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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OJets Develops Global Reach Beyond Asia
Operating for a year now, OJets sees itself as a hawk whose wings can envelope the globe out of Asia.
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Flexjet Sues NJASAP for 'Intimidation' in Decert Vote
Suit alleges the NetJets pilot union sent hundreds of "vulgar, threatening, and malicious mailings" to the homes of Flexjet company managers and employees.
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PlaneSense Welcomes Its Second Pilatus Jet
The fractional aircraft provider received its second of six of the light jets in its initial order, one year after the arrival of its first.
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Swiss Charter Specialist Vertis Expands to Boston
The addition of an Americas office brings Vertis Aviation's network to four offices around the world.
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Nomad Gets London City Airport Approval for CJ2/3+
Swiss operator says London City approval opens up new charter opportunities.
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MemberJets Launches Per-seat Charter Flight Platform
MemberJets has launched a platform that enables charter brokers and aircraft operators to sell per-seat charter flights.
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Jet Edge Awarded Millions in Client Theft Lawsuit
A jury ruled against a former company employee, who they believe interfered with the California charter/management provider's Asian clientele.
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Charter Pilots Fare Well in Australian Fatigue Study
Charter pilots reported more hours of sleep in the previous 48 hours of duty than long- and short-haul airline pilots, according to a new study.
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New Rules for Charter Brokers Mean New Responsibilities
Panel at the 2019 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference details Part 295 regulation for air charter brokers that takes effect February 14.
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Schedulers & Dispatchers Show Opens With Nod to Past
Thirty-four education sessions cover just about anything in our business aviation industry," conference co-chair says.
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After 2018 Growth, XOJet Eyes Expansion Under New Owner
The company saw increases in revenues, fleet, and membership in 2018.
Aircraft
Optimism Follows Bumper Year for Preowned Bizjets
CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.
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VistaJet Sees Global Expansion as It Turns 15
The operator saw its client base double in the UK and operations jump 46 percent in North America.
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Presses G500s into Charter Service
Qatar Executive has become the world’s first commercial service operator of the recently certified Gulfstream G500.
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JetSuiteX Adds Flights To Coachella Music Festival
JetSuiteX is adding seasonal flights to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) in Thermal, California, this April for the Coachella Music Festival.
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MemberJets Taps Prime Jet for Florida Route
Colorado-based Prime Jet is the latest charter operator to join MemberJets per seat marketplace.
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KlasJet Adding Three VIP B737-500s to Fleet
The additions join a KlasJet fleet currently comprising a Hawker 800XP, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier Challenger 850, and a Boeing 737-500.
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From Crayons to the Web, Alerion Rolls Out Owner Portal
The portal had be the a "holy grail" that could alleviate customer concerns and provide clarity, says CEO Bob Seidel.
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NetJets, Pilot Union Sign 'Industry-leading' Contract
Fractional provider NetJets signed an interim bargaining agreement with pilot union NJASAP, increasing compensation and extending the contract to 2026.
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Pula Expands Bizav Portfolio with ASG Acquisition
The parent company of Bristol, UK-based business aircraft charter, management, MRO, and FBO Centreline has aquired Guernsey-based ASG.
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Click Aviation Snaps Up CharterPad
Business aviation trip support services company Click Aviation Network has acquired CharterPad, an online platform for air charter professionals.
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Aviation Services Provider ACC Opens U.S. Office
ACC Aviation Group's Brooklyn office is the UK-based company's fifth office.
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SaxonAir Boosts European Service with Phenom 300
The addition brings the SaxonAir fleet to 13 helicopter and jet aircraft.
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WestAir First To Offer PC-24 for Charter in U.S.
WestAir is managing the Pilatus jet but has deep experience operating PC-12 turboprops as well as serving as an OEM dealer, service center.
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JetSuite Looks to New Aircraft in Anniversary Year
JetSuite said it's planning to add larger jets to its fleet of Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s in mid-2019.
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AINsight: FAA Actively Pursues Illegal Flight Ops
The FAA has ramped up enforcement of aircraft operators that flout or inadvertently violate the FARs for proper on-demand or charter operations.
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Europe's Bizav Flight Activity Mixed in December
Despite slightly higher December departures, European business aircraft activity dragged down by charter, business jets.
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Tradewind Increases Charter, Shuttle Lift to Caribbean
Tradewind Aviation will use 10 PC-12s this season for its Caribbean scheduled shuttle service, up from six last year.
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PrivateFly CEO Sees Regulatory Challenges in 2019
Brexit's effect on European private jet operators looms large, PrivateFy CEO says.
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Is First G500 International Customer
Qatar Executive took delivery of two Gulfstream G500s just before 2018 ended, making the charter firm the first international customer for the new jet.
