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

UK charter firm adds long-range jets to fleet

Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.

September 18, 2006

It’s No Pet Peeve to NetJets

Under the fractional aircraft ownership provider’s recently introduced PennVet VIP program, owners traveling with pets in the U.S.

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2006

Phenom chosen for Euro charter operations

A Zurich-based start-up charter operator announced at EBACE last month its plans to place into “low-cost, on-demand” charter service a fleet of Embraer Phe

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2006

Air-taxi Operator’s Certificate Revoked

The FAA last month revoked the Part 135 air carrier operating certificate of American Air Network (AAN) of Chesterfield, Mo.

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2006

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Operational Control Workshops Scheduled

Starting with a session on June 7 in Anchorage, Alaska, the FAA has scheduled more briefings on its proposed guidance policy on air carrier operational con

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2006

NetJets Poised for a Profitable Year?

If Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter results are any indication, its NetJets subsidiary will record a profit this year, compared with the $80 million in l

Charter & Fractional

September 15, 2006

Will the air limo industry take off?

As anticipation builds over the pending certification of the first very light jet, the Eclipse 500, “There’s a new sense of legitimacy for the idea of pers

Charter & Fractional

September 14, 2006

NATA Offers Air Charter Safety System

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has developed a safety-management system for air charter firms.

Charter & Fractional

September 14, 2006

Pogo a No Go for a While

Very light jet air-taxi hopeful Pogo will likely “not launch operations before 2009,” according to company CEO and former American Airlines boss Robert Cra

Charter & Fractional

September 14, 2006

Fractionals: Evolution in action

Twenty years after its birth, the fractional concept is finally a mainstream part of the business aviation industry.

Charter & Fractional

September 14, 2006

The New Breed of Jet Cards

Last month, Flight Options and Flexjet began offering tiered-pricing jet cards that provide steep discounts for not flying during peak periods.

Charter & Fractional

September 14, 2006

Avantair: The Little Fractional That Could

Piaggio Avanti fractional provider Avantair is fast becoming a major player in the industry.

Charter & Fractional

September 14, 2006

Another Twist for the JetPass Card

JetPass Ultimate is a new jet card program from Cleveland-based Flight Options.

Charter & Fractional

September 14, 2006

CharterX Acquires Wyvern Auditors

CharterX, a large online charter facilitator, has acquired air charter audit firm Wyvern Consulting of Palmyra, N.J.

Charter & Fractional

September 13, 2006

Fractionals Included in Reporting Program

The FAA is extending the voluntary disclosure reporting program (VDRP) to fractional ownership programs on a test basis for one year, to May 19 next year.

Charter & Fractional

September 13, 2006

Drug Testing Rule Guidance in the Works

FAA officials at a meeting last month told representatives from key industry organizations, including the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), t

Charter & Fractional

September 13, 2006

Charter under the microscope

Stop.

Charter & Fractional

September 13, 2006

FlightWorks opens facility at Manassas

At busy Manassas Regional Airport near Washington, D.C., FlightWorks has opened its third hangar/office facility for charter and aircraft management custom

Charter & Fractional

September 13, 2006

Dayjet taps first operations base

Per-seat, on-demand start-up operator DayJet said its first Southeast DayBase and maintenance facility will be at Gainesville Regional Airport, Fla.

Charter & Fractional

September 12, 2006

NetJets Financial Winds Shift Favorably

The nine-month-old NetJets pilot contract, which raised wages substantially, isn’t having the speculated adverse effect on profits at the fractional provid

Charter & Fractional

September 12, 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

UK charter firm adds long-range jets to fleet

Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.

It’s No Pet Peeve to NetJets

Under the fractional aircraft ownership provider’s recently introduced PennVet VIP program, owners traveling with pets in the U.S.

Phenom chosen for Euro charter operations

A Zurich-based start-up charter operator announced at EBACE last month its plans to place into “low-cost, on-demand” charter service a fleet of Embraer Phe

Air-taxi Operator’s Certificate Revoked

The FAA last month revoked the Part 135 air carrier operating certificate of American Air Network (AAN) of Chesterfield, Mo.

Videos

More Articles

Operational Control Workshops Scheduled

Starting with a session on June 7 in Anchorage, Alaska, the FAA has scheduled more briefings on its proposed guidance policy on air carrier operational con

NetJets Poised for a Profitable Year?

If Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter results are any indication, its NetJets subsidiary will record a profit this year, compared with the $80 million in l

Will the air limo industry take off?

As anticipation builds over the pending certification of the first very light jet, the Eclipse 500, “There’s a new sense of legitimacy for the idea of pers

NATA Offers Air Charter Safety System

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has developed a safety-management system for air charter firms.

Pogo a No Go for a While

Very light jet air-taxi hopeful Pogo will likely “not launch operations before 2009,” according to company CEO and former American Airlines boss Robert Cra

Fractionals: Evolution in action

Twenty years after its birth, the fractional concept is finally a mainstream part of the business aviation industry.

The New Breed of Jet Cards

Last month, Flight Options and Flexjet began offering tiered-pricing jet cards that provide steep discounts for not flying during peak periods.

Avantair: The Little Fractional That Could

Piaggio Avanti fractional provider Avantair is fast becoming a major player in the industry.

Another Twist for the JetPass Card

JetPass Ultimate is a new jet card program from Cleveland-based Flight Options.

CharterX Acquires Wyvern Auditors

CharterX, a large online charter facilitator, has acquired air charter audit firm Wyvern Consulting of Palmyra, N.J.

Fractionals Included in Reporting Program

The FAA is extending the voluntary disclosure reporting program (VDRP) to fractional ownership programs on a test basis for one year, to May 19 next year.

Drug Testing Rule Guidance in the Works

FAA officials at a meeting last month told representatives from key industry organizations, including the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), t

Charter under the microscope

Stop.

FlightWorks opens facility at Manassas

At busy Manassas Regional Airport near Washington, D.C., FlightWorks has opened its third hangar/office facility for charter and aircraft management custom

Dayjet taps first operations base

Per-seat, on-demand start-up operator DayJet said its first Southeast DayBase and maintenance facility will be at Gainesville Regional Airport, Fla.

NetJets Financial Winds Shift Favorably

The nine-month-old NetJets pilot contract, which raised wages substantially, isn’t having the speculated adverse effect on profits at the fractional provid

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