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
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
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Grows UK Fleet as Owner Opts for Global 6000
Client adds long-range jet to supplement existing Embraer Phenom 300
Charter & Fractional
Desert Jet Sells Aircraft Charter Management Division
The company leaves its roots as an aircraft operator
Charter & Fractional
Proposed Part 380 Changes Continues To Divide Industry
Stratos Jet chief calls for increased security regs
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Boosts Benefits for Members in U.S. and Europe
Improved terms apply for members committing to at least $500,000 in pre-funded flights
Fuel
One in Five Victor Charter Flight Clients Buy SAF
Direct-to-consumer option is offered in partnership with SAF manufacturer Neste
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive To Take Over Volato Management Services
Under agreement, FlyExclusive will add Volato aircraft to its certificate
Charter & Fractional
Jetvia Fractional Ownership Plan Offers 25% Down Payment
Texas company operates a fleet of Bombardier Learjet 60 aircraft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft
New backers include public transportation group Osaka Metro
Charter & Fractional
Jackson Jet Launches Airplane Co-ownership Program
Program features PC-12 and CJ3+
Charter & Fractional
JetAviva: Market Waiting for Political ‘Dust’ to Settle
Uncertain U.S. Presidential election year makes for an uncertain market
Charter & Fractional
Embraer Offers Aeronautical Engineering Scholarships
More than 1,700 professionals have participated
Charter & Fractional
NATA and Levo Aero Form Partnership
NATA members will receive a no-cost trial of Levo's new charter platform
Charter & Fractional
Pets Get VIP Ticket on Luxaviation Flights
Pets can now travel with owners on flights
Environment
DC Aviation, AEG Fuels Ink SAF Book-and-claim Deal
The agreement will cover DC Aviation's Maltese FBO and aircraft operations
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up CFO, Chief Legal Officer Leaving Company
Shuffle comes amidst difficult year for company
Charter & Fractional
Volato Cuts Five Jets from Fleet Amid Financial Issues
Company said move is "cost efficiency measure"
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Reports $27M Net Loss in Second Quarter
Company blames losses on reducing non-performing aircraft from its fleet
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Service Soars Sky High in India
Passenger and cargo numbers are driving up income
Charter & Fractional
Stronger Flight and Training Hours Boost NetJets, FSI
NetJets and FSI collectively saw revenues increase, earnings drop in the second quarter
Charter & Fractional
NATA Rolls Out Partner Platform To Support Members
Program is designed to help aviation businesses find resources to address a range of issues
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Mobility Introduces Software for Electric Aircraft
Surf Air Technologies subsidiary will develop "SurfOS" software
Charter & Fractional
Clay Lacy Aviation Gets Van Nuys Friendly Flyer Fivepeat
Company received award for eighth time
Charter & Fractional
Private Jet Card Comparisons Launches Custom Reports
PDF report matches private jet clients with the best flight program for them
Regulations and Government
NATA Webinar To Guide on Obtaining Part 135/145 Nod
Webinar is aimed for organizations seeking a new certificate or expanding an existing one
Aircraft
Lilium Survey Claims Public Support for Electric Aircraft
Public awareness remains marginal in the U.S., Germany, UK, and France
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Cuts Losses and Smoothes Operations in 2Q
Private flight provider says profitability can be achieved by the end of 2024
Safety
New Jersey Charter Operator Earns FAA SMS Conformance
Aviation Charters is now offering assistance to other operators looking to follow it
