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
Jet It Sees Silver Lining Amid Covid Crisis
While the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all sectors of aviation, for some it has provided opportunities, among them fractional aircraft provider Jet It.
Charter & Fractional
Elite Jets Promotes Pilots to Executive Posts
Mark London assumes president's role from Elite Jets Charters founder and CEO Dan Randolph.
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Flexes With Pandemic's Effects, Avoids Layoffs
Part 135 operator XOJet Aviation avoids layoffs and furloughs despite Covid-19 crisis by refocusing priorities.
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Implements Full-scale Virus Countermeasures
XOJet Aviation has implemented a series of countermeasures to protect passenger and crew heath and safety as it has kept flying throughout the pandemic.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Webinar Addresses Range of Charter Industry Issues
Illegal charters, new users of charter, insurance issues for Part 135 operators were among the topics discussed during a NATA webinar on Wednesday.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Execs See Only Temporary Surplus in Pilot Pools
While the number of available pilots will continue to increase with airline furloughs, charter execs say during an NBAA webinar the situation is temporary.
Charter & Fractional
Magellan Jets Launches Membership Program
Boston-based air charter broker Magellan Jets has launched a membership program, expanding its previous on-demand and jet card offerings.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Operators Face Covid Market Uncertainty and Regulatory Complexity
Air Charter Operators Face Covid Market Uncertainty and Regulatory Complexity
Charter & Fractional
Data Shows Business Aviation is Down, But Not Out for the Count
Data Shows Business Aviation is Down, But Not Out for the Count
Charter & Fractional
Belgium Bizav Group ASL Ventures into Scheduled Service
ASL Fly Executive provides per-seat service using Embraer regional jets featuring a VIP cabin.
Charter & Fractional
Charter App Ascent Expands Helo Service to Thailand
Ascent has partnered with Thai helicopter operators SRS Aviation and Advance Aviation to offer on demand helicopter charter in several locations.
Charter & Fractional
TailHail Brokerage Takes on the Charter Industry
Charter brokerage TailHail aims to sell memberships and help bring more people into charter flying.
Charter & Fractional
ACASS Expands Global Footprint Through Sonas Stake
Montreal-based Acass is expanding its global footprint with its stake in Sonas Aviation.
Charter & Fractional
IndiGo Ventures into Air Charter
India’s largest low-cost carrier Indigo has now started offering aircraft charter under IndiGo Charter Services to boost revenue.
Charter & Fractional
Fly Louie Program To Help Shave Crew Hotel Costs
Fly Louie Alliance has partnered with Hotel Connections to offer members savings on crew hotel stays and related amenities.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Postpones European Expansion, Citing Covid-19
Flexjet planned to announce a “significant expansion” in Europe two weeks ago at what would have been EBACE 2020, but Covid-19 pushed it to next spring.
Aircraft
Why Brokers Believe the Preowned Private Jet Market Will Recover From Covid
Why Brokers Believe the Preowned Private Jet Market Will Recover From Covid
Charter & Fractional
NATA: Scheduled Air Service Cuts Offer GA Opportunities
National Air Transportation Association president and CEO Tim Obitts says general aviation is equipped to quickly fill gaps in air service.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Asks FAA for Rule To Expand Company Line Checks
NATA said a rulemaking change to expand the number of pilot line checks that operators can perform would increase safety and ease FAA resource demands.
Avionics
Avcon Taps SD as Preferred Connectivity Supplier
Satcom Direct inked a deal to be the preferred airborne connectivity supplier for Austrian aircraft management and charter operator Avcon Jet.
Airlines
How Covid Is Turning Air Transport On Its head, and What the Industry Needs To Do To Survive
How Covid Is Turning Air Transport On Its head, and What the Industry Needs To Do To Survive
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Expanding International Charter Ops
The March acquisition of Sky Night gave flyExclusive three Gulfstream GIV-SPs and the ability to expand its international flying to Europe and Asia.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Cautions Pilots on Illegal Charter Pitfalls
In its educational campaign against illegal charter, the FAA released a letter outlining potential traps that could lead to unauthorized flights.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation UK Chief Margetson-Rushmore Retires
Luxaviation UK co-founder George Galanopoulos is taking on the CEO duties, in addition to serving as European head of charter for the Luxaviation Group.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Chief Sees 'Upside' for Bizav Post-Covid
Flying at Flexjet has doubled over the past three weeks as the fractional provider recovers post-Covid-19, while sale inquiries are "off the charts."
Charter & Fractional
Houston Charter Management Providers Merge
Aircraft charter management providers Wing Aviation and Western Airways join forces in Houston.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Provides More Time for Part 135 Training Requirements
The FAA extended earlier exemptions surrounding Part 135 air carrier crew training and checking requirements at the request of NATA.
Charter & Fractional
OJets Delivers the Pinnacle O Experience to the World's Most Discerning Travelers
OJets Delivers the Pinnacle O Experience to the World's Most Discerning Travelers
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Group Protests Against UK Quarantine Rules
The Air Charter Association says the UK's quarantine rules will make it impossible for customers to make short visits to the country, harming business.
Charter & Fractional
Sentient Sees Rising Demand from Neophyte Bizav Travelers
Since April, half of jet card provider Sentient Jet's sold flight hours have come from travelers who previously haven't flown private.
