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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Delta’s financial woes may force AirElite sale
Delta AirElite, the Cincinnati-based executive charter and management company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, had a record year, acco
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NetJets Buys 50 Hawker 4000s
Nine months after reaching a tentative sales agreement, Raytheon Aircraft and NetJets signed a contract for the purchase of 50 Hawker 4000s (née Horizons)
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Fractionals react to new NetJets contract
It’s no secret that the NetJets pilot contract ratified in late November raised the bar for fractional pilot pay.
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Bombardier expands Skyjet into Pakistan
Pakistan is the latest new market for Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program with the appointment of Karachi-based Princely
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Piaggio ramps up Avanti II production
As Piaggio Aero’s new Avanti II entered production last month, the company also announced it is increasing production to meet growing demand for the turbop
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Five-hour Jet Card Introduced
Jet-card block times are getting lower, and one of the lowest is the new five-hour Learjet gift card from Bombardier Skyjet.
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Europe delays Frax security ruling
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred proposed security requirements for fractional ownership flights operating into Europe.
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Jury finds in favor of PrivatAir pilot
On December 10, after a three- week trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury awarded pilot Doyle Baker nearly $64 million, in a lawsuit against aircraft
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UK firm launches block-charter program
UK operator Club328 has launched a block-charter program called SkyClub.
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No Injuries in NetJets Citation Accident
A NetJets Citation 560 sustained substantial damage, according to the NTSB, when its right wing contacted Runway 36 during landing at Lakeland Airport in M
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Clear skies for Lufthansa Private Jet
With its Private Jet service, Lufthansa is Europe’s only airline to offer connection flights with business jets to and from its overseas links departing or
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NetJets President Position Still Vacant
At press time NetJets had not named a new president, the position from which Bill Boisture resigned early last month.
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Flight Options fights unionization
Early last month the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 1108 filed an application letter to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for represen
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London Executive Aviation awaits Mustang deliveries
London Executive Aviation (LEA) is preparing to pioneer the use of very light jets (VLJs) in the European charter market.
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Europe Delays Frax Security Ruling
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred a decision on proposed security arrangements for fractional-ownership flights operating into Eur
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Finland’s Jetflite Orders Challenger 604s
Finnish executive charter operator Jetflite has ordered a pair of Bombardier Challenger 604s to replace its two Dassault Falcon 20s.
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Frax Hiring Increases Significantly
The five major fractional operators hired nearly twiceas many pilots last year as in 2004.
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Per-seat scheduled service piques industry interest
Every time it seems that the business aviation industry has nearly exhausted all the market possibilities, something new appears.
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Fractional rules divide EBAA
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been split by a major disagreement over what operating rules should apply to fractional ownership in
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NTSB narrows its focus on Montrose Challenger crash
“Chunks of slush” slid off the taxiing Bombardier Challenger 600 just before
it crashed on takeoff from Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, Colo.,
it crashed on takeoff from Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, Colo.,
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Skyjet Signs First French Operator
Bombardier’s Skyjet block-charter program has recruited its first French operator with the arrival of a new Learjet 45 at the Paris Le Bourget headquarters
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Lawsuit Blames Crew for Fatal GIII Crash
The family of flight attendant Kristi Dunn, killed in the Nov.
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Club Airways International rebuilds executive client base
Despite a widely acclaimed business idea–scheduled per-seat service with executive jets for its members–Geneva-based Club Airways filed for bankruptcy prot
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Embraer Shares Come with Incentives
To encourage the purchase of shares in its Embraer Legacy fleet, Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options until March 24 is offering buyers the c
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HeliExpo06: EXPO News at a glance
New Engine for AStars
Canada’s Heli-Lynx helicopter services delivered two AS 350BA AStars powered by the Hone
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Jet Aviation Targets Latin America
Jet Aviation has opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil, to offer aircraft charter, management and sales in Latin America.
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NetJets hires more pilots in Europe
NetJets Europe will hire more than 100 pilots this year–the largest intake of aircrew since the fractional ownership program started in 1996.
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Despite increased revenue, NetJets’ profits disappear
When Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett speaks, everyone listens.
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EJM Charter Revenue Exceeded $32 Million
Executive Jet Management (EJM) said it generated more than $32 million in charter revenue last year for its managed aircraft owners.
