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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Avantto introduces Combo ownership
Top Latin American management firm increases flexibility in flight time for clients
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Surf Air Plans Massive Fleet Growth, Raises New Funds
Membership airline Surf Air plans to grow much larger with new funding and an order for up to 65 PC-12 NGs.
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NetJets China Finishes Charter Certificate Proving Runs
NetJets China has completed the fourth phase in the process to receive its Chinese air operator certificate.
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European Air Charter Basks in Summer Vacation Boom
Fluctuations in Avinode’s pricing index were more moderate.
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NetJets, FlightSafety Gain in First-half 2014
NetJets accounted for nearly a third of Berkshire’s $507 million revenue increase in its service businesses division.
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Fleet, Jet Card Sales Climb at Delta Private Jets
Company recently signed agreements for five new aircraft that are entering the fleet through new Ownership Assist program.
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Sentient Jet Celebrating 15th Anniversary
The jet card pioneer has 4,000 jet cardholders and sold 32,000 charter hours last year.
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Returnjet Charter Hub Embraces Brokers
Returnjet plans lower fees for brokers and promises quicker flight searches.
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ExecuJet Charter Celebrates 20th Year
Since its founding in 1994, the company has flown more than 16 million incident- and accident-free miles worldwide.
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Embraer’s Light Jets Reach Phenom-enal Milestones
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Group Endorses Argus-Certified Charter Broker Program
Air charter brokerage business is largely unregulated, so users have to do their own due diligence.
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WestAir Charter Announces “Price Pledge” for Air Charter Quotes
Its “price pledge” states “it will never bill clients for more than they were originally quoted.”
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Executive AirShare Taps Pedicino as Vice President for South Texas Sales
He “will drive Executive AirShare’s growth in key Texas markets.”
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Wheels Up Turns One, Plans for More Growth
Company expects to have 1,200 members for its closed charter fleet by year-end and some 2,500 by the end of next year.
Regulations and Government
EASA Issues Proposed Rules for Commercial SEIFR Ops
EASA said the move would harmonize its regulations with ICAO and other major foreign aviation authorities.
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Royal Jet Postpones Bizjet Replacement Order
Company said the Boeing BBJ Max and Airbus ACJneo are facing stiff competition from a bizliner version of the Bombardier CSeries.
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Executive AirShare Obtains IS-BAO Certification
Extensive audit included the provider’s safety management system, organization, standard operating procedures, training programs and flight operations.
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Air Charter Hub Returnjet Now Embracing Brokers
Under original business model, Returnjet did not intend to open the online portal to charter brokers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Euro Air Charter Group Issues Wi-Fi Guidelines
Guidelines are intended to stem Wi-Fi billing surprises to charter clients after the flight.
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Acana and ACSF Team To Raise Air Charter Standards
The two associations are collaborating on the development and implementation of best practices “that will lead the air charter industry.”
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Linear Charter Marketplace Aiming For Nationwide Branding
Potential charter buyers might find worthy options in private charter when searching travel websites.
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New Seaplane Service to Link NYC, Boston and D.C.
Tailwind Air Service has partnered with Fly the Whale for service from Manhattan to Boston and Washington, D.C.
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Air France Launches Bizjet Connections with Wijet
French flag carrier partners with up-and-coming executive charter operator as part of new “La Première” offer.
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New Air Charter Firm KlasJet Starts Operations
KlasJet launched its operations with a VIP-outfitted Bombardier CRJ200 and Challenger 850.
Aircraft
NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series
NetJets Unveils First Bombardier Challenger 350 Signature Series
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Landmark Boosts Burgeoning Management Fleet
Known primarily for its FBO network, Landmark Aviation’s aircraft management division has seen rapid growth over the past few months.
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Directional Consolidates Charter Brokering Under Skyjet
Charter broker activities for Directional Aviation’s Sentient Jet, Flexjet and Flight Options brands are consolidated into Skyjet, a new subsidiary.
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Pilatus Pilot Passes Flight Hour Milestone
A PC-12 pilot has logged 10,000 hours at the controls of the big turboprop single.
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Air Charter Operator Loses $220K in Flight Scam
Customer booked a trip from California to Utah and then to Arizona, claiming to be traveling with a well known rap music artist.
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Jet Card Provider Sentient Soaring in Its 15th Year
Last year it sold more than 32,000 hours, the equivalent of more than 1,300 twenty-five-hour jet cards.
