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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Latin Grammy Winner Dies in King Air Crash

A chartered Beechcraft King Air 90 crashed Friday in Minas Gerais, Brazil, killing 26-year-old Latin Grammy winner Marília Mendonça and four others.

Accidents

November 8, 2021

Bahrain-based Operator Mena Switches from Bizav to Cargo

Mena Cargo is building a freighter fleet to serve what it sees as growing air cargo demand in the Gulf, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Aircraft

November 3, 2021

Four Corners Unveils 'Freedom' Aircraft Service Product

Freedom by Four Corners Aviation is designed to provide tailored lift services without the hassles of ownership, the company said.

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2021

Wheels Up's Dichter Outlines Vision for Big Growth

Wheels Up founder and CEO Kenny Dichter is encouraged that the company’s investors have the vision, and long view, needed for significant growth.

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2021

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Equinox Charter Launches Flight Brokering Service

The UK-based company says it gives clients neutral advice on when to use airlines instead of private jets and prioritizes sustainability.

Charter & Fractional

November 3, 2021

Gulf Air To Launch Boutique Charters

Bahrain-based Gulf Air will use its commercial aircraft fleet to offer group and private charters with bespoke services.

Charter & Fractional

November 1, 2021

FlyExclusive Establishes New Aircraft Operations Center

FlyExclusive's new aircraft operations center is based at its Kinston, North Carolina, headquarters.

Charter & Fractional

November 1, 2021

UK Court Convicts Organizer of Illegal Charter Flight

David Henderson was found guilty of endangering safety and illegally arranging a charter flight that resulted in the death of soccer star Emiliano Sala.

Accidents

October 28, 2021

Wyvern Awards Pro Safety Rating to Sun Air, Planet 9

Sun Air Jets and Planet 9 have been selected among the first Part 135 operators to receive Wyvern’s Wingman Pro certification.

Charter & Fractional

October 26, 2021

Helipass Calls For Open Market To Stimulate eVTOL Growth

Flight-booking platform Helipass is positioning itself as a key enabler for commercial eVTOL operations.

Charter & Fractional

October 25, 2021

GrandView Enrolls in P&WC's Engine Mx Program

Charter operator GrandView Aviation uses a fleet of 13 Embraer Phenom 300 jets powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW535E turbofans.

Charter & Fractional

October 19, 2021

Four Corners To Offer Bizjet Users 'What They Want'

The Four Corners Aviation concept is to serve as “a new platform to serve unmet industry needs."

Charter & Fractional

October 19, 2021

Jet Aviation Touts Fleet Growth and New Charter Program

Swiss company adds more than two-dozen jets and highlights Freedom Access charter offering

Aircraft

October 14, 2021

Charter Operator VistaJet Reports Record Sales

Bespoke global charter provider adds more Global 7500s and Challenger 350s to meet demand.

Aircraft

October 14, 2021

XO Promotes Shared Flights as Cost-effective, Eco-friendly Option

Clients can make unused seats available to purchase on the XO mobile app.

Charter & Fractional

October 13, 2021

Argus Unveils Highest Safety Rating with Platinum Elite

Jet Linx is the first Part 135 operator to achieve Argus's Platinum Elite rating.

Charter & Fractional

October 13, 2021

Advanced Air Adds To Hawthorne Airport Footprint

Advanced Air has transformed the formerly sleepy Hawthorne Airport into one of the Los Angeles area's premier destinations.

Charter & Fractional

October 12, 2021

Three Bizav 'Visionaries' Predict Industry's Future at NBAA-BACE

The heads of Directional Aviation Capital, PlaneSense, and Wheels Up gathered at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas for a panel discussion.

Charter & Fractional

October 11, 2021

VistaJet Sees Middle East Driving Growth

Vista Global's fleet will grow to exceed 200 aircraft by the end of next year.

Aircraft

October 11, 2021

Leveraging Technology a Focus for Wheels Up

Recently promoted Wheels Up president Vinayak Hegde looks to revamp app, private aviation membership company's back-end tech.

Charter & Fractional

October 11, 2021