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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JetSolution Begins Charter Operations
JetSolutions starts its own charter operations and promotes exclusive Bhutan charter services.
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HK Bellawings Firms Up Order for Four Global 7500s
Five-year old Bellawings wants to build on its solid financial results as it reaches a fleet of 25 aircraft.
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JetSolution Launches Charter Service with Legacy 600
Charter operations are expected to exceed 60 hours monthly for JetSolution Aviation.
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LunaJets Takes 'Best Employer' Nod for Second Time
The Swiss jet charter operator adds Chamonix ski trip, go-cart outings to employee amenities.
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Gama Aviation Eyes Asian Expansion
Gama Aviation says it has advantage in region given its wider worldwide presence, as it adds new sales agents and seeks partners.
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Hadid Says More Chinese Bizjets Seen Globally
Dubai-based trip planner sees bizjet travel from China growing, including Africa.
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Geostar Taps Changing Travel Needs of China's Elite
Membership club sees Sino Jet meeting growing demand for bespoke travel.
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VistaJet Sees One Quarter of Its Membership Based in Asia
The company is hopeful about building its business in the region as infrastructure develops.
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Vista Global To Acquire JetSmarter
The acquisition of JetSmarter is expected to close in the second quarter.
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With Skyjet Now Integrated, PrivateFly Set for Takeoff
Business aircraft charter broker PrivateFly has completed its integration with Skyjet and are now operating as a single entity under the PrivateFly brand.
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Flying Smarter: Bizjets for Everyone?
The company has changed its business model to keep up with an ever-changing industry.
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Jet Aviation Invests In Staffing Tech Startup
Jet Aviation's investment and partnership with hullo Aircrew is expected to bring benefits to its own staffing arm.
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Saudi Arabia Market More Upbeat
The number of aircraft dipped, ahead of an expected fleet renewal next year, says one official.
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Sky Prime Looks To Operate Fleet of 35 Aircraft by 2020
The operator currently fields a fleet of 20 aircraft, and sees room to nearly double that number in two years.
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Jet Linx Crosses 100 Million Miles
Half of the miles were accrued in the last five years.
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Regourd Aviation Offers Jets in Europe, Africa
French operator with several African subsidiaries has joined European airline association, is offering its regional aircraft for charter/lease.
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Sino Jet Eyes Growth in China's Greater Bay Area
The company sees business aviation expansion potential in a region where economic growth is expected to outpace the rest of China.
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Wijet Begins HondaJet Flights in Europe
Wijet has ordered 16 HondaJets and launched service after its first one was delivered on March 20.
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Qatar Executive Expands European Destinations
The private jet charter arm of Qatar Airways can now operate at three mountainous airports in Austria, France, and Switzerland.
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Alpha Star Building Medevac Business in Saudi Arabia
Around 15 percent of Alpha Star’s operations are devoted to medevac today.
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Flight-Sharing Provider Wingly Revamps Website
Despite flight sharing proving controversial, Wingly believes it can persuade industry that its users are complying with regulations.
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Royal Jet Upbeat on Middle East, Africa
The company is diversifying its offerings beyond the role family.
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Trilogy Aviation Providing CAN Flights for Cancer Patients
The partnership with Corporate Angel Network will help patients fly for free on business jets for cancer treatment.
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EBAA Reiterates Permit Deadline To Operate under Brexit
Foreign commerical operators will not be able to continue flying to, from, or within the UK without a foreign carrier permit or third-party approval.
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Luxaviation Launches Global Helo Charter Alliance
Luxemburg-based Luxaviation Helicopters today launched a network of charter operators offering global access to more than 70 VIP-outfitted rotorcraft.
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VistaJet Sees ‘Hub Dubai’ as Key to Global Success
The hub will serve the company's market in India and Africa.
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JAL Business Aviation On Track for Spring Launch
JAL Business Aviation, a new joint venture between Japan Airlines (JAL) and Marubeni Aerospace, is on track for launch this spring.
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With $60M in New Capital, Jet Edge Eyes Expansion
Jet Edge International will deploy new capital for additional infrastructure in new and existing markets.
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Wheels Up Launches 'Affordable' Membership Tier
Wheels Up CEO Kenny Dichter said the market potential for the new membership tier is 10 million people and businesses.
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Private Pilot Convicted of Operating Illegal Charter Flight
Charter association welcomes conviction of pilot of illegal charter flight which crashed following departure when 426 lbs overweight.
