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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India Working on Bizav Aircraft Management Rules
New guidelines would help the country’s business aviation sector to become more cost-effective.
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Revenue Grows at XOJet
XOJET reported a record breaking first quarter as the company continues with plans for expansion.
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Sun Air Stays Put at Van Nuys Airport
The Camarillo, California-based charter and management provider has inked a deal that will keep it at the airport through 2030.
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TAG Europe Introduces Premier Cabin Global 5000
Available for charter for the first time in Europe, the Paris-based twinjet is the ninth aircraft to be added the company's Maltese AOC.
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Challenger 350 Earns Steep Approach OK
Bombardier also announces first Global 5000 with Premier Cabin available for charter in Europe through TAG Aviation
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Elit’Avia Launches Operations in Asia-Pacific Market
Elit’Avia Asia has opened offices in Hong Kong and Bangkok.
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VistaJet Hours, Revenues, Membership Soar in First Half
Propelling flight growth was a 32 percent year-over-year increase in the number of members, along with a 33 percent growth in renewal hours.
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Surf Air Files Counterclaim to Encompass Complaint
Surf Air has responded to the lawsuit filed by Encompass Aviation, which alleges that Surf Air owes it $3.1 million.
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NATA Sees More Enforcement on Illegal Charter Ahead
NATA said the latest FAA proposed enforcement action brings to light ramifications of illegal charter activity.
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Blink Stops Flying, Relinquishes UK AOC
The UK charter operator will continue flying under an AOC located in continental Europe.
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Clay Lacy Aviation Adds New York-area Office
The California-based company continues to solidify its business in the northeast with a new presence at Westchester County Airport.
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Planet Nine In It for the Long Haul
Planet Nine positioned to be a competitive offering in the premium end of the ultra-long-range charter market.
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Encompass Aviation Sues Surf Air for $3.1M in Damages
Encompass alleged that Surf Air is “financially distressed” and failed, virtually from the outset of the contract, to pay for flights two weeks in advance.
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Executive AirShare Deal Enables Hot Routes for Chiefs QB
Kansa City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, signed a multiyear partnership agreement with Executive AirShare.
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With Union Battle Over, Flexjet Plans for Expansion
Move makes acquisitions easier going forward since Flexjet won't need to get union approval.
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Advanced Air Takes Over Surf Air Flying
Surf Air offers all-you-can-fly memberships for air charter clients in California, Texas, and Europe.
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Jet Linx Halts Operations for Safety Day
The Part 135 operator voluntarily grounded its fleet for a daylong summit filled with assessment exercises, drills and training programs.
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Air Partner Expands U.S. Footprint
The charter company, which has been operation for more than half a century, has opened an office in Los Angeles to service the West Coast.
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Executive AirShare Expands in Denver
The fractional-share operator is seeing growing customer interest in the western U.S.
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NetJets Sees Milestone in Fleet Renewal
Since its blockbuster aircraft order in 2012, the fractional share provider now has more new aircraft in its fleet than those predating it.
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Sino Jet Opens New Guangzhou Office
China is investing in several regions in the country.
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Titan Aviation Gears Up for Expansion
The Dubai-based aircraft charter/management provider has earned FAA Part 135 certification as part of its global expansion plans.
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Millennials See Bizav Becoming Cleaner, More Accessible
Millennials’ views on business aviation are closely linked to concerns about the environment, according to a study conducted by EBAA and ThinkYoung.
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OneSky Pilots Vote Out Teamster Union Representation
Company Chairman Kenn Ricci thanked pilots with $1,000 bonus checks for siding with management
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Rectrix Shuttle Starts Summer Cape Cod-New York Service
The weekend flights bring passengers from La Guardia to several Massachusetts locations.
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Avinode Adds Chat and Instant Messaging to Platforms
At EBACE 2018, Avinode is also telling charter brokers about the benefits of TripManager.
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Hong Kong Bizav Merger Creates 'Allavita'
Hong Kong-based The ASA Group is to merge with L'Voyage, part of Diana Chou's DGA Group.
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GlobeAir Sees Growth and New Services
The Austrian Air Taxi provider is leveraging its experience with the Cessna Mustang into new businesses
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ORTA˚C Adds Citations to Fleet
Jersey-based ORTA˚C will manage and operate the aircraft on behalf of their owners, on third-party international commercial charter flights.
