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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Luxaviation Takes First Step to Single European AOC
Operators like Luxaviation anticipate significant savings from having all European operations under the new single EASA air-operating certificate (AOC).
Airports
Jet Linx Opens 19th Private Terminal
Jet Linx's newest private terminal is intended to serve current and future jet card members based in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area.
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NATA Expands Reach of Human Trafficking Awareness
NATA has already trained 5,000 crew members on human trafficking awareness and mitigation, but believes much more needs to be done.
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Human Organ Transport Aids NASCAR Driver's Charter Biz
NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr.'s charter company, MTJ Aviation, finds growth in midst of Covid-19 pandemic by transporting human organs for transplant.
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Jet Linx Builds On Support of Breast Cancer Patients
Jet Linx is entering its sixth year of supporting the Tutu Project, for which it has raised $180,000.
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XO Aims To Give Artists Boost During Pandemic
XO launched its "Heights of Talent" program to support artists whose work and careers were interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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VistaJet Unveils New Corporate Membership Program
VistaJet's Dynamic Corporate Membership program is built around heightened health concerns with Covid-19.
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NetJets To Add Hangars in San Jose, Denver
NetJets considers Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in California and Centennial Airport near Denver "business aviation gateways."
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Paris Seeks Partners to Open Urban Air Mobility Test Area
The French capital is inviting companies to express interest in supporting plans to launch UAM air taxi operations in time for the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Eco Helicopters Launching Urban Air Mobility Operations
Eco Helicopters is laying plans to launch a fleet of electric-powered helicopters for charter flights in southern California.
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VistaJet Signs SAF Use Agreement
Global private aviation provider VistaJet has signed an agreement with SkyNRG, which will allow its customers to fly using SAF if they desire.
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Waltzing Matilda Approved for DCA Charter Flights
Waltzing Matilda Aviation relocated to near Boston to tap into demand for charter flights to the Washington, D.C. area.
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EBAA Survey Highlights Business Travel Expectations
More than half of responses to an EBAA survey see growth in business travel over the next five years, and many expect progress with electric aviation.
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WingX: Business Aviation Ops See Continued Recovery
Business aviation operations, down just 12 percent so far in September, continue to show the slow climb to recovery, according to WingX.
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Vista Global Opens Charter Fleet to Ferrari Racers
Vista Global founder Thomas Flohr is making VistaJet and XO fleets available to all Ferrari race car drivers over the next 12 months.
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Jet It Taking Its Business International as JetClub
The North Carolina-based fractional company will operate JetClub under a slightly different business model in Europe and Asia.
Airports
JSX 'Reviewing Options' Following Vote on SNA Leases
Orange County Board of Supervisors approve new FBO leases at John Wayne Airport, including clauses that prohibit JSX operations there.
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PlaneSense Celebrates Silver Anniversary
PlaneSense is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its PlaneSense fractional ownership program this month.
Airports
JSX's Future at John Wayne Airport Uncertain
New lease agreements with FBOs at John Wayne Airport in California, include clauses that prohibit subleases to "regularly scheduled commercial service."
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European Bizav Assesses Its Regulatory Headaches
EBAA webinar highlights regulatory concerns over training, charter, maintenance, plus new sustainability and cybersecurity requirements.
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LunaJets Predicts Tough Corporate Travel Season
The industry's "wake-up call will be painful" following a rebound in private aviation led by summer leisure travel, according to LunaJets.
Aircraft
Connect Skies Broker To Focus on Sustainable Aircraft
Veteran broker Gabriella Somerville is launching Connect Skies to promote more sustainable business aircraft and charter operations.
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EBAA Renews Calls For Transparency in Charter Contracts
EBAA's September 3 webinar focused on what changes might be needed for aircraft charter, sales and acquisitions, as well as finance.
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Victor Names Edwards, Farley Co-CEOs
Toby Edwards and James Farley, both longstanding employees, were promoted to co-CEO, while Clive Jackson becomes executive chairman.
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Foley: Air Charter Rebound Could Be Short-lived
Business travel this fall likely not poised for a similar rally seen by charter operators this summer.
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Fly Louie Alliance Grows Despite Covid Headwinds
The network of independent charter operators now numbers 140 operators and 1,000 aircraft.
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U.S. DOT To Ban Charter Flights to Cuba
Effective October 13, charter flights between the U.S. and Cuba are expected to be prohibited, with limited exceptions.
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Vertical Aerospace Unveils VA-1X Fixed Wing eVTOL
The all-electric VA-1X aircraft is expected to enter service in 2024 and will be able to carry four passengers up to 100 miles at speeds of around 150 mph.
Aircraft
XOJet Aviation Giving 16 Twinjets a Makeover
The project involves new interiors for some of XOJet Aviation's Challenger 300s as well as new liveries for them and some Citation Xs.
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Sundance Helicopters Goes Bust in Las Vegas
Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters announced the permanent closure of its air tour operations after the Covid pandemic caused a steep drop in demand.
