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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Gama Aviation Creates New Maintenance Base, Adds Aircraft

The UK’s Gama Aviation has established a new maintenance operation at its Farnborough Airport headquarters to comply with pending European JAR Subpart M re

October 2, 2006

New Luxflight/Exklusiv AllianceAdds Falcons to Fleet

Luxflight Executive and its new marketing partner Exklusiv Aviation are introducing a Falcon 2000 and a new Falcon 2000EX to their Paris-based fleet.

Charter & Fractional

October 2, 2006

Metrojet givesAsian charter fleet a boost

Gulfstream is set to deliver the first G450 to an Asian customer by the end of this month.

Charter & Fractional

October 2, 2006

Bookajet plans expansion of European management fleet

It is tempting to subscribe to the stereotypical view that if you need to ask how much business aviation costs then it isn’t for you.

Charter & Fractional

October 2, 2006

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Raytheon throws another lifeline to Flight Options

In last month’s overview of the fractional aircraft industry, several consultants characterized Cleveland-based Flight Options as the least financially sou

Charter & Fractional

September 29, 2006

Bombardier Enhances Flexjet Fractional

Fractional operator Flexjet has increased the seating capacity of its Challenger 604s from nine to 12, creating a four-seat conference grouping in the aft

Charter & Fractional

September 29, 2006

Charter Consumer Guide Available

NBAA released the “Aircraft Charter Consumer Guide,” intended to provide charter users with a means for locating and evaluating charter operators.

Charter & Fractional

September 29, 2006

Flight Options Expands 75/25 Program

Fractional operator Flight Options expanded its 75/25 program to include the Citation X and Embraer Legacy, in addition to the Hawker 400XP and 800XP.

Charter & Fractional

September 29, 2006

Eclipse Receives First Frax VLJ Order

With a firm order for 10 Eclipse 500s and an option for 10 more, London, Ontario-based OurPlane became the first fractional customer for the very light jet

Charter & Fractional

September 29, 2006

Economies of scale drive Xojet business model

It’s one thing to find a new way of doing business.

Charter & Fractional

September 28, 2006

Flight Options Raises the Stakes for Fractionals

Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options last month launched Fractional First, which it describes as a “purchase and use program designed to deli

Charter & Fractional

September 28, 2006

ARG/US versus CharterX/Wyvern

Two leading providers of charter industry information are embroiled in a heated legal dispute focused on the alleged acquisition and misuse of proprietary

Charter & Fractional

September 28, 2006

Dutch start-up plans helo service

Dutch start-up Helinet will offer scheduled helicopter flights among cities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

Charter & Fractional

September 28, 2006

European operators await frax rule changes

The U.S.

Charter & Fractional

September 28, 2006

Fractionals react to new NetJets contract

It’s no secret that the NetJets pilot contract ratified in late November raised the bar for fractional pilot pay.

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Europe delays Frax security ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred proposed security requirements for fractional ownership flights operating into Europe.

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Delta’s financial woes may force AirElite sale

Delta AirElite, the Cincinnati-based executive charter and management company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, had a record year, acco

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

Piaggio ramps up Avanti II production

As Piaggio Aero’s new Avanti II entered production last month, the company also announced it is increasing production to meet growing demand for the turbop

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

New Owner Emphasizes Service at Avantair

Avantair’s new owner, Alfred Rapetti, has clearly defined goals for the all-Avanti fractional provider.

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

NetJets Buys 50 Hawker 4000s

Nine months after reaching a tentative sales agreement, Raytheon Aircraft and NetJets signed a contract for the purchase of 50 Hawker 4000s (née Horizons)

Charter & Fractional

September 26, 2006

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

Gama Aviation Creates New Maintenance Base, Adds Aircraft

The UK’s Gama Aviation has established a new maintenance operation at its Farnborough Airport headquarters to comply with pending European JAR Subpart M re

New Luxflight/Exklusiv AllianceAdds Falcons to Fleet

Luxflight Executive and its new marketing partner Exklusiv Aviation are introducing a Falcon 2000 and a new Falcon 2000EX to their Paris-based fleet.

Metrojet givesAsian charter fleet a boost

Gulfstream is set to deliver the first G450 to an Asian customer by the end of this month.

Bookajet plans expansion of European management fleet

It is tempting to subscribe to the stereotypical view that if you need to ask how much business aviation costs then it isn’t for you.

Videos

More Articles

Raytheon throws another lifeline to Flight Options

In last month’s overview of the fractional aircraft industry, several consultants characterized Cleveland-based Flight Options as the least financially sou

Bombardier Enhances Flexjet Fractional

Fractional operator Flexjet has increased the seating capacity of its Challenger 604s from nine to 12, creating a four-seat conference grouping in the aft

Charter Consumer Guide Available

NBAA released the “Aircraft Charter Consumer Guide,” intended to provide charter users with a means for locating and evaluating charter operators.

Flight Options Expands 75/25 Program

Fractional operator Flight Options expanded its 75/25 program to include the Citation X and Embraer Legacy, in addition to the Hawker 400XP and 800XP.

Eclipse Receives First Frax VLJ Order

With a firm order for 10 Eclipse 500s and an option for 10 more, London, Ontario-based OurPlane became the first fractional customer for the very light jet

Economies of scale drive Xojet business model

It’s one thing to find a new way of doing business.

Flight Options Raises the Stakes for Fractionals

Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options last month launched Fractional First, which it describes as a “purchase and use program designed to deli

ARG/US versus CharterX/Wyvern

Two leading providers of charter industry information are embroiled in a heated legal dispute focused on the alleged acquisition and misuse of proprietary

Dutch start-up plans helo service

Dutch start-up Helinet will offer scheduled helicopter flights among cities in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

European operators await frax rule changes

The U.S.

Fractionals react to new NetJets contract

It’s no secret that the NetJets pilot contract ratified in late November raised the bar for fractional pilot pay.

Europe delays Frax security ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred proposed security requirements for fractional ownership flights operating into Europe.

Delta’s financial woes may force AirElite sale

Delta AirElite, the Cincinnati-based executive charter and management company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, had a record year, acco

Piaggio ramps up Avanti II production

As Piaggio Aero’s new Avanti II entered production last month, the company also announced it is increasing production to meet growing demand for the turbop

New Owner Emphasizes Service at Avantair

Avantair’s new owner, Alfred Rapetti, has clearly defined goals for the all-Avanti fractional provider.

NetJets Buys 50 Hawker 4000s

Nine months after reaching a tentative sales agreement, Raytheon Aircraft and NetJets signed a contract for the purchase of 50 Hawker 4000s (née Horizons)

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