Charter & Fractional
News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.
Regulations and Government
Aircraft Operators, FBOs Face New UK Border Controls
More passenger data and prior approval will be required for non-UK citizens
Charter & Fractional
Levo Unveils Digital Offerings for Part 135 Operators
Technology company also has finalized a partnership agreement with Outer Banks Aviation
Aircraft
Lyte Launches Private Version of Hydrogen-electric VTOL Aircraft
The 19-seat LA-44 X Prime is a derivative of the 40-seat LA-44 SkyBus aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Blog: Could Monopolies Be the Norm for eVTOL Air Taxi Services?
Dubai's decision to give exclusive access to Joby has ruffled feathers
Airports
Sugar Land Set To be Launch Pad for Wisk's eVTOL Air Taxi Services
A vertiport at the city's airport could be part of a network across the Greater Houston area
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility
LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
Rotorcraft
THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs
The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future
Regulations and Government
FAA Clarifies Part 135 FDR Seating Configuration Regs
The agency is seeing confusion surrounding FDR requirements
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI Considers eVTOL, Infrastructure Lease Bundles
The leasing group has signed MOUs for 165 eVTOL aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Amber Raises Funds for Asian Fractional Ownership Program
NetJets is among the Chinese company's investors
Rotorcraft
Maverick Helicopters Expands Air Tours into SoCal
The company will offer charter services and tours from Long Beach locations
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Delivers Second Completed ACJ TwoTwenty Bizjet
The second ACj is part of an order for 15 that will be completed at Comlux
Charter & Fractional
PhilJets To Operate 10 of Lilium's eVTOL Aircraft
Philjets could operate the Lilium Jet in the Philippines and Cambodia
Charter & Fractional
ASL Group and Azzera Announce Sustainable Aviation Partnership
The collaboration will create a sustainable fuel booking system
Rotorcraft
Bell Reveals Designer Cabin to Asia's Helicopter Market
Bell's 429 Designer Series makes its Singapore Airshow debut
Charter & Fractional
Scottsdale-based Charter Broker Set Jet Suddenly Folds
Clients are not expected to see refunds for future travel or booked flights
Charter & Fractional
FAI's Dubai Operation Wins Medical Escort Approval
Germany-based FAI Rent-a-jet operates 10 aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Mobility Plans To Add Electra eSTOLs to Fleet
Operator will take up to 90 of the hybrid-electric airplanes
Charter & Fractional
JetASAP Releases January 2024 Activity Report
Company reported an average decline of 10 percent
FBOs
Business Aviation Traffic On the Rise in Southeast Asia
Business aircraft departures from Singapore in 2023 exceeded pre-Covid levels by nearly 28 percent.
Charter & Fractional
Blade Air Mobility Adds Security Clearance at Nice
Passengers no longer need to clear through general security
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Argus: 2023 Activity Dipped in North America, Europe
Operations dropped 3.3 percent in North America and by 10.2 percent in Europe in 2023
Charter & Fractional
NJASAP, NetJets Reach Agreement in Principle
The agreement will be followed by an amended collective bargaining agreement
Charter & Fractional
First Epic E1000 Turboprop in Brazil Lands at Avantto
Fractional provider is taking 34 of the all-composite airplanes
Charter & Fractional
Flying Privately: Tips from an Expert
PlaneSense CEO and president George Antoniadis offers his top tips for getting started.
Charter & Fractional
Argus: January Bizav Operations Continue Downward Trend
Argus forecasts slight uptick in North America in February
Charter & Fractional
Priester Family-owned Companies Unite under New Brand
The company is uniting three brands under the new moniker
Charter & Fractional
Get the Inside Track On Whether a Private Jet Card Deal Would Work For You
Jet cards can be a reliable way to fly privately.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Reports Strong Growth across 2023
The company grew market share to 5 percent
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Inks Connectivity Upgrade Agreement with Gogo
The agreement is the latest in a 20-year partnership
