Charter & Fractional
News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.
Regulations and Government
UK Bizav Frustrated by Brexit Barriers as Election Approaches
Obstacles to flight crew licensing and approvals for maintenance providers pose big problems
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Gama Aviation Completes Parking Apron at Sharjah
Apron is part of company's new Business Aviation Center
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ACASS Expands Portfolio with Two New Contracts
Challenger 605 and Falcon 8X are new portfolio features
Aircraft
Lilium Reveals eVTOL to Business Aviation Launch Market
The German manufacturer brought a full-scale model of the Lilium Jet to EBACE
Fuel
Sustainable Aviation Remains High Priority in the Middle East
The region could be critical to providing reduced carbon aircraft fuel
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Touts Strong Interest for Gulfstream G700
New aircraft on display at EBACE 2024
Aircraft
Qatar Executive Becomes First G700 Commercial Operator
Seven Gulfstream G700s will join the Qatar Executive fleet this year
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JetASAP: Charter Pricing Down in April with Larger Business Jets
Average billable hourly pricing for turboprop charters increased but all others were flat or down in April
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FlyingGroup Adds Ninth PC-24 to Management Program
Exterior features 'elegant gray lines and Swiss edelweiss flowers'
Avionics
ACI Jet Gains Starlink Dealer Authorization
California-based MRO provider and charter operator commits to buying “several” shipsets
Aircraft
Eve and Joby Sign eVTOL Aircraft Agreements in Saudi Arabia
Mukamalah Aviation plans to add Joby's eVTOL aircraft to its fleet
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Blade Adds Helicopter Routes in Atlantic City, Monaco
New lift services adds more options for customers
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Levo Aims To Streamline Online Charter Booking
Company's interface brings charter booking directly to consumer
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Volato Sees 1Q Growth but Losses Widen
The fractional operator expects to achieve a positive growth margin by the end of 2024
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Wheels Up Continues To Bleed Red Ink
Cash on hand and active members both saw decreases in first quarter
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SkyShare Lowers Frax Down Payments and Monthly Fees
Fleet now includes aircraft ranging in size from the Pilatus PC-12 to Gulfstream's G450
Aircraft
EHang Makes First eVTOL Aircraft Passenger Flight in the UAE
Abu Dhabi's Wings Logistics Hub plans to buy 100 of the EH216 model
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Mx and Personnel Costs Cut Berkshire Hathaway Earnings
The company's aviation revenues grew while earnings dropped
Airlines
UrbanLink Plans South Florida eVTOL Network with Lilium Order
The start-up has been launched by former UrbanX chairman Ed Wegel
Aircraft
MEBAA Show Offers New Features for Thriving Bizav Region
The 10th edition of the show will be held from December 10 to 12 in Dubai
Training and Workforce
PlaneSense Adding Virtual Reality Cockpit Trainer
Platform reduces pilot training costs and can help trainees to retain more information
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Gama Aviation To Delist from Stock Exchange by June
Shareholders have been made a revised share buyout offer
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Wheels Up Consolidates Maintenance Facilities
Company is restructuring around new Palm Beach facility
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Abu Dhabi Backs eVTOL Air Taxi Services With Archer and Joby
Local operators Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau will fly the four-passenger Midnight vehicle
Aircraft
Japanese Charter Service Signs Deal with Eve for 50 eVTOL Aircraft
AirX plans eVTOL charter flights and sightseeing tours in Tokyo
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Online Charter Marketplace Sees Hourly Rates Dip
Between February and March, large-cabin jet charter prices experienced the biggest decline
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FAA Issues SMS Rules for Part 135 Operators
Charter operators will have up to three years to implement a proactive safety system
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VOO Integrates with REDiFly
Integration allows real-time access to availability and location information
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Bluetail Onboards FlyExclusive Fleet
FlyExclusive operates nearly 100 aircraft in the U.S.
