Charter & Fractional

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Robert Sherry, COO, James Prinzivalli, president, Executive Fliteways in hangar backdropped by business jets
Jun 2, 2023 - 10:37 AM
Executive Fliteways Acquires ExcelAire, Adds to Fleet
After buying ExcelAire, Long Island, New York-based charter and management firm Executive Fliteways now offers a fleet of 20 aircraft.
Overhead view of HondaJet in flight over mountains
Jun 2, 2023 - 8:00 AM
Honda Aircraft Offers Assistance to Jet It Fractional Owners
Honda Aircraft Company will help transport, store, and re-home HondaJets previously managed by Jet It, which suspended operations unexpectedly on May 18.
Tail view of Wheels up Citation business jet
Jun 1, 2023 - 5:28 PM
Wheels Up Skirts Stock Delisting with Reverse Share Split
Authorizing a reverse stock split to avoid a possible NYSE delisting, Wheels Up still faces a shareholder suit relating to the company's financial filings.
Summer charter
Jun 1, 2023 - 9:21 AM
Euro Charter Firms Ready for Peak Summer Demand
Last year’s record activity tripped up Europe’s Part 135 providers. They vow no repeat performance this summer.
FlyExclusive is upgrading its fleet with more Gogo Avance air-to-ground connectivity systems.
May 31, 2023 - 12:44 PM
FlyExclusive Selects Gogo Avance Upgrade on 40 Aircraft
FlyExclusive is opting to install an Avance L3 or L5 upgrade on 40 more aircraft in its fleet.
May 31, 2023 - 8:37 AM
Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'
Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.
Bombardier Global 7500 in flight over clouds
May 30, 2023 - 12:37 PM
TAG Aviation Adds Aircraft, Partners with Leon Software
TAG Aviation Europe has added four aircraft in the UK and Switzerland, and partnered with Leon Software to update its operational software.
HondaJet pilot greets business passengers on airport ramp
May 30, 2023 - 12:23 PM
Volato Offers Lifeline to Jet It HondaJet Owners, Pilots
Volato is working to accommodate aircraft, pilots, and customers from shuttered fractional HondaJet provider Jet It.
Helicopters at the All India Institute of Medical Science
May 30, 2023 - 8:59 AM
India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network
The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.
Tradewind branded Pilatus PC-12NGS on airport ramp outside of Pilatus hangar
May 25, 2023 - 9:12 AM
Tradewind Takes More Pilatus PC-12s
Tradewind Aviation has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 fleet to 24 and has more on order.