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

Charter Operator GrandView Moves into Atlanta

GrandView Aviation is adding a base with a Phenom 300 at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport to serve customers in the South.

March 12, 2020

Jackson Takes Back Control of Fly Victor

Fly Victor has been acquired as a “going concern” and aims to be profitable this year.

Charter & Fractional

March 11, 2020

Caribbean Charter Providers Team Up

Bohlke International Airways has formed a strategic partnership with Puerto Rico-based aircraft management and charter provider MN Aviation.

Charter & Fractional

March 10, 2020

Charter Broker Flapper Prepares To Land in Mexico

Belo Horizonte, Brazil-based business aircraft online charter broker Flapper is expanding into the Mexican market in the second quarter

Charter & Fractional

March 10, 2020

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Traffic Losses Propel Russian Airlines into Bizav Ops

Russian airlines are seeking to expand into the business aviation arena in an attempt to offset ever-declining passenger traffic.

Charter & Fractional

March 10, 2020

Tradewind Aviation Adding Newport Shuttle Service

Tradewind will offer service between New York and Newport, Rhode Island aboard its fleet of PC-12 turboprop singles.

Charter & Fractional

March 9, 2020

Part 135 Trade Group Notes Growth Since Launch

The Fly Louie Alliance, which looks to bring economies of scale to the fragmented private charter market, has seen growth since its launch last fall.

Charter & Fractional

March 9, 2020

Acquisition Extends Part 135 Operator's Global Reach

The acquisition of Sky Night gives Flyexclusive Gulfstream aircraft and access to international destinations.

Aircraft

March 6, 2020

Wheels Up Acquires Gama Aviation Signature

Wheels Up has acquired Gama Aviation Signature, creating the second-largest private aviation company in North America.

Charter & Fractional

March 2, 2020

COVID-19 Brings More Challenges Than Opportunities for Bizav

The COVID-19 epidemic has spurred some increased demand for private charter flights, but it has been hard for the industry to meet this demand.

Charter & Fractional

February 28, 2020

Textron Wins Order for Five Medevac-equipped King Airs

Pel-Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 350i twin-turboprops to provide air ambulance service in New South Wales, Australia.

Aircraft

February 25, 2020

NetJets On Upswing in 2019, but FSI Earnings Down

Berkshire Hathaway cited losses related to a government contract for lower FSI earnings, but saw upside with improved leases and flight hours at NetJets.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2020

Rideshare Provider Sees eVTOLs as Air Charter's Future

Helicopter rideshare program Ascent is talking to eVTOL aircraft developers about service entry in Asia, while stepping up carbon offsetting.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2020

Surf Air Targets Short-haul Flights with BlackBird Buy

Private aviation membership company Surf Air has acquired online charter and per-seat marketplace BlackBird to create Surf Air Mobility Corp.

Charter & Fractional

February 25, 2020

Southern Sky Aviation Opens West Coast Charter Base

The charter office and IAI Astra SPX are based at Signature Flight Support's FBO at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.

Charter & Fractional

February 24, 2020

M2 Aviation, 24/7 Jet Partner To Expand Global Reach

Hong Kong-based M2 Aviation and California-based 24/7 Jet agree to partnership that expands each other's aircraft and charter management services.

Charter & Fractional

February 17, 2020

North American Bizav Activity Anemic in January

Business aircraft flights in North America and Caribbean last month dipped 0.5 percent YOY, as gains in jets were more than offset by turboprops.

Charter & Fractional

February 14, 2020

VistaJet Continues Ferrari Racing Team Partnership

VistaJet will serve as an official supplier of private jet travel to the Scuderia Ferrari race team.

Charter & Fractional

February 13, 2020

Charter Looks To Attract A Younger Demographic

Charter operators and providers say they are seeing a growth in numbers from a younger demographic.

Charter & Fractional

February 12, 2020

Clay Lacy Taps World Kinect for Sustainability Program

Clay Lacy Aviation has tapped World Kinect Energy Services to help develop a sustainability program that would significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

Charter & Fractional

February 11, 2020

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

Charter Operator GrandView Moves into Atlanta

GrandView Aviation is adding a base with a Phenom 300 at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport to serve customers in the South.

Jackson Takes Back Control of Fly Victor

Fly Victor has been acquired as a “going concern” and aims to be profitable this year.

Caribbean Charter Providers Team Up

Bohlke International Airways has formed a strategic partnership with Puerto Rico-based aircraft management and charter provider MN Aviation.

Charter Broker Flapper Prepares To Land in Mexico

Belo Horizonte, Brazil-based business aircraft online charter broker Flapper is expanding into the Mexican market in the second quarter

Videos

More Articles

Traffic Losses Propel Russian Airlines into Bizav Ops

Russian airlines are seeking to expand into the business aviation arena in an attempt to offset ever-declining passenger traffic.

Tradewind Aviation Adding Newport Shuttle Service

Tradewind will offer service between New York and Newport, Rhode Island aboard its fleet of PC-12 turboprop singles.

Part 135 Trade Group Notes Growth Since Launch

The Fly Louie Alliance, which looks to bring economies of scale to the fragmented private charter market, has seen growth since its launch last fall.

Acquisition Extends Part 135 Operator's Global Reach

The acquisition of Sky Night gives Flyexclusive Gulfstream aircraft and access to international destinations.

Wheels Up Acquires Gama Aviation Signature

Wheels Up has acquired Gama Aviation Signature, creating the second-largest private aviation company in North America.

COVID-19 Brings More Challenges Than Opportunities for Bizav

The COVID-19 epidemic has spurred some increased demand for private charter flights, but it has been hard for the industry to meet this demand.

Textron Wins Order for Five Medevac-equipped King Airs

Pel-Air will use the Beechcraft King Air 350i twin-turboprops to provide air ambulance service in New South Wales, Australia.

NetJets On Upswing in 2019, but FSI Earnings Down

Berkshire Hathaway cited losses related to a government contract for lower FSI earnings, but saw upside with improved leases and flight hours at NetJets.

Rideshare Provider Sees eVTOLs as Air Charter's Future

Helicopter rideshare program Ascent is talking to eVTOL aircraft developers about service entry in Asia, while stepping up carbon offsetting.

Surf Air Targets Short-haul Flights with BlackBird Buy

Private aviation membership company Surf Air has acquired online charter and per-seat marketplace BlackBird to create Surf Air Mobility Corp.

Southern Sky Aviation Opens West Coast Charter Base

The charter office and IAI Astra SPX are based at Signature Flight Support's FBO at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona.

M2 Aviation, 24/7 Jet Partner To Expand Global Reach

Hong Kong-based M2 Aviation and California-based 24/7 Jet agree to partnership that expands each other's aircraft and charter management services.

North American Bizav Activity Anemic in January

Business aircraft flights in North America and Caribbean last month dipped 0.5 percent YOY, as gains in jets were more than offset by turboprops.

VistaJet Continues Ferrari Racing Team Partnership

VistaJet will serve as an official supplier of private jet travel to the Scuderia Ferrari race team.

Charter Looks To Attract A Younger Demographic

Charter operators and providers say they are seeing a growth in numbers from a younger demographic.

Clay Lacy Taps World Kinect for Sustainability Program

Clay Lacy Aviation has tapped World Kinect Energy Services to help develop a sustainability program that would significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

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