Charter & Fractional

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Verijet Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet on airport ramp
Feb 17, 2023 - 11:36 AM
Verijet anticipates a "significant private investement" and for former Boeing CEO Muilenburg to join its board after a SPAC deal collapsed.
Wheels Up Citation Excel business jet on approach to landing
Feb 17, 2023 - 9:50 AM
Wheels Up employees in nearly every department are using the Comply365 mobile app to manage their ops documents and records, the software specialist said.
NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots picket at Phoenix Airport
Feb 15, 2023 - 12:04 PM
The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots is imploring NetJets to increase pilot pay to become more competitive with the airlines.
Jetfly Pilatus PC-12 in flight over clouds
Feb 7, 2023 - 11:24 AM
An abrupt turn to avoid clouds caused a Jetfly Pilatus PC-12 to momentarily lose control while on approach to France’s Brive-Souillac Airport.
Attendees at Planet 9 aircraft charter open house gather behind Bombardier Global business jet in the Castle & Cooke hangar at Van Nuys Airport.
Feb 7, 2023 - 11:11 AM
Charter-management firm Planet 9 has successfully made the transition into an international charter provider with a fleet of large-cabin jets.
Patient and medical professionals onboard medically equipped jet
Feb 6, 2023 - 6:04 AM
Air ambulance operation certification will enable Arab Wings to transport patients to Jordan from any country in the region.
Feb 3, 2023 - 11:05 AM
Flexjet is donating flight hours that will be auctioned or raffled at this weekend's Naples Winter Wine Festival to benefit an educational group for kids.
Epps Aviation at DeKalb-Peachgtree Airport in Atlanta
Jan 30, 2023 - 8:00 AM
Epps Aviation and FBO at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has been sold to SAR Trilogy's Aero Center FBO chain after nearly 60 years of family ownership.
partial image of business jet
Jan 26, 2023 - 7:01 PM
Charter availability is still difficult as several factors, such as industry consolidation, new flyers, and workforce issues, squeeze the market.
Photo of Gulfstream G650ER
Jan 24, 2023 - 12:07 PM
The acquisition gives Prima Air Group access to ultra-long-range business jets such as the Gulfstream G650ER.