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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NasJet Eyes New Opportunities under Saudi Rule Changes

The operator manages fleet of 37 aircraft with 22 available for charter
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After Surviving Recession, Gainjet Widens Outlook

Athens-based operator is looking for more aircraft management opportunities, but is looking for larger jets, quality customers.
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JetSmarter Launches London-Dubai Shared Jet Service

The company will use Embraer Legacy 650s on these JetShuttle flights, which are offered on a per-seat basis to JetSmarter members.
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Blade Kicks Off NYC-to-Miami Helicopter-bizjet Service

Jet service from Westchester County Airport to Miami costs $1,750 per seat one way, while the helicopter link from Manhattan adds $250.
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Event Raises Nearly $500K for Corporate Angel Network

As in previous years, the funds were largely generated through live and silent auctions at the event.
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Stratajet Forms Alliance with Million Air FBO Chain

The online aircraft charter portal is offering its customers the ability to specify which FBOs they prefer.
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Surf Air Offers Flights to Lufthansa Frequent Fliers

Lufthansa Miles & More members can redeem miles for either round-trip flights or all-you-can-fly subscription in Surf Air's network.
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Wheels Up Adds Cuba Service Via 18 U.S. Airports

It has also launched an on-the-ground booking assistance program in Cuba for its more than 3,500 members.
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Surf Air Eyes Light Jet Fleet Order for European Ops

The company will fly the PC-12 for short hops and likely either an Embraer or Cessna light jet for the longer routes.
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Zetta Jet Rapidly Builds Bombardier Fleet, Spreading Its Wings Beyond Asia

Zetta Jet Rapidly Builds Bombardier Fleet, Spreading Its Wings Beyond Asia
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Bliss Jet To Launch Per-seat NY-London Service in 2017

Seats on the 10- to 14-passenger charters are $11,995 each way.
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AIN Business Aviation Fleet Analysis 2016

Fractional programs, and owned-and-operated charter companies: fleet composition, replenishment plans and the impact on the preowned market.
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Jet Scion Offers Lower Charter Rates For More Notice

New jet card program Jet Scion offers charter service in a mix of light and midsize aircraft.
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Jet Edge Commits More Aircraft Capacity to JetSmarter

Charter membership program JetSmarter has now committed to buy around $550 million worth of fight hours from Jet Edge.
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Air Charter Company Introduces Pilot Breathalyzer Tests

West Palm Beach-based Part 135 operator spurred by recent events where private jet pilots were arrested for alcohol usage.
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Jet Edge International Levels Up to IS-BAO Stage 3

Company announces it is safer, smarter and has more lift.
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GAMA Pitching for Long-Term Success

Farnborough-based GAMA Aviation has grown substantially in recent years but believes its global, full-service offering is unique.
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ExcelAire Opens Teterboro Base

Charter management company plans base, fleet expansions.
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Rennia Building Family With New Business

Rennia Building Family With New Business
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Zetta Jet Inks Deal With Jet Aviation

Signs international MRO, FBO service agreements
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Comlux Boosts Charter Reach With OneAbove Team

OneAbove will market charter capacity for Fly Comlux and other operators
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Daher Pairing TBM Owners, Charter Companies

Program brings owners and operators together, as well as provides initial documentation, insurance guidance and technical advice.
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Avinode Launches PayNode To Accelerate Charter Payments

New online payment system will simplify business aviation charter by making payment quick and easy.
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Zetta Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with Challenger 650 Order

Zetta Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with Challenger 650 Order Financial Leasing to be leased to Singapore-based operator Zetta Jet.
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Wheels Up Hits 3,000 Members, Vows To Triple Rolls

Membership company has introduced brokerage service and shuttle flights, and plans European expansion.
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JetSuite Gets Fresh Capital for Growth from JetBlue

JetSuite is using capital from an airline with a reputation for disruptive technologies to fuel its next moves.
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Audit Protocol Software Adds EASA Regulations

The iIS-BAO software by Fountain and Associates makes complying with audit requirements much simpler.
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Little Hawk Logistics: A Successful and Safe Single-pilot Turboprop Operation

Eric Walden switched careers from flying business jets to running his own business operating a TBM 850.
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Pilots: Flight Ops/Flexjet Not Bargaining in Good Faith

IBT Local 1108 filed a motion for contempt and injunctive relief against Flexjet and Flight Options.
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Victor Obtains Argus Certified Broker Rating

To attain certification, Victor completed an on-site audit where Argus deemed the charter provider knowledgeable on industry regulations and standards.