Charter & Fractional
News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.
FBOs
Líder Aviation Names First Female President
COO Junia Hermont is being promoted to CEO, effective January 2024
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Focusing on Business Travelers
New programs designed to entice small and medium businesses
Charter & Fractional
After SPAC Merger, Fractional Jet Provider Volato Goes Public on NYSE
Company operates the world's largest HondaJet fleet
Charter & Fractional
TAM AE Again Rated Top Air Charter Operator in Brazil
Marks operator's eighth year of being named "Biggest and Best" in the country
Charter & Fractional
App-based Vaunt Offers Empty Leg Membership Program
Company looks to bring the thrill of private aviation to non-traditional customers
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Association Announces Excellence Awards
Winners from across the industry were honored at an event in Brighton
Rotorcraft
Brazil's Omni Will Add Three AW189 Helicopters to Fleet
Omni Helicopter International is mainly active in South America's offshore oil and gas sector
Charter & Fractional
PJCC: Almost All New Private Flyers Sticking with It
More new flyers are exclusively using private aviation for leisure travel
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Abu Dhabi Investors Acquire Charter Platform Fly Victor
Aviation Investment Group has bought all outstanding shares from founder and chairman Clive Jackson
Charter & Fractional
Charter Group KlasJet Cleared To Operate in Canada
The Lithuania-based company is part of the Avia Solutions Group
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Wheels Up Receives $40 Million from New Investors
Kore Capital and Whitebox Advisors add to Wheels Up's $390 million term loan
Training and Workforce
Flexjet Launches Bizjet Cabin Server Training Academy
Red Label Academy offers a two-week hospitality training program
Charter & Fractional
Empire Aviation Sees Revenues Double since Pandemic
Aircraft management, aircraft sales, charter, and CAMO are thriving
Aircraft
Archer Stakes Claim to eVTOL Markets in UAE and India
The four-passenger Midnight aircraft is on display at the Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Middle East Dealer Orders 10 Lilium Jet eVTOLs
ArcosJet will market the four-passenger Pioneer Edition to private buyers
Aircraft
Spanish Start-up Crisalion Introduces Integrity eVTOL Aircraft
The company has launched a new funding round to support development work
Charter & Fractional
AINsight: Buying/Selling a Part 135 Air Charter Business
Buying a charter operator bypasses a long application process
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Trims Revenues and Losses In 3Q
Company reported a loss of $145 million in the quarter
Aircraft
Lilium To Display Pioneer Edition eVTOL Aircraft in Dubai
Middle East private aviation customers will be able to see the four-passenger cabin interior at the Dubai Airshow
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Protest Damage and Illegal Charters Fuel Insurance Concerns
Business aviation professionals urged to consider indemnity liability insurance
Regulations and Government
FAA Issues Part 135 Runway Obstacle Analysis Reminder
Some operators found lacking in takeoff safety path analysis
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Launching Helo Service from Florida to Bahamas
Flexjet originally formalized its helicopter service to provide "last mile" service for its owners
Aircraft
Indian Lessor Agrees to Buy Lyte's 40-Seat VTOL Aircraft
Vman Aviation Services' current portfolio includes helicopters, regional airliners and training aircraft
Environment
Chapman Inks Deal To Help Clients Fly Sustainably
The global charter broker partnered With 4Air to offer offset and SAF use solutions
Charter & Fractional
Charter and Management Firm CapJet Rebrands as Fly Tru
Texas-based operator pledges high levels of transparency over costs, aircraft condition, and crew
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Wheels Up Targets Small and Medium-size Businesses
New Wheels Up program moves to lessen leisure travel dependence
Environment
EBAA Rolls Out Environmental, Social Sustainability Plan
The European business aviation group started a pilot program with some of its member companies
Charter & Fractional
NATA Conference To Provide Focus on AAM, Market Trends
NATA has signed a MOU with Choctaw Nation to collaborate on AAM
