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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Private Wings Signs as Launch Customer for D328eco

Private Wings was attracted to the D328eco turboprop by Deutsche Aircraft's goal of a 95 percent cut in CO2 emissions by using power-to-liquid fuel.

Aircraft

May 16, 2023

Vista Sees Record Quarter Growing Off 2022 Momentum

VistaJet program subscription hours sold jumped 55 percent in the first quarter and Vista Global revenues increased in the "high" double digits.

Charter & Fractional

May 16, 2023

UAS Boosts Ground Support in Balkan Countries

UAS has expanded into the Balkans through a partnership with Flystar, which provides ground handling for scheduled and non-scheduled flights.

Airports

May 15, 2023

Air Charter Assoc Expands Broker Qualification Training

The industry group held its first training session outside the UK, staging an event for 28 industry professionals from 10 different countries.

Charter & Fractional

May 11, 2023

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Charter Booking Platform Gemini Wings Expands Services

The Czech-based company leases spare capacity from aircraft owners and operators, guaranteeing payment for days when jets are available.

Charter & Fractional

May 11, 2023

Jet Linx Creates Career Pathway Program To Retain Pilots

Jet Linx has established a Time & Tenure Career Pathway program with defined titles and salary progression for its pilots.

Charter & Fractional

May 11, 2023

NetJets Signs $5B Deal for Up To 250 Embraer Praetor 500s

NetJets has signed a $5 billion deal for up to 250 Embraer Praetor 500 midsize jets along with “comprehensives services and support.”

Aircraft

May 11, 2023

Elit'Avia Establishes U.S. Base Through Pioneer Buy

Elit'Avia acquired Four Corners Aviation subsidiary Pioneer Business Services, based in New York, and is establishing an Americas operation as result.

Charter & Fractional

May 10, 2023

Vista Creates Global Trading Organization

Vista Global Trading will acquire aircraft from customers and assist with other brokerage services.

Charter & Fractional

May 10, 2023

Fresh Turbulence at Wheels Up

Ex-CEO Kenny Dichter's generous exit package raises eyebrows.

Charter & Fractional

May 10, 2023

Wheels Up Founder Kenny Dichter Steps Down as CEO

Dichter will retain a seat on the board, with CFO Todd Smith taking over as CEO and current board member Ravi Thakran appointed as executive chairman.

Charter & Fractional

May 9, 2023

Union Coalition Blasts JSX as Model for SkyWest Charters

The AFL-CIO’s Transportation Trades Department calls on the the U.S. DOT to review efforts to skirt Part 121 standards by Part 135 operators.

Charter & Fractional

May 9, 2023

Wheels Up Stock Dives On Financial, Program News

Interim Wheels Up CEO pegs future profitability on regional service areas.

Charter & Fractional

May 9, 2023

Berkshire's NetJets, FlightSafety Soar in First Quarter

Bershire Hathaway aviation services companies NetJets and FlightSafety International saw revenues soar 18.8 percent in the first quarter.

Charter & Fractional

May 9, 2023

JetMembership Tempts Rivals' Clients With Cost Savings

The flight booking platform is targeting customers with private aviation programs including WheelsUp, NetJets, XO, VistaJet, Flexjet, and Sentient Jet.

Charter & Fractional

May 9, 2023

NetJets Pilots To Picket Berkshire Hathaway Meeting

NetJets pilot union organized a picket of the annual shareholders meeting of NetJets's parent company Berkshire Hathaway to protest pay and conditions.

Charter & Fractional

May 5, 2023

Red Sea Projects Set To Revolutionize Tourism in Saudi Arabia

NasJet’s 12-strong fleet today includes only one owned aircraft.

Aircraft

May 5, 2023

Florida Charter Operator Starts New Fleet Base Construction

Elite Air has begun construction on a dedicated 72,000-sq-ft terminal/hangar complex at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.

Charter & Fractional

May 5, 2023

Thrive Aviation Expands to East Coast, Adds Longitude

Nevada-based aircraft charter and management provider Thrive Aviation has opened a facility in Florida as it onboards a Citation Longitude to its fleet.

Charter & Fractional

May 2, 2023

Mexico's Redwings Plans eVTOL Air-taxi Services

Mexican business aviation group Redwings has signed a letter of intent with Jaunt Air Mobility to buy up to 20 of its Journey eVTOL aircraft.

Aircraft

May 1, 2023