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

New Fliers Boost Sentient Jet's 2020 Card Sales

Sentient Jet CEO Andrew Collins said with the addition of new fliers last year, retention becomes a key strategy in 2021 and beyond.

January 28, 2021

ASL Establishes Fractional Program with Vision Jet

ASL Group will use its first Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2 to establish a fractional aircraft program under its Blue Sky Club aircraft membership program.

Charter & Fractional

January 28, 2021

FAA Proposes $1M Penalty for Illegal Charter Ops

Weathervane Aviation Services in Massachusetts operated 1,400 illegal charter flights, the FAA alleges.

Charter & Fractional

January 26, 2021

Vista Global's Charter Operations Finish 2020 Strong

The holding company of VistaJet and XO says it is entering the new year with "robust liquidity" and "broad access to capital."

Charter & Fractional

January 25, 2021

Videos

JSX To Continue Ops Indefinitely at John Wayne Airport

County board directs John Wayne Airport to strike language from FBO leases that would have prohibited JSX from operating there.

Airports

January 21, 2021

GrandView Aviation Plans Denver Charter Base

GrandView Aviation's plans for base expansion come after the charter operator grew its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet to 10.

Charter & Fractional

January 21, 2021

ACS Offers 2021 Predictions for Charter Industry

This year will mark the return of the business traveler, global broker Air Charter Services predicts.

Charter & Fractional

January 19, 2021

California Charter Firm Expands Fleet with Citation Xs

Premier Air Charter has acquired the leases of four Cessna Citation Xs and looks to add more Bombardier Challengers.

Aircraft

January 18, 2021

Volocopter Moves To Enter U.S. eVTOL Air Taxi Market

The German company has applied for the FAA to concurrently validate its EASA type certification for the two-seat, all-electric VoloCity eVTOL aircraft.

Aircraft

January 15, 2021

NATA Launching SMS Pilot for Charters, Repair Stations

The NATA project will gather data on practical ways to implement SMS for the Parts 135 and 145 communities.

Charter & Fractional

January 14, 2021

Waltzing Matilda Acquires Montana Charter Operator

Waltzing Matilda Aviation in Massachusetts has acquired majority ownership in Exec Air Montana's charter and aircraft management business.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2021

AviationManuals, ARC Unveil Charter Ops Service Package

AviationManuals and ARC Safety Management's suite of services for Part 135 operators is designed to make compliance easier.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2021

TxJet Keeps Flying Lifesaving Missions Despite Covid

TxJet’s sole focus on the transportation of human organs and transplantation teams makes it unique among traditional charter operations.

Charter & Fractional

January 12, 2021

Vaccine Rollout Leaves Open Many Questions

NATA webinar focuses on vaccine priority, expectations.

Charter & Fractional

January 11, 2021

New Broker RightJet Focuses on Environmental Progress

Dubai-based business aviation services group RightJet has been launched by industry veteran Mark Hardman.

Charter & Fractional

January 11, 2021

UK Operators Stalled by Brexit Blocks on Market Access

UK government negotiators are being urged to negotiate new bilateral agreements with all 27 European Union member states.

Charter & Fractional

January 8, 2021

PrivateFly Outlines Brexit Obstacles for UK Flyers

Brexit obstacles include restrictions for some flights by some private aircraft as well as other requirements such as traveling with pets, PrivateFly says.

Charter & Fractional

January 7, 2021

Tailwind To Receive LOA for Boston Seaplane Ops

The FAA published a decision in which it proposes to implement a LOA to Tailwind Air Service for seaplane operations in Boston's Inner Harbor.

Charter & Fractional

January 7, 2021

FXAir Sees Robust First Year, Expects Stronger 2021

FXAir is a premium on-demand charter provider launched this past summer by Directional Aviation.

Charter & Fractional

January 6, 2021

Jet It Begins 2021 with Fleet, Western Expansion

Jet It, the North Carolina-based fractional operator, took delivery of six HondaJets in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Charter & Fractional

January 5, 2021

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

New Fliers Boost Sentient Jet's 2020 Card Sales

Sentient Jet CEO Andrew Collins said with the addition of new fliers last year, retention becomes a key strategy in 2021 and beyond.

ASL Establishes Fractional Program with Vision Jet

ASL Group will use its first Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet G2 to establish a fractional aircraft program under its Blue Sky Club aircraft membership program.

FAA Proposes $1M Penalty for Illegal Charter Ops

Weathervane Aviation Services in Massachusetts operated 1,400 illegal charter flights, the FAA alleges.

Vista Global's Charter Operations Finish 2020 Strong

The holding company of VistaJet and XO says it is entering the new year with "robust liquidity" and "broad access to capital."

Videos

More Articles

JSX To Continue Ops Indefinitely at John Wayne Airport

County board directs John Wayne Airport to strike language from FBO leases that would have prohibited JSX from operating there.

GrandView Aviation Plans Denver Charter Base

GrandView Aviation's plans for base expansion come after the charter operator grew its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet to 10.

ACS Offers 2021 Predictions for Charter Industry

This year will mark the return of the business traveler, global broker Air Charter Services predicts.

California Charter Firm Expands Fleet with Citation Xs

Premier Air Charter has acquired the leases of four Cessna Citation Xs and looks to add more Bombardier Challengers.

Volocopter Moves To Enter U.S. eVTOL Air Taxi Market

The German company has applied for the FAA to concurrently validate its EASA type certification for the two-seat, all-electric VoloCity eVTOL aircraft.

NATA Launching SMS Pilot for Charters, Repair Stations

The NATA project will gather data on practical ways to implement SMS for the Parts 135 and 145 communities.

Waltzing Matilda Acquires Montana Charter Operator

Waltzing Matilda Aviation in Massachusetts has acquired majority ownership in Exec Air Montana's charter and aircraft management business.

AviationManuals, ARC Unveil Charter Ops Service Package

AviationManuals and ARC Safety Management's suite of services for Part 135 operators is designed to make compliance easier.

TxJet Keeps Flying Lifesaving Missions Despite Covid

TxJet’s sole focus on the transportation of human organs and transplantation teams makes it unique among traditional charter operations.

Vaccine Rollout Leaves Open Many Questions

NATA webinar focuses on vaccine priority, expectations.

New Broker RightJet Focuses on Environmental Progress

Dubai-based business aviation services group RightJet has been launched by industry veteran Mark Hardman.

UK Operators Stalled by Brexit Blocks on Market Access

UK government negotiators are being urged to negotiate new bilateral agreements with all 27 European Union member states.

PrivateFly Outlines Brexit Obstacles for UK Flyers

Brexit obstacles include restrictions for some flights by some private aircraft as well as other requirements such as traveling with pets, PrivateFly says.

Tailwind To Receive LOA for Boston Seaplane Ops

The FAA published a decision in which it proposes to implement a LOA to Tailwind Air Service for seaplane operations in Boston's Inner Harbor.

FXAir Sees Robust First Year, Expects Stronger 2021

FXAir is a premium on-demand charter provider launched this past summer by Directional Aviation.

Jet It Begins 2021 with Fleet, Western Expansion

Jet It, the North Carolina-based fractional operator, took delivery of six HondaJets in the fourth quarter of 2020.

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