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
Air Charter Service Soars Sky High in India
Passenger and cargo numbers are driving up income
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Stronger Flight and Training Hours Boost NetJets, FSI
NetJets and FSI collectively saw revenues increase, earnings drop in the second quarter
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NATA Rolls Out Partner Platform To Support Members
Program is designed to help aviation businesses find resources to address a range of issues
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Surf Air Mobility Introduces Software for Electric Aircraft
Surf Air Technologies subsidiary will develop "SurfOS" software
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Clay Lacy Aviation Gets Van Nuys Friendly Flyer Fivepeat
Company received award for eighth time
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Private Jet Card Comparisons Launches Custom Reports
PDF report matches private jet clients with the best flight program for them
Regulations and Government
NATA Webinar To Guide on Obtaining Part 135/145 Nod
Webinar is aimed for organizations seeking a new certificate or expanding an existing one
Aircraft
Lilium Survey Claims Public Support for Electric Aircraft
Public awareness remains marginal in the U.S., Germany, UK, and France
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Wheels Up Cuts Losses and Smoothes Operations in 2Q
Private flight provider says profitability can be achieved by the end of 2024
Safety
New Jersey Charter Operator Earns FAA SMS Conformance
Aviation Charters is now offering assistance to other operators looking to follow it
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HondaJet Echelon Sales Boost Lider's Business In Brazil
Company has logged letters of intent for at least 30 of the new model
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JetASAP Sees Rate Dip for Charters in Annual Report
Turboprops saw least dip in rates
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Vista America Shedding Cessna Citation Ultras and Xs
Pilots being offered available roles in other VistaJet aircraft models
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Solojet Shares Expands Hawker 400XP Fleet
The company's first four Hawkers in its fractional program have sold out
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Southern Star Buys Funian Aviation from Metrojet Haite
The Shenzhen, China-based operator offers aircraft management and private charter flights
Safety
Million Air Dallas Launches Aviation Safety Action Program
Effort elevates safety culture at the business aircraft services company
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Signature Aviation and Go Rentals Get Ready To Roll
Companies will launch car rental service for customers
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Volato To Take Its First Frax G280 on Tour
Fractional provider will celebrate with a national tour of the super-midsize twinjet
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AirCare1 Gets FAA Acceptance for Voluntary SMS Program
FAA recognition followed a 16-month review process
Aircraft
Gama Buys King Airs for Scottish Air Ambulance Service
Three modified King Air 350Cs will have a cargo door for boarding patients
Aircraft
Supernal Debuts S-A2 eVTOL and Prepares to Fly Demonstrator
Hyundai Motor Group owner says company has a responsibility to mitigate car congestion
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Wheels Up Introduces Enhanced Online Pricing Options
New functionality is aimed at increasing pricing transparency
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CrowdStrike Outage Caused 10% Spike in Air Charter
Some travelers turned to private air charter after airline flights were canceled due to widespread computer glitch
Airports
Southeast Queensland Prepares for eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Wisk Aero plans to build vertiports with Skyports Infrastructure
Aircraft
Omani Transport Group Prepares To Operate Laila Uncrewed VTOL Freighter
Mwasalat signed a partnership agreement with California-based start-up Odys Aviation
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Priester Aviation Restructures Leadership
Former Mayo Aviation head Brent Moldowan will lead
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NetJets To Expand Dedicated Airport Infrastructure Network
Fractional operator is developing its own FBO terminals
Airports
Chicago-area Airport Adding Another Hangar
The 47,000-sq-ft structure will be home to aircraft fleet operator Wingtip Aviation
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Kompass Kapital Sets New Course with Airshare Investment
Kompass will now lead Airshare group
