Charter & Fractional

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

Interior of Gama Aviation FBO
May 17, 2022 - 2:23 PM
Gama Sharjah is intent on expanding its fleet after Wheels Up’s acquisition of Gama Aviation Signature in the U.S. in 2020
UAS International Trip Support's executive president Mohammed Al Husary (left) and his brother, CEO Omar Hosari (right)
May 17, 2022 - 11:00 AM
UAS and partner investor Fangda hope to see business in UAE expand worldwide as entrants to the market learn the benefits of business aviation.
Elite Jets Legacy 500 illuminated on the airport ramp at dusk
May 16, 2022 - 11:54 AM
The Naples, Florida-based charter operator has re-certified as an Argus Platinum operator and earned IS-BAO Stage 2 certification.
Enstrom 480B helicopter lifting off from grass strip
May 15, 2022 - 9:02 AM
Indiana-based Surack Enterprises bought Enstrom Helicopter Corporation after a previously-announced deal to sell the company collapsed.
May 12, 2022 - 5:59 PM
Wheels Up Q1 revenues topped $325 million, but it lost $89 million in the process.
May 10, 2022 - 10:25 AM
Alan Russell Cook, Sr. was president and CEO of the former Metropolitan Aviation in Manassas, Virginia.
May 9, 2022 - 12:48 PM
Hill Robinson Group has partnered with LunaJets to provide synchronized travel plans for clients when they require both lift and yacht charter.
May 9, 2022 - 11:52 AM
SpeedBird is the private air charter services division of Orlando, Florida-based The HeliTeam.
May 5, 2022 - 11:31 AM
365 Aviation's 365Bespoke jet card program is designed for clients traveling within the European Economic Area.
May 3, 2022 - 12:14 PM
Completion of the Air Charter Association's Level 3 course enables attendees to become a Qualified Air Charter Broker.