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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Shore-to-Ship Drone Deliveries Could Cut Costs and Carbon

ST Engineering, Skyports, and Sumitomo are starting a trial program to deliver cargo to ships docked off Singapore using uncrewed aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

February 16, 2022

Urban Air Mobility Could Deliver S$4 Billion Boost to Singapore

German eVTOL aircraft developer Volocopter has published its Singapore Roadmap covering the potential for urban air mobility services.

Aircraft

February 14, 2022

Asia-Pacific Claims Key Role in Advanced Air Mobility Revolution

Along with China, Japan, South Korea and Australia, Singapore is set to be an early adopter of air taxi and cargo services operated by new eVTOL aircraft.

Aircraft

February 10, 2022

Priester Aviation Names Rich Ropp as President

Rich Ropp comes to his new role at Priester Aviation with 30 years of experience in aircraft management and aviation sales.

Charter & Fractional

February 8, 2022

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Wheels Up Acquires Part 135 Operator Alante

The deal provides Wheels Up with 12 Cessna Citation light jets and 39 pilots.

Charter & Fractional

February 4, 2022

Verijet Expanding Charter Ops to Caribbean

Florida-based charter provider Verijet operates a fleet of Cirrus SF50 Vision jets.

Charter & Fractional

February 3, 2022

Illegal Charter Is a Growing Issue in Europe

The accident in which football star Emiliano Sala was killed highlighted many questions about illegal charter flights in Europe.

Accidents

February 1, 2022

SaxonAir Expands Fleet, Promotes Green Ambitions

UK business aviation services provider SaxonAir has increased its fleet of business jets and seeks to boost its sustainability credentials.

Charter & Fractional

February 1, 2022

Jet Edge Expanding Reserve Membership Program

The expansion comes as Jet Edge International's charter fleet continues to grow to 95 aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

January 31, 2022

Wheels Up Inks Deal To Acquire Air Partner

Wheels Up has reached an agreement to acquire London-based aviation services provider Air Partner for approximately $107 million in cash.

Charter & Fractional

January 27, 2022

Airbus Launches Cargo Airline With Beluga Fleet

The aircraft manufacturer wants to tap growing demand for moving over-sized freight around the world using five of its A300-based BelugaST transporters.

Aircraft

January 25, 2022

Vista Global Breaks Records in 2021

The parent of VistaJet and XO saw a jump in flight hours and memberships in 2021.

Charter & Fractional

January 25, 2022

Flexjet Europe Earns IS-BAO Accreditation

The European fractional operator also achieves "milestone" approvals from EASA.

Charter & Fractional

January 24, 2022

ACA Declares January 21 'Fly Legal Day'

The Air Charter Association's "Fly Legal Day" declaration aims to honor soccer player Emiliano Sala, who was killed in an illegal charter flight.

Charter & Fractional

January 21, 2022

LunaJets Reaches $100M Revenue Milestone in 2021

The Geneva-based private jet charter broker topped $100 million in revenue last year.

Charter & Fractional

January 21, 2022

GrandView Aviation Relocating Headquarters

GrandView Aviation looks to continue building on the growth it recorded in 2021.

Charter & Fractional

January 20, 2022

Jet Edge To Establish Teterboro Base at Signature FBO

Jet Edge already has a base at Signature Aviation's facility in Van Nuys.

Charter & Fractional

January 20, 2022

Priester Adds Five Bizjets to Managed Fleet

The additional aircraft brings its managed and on-demand charter fleet to 75.

Aircraft

January 18, 2022

KKR Invests Another $75M in Jet Edge

Jet Edge International will use KKR investment to further expand charter fleet by 20 aircraft.

Charter & Fractional

January 11, 2022

Elite Jets Bolsters Pilot, Support Staffing

Strong charter demand is driving Elite Jets to hire more pilots and support staff.

Charter & Fractional

January 10, 2022