilda Aviation in Massachusetts has acquired majority ownership in Exec Air Montana's charter and aircraft management business.
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New Broker RightJet Focuses on Environmental Progress
Dubai-based business aviation services group RightJet has been launched by industry veteran Mark Hardman.
Charter & Fractional
Vaccine Rollout Leaves Open Many Questions
NATA webinar focuses on vaccine priority, expectations.
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UK Operators Stalled by Brexit Blocks on Market Access
UK government negotiators are being urged to negotiate new bilateral agreements with all 27 European Union member states.
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Tailwind To Receive LOA for Boston Seaplane Ops
The FAA published a decision in which it proposes to implement a LOA to Tailwind Air Service for seaplane operations in Boston's Inner Harbor.
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PrivateFly Outlines Brexit Obstacles for UK Flyers
Brexit obstacles include restrictions for some flights by some private aircraft as well as other requirements such as traveling with pets, PrivateFly says.
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FXAir Sees Robust First Year, Expects Stronger 2021
FXAir is a premium on-demand charter provider launched this past summer by Directional Aviation.
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Wheels Up Buys Mountain Aviation, Quadrupling Citation X Fleet
Wheels Up continues buying spree, picking up Mountain Aviation following acquisitions of TMC, Gama Aviation, and Delta Private Jets over the past 18 months
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Jet It Begins 2021 with Fleet, Western Expansion
Jet It, the North Carolina-based fractional operator, took delivery of six HondaJets in the fourth quarter of 2020.
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Announcing the Top Flight Awards Charter, Fractional, and Jet Cards Category Winner
Announcing the Top Flight Awards Charter, Fractional, and Jet Cards Category Winner
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NetJets Pilots Sign New Pay and Scheduling Deal
A new collective bargaining agreement with NetJets gives U.S. flight crew pay rises and introduces new variable compensation for European pilots.
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Airshare Expands Access, Management, Mx Programs
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, day-based fractional operator Airshare has become a full-service provider.
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Judge Allows JSX To Temporarily Continue SNA Flights
The temporary restraining order comes after JSX filed a lawsuit against Orange County and John Wayne Airport earlier in December.
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Flexjet Crews To Begin At-home Covid-19 Testing
Flexjet crews will test themselves under medical supervision before each tour of duty.
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Omni Air Adds Charter Base, Expands Mx Operations
Omni Air Transport plans to offer maintenance services outside of its in-house managed fleet.
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Guide Aims To Prevent Illegal Charters from Dry Leases
Six aviation associations produced the General Aviation Dry Leasing Guide to help aircraft owners and lessors avoid the pitfalls of illegal charters.
Aircraft
Mountain Aviation Marches Toward 35 Citation X Fleet
Mountain Aviation has taken delivery of its 26th Cessna Citation X.
