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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Hong Kong Jet Sees Growth Ahead
After an inauspicious start, the jet management provider has rebounded and looks towards the future.
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Hong Kong Jet and Bellawings Sign Maintenance Agreement
Hong Kong Jet will provide Part 145 maintenance for Bellawings-managed aircraft.
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Delta Private Jets Reports Strong Charter Sales Growth
Charter and Jet Card sales both increased by more than 40 percent in the first quarter of 2015.
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Deer Jet, Dassault Ink Service Agreement
The deal sees the establishment of a Beijing Service center.
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Global Jet Launches Chinese Joint Venture
The Geneva-based global aviation services provider has partnered with Jinggong Group to launch its mainland China operations.
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With Ink Still Wet on AOC, VistaJet Preps for China Ops
VistaJet has plans to expand in the Asia Pacific market with its China plan ready to go, involving a local partner
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JetSolution Teams with SCA and Avicus on Parts, Charter
JetSolution forms JetCharter and JetParts under new partnership agreements.
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NetJets China Launches Prepaid Jet Card
Card for China-based travelers offers access to NetJets services in mainland China connecting the region with the NetJets global fleet.
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Universal and NetJets Ink China Deal
The global trip support provider will be the exclusive flight-planning source for NetJets’ Asia fleet.
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Sino Jet Debuts at ABACE As Newly Merged Company
Merger with Bear Jet follows last fall’s acquisition Tsing Hua Capital.
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FAA Reinterprets Part 135 CVR Interpretation
The recent regulatory interpretation by the FAA relieves some Part 135 operators from an expensive equipment requirement.
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Asian Sky Group To Release New Fixed-wing Report For China
Consultancy sees flat fixed-wing activity but expects long-term growth
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NetJets China Highlights Charter And Management Services
Netjets was the first international company to win approval for charter operations within China,
Aircraft
Embraer Delivers 100th U.S.-made Phenom to NetJets
Milestone aircraft also marked the 40th handover of a Signature Series Phenom 300 to the fractional aircraft provider.
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Landmark Expands Managed Aircraft Fleet with TWC Buy
Move expands Landmark’s large-cabin managed fleet with the addition of a G550, a Global Express and nine Falcon 2000s.
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Online Charter Broker Victor Expands to U.S.
Company also launched iOS app that offers real-time charter pricing, aircraft/crew specifics, side-by-side jet comparisons and instant booking.
Aircraft
VistaJet Transitions to All Challenger and Global Fleet, Plots U.S. Expansion
Company retired its last remaining Learjet 60—the aircraft type that its started with in 2004.
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PlaneSense Places Order for Up To Five Nextant 400XTis
Order propels the company into the jet market, with the first 400XTi to come on property in June and the second in the fourth quarter.
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Jaunt Launch Aims To Unseat Charter Brokers
The new service from the founder of SkyAngels is designed to connect charter clients and operators.
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Boston Executive Helicopters Files Part 16 Complaint
Under Part 16, grievances can be submitted for alleged violations of fair and equal treatment of all users at airports that receive FAA grants.
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Stratajet To Launch Booking Platform With $5 Million Investment
Booking platform will factor in all variables associated with a trip.
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Maverick Helicopters EC130 Fleet Reaches 300,000 Hours
According to Airbus Helicopters, Maverick is the first operator in the world to reach this milestone.
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Pilots Union Adds To Claims in NetJets Lawsuit
Union is alleging that company is waging an intimidation campaign.
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NetJets, FlightSafety Gained Steam in 2014
Fractional sales and flight services revenues grow for NetJets, while FlightSafety sees training hours pick up.
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Strong Charter Program Sales Drive XOJet to Break-even
XOJet CEO Brad Stewart says that, having achieved profitability, the company is now putting its focus more squarely on customers.
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Avantair Share Owners Finally See Aircraft Sales Proceeds
Distribution of the proceeds was blocked by a lawsuit brought by one Avantair shareowner that challenged the trustee's plan.
Aircraft
Milestone 1,300th Pilatus PC-12 Lands at Surf Air
Surf Air, which placed an order last fall for 15 PC-12 NGs and options for an additional 50, now has four of the turboprop singles in its fleet.
ATC
NetJets and FAA Sign NextGen Implementation MoU
Under the five-year MoU, NetJets will work with Ohio State University on analyzing airspace operations data and NextGen implementation.
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KlasJet CEO Sees Opportunity For Business Aviation
Airline delays and cancelations cost travelers billions, while business aviation can save executives several hours each flight, KlasJet chief says.
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Gotham Air Speeds NYC Airport Commute
A fleet of Bell 407s will whisk travelers from Manhattan's three heliports to New York area airports in as little as six minutes.
