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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OJets Develops Global Reach Beyond Asia

Operating for a year now, OJets sees itself as a hawk whose wings can envelope the globe out of Asia.

Charter & Fractional

February 24, 2019

Flexjet Sues NJASAP for 'Intimidation' in Decert Vote

Suit alleges the NetJets pilot union sent hundreds of "vulgar, threatening, and malicious mailings" to the homes of Flexjet company managers and employees.

Charter & Fractional

February 18, 2019

PlaneSense Welcomes Its Second Pilatus Jet

The fractional aircraft provider received its second of six of the light jets in its initial order, one year after the arrival of its first.

Charter & Fractional

February 15, 2019

Swiss Charter Specialist Vertis Expands to Boston

The addition of an Americas office brings Vertis Aviation's network to four offices around the world.

Charter & Fractional

February 14, 2019

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MemberJets Launches Per-seat Charter Flight Platform

MemberJets has launched a platform that enables charter brokers and aircraft operators to sell per-seat charter flights.

Charter & Fractional

February 12, 2019

Nomad Gets London City Airport Approval for CJ2/3+

Swiss operator says London City approval opens up new charter opportunities.

Aircraft

February 12, 2019

Jet Edge Awarded Millions in Client Theft Lawsuit

A jury ruled against a former company employee, who they believe interfered with the California charter/management provider's Asian clientele.

Charter & Fractional

February 4, 2019

Charter Pilots Fare Well in Australian Fatigue Study

Charter pilots reported more hours of sleep in the previous 48 hours of duty than long- and short-haul airline pilots, according to a new study.

Charter & Fractional

January 31, 2019

New Rules for Charter Brokers Mean New Responsibilities

Panel at the 2019 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference details Part 295 regulation for air charter brokers that takes effect February 14.

Charter & Fractional

January 31, 2019

Schedulers & Dispatchers Show Opens With Nod to Past

Thirty-four education sessions cover just about anything in our business aviation industry," conference co-chair says.

Charter & Fractional

January 30, 2019

After 2018 Growth, XOJet Eyes Expansion Under New Owner

The company saw increases in revenues, fleet, and membership in 2018.

Charter & Fractional

January 30, 2019

VistaJet Sees Global Expansion as It Turns 15

The operator saw its client base double in the UK and operations jump 46 percent in North America.

Charter & Fractional

January 29, 2019

Optimism Follows Bumper Year for Preowned Bizjets

CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.

Aircraft

January 29, 2019

Qatar Executive Presses G500s into Charter Service

Qatar Executive has become the world’s first commercial service operator of the recently certified Gulfstream G500.

Aircraft

January 28, 2019

JetSuiteX Adds Flights To Coachella Music Festival

JetSuiteX is adding seasonal flights to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) in Thermal, California, this April for the Coachella Music Festival.

Charter & Fractional

January 25, 2019

MemberJets Taps Prime Jet for Florida Route

Colorado-based Prime Jet is the latest charter operator to join MemberJets per seat marketplace.

Charter & Fractional

January 22, 2019

KlasJet Adding Three VIP B737-500s to Fleet

The additions join a KlasJet fleet currently comprising a Hawker 800XP, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier Challenger 850, and a Boeing 737-500.

Charter & Fractional

January 21, 2019

From Crayons to the Web, Alerion Rolls Out Owner Portal

The portal had be the a "holy grail" that could alleviate customer concerns and provide clarity, says CEO Bob Seidel.

Charter & Fractional

January 19, 2019

NetJets, Pilot Union Sign 'Industry-leading' Contract

Fractional provider NetJets signed an interim bargaining agreement with pilot union NJASAP, increasing compensation and extending the contract to 2026.

Charter & Fractional

January 18, 2019

Pula Expands Bizav Portfolio with ASG Acquisition

The parent company of Bristol, UK-based business aircraft charter, management, MRO, and FBO Centreline has aquired Guernsey-based ASG.

Charter & Fractional

January 17, 2019