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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GA Proponents OpenAirplane and FlyOtto Closing
OpenAirplane and FlyOtto, startups designed to simplify access to general aviation and generate more flying activity, closed on December 23.
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FAA Warns BlackBird, Pilots of Possible Rule Violations
BlackBird Air is pausing its Part 91 offerings following a letter it received from the FAA's Enforcement Division.
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Uber and Joby Partner To Launch Urban Air-taxi Service in 2023
Joby Aviation has yet to explain how it will get its eVTOL aircraft certified and ready for commercial operations to start with Uber in 2023.
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FAA Issues New Policy Guidelines on Charters
The FAA has issued new guidance to charter operators, brokers and customers, in its attemps to combat illegal charter activity.
Aircraft
Chicago To Be Charter Operator GrandView's Next Base
GrandView Aviation will open its third base at Chicago Executive Airport in early 2020.
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Sustainability Key for Charter Ops, PrivateFly CEO Says
PrivateFly CEO Adam Twidell releases his annual predictions for business aviation in 2020.
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WiJet Closes French Subsidiary
Charter broker has pulled out of France having pulled out of the UK last year, and will now operate from Luxembourg.
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Delta Private Jets To Combine with Wheels Up
Delta Air Lines announced it will purchase a stake in private aviation provider Wheels Up.
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NetJets Launches Security Services Subsidiary
NetJets has added global security to its portfolio, initially offering security packages for Paris Le Bourget and Mexico, with plans to expand globally.
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Illegal Charters Prompt Random Ramp Checks in Mexico
The ramp checks on foreign operators are in effect at all Mexican airports.
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FAA Publishes Draft AC for Onboard Sleeping Areas
The FAA has published a draft Advisory Circular to provide guidance on acceptable means of compliance for onboard aircraft flight-crew sleeping areas.
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New Flyjets Platform To Offer Offset, SAF Use Credits
To launch in December, the on-demand jet booking platform hopes to encourage sustainable flights.
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Illegal Charters Prompt Return Of NATA Summit
The Air Charter Summit will be held alongside the Aviation Business Conference June 16-20 in Washington, D.C.
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Private Jet Services Adjusts Membership Program
Changes to the PJS Memberships are aimed at adding new benefits, stabilizing pricing and reducing flight time minimums.
Aircraft
Empire Launches Aircraft Management Services in Egypt
Empire Aviation's new management services and CAMO program helps it improve quality and auditing of customer aircraft.
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Air Cruise Operator Selects VIP-outfitted A321LR
Seattle-based TCS World Travel will be introducing a VIP-outfitted Airbus A321LR for its “air cruising” world tour business.
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Group Seeks To Unite Independent Charter Operators
Fly Louie seeks to bring economies of scale to the more than 2,000 independent private charter operators in the U.S.
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Argus: U.S. Bizav Flying Flat in October
Overall business aircraft activity increased only by 0.5 percent in October, according to Argus' TraqPak report.
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UAS Registers Busy Six Months as Expo 2020 Looms
UAS has awarded a number of fuel, service, and handling providers around the world for outstanding customer care.
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Air Charter Service Expands U.S. HQ
The UK-based global charter broker has more than doubled its New York office space to 20,000 sq ft.
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Falcon Expects Bizjet MRO Boost With Launch of DWC Facility
All bizjet MRO is to relocate to DWC, with turboprop maintenance staying in Abu Dhabi.
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Business Aviation Movements up 2.1pc in Morocco in 2018
MEBAA's Alnaqbi issues call for new blood to enter the bizav industry
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Dubai Business Aviation Players Plan Further Growth
Jetex Flight Support expects throughput growth of 10 percent at its DWC FBO this year. It is the officlal FBO for the Dubai Air Show 2019.
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VistaJet Set To Go Global 7500
VistaJet will receive its first Bombardier Global 7500 in January and foresees strong growth in the Middle East for its charter service.
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Qatar Airways Sees Revenue Growth of 14 Percent in 2018-19
Airline sees net loss of $639 million in financial year ended March 31
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KlasJet: Air Charter a Game-changer for Sports Teams
Sports teams that travel via air charter versus airline flights can have up to a 60 percent more chance of winning their game, according to KlasJet.
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Air Partner Expands To Middle East with Dubai Office
The Dubai office is Air Partners' 13th international office.
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XO Introduces Low-cost Plan for Private Flying
Digital charter platform XO's Rise membership is aimed at those who fly 15 hours a year.
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Jet Linx Opens New Nashville Terminal
Aircraft management, charter, and jet card provider Jet Linx has opened a new, expanded private terminal at Nashville International Airport.
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Charter Provider Offers New Carbon Offset Tool
Paramount Business Jets introduced a new calculator to determine a flight's environmental impact and how to offset it.
