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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DC Aviation Expands Fleet, Capabilities, Reach
The German company is being recognised at EBACE 2017 for flying 100,000 safe flying hours.
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Jet Aviation Makes 'Strong Start' to 2017
At EBACE 2017, Jet Aviation is celebrating the company's 50th anniversary as it embarks on its new "One Jet" initiative.
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Daher: Ready, SET, Go (Single-engine Turbine, IFR)
Daher sees a big future in commercial single-engine turboprop operations in Europe no regulators have given it a green light.
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Deer Jet To Add Another 787
One year after it was selected to manage the world's first private 787, China's largest aviation services provider says it will be adding another.
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Drivania Partners with RocketRoute, FL3XX
By partnering with Drivania, RocketRoute and FL3XX will allow customers to plan flights and transportation in just a few short moments.
Aircraft
PlaneSense Gears Up for Launch of Pilatus PC-24
The company has an initial order for six PC-24s, but plans to place an add-on “significant order” as soon as Pilatus reopens the order book next year.
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Click Displays New Online Charter Platform
In-house team provides real-time support to members from its Operations Control Centre
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Captain Jet Aims to Bring Transparency to Charters
The Captain Jet platform went live in September through a partnership with Avinode.
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Bestfly Retains IS-BAO Status for Second Year in a Row
Cyrrus Cayman completed the month-long audit after the company’s Luanda facilities, team, and operational standards were reviewed for one year.
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Flexjet’s UK Division Gears Up for Growth
Company plans to offer tailored international programs to European-based business aircraft owners.
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BACA: Brokers Will Take Brexit in Their Stride
The Baltic Air Charter Association says it stands ready to support its record membership where they are affected by UK leaving the EU.
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Hullo Aircrew App Finds Unfilled Recruitment Niche
Finding aircrew and, for aircrew, finding opportunties could be easier soon as Hull Aircrew launches its app at EBACE 2017.
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Global Jet Goes Off Site To Tout Service
Geneva-based charter management company adds more luxury lift to charter fleet.
Aircraft
Air Hamburg Is Launch Customer for Embraer Legacy 650E
Aircraft has upgraded Honeywell Primus Elite Advanced Features avionics suite with synthetic vision and autothrottles as standard equipment.
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Nomad Adds Two Ultra-long-range Jets to Its Roster
A Gulfstream G650 and Bombardier Global XRS are joining the Nomad Aviation fleet.
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Luxaviation Names Sally Jones as CFO
Jones previously worked for ExecuJet as HR director, finance director for the Americas and CFO.
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Zetta Jet Keeps Spreading Its Wings Across Continents
Singapore-based Zetta Jet has a strong presence in Asia and North America, but can also fly charter clients to and from Europe.
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VistaJet Jettisons Aircraft Positoning Fees
Depending on location, positioning fees can add tens of thousands to the overall cost of a flight, says the company.
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Jet Aviation Expands Capacity in FBO, Charter Networks
Jet Aviation is adding hangars and facilities in Basel, Dubai, and Singapore, while working towards a new AOC in Malta.
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FAI Looks to Expand Managed Fleet Through Acquisitions
FAI is one of the world’s biggest operators of medium/long-range air ambulance flights and also is expanding in aircraft management and charter.
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Flexjet's European Operation To Add Legacy 600s by Year-end
Legacy 600 was chosen for its super-midsize cabin and nearly 3,800-nm range, allowing flights from London or Paris to Northern Africa and Middle East.
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Integration of Luxaviation and ExecuJet Reaches a New Level
The combined companies now benefit from a new central operations support department, based in the UK.
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FAI Earns EBAA Gold Safety Award
The Gold Safety of Flight Award is presented to operators that earn either 40 accident-free years or 80,000 hours.
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PayNode Ready for European Launch
PayNode is now available in Mexico, Avcard has been added, and the payments system will be availabe in Europe from mid-June.
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VistaJet Pauses As Fleet Surge Passes The 70-Jet Mark
Fast-growing private lift provider is now ready to look beyond Bombardier for future growth.
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BACA Grows Reach, Relevance
The Baltic Air Charter Association is growing and becoming more relevant, especially through its partnership with ARG/US.
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As B Corp, Reynolds Jet Takes More Socially Active Role
All net profits will go to providing no-cost private aircraft transportation for certain patients to and from Cincinnati Children’s Hosptial.
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Higher Share Sales Drive 19% Revenue Jump at NetJets
Also driven by an increase in services revenues attributable to increases in pass-through costs and a 2 percent increase in flight hours.
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West Coast Aviation Accepts First Piaggio EVO in U.S.
The operator also launched West Coast EVO Partners, its fractional ownership program tailored for the Piaggio turboprops.
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Helo Operator Era Group Posts Another Loss
Revenue fall blamed on "lower utilization in U.S. oil and gas operations, fewer search and rescue subscribers and the end of some dry-leasing contracts."
