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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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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BACA, EBAA Gray Charter Effort is 'First Step'
Industry associations are joining together as they say their members have had enough of there being no positive progres combatting gray charter.
Aircraft
Pilatus Hands Over PC-24 to Former Nestlé Chief
Twinjet will be available in Europe to members of "Flying Club 24,” a new aircraft membership firm based in Sion, Switzerland.
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Avinode Sees Strong Charter Market in Europe
Swedish company says activity on its system shows Europe has robust growth at last.
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EASA-approved Flight Sharing Grows But Concerns Remain
While the U.S. FAA put a stop to advertising flights with non-AOC holders, EASA opened the door.
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Air Charter Association Stresses Growth, Standards, Recognition
Charter broker association aims to grow and work with other organizations, says its first CEO.
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Interflight Changes Name to Voluxis
The company offers charter services in London and Dubai.
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BACA, EBAA Unite in Fight Against Gray Charter
The organizations are forming a joint reporting system to gain more insight into illegal charter practices.
Aircraft
OJets Launches Luxury Charter Jet Service in the Asia-Pacific Region
OJets Launches Luxury Charter Jet Service in the Asia-Pacific Region
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Flexjet Boosts Pay for Red Label Pilots
Company also intends to expand its fleet by 14 percent this year, which will require growth in pilot ranks by 25 percent.
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NBAA Releases Per-seat Charter Guidelines
Provides an overview of types of per-seat and “planeload” charter operations using aircraft operated under Part 135, as well as regulatory considerations.
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JetSuite Plans a Future with Hybrid Electric Aircraft
JetSuite plans to add up to 100 Zunum Aero 12-passenger hybrid-to-electric aircraft to its fleet.
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OJets' Growth, Elit’Avia Integration Progress On Plan
Acquisition is not only accelerating OJets’ growth but providing an anchor in the European aircraft management, charter, and aviaton services market.
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Cannes Film Festival Provides Hefty Bizav Boost
UK-based Air Charter Service examined the numbers from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during last year's event and found surprising results.
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Seaplane Service Links Seattle-Vancouver Dock-to-Dock
Kenmore Air and Harbour Air are now offering a joint venture service connecting downtown Seattle and Vancouver.
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Jet Edge Growth Gathers Momentum in 2018
The company is set to have more than 80 aircraft by year-end.
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Charter Firm Dangles $80K in Bonuses for New Pilots
“We're offering this retention plan to attract the best and brightest pilots to our operation that support our strong safety culture," the company said.
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VistaJet's Flight Hours Soar 22%, Led by U.S. Demand
In the last 12 months, VistaJet has flown more chief executives and chairmen to more destinations than ever before, the company says.
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Flexjet To Establish Private Terminal in Dallas
The facility will be set up in a new multi-use complex currently under renovation at Dallas Love Field.
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JetSuiteX Codeshares with JetBlue
Unlike the airlines, JetSuiteX customers can arrive 20 minutes before departure and board in just minutes.
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Pula Acquires Guernsey-based ASG Group
Acquisition makes sense for Pula, itself Guernsey-based, as it gives its Centreline subsidiary additional MRO capability.
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XOJet Revenue Rises, Company Seeks To Add More Aircraft
Quarterly revenue growth was led by its charter brokerage arm, which was up 39.5 percent year-over-year.
Airports
Kentucky Braces For Annual Derby Influx
Louisville International Airport can expect a swarm of business aircraft next week for the 144th running of the Kentrucky Derby
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Private Jets Increasing Presence in Naples, San Antonio
The company is hiring in both Naples and San Antonio as it seeks to increase its fleets in both locations.
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U.S. Pilot Groups Urge Flexjet Pilots To Keep Union
The decertification vote begins for OneSky pilots on May 2 and ends May 30.
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European Commission OKs NetJets’ Pilot Rostering Scheme
Pilots are allowed duty period up to 70 hours in any seven consecutive days.
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Surf Air Expands in U.S. and Europe, Adds Global Membership
This opens up approximately 20 new destinations for Surf Air members in Europe and across the Eastern U.S.
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AARP Opposes Age 65 Retirement for Charter/Frax Pilots
Pilots should be judged on the basis of their individual ability, flying skills, and their health," it said.
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National Airways Survives in Challenging Market
Lanseria, South Africa-based National Airways offers a full menu of business aviation services.
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Nanshan Jet Adds Ground Services Business
The Yantai-based aviation services provide in addition is seeking to build up its managed fleet, saying business has been booming.
