Charter and Fractional Report 2014

The charter market, according to the many companies interviewed for this special report, is in relatively good shape. While competition remains strong, many operators that fly large and long-range jets on international trips say that business has never been better, despite the challenges of operating in countries with marginal general aviation infrastructure. To meet the needs of a growing customer base that is willing to pay the high cost of traveling by business jet, most of these operators are adding aircraft, with Gulfstream’s new G650 a popular choice, along with Bombardier’s Global 5000s and 6000s, Falcons and BBJs.