Charter & Fractional
News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.
Shareholder vote to combine Wheels Up and special purpose acquisition company Aspirational Consumer Lifestyle is set for July 12.
Brazilian fractional provider Amaro Aviation took delivery of its first Pilatus PC-24, which will be based at São Paulo Catarina International Airport.
HK Bellawings took delivery of its first Bombardier Global 7500 in March.
Covid-19 has led to buoyant demand for intra-Europe charter flying, as well as strong interest of people/companies wanting to purchase a business aircraft.
Fly Louie claims WholesaleFlex service can yield up to twice as many confirmed trips for a member charter operator.
AeroVanti looks to gain members through "ultra-competitive pricing."
Frax providers Jet It and JetClub are the launch customers for the all-electric, cabin-class Bye Aerospace eFlyer 800.
Air Partners' JetCard First Flight is available until September 1.
With the addition of a Gulfstream G600 to its UK managed fleet, Luxaviation becomes the first operator to offer the type for charter in the UK.
Sentient anticipates summer volume to grow by 30 to 50 percent from pre-pandemic summers.
