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

Jet Out Expands Operations in Florida, Wisconsin

Florida base will include two brand-new Cessna Citation twinjets
Jet OUT New jets
Charter & Fractional

Rolland Vincent Associates Names Roberts as VP

Roberts comes from 40+ years at Rolls-Royce
Dean Roberts
Charter & Fractional

DC Aviation Orders First G400 for Charter in Europe

Large-cabin twinjet will join the German operator's management and charter fleet
Gulfstream and DC Aviation executives sign a contract for a new G400 aircraft
Regulations and Government

Joby Applies for eVTOL Air Operator Certificate in UAE

Commercial eVTOL air taxi services could launch in the Gulf state in 2026
JoeBen Bevirt (left) and Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, director general of the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority.
Charter & Fractional

Airshare Expands Frax, Jet Card Service Areas to Lower 48

Surge in West Coast flights prompted expansion
Airshare Pilots with company's Bombardier Challenger 350
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
UAS app
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Industry Faces Struggle To Close Skills Gap

Industry leader says companies face struggle to recruit new generation
Kevin Ducksbury, chair of the Air Charter Association
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Grows UK Fleet as Owner Opts for Global 6000

Client adds long-range jet to supplement existing Embraer Phenom 300
Luxaviation UK Bombardier Global 6000
Charter & Fractional

Desert Jet Sells Aircraft Charter Management Division

The company leaves its roots as an aircraft operator
Desert Jet charter fleet
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
Wheels Up service area map
Fuel

One in Five Victor Charter Flight Clients Buy SAF

Direct-to-consumer option is offered in partnership with SAF manufacturer Neste
Neste supplying sustainable aviation fuel
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive To Take Over Volato Management Services

Under agreement, FlyExclusive will add Volato aircraft to its certificate
Volato HondaJet
Charter & Fractional

Jetvia Fractional Ownership Plan Offers 25% Down Payment

Texas company operates a fleet of Bombardier Learjet 60 aircraft
Jetvia Bombardier Learjet 60
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

SkyDrive Attracts $55 Million in New Funding for eVTOL Aircraft

New backers include public transportation group Osaka Metro
Osaka Metro and SkyDrive sign agreement
Charter & Fractional

Jackson Jet Launches Airplane Co-ownership Program

Program features PC-12 and CJ3+
Jackson Jet
Charter & Fractional

JetAviva: Market Waiting for Political ‘Dust’ to Settle

Uncertain U.S. Presidential election year makes for an uncertain market
Unsplash
Charter & Fractional

Embraer Offers Aeronautical Engineering Scholarships

More than 1,700 professionals have participated
Article image
Charter & Fractional

NATA and Levo Aero Form Partnership

NATA members will receive a no-cost trial of Levo's new charter platform
Levo.Aero screenshot
Charter & Fractional

Pets Get VIP Ticket on Luxaviation Flights

Pets can now travel with owners on flights
Dog from unsplash
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
Wheels Up King Air 350
Charter & Fractional

Volato Cuts Five Jets from Fleet Amid Financial Issues

Company said move is "cost efficiency measure"
Article image
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Reports $27M Net Loss in Second Quarter

Company blames losses on reducing non-performing aircraft from its fleet
FlyExclusive
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Soars Sky High in India

Passenger and cargo numbers are driving up income
Air Charter Service India CEO Ashish Wastrad
Charter & Fractional

Stronger Flight and Training Hours Boost NetJets, FSI

NetJets and FSI collectively saw revenues increase, earnings drop in the second quarter
NetJets Challenger jet
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
Article image
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Mobility Introduces Software for Electric Aircraft

Surf Air Technologies subsidiary will develop "SurfOS" software
Electra eSTOL aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Clay Lacy Aviation Gets Van Nuys Friendly Flyer Fivepeat

Company received award for eighth time
Clay Lacy
Charter & Fractional

Private Jet Card Comparisons Launches Custom Reports

PDF report matches private jet clients with the best flight program for them