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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$65K Penalty Proposed for Flight Options Hazmat Violation

The FAA is seeking a $65,000 civil penalty from fractional-share operator Flight Options for shipping a package that leaked a hazardous material.

August 20, 2010

Linear Air Says VLJ Air-taxi Model Can Work

Despite the littered road of failed very light jet air-taxi firms, Linear Air said it has been able to make the model work and has even eked out a profit d

Charter & Fractional

August 12, 2010

On More Solid Footing, NetJets Posts $114M Profit

For the second quarter and first half of this year, fractional aircraft provider NetJets' revenues increased 16 percent and 17 percent, respectively, from

Charter & Fractional

August 10, 2010

Flexjet sees charter business grow during first half of 2010

Fractional share provider Bombardier Flexjet is celebrating its 15th year in operation.

Charter & Fractional

August 3, 2010

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Touching Basesd: Solairus grows in the large-cabin market

Solairus Aviation has added six large-cabin jets to its managed charter aircraft portfolio, including a Gulfstream G550 and Bombardier Challenger 601-3R.

Charter & Fractional

August 2, 2010

Touching Bases: Dozens of charter companies plan ACSF audits

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will conduct audits of 30 Part 135 charter operators this year, adding to the 12 that have thus far been audited.

Charter & Fractional

August 2, 2010

Touching Bases: DOT plans rulemaking to clarify role of charter brokers

The Department of Transportation is planning to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking later this year covering the activities of air charter brokers

Regulations and Government

August 2, 2010

Touching Bases: DOT plans rulemaking to clarify role of charter brokers

The Department of Transportation is planning to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking later this year covering the activities of air charter brokers

Regulations and Government

August 2, 2010

Executive AirShare Gets Frax Phenom 300

Kansas City-based fractional provider Executive AirShare took delivery of the first Embraer Phenom 300 for its fractional fleet last month.

Charter & Fractional

August 1, 2010

VistaJet adds six bizjets to its global fleet

Executive charter operator VistaJet has ordered six more Bombardier aircraft for its planned expansion into markets in West Africa, the Middle East and Rus

Charter & Fractional

July 20, 2010

News Clips: Farnborough 2010

ITT/Boeing Team Wins Jammer ContractNaval Air Systems Command has awarded a team from ITT Electronic Systems and Boeing’s Phantom Works a cont

Charter & Fractional

July 18, 2010

PremiAir Moves into London Biggin Hill Digs

PremiAir is expanding its fixed-wing activities, by establishing a new charter and management operation at London Biggin Hill Airport, together with an add

Charter & Fractional

July 13, 2010

NetJets begins consolidation of facilities and pilot groups

NetJets has begun an operational consolidation plan for two of its North American fractional aircraft subsidiaries– NetJets Aviation (NJA) and NetJets Inte

Charter & Fractional

July 7, 2010

XOJet Adds Aircell Internet to Fleet

San Carlos, Calif.-based charter operator XOJet is installing Aircell high-speed Internet equipment on its entire fleet of Bombardier Challenger 300s and C

Charter & Fractional

July 7, 2010

Avantair Opens New Ops Center in Clearwater

Fractional provider Avantair, which operates only Piaggio Avanti turboprop twins, opened a new operations center at its headquarters at Clearwater/St.

Charter & Fractional

July 6, 2010

Bizav Flight Activity Continues Ascent, Argus Says

According to TraqPak data released today by aviation specialized services firm Argus, business aircraft flight activity increased 4.9 percent last month co

Charter & Fractional

July 6, 2010

Analyst Reports Charter Demand Up, Prices Flat

Demand worldwide for private charter flights has continued along an encouraging upward curve, with the arrival of the usually busy summer season, improved

Charter & Fractional

July 1, 2010

DOT OKs Charter Brokers for Government Ops

The Air Charter Association of North America (Acana) has been working with the Department of Transportation to inform and educate the agency about the bene

Charter & Fractional

June 29, 2010

Acquisition by Arcadia closes book on Wayfarer

On June 11, charter/management company Wayfarer Aviation received bridge financing from Arcadia Aviation to continue operations, then four days later Ar

Charter & Fractional

June 28, 2010

NetJets begins consolidation of facilities and pilot groups

NetJets has begun an operational consolidation plan for two of its North American fract

Charter & Fractional

June 28, 2010

Charter & Fractional

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

Latest

$65K Penalty Proposed for Flight Options Hazmat Violation

The FAA is seeking a $65,000 civil penalty from fractional-share operator Flight Options for shipping a package that leaked a hazardous material.

