Charter & Fractional

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

Krimson Aviation CEO Dawit Lemma is preparing for business aviation growth opportunities in East Africa, including plans for a new FBO.
Nov 30, 2022 - 3:00 AM
Krimson Aviation Plans New FBO in Northern Africa
The warring parties reportedly called a truce in Ethiopia’s civil war on November 2.
Cabin of Planet Nine Gulfstream GIV-SP
Nov 29, 2022 - 10:33 AM
Planet Nine Reaches 30-aircraft Milestone
Founded in 2018, on-demand charter provider Planet Nine has added the 30th aircraft—a Gulfstream GIV-SP—to its managed fleet.
NetJets Bombardier Global 8000 in flight
Nov 29, 2022 - 9:53 AM
NetJets To Be Fleet Launch Customer for Global 8000 Jet
NetJets will start to build its Bombardier Global 8000 fleet with a firm order for four of the type valued at $312 million.
Passengers boarding Wheels Up King Air
Nov 22, 2022 - 9:53 AM
Wheels Up Partners with AirMed on New Membership Tier
Wheels Up to offer air medical transport benefit to members and their families through a partnership with AirMed.
2022 winners of the Air Charter Association's Air Charter Excellence Awards
Nov 21, 2022 - 12:50 PM
Air Charter Assoc Announces Annual Award Recipients
The Air Charter Association announced the nine winners of its 2022 Air Charter Excellence Awards last week at a gala in Brighton, UK.
Nov 21, 2022 - 7:45 AM
Jetcraft: MENA Region Is Second-highest in Purchase Price for Bizjets
In the Middle East and Africa, the share of buyers aged under 45 accounts for 38.5 percent of the region’s overall aircraft transactions.
NetJets facility and Challenger 650 parked outside hangar
Nov 16, 2022 - 10:39 AM
NetJets Breaks Ground on Arizona Mx, Passenger Facