Charter & Fractional
News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.
Charter & Fractional
Dokia Air Adds Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The Falcon is the first factory new bizjet delivered in Romania
Charter & Fractional
ACA Highlights Need for U.S. Charter Broker Standards
Charter broker standards was key issue at ACA inaugural roundtable in U.S.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Opul Jets Adds Starlink Connectivity to Dubai-based Fleet
Charter company has a fleet of Bombardier Global Express and Learjet aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Qatar Executive Offers Airline Loyalty Program Benefits
Charter flight operator has launched a partnership with its parent company, Qatar Airways
Rotorcraft
PHI Adds H175s to Australian Energy Support Fleet
Twin-engine aircraft will be based at Broome in Western Australia
Charter & Fractional
Avitor Enhances AI-powered Private Jet Marketplace
Booking platform includes 3,300 operators and 15,000 aircraft
Airports
Skyports Partners with Parking Group To Develop Dubai Vertiports
Agreement paves the way for park-and-ride eVTOL air taxi services
Charter & Fractional
Post-election Session Kicks Off CJI Miami 2024
Conference will take post-election look at regulations, taxes
Charter & Fractional
AirSprint CJ3+ Addition Grows Fleet to Nearly 40
Latest CJ3+ becomes the 16th of the model in the AirSprint fleet
Charter & Fractional
KlasJet Set To Boost All-Boeing Private Charter Fleet
VIP-configured BBJ2 narrowbody aircraft is due to join the fleet in early 2025
Charter & Fractional
Life Flight Network Moving Fixed-wing Ops to Renton
Helicopter services will still be available at the Port Angeles facility
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Embarks on U.S. Tour with Embraer Praetor 600
Super-midsize jet will travel to eight cities in six states
Airports
Lilium Signs eVTOL Aircraft Infrastructure Deal in Houston
Galaxy FBO facilities will support Lilium Jet operations
Charter & Fractional
StandardAero Upsizes IPO to $7.7b Valuation
Company to be listed on NYSE as 'SARO'
Charter & Fractional
Bayern München Soccer Team Signs FAI for Charter Flights
German operator also has a partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 racing team
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Investors Agree to One-year Lock-up Extension
Investors are subject to the lock-up restriction until Sept. 20, 2025
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet To Build First Dedicated Fractional Terminal in Europe
Facility will be at the UK's Farnborough Airport
Charter & Fractional
Volato Facing Class-action WARN Act Lawsuit
Move follows reported layoffs of 233 employees in late August
Charter & Fractional
VOO Makes Empty Legs Visible in Charter Booking Platform
Operators can offer brokers prices to book aircraft set to fly empty
Charter & Fractional
Airshare and Gogo Build on Partnership
Companies entered a multi-year in-flight connectivity agreement
Aircraft
Lower Costs, Political Momentum Favor Chinese Advanced Air Mobility
Beijing-based consultant Louis Liu of DAP Technologies provides overview of China's eVTOL prospects
Environment
Stack Aero Integrates Azzera Sustainability Options
New functionality adds carbon management tools to the booking process
Charter & Fractional
Jet Out Expands Operations in Florida, Wisconsin
Florida base will include two brand-new Cessna Citation twinjets
Charter & Fractional
Rolland Vincent Associates Names Roberts as VP
Roberts comes from 40+ years at Rolls-Royce
Charter & Fractional
DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe
Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet
Regulations and Government
Joby Applies for eVTOL Air Operator Certificate in UAE
Commercial eVTOL air taxi services could launch in the Gulf state in 2026
Charter & Fractional
Airshare Expands Frax, Jet Card Service Areas to Lower 48
Surge in West Coast flights prompted expansion
Charter & Fractional
UAS 'Mooves' on Air Charter App
App helps plan air charter itineraries, compare pricing, and simulate the cost and door-to-door time
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Industry Faces Struggle To Close Skills Gap
Industry leader says companies face struggle to recruit new generation