Linear Air Says VLJ Air-taxi Model Can Work

Despite the littered road of failed very light jet air-taxi firms, Linear Air said it has been able to make the model work and has even eked out a profit d

On More Solid Footing, NetJets Posts $114M Profit

For the second quarter and first half of this year, fractional aircraft provider NetJets' revenues increased 16 percent and 17 percent, respectively, from

Flexjet sees charter business grow during first half of 2010

Fractional share provider Bombardier Flexjet is celebrating its 15th year in operation.

Videos

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Touching Basesd: Solairus grows in the large-cabin market

Solairus Aviation has added six large-cabin jets to its managed charter aircraft portfolio, including a Gulfstream G550 and Bombardier Challenger 601-3R.

Touching Bases: Dozens of charter companies plan ACSF audits

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) will conduct audits of 30 Part 135 charter operators this year, adding to the 12 that have thus far been audited.

Touching Bases: DOT plans rulemaking to clarify role of charter brokers

The Department of Transportation is planning to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking later this year covering the activities of air charter brokers

Touching Bases: DOT plans rulemaking to clarify role of charter brokers

The Department of Transportation is planning to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking later this year covering the activities of air charter brokers

Executive AirShare Gets Frax Phenom 300

Kansas City-based fractional provider Executive AirShare took delivery of the first Embraer Phenom 300&nbsp;for its fractional fleet last month.

VistaJet adds six bizjets to its global fleet

Executive charter operator VistaJet has ordered six more Bombardier aircraft for its planned expansion into markets in West Africa, the Middle East and Rus

News Clips: Farnborough 2010

ITT/Boeing Team Wins Jammer ContractNaval Air Systems Command has awarded a team from ITT Electronic Systems and Boeing’s Phantom Works a cont

PremiAir Moves into London Biggin Hill Digs

PremiAir is expanding its fixed-wing activities, by establishing a new charter and management operation at London Biggin Hill Airport, together with an add

NetJets begins consolidation of facilities and pilot groups

NetJets has begun an operational consolidation plan for two of its North American fractional aircraft subsidiaries– NetJets Aviation (NJA) and NetJets Inte

XOJet Adds Aircell Internet to Fleet

San Carlos, Calif.-based charter operator XOJet is installing Aircell high-speed Internet equipment on its entire fleet of Bombardier Challenger 300s and C

Avantair Opens New Ops Center in Clearwater

Fractional provider Avantair, which operates only Piaggio Avanti turboprop twins, opened a new operations center at its headquarters at Clearwater/St.

Bizav Flight Activity Continues Ascent, Argus Says

According to TraqPak data released today by aviation specialized services firm Argus, business aircraft flight activity increased 4.9 percent last month co

Analyst Reports Charter Demand Up, Prices Flat

Demand worldwide for private charter flights has continued along an encouraging upward curve, with the arrival of the usually busy summer season, improved

DOT OKs Charter Brokers for Government Ops

The Air Charter Association of North America (Acana) has been working with the Department of Transportation to inform and educate the agency about the bene

Acquisition by Arcadia closes book on Wayfarer

On June 11, charter/management company Wayfarer Aviation received bridge financing from Arcadia Aviation to continue operations, then four days later Ar

NetJets begins consolidation of facilities and pilot groups

NetJets has begun an operational consolidation plan for two of its North American fract

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Kansas City-based fractional provider Executive AirShare took delivery of the first Embraer Phenom 300 for its fractional fleet last month.