Charter & Fractional

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Latest

KlasJet Wins FAA Approval for U.S. ACMI Operations

Company targets seasonal peaks and capacity shortfalls

Aircraft

September 25, 2026

Proposed FAA Penalty Against Aery Aviation Is Withdrawn

Company fought back and elected not to settle

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2026

JSX Backs Heart’s Hybrid-electric ES-36 Redesign

Heart drops the ES-30 model as JSX signs for up to 100 ES-36 airplanes

Charter & Fractional

September 25, 2026

FAA Floats Allowing Jet Pilots To Forego Wearing O2 Masks

Part 91 pilots would not have to wear masks "just in case," while 135 rules would allow higher altitudes

Safety

September 24, 2026

Cessna Citation 560 business jet accident

Videos

Bombardier Challenger 850 Jet Finds New Life in AirX Charter Fleet

AirX operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, and has nine Challenger 850s.

Aircraft

June 10, 2026

AirX Bombardier Challenger 850 at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

Flying Privately: Chartering a Private Jet for the First Time

Chartering a business jet for the first time doesn't have to be confusing.

Charter & Fractional

January 13, 2026

Business jet on runway with people about to board after leaving their car

How Flexjet Keeps Its Fleet of Business Jets Flying at Its Global Command Center

Flexjet's nerve center is like Mission Control for business jets.

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2025

Flexjet's Global Command Center in Cleveland, OH

Bond To Shake, Not Stir, Fractional Market with $1.7B Bombardier Order

Company to start operations with fleet of Challenger 3500s and Global 6500s.

Charter & Fractional

October 22, 2025

Rendering of Bond livery on tail of Bombardier Aircraft shown on a circular screen at NBAA-BACE event

NATA Brief Seeks Clear Pilot Role for Prohibited Items

Case revolves around preventing transportation of beer to a ‘dry’ village in Alaska

Charter & Fractional

September 23, 2026

China’s Aridge Set to Trial eVTOL Flights in the UAE

Aridge and Ras Al Khaimah officials will establish a regulatory sandbox for flight trials

Regulations and Government

September 21, 2026

Libyan Officials Investigate Latitude Runway Overrun

Three crew survived crash on empty leg charter trip from Istanbul

Accidents

September 21, 2026

Broker ONEflight Pauses Charter Sales Activity

Jet card buyers might not have any recompense for their investments

Charter & Fractional

September 17, 2026

FlyExclusive Ribbon-cutting Set for Raleigh Headquarters

Ceremony scheduled for September 30 at 5 p.m.

Charter & Fractional

September 17, 2026

Charter Operators Navigate Europe’s Summer Slot Scramble

As a manic Mediterranean peak season ends, European charter demand remains robust

Charter & Fractional

September 17, 2026

Pushback vehicle prepares to move white business jet on apron

NW Missouri Aero Group Acquires ATD Flight Systems

Founder’s daughter remains part of ownership group

Charter & Fractional

September 16, 2026

In-house maintenance and detailing crew prepare two of the aircraft for a late-night departure.

Court Denies Review Petition for Nicholas Air Pilot Case

Complaint centered on raising issues in briefs to preserve them

Charter & Fractional

September 16, 2026

FlyExclusive Q2 Revenue Rises on Smaller Fleet

Revenue gains achieved with 6% fewer aircraft, company reports

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

September 15, 2026

a jet parked on an airport ramp with the hatch open and stairs extended

NZ CAA Approves Navair for Unlimited Charter Access

Previous limits made it difficult to book flights across the Tasman Sea, which lies between Australia and New Zealand

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2026

Luxaviation Meets Charter Demand for New Destinations

Social media helping drive demand for new experiences as Middle East market still weak

