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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Luxaviation Grows Managed Fleets in Asia and Europe

A mix of Gulfstream, Bombardier, Textron and Sikorsky aircraft have been added

July 20, 2026

Luxaviation adds Gulfstream G700s and G800

Blade Offers Helicopter Flights to Farnborough Airshow

Joby-owned Blade transports show-goers between London and Farnborough

Rotorcraft

July 19, 2026

Greek Charter Provider Hoper Adds Airbus Rotorcraft

An AS355 and an H135 will give extra capacity for the summer season

Rotorcraft

July 16, 2026

Fuel System Components Eyed in NetJets Citation Crash

NTSB found damaged starter generator and fractured fuel assembly

Accidents

July 13, 2026

Figure 1 from the NTSB preliminary report: Right engine fuel tube assembly and fuel pressure switch, showing damage to the system

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

Japanese Air Charter Group Plans To Operate SD-05 eVTOLs

Japan Biz Aviation fleet includes HondaJets and Bell 429 helicopters

Charter & Fractional

July 10, 2026

PJCC: 2026 Jet Card Rates Softening, but Still Up YOY

Jet card rates are up by about a half-point YOY but down by a point from Q1

Charter & Fractional

July 9, 2026

Elevate Jet Expands Managed Fleet with Four Aircraft

Three of the four will be available for charter, one will be corporate shuttle

Charter & Fractional

July 7, 2026

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS parked on a ramp

JetPay, Nuvion Partner on Global Charter Payment System

JetPay has an aviation-focused platform, while Nuvion brings global banking infrastructure

Charter & Fractional

July 6, 2026

Flexjet Will Provide Lift for Formula 1 Races

The private flight provider will support race goers, teams, VIPs, and executives

Charter & Fractional

July 6, 2026

Seal of Accreditation Vets Standards for Air Charter Firms

The Air Charter Association members must behave in a legal and transparent way

Charter & Fractional

July 2, 2026

South Africa’s SoterJets Launches Fractional Program

First Pilatus PC-12 NG delivered in April with four co-owners

Charter & Fractional

July 2, 2026

World Cup Boosts Business Aviation Flights in Host Cities

Airports in cities such as Seattle and Mexico City saw higher than usual traffic levels

Charter & Fractional

June 30, 2026

Flexjet Takes Its First G500, Boosting Gulfstream Fleet

G500s will eventually replace 32 in-service G450s at the fractional operator

Charter & Fractional

June 26, 2026

Wheels Up Taps Surf Air’s BrokerOS Charter Software

Operating platform uses Palantir’s artificial intelligence technology

Charter & Fractional

June 26, 2026

Deer Jet Becomes Comac Bizjet Launch Operator

Adapted regional airliner now flying domestic charters in China

Aircraft

June 26, 2026

Onex Partners To Acquire Canadian Frax Operator AirSprint

CEO James Elian remains in executive role and on board

Charter & Fractional

June 25, 2026

Embraer Praetor 500, C-FASQ arriving in Vancouver, British Columbia (CYVR)

ACASS Chases Business Aviation Growth in Africa

Around half of its jet fleet is now based in Africa, mainly in Nigeria

Charter & Fractional

June 24, 2026

Magellan Jets Releases Jet Card with Custom Hours

No longer limited to 25-hour increments, buyers can opt for the hours they need

Charter & Fractional

June 23, 2026

Valour Study Predicts 6,824 eVTOLs In Operation By 2050

Revised expectations feature a fleet largely based in China

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2026

EHang eVTOL operations in Guangzhou, China

Jury Finds AeroVanti’s Britton-Harr Guilty of Wire Fraud

Maximum penalty is 20 years in prison per each of six counts

Charter & Fractional

June 22, 2026

AeroVanti branded Piaggio Avanti P.180 in flight

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

Luxaviation Grows Managed Fleets in Asia and Europe

A mix of Gulfstream, Bombardier, Textron and Sikorsky aircraft have been added

Blade Offers Helicopter Flights to Farnborough Airshow

Joby-owned Blade transports show-goers between London and Farnborough

Greek Charter Provider Hoper Adds Airbus Rotorcraft

An AS355 and an H135 will give extra capacity for the summer season

Fuel System Components Eyed in NetJets Citation Crash

NTSB found damaged starter generator and fractured fuel assembly

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

Japanese Air Charter Group Plans To Operate SD-05 eVTOLs

Japan Biz Aviation fleet includes HondaJets and Bell 429 helicopters

PJCC: 2026 Jet Card Rates Softening, but Still Up YOY

Jet card rates are up by about a half-point YOY but down by a point from Q1

Elevate Jet Expands Managed Fleet with Four Aircraft

Three of the four will be available for charter, one will be corporate shuttle

JetPay, Nuvion Partner on Global Charter Payment System

JetPay has an aviation-focused platform, while Nuvion brings global banking infrastructure

Flexjet Will Provide Lift for Formula 1 Races

The private flight provider will support race goers, teams, VIPs, and executives

Seal of Accreditation Vets Standards for Air Charter Firms

The Air Charter Association members must behave in a legal and transparent way

South Africa’s SoterJets Launches Fractional Program

First Pilatus PC-12 NG delivered in April with four co-owners

World Cup Boosts Business Aviation Flights in Host Cities

Airports in cities such as Seattle and Mexico City saw higher than usual traffic levels

Flexjet Takes Its First G500, Boosting Gulfstream Fleet

G500s will eventually replace 32 in-service G450s at the fractional operator

Wheels Up Taps Surf Air’s BrokerOS Charter Software

Operating platform uses Palantir’s artificial intelligence technology

Deer Jet Becomes Comac Bizjet Launch Operator

Adapted regional airliner now flying domestic charters in China

Onex Partners To Acquire Canadian Frax Operator AirSprint

CEO James Elian remains in executive role and on board

ACASS Chases Business Aviation Growth in Africa

Around half of its jet fleet is now based in Africa, mainly in Nigeria

Magellan Jets Releases Jet Card with Custom Hours

No longer limited to 25-hour increments, buyers can opt for the hours they need

Valour Study Predicts 6,824 eVTOLs In Operation By 2050

Revised expectations feature a fleet largely based in China

Jury Finds AeroVanti’s Britton-Harr Guilty of Wire Fraud

Maximum penalty is 20 years in prison per each of six counts

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