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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Avantair Avanti Veers Off Runway
Two Avantair pilots and two passengers suffered only minor injuries when their Piaggio Avanti P.180 went off the west side of Runway 18
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NetJets Sues IRS Over $642.7M Tax Bill
Four of NetJets’ subsidiaries–NetJets Aviation, NetJets International, NetJets Large Aircraft and Executive Jet Management (EJM)–are suing the government
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Limited-time Flexjet 25 Jet Card Program Offers Baja Experience
A special-edition Flexjet 25 Jet Card features a getaway to Los Cabos, Mexico, created by luxury travel experts at Abercrombie & Kent.
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Comlux Is Launch Customer for Airbus ACJ321
Comlux Aviation placed the first-ever order for an Airbus ACJ321 at the Dubai Air Show yesterday, expanding the Airbus Corporate Jet offerings.
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Comlux Places Airbus ACJ321 Launch Order
Comlux Aviation placed the first-ever order for an Airbus ACJ321 at the Dubai Air Show.
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VistaJet Commits Three Long-range Bizjets to ME Operation
VistaJet Commits Three Long-range Bizjets to ME Operation
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Abu Dhabi Aviation Says Global Diversification Pays Off
Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) is convinced that its decision to expand globally is pro
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Dubai Business Aviation Firm Set To Expand Its Empire To India
Empire Aviation is about to conclude a major joint-venture agreement, which executive director Steve Hartley said will “double the size of the company.”
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MEBAA Meeting Explores Mideast Bizav Issues
Regional business aviation companies met in Dubai today to share information and discuss issues at the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA)
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NetJets, FlightSafety Soaring at Berkshire Hathaway
Third-quarter pre-tax earnings at Berkshire Hathaway’s “other services” division, which includes FlightSafety International and NetJets
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Charter Demand Flat as Further Financial Crisis Looms
Online charter portal Avinode’s forward-looking demand index stood at 97.13 on November 7, more than 45 points lower than on October 7.
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Comlux To Outfit First Executive Sukhoi SuperJet
Comlux The Aviation Group will be the launch customer for the first Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ)
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NetJets, NAS Dissolve Middle East Frax Partnership
NetJets terminated its franchise agreement for Middle East fractional aircraft services with National Air Services (NAS) of Saudi Arabia this week. NAS CEO
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Flexjet Seeks OK for In-flight iPad Use
Flexjet submitted initial paperwork to the FAA this week seeking approval for the fractional provider’s pilots to use the iPad 2 for viewing navigational c
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Charter and Fractional Market Special Report: Part Two of Two
For Part 2 of this special report, the AIN team digs deeper into the issues facing charter operators and the air-taxi industry.
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NetJets Europe Union Arbitration Postponed
A hearing with the UK’s Central Arbitration Committee over the representation of pilots at NetJets Europe scheduled for last Friday was postponed
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MJets Still Open Despite Flooding in Thailand
Despite the closure of Bangkok Don Mueang Airport due to flooding, Thai charter firm MJets is still open for business.
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Tibbitts Joins Flight Options
Fractional provider Flight Options expanded its sales force by naming Adam Tibbitts as regional sales director for the Rocky Mountain division,
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Avinode Takes Charter Closer to Client as Market Still Fluctuates
Online charter portal Avinode (Booth No.
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SchedAero Add Functions to Lighten Load for Smaller Operators
The ranks of the Wyvern Wingmen are set to increase with 26 new and returning charter operators taking safety audits during the months of September and Oct
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Wyvern Adds Wingmen as Safety Audit Specialist Turns Twenty
The ranks of the Wyvern Wingmen are set to increase with 26 new and returning charter operators taking safety audits during the months of September and Oct
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Acana Tackles Charter Issues at NBAA Forum
Acana Tackles Charter Issues at NBAA Forum
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Skyservice FBO And Charter Operator Celebrating 25th Year
Skyservice, a Canadian provider of business aviation services, is at Booth No.
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Charter Operators Honored With NBAA Safety Awards
Each year the National Business Aviation Association recognizes member companies that have superb safety records.
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Comlux America Expands Facilities
Comlux America will begin construction of a new hangar at its Indianapolis headquarters.
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NetJets Opening New Van Nuys Facility
NetJets has signed an agreement with Maguire Aviation at Van Nuys (Calif.) Airport to design a private terminal for NetJets.
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Flying Colours To Open Asian Completions Facility
Flying Colours has partnered with Hong Kong-based Metrojet,
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NBAA 2011: DOT Regs, Illegal Charter Top Acana Agenda
Founded to promote self-regulation among air charter brokers, Acana (Air Charter Association of North America) has become the brokers’ alphabet group, taki