Charter & Fractional

September 14, 2026

Gama Aviation Sues over Loss of Air Ambulance Contract

Northern Ireland-based 247 Aviation is set to take over air ambulance work

Charter & Fractional

September 11, 2026

Flexjet’s New Farnborough Terminal Could Spur Global Growth

New Europe facility includes training and operations centers

Charter & Fractional

September 10, 2026

Flexjet Farnborough Airport private terminal

ACE: Charter Operators Suggest Big Is Not Always Better

Fleet expansion not always synonymous with success

Operations

September 9, 2026

Four-seat interior of Above branded Phenom 100

Middle East and Africa Fuel Comlux’s Charter Growth

Europe-based group is adding a pair of Bombardier Global 8000 jets, plus a 6500

Charter & Fractional

September 8, 2026

ATI Jet Lawsuit Alleges Hourly Service Plan Setbacks

Lack of rental engines is a focus of the complaint

Charter & Fractional

September 8, 2026

Charter & Fractional

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Latest

KlasJet Wins FAA Approval for U.S. ACMI Operations

Company targets seasonal peaks and capacity shortfalls

Proposed FAA Penalty Against Aery Aviation Is Withdrawn

Company fought back and elected not to settle

JSX Backs Heart’s Hybrid-electric ES-36 Redesign

Heart drops the ES-30 model as JSX signs for up to 100 ES-36 airplanes

FAA Floats Allowing Jet Pilots To Forego Wearing O2 Masks

Part 91 pilots would not have to wear masks "just in case," while 135 rules would allow higher altitudes

Videos

Bombardier Challenger 850 Jet Finds New Life in AirX Charter Fleet

AirX operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, and has nine Challenger 850s.

Flying Privately: Chartering a Private Jet for the First Time

Chartering a business jet for the first time doesn't have to be confusing.

How Flexjet Keeps Its Fleet of Business Jets Flying at Its Global Command Center

Flexjet's nerve center is like Mission Control for business jets.

Bond To Shake, Not Stir, Fractional Market with $1.7B Bombardier Order

Company to start operations with fleet of Challenger 3500s and Global 6500s.

More Articles

NATA Brief Seeks Clear Pilot Role for Prohibited Items

Case revolves around preventing transportation of beer to a ‘dry’ village in Alaska

China’s Aridge Set to Trial eVTOL Flights in the UAE

Aridge and Ras Al Khaimah officials will establish a regulatory sandbox for flight trials

Libyan Officials Investigate Latitude Runway Overrun

Three crew survived crash on empty leg charter trip from Istanbul

Broker ONEflight Pauses Charter Sales Activity

Jet card buyers might not have any recompense for their investments

FlyExclusive Ribbon-cutting Set for Raleigh Headquarters

Ceremony scheduled for September 30 at 5 p.m.

Charter Operators Navigate Europe’s Summer Slot Scramble

As a manic Mediterranean peak season ends, European charter demand remains robust

NW Missouri Aero Group Acquires ATD Flight Systems

Founder’s daughter remains part of ownership group

Court Denies Review Petition for Nicholas Air Pilot Case

Complaint centered on raising issues in briefs to preserve them

FlyExclusive Q2 Revenue Rises on Smaller Fleet

Revenue gains achieved with 6% fewer aircraft, company reports

NZ CAA Approves Navair for Unlimited Charter Access

Previous limits made it difficult to book flights across the Tasman Sea, which lies between Australia and New Zealand

Luxaviation Meets Charter Demand for New Destinations

Social media helping drive demand for new experiences as Middle East market still weak

Gama Aviation Sues over Loss of Air Ambulance Contract

Northern Ireland-based 247 Aviation is set to take over air ambulance work

Flexjet’s New Farnborough Terminal Could Spur Global Growth

New Europe facility includes training and operations centers

ACE: Charter Operators Suggest Big Is Not Always Better

Fleet expansion not always synonymous with success

Middle East and Africa Fuel Comlux’s Charter Growth

Europe-based group is adding a pair of Bombardier Global 8000 jets, plus a 6500

ATI Jet Lawsuit Alleges Hourly Service Plan Setbacks

Lack of rental engines is a focus of the complaint

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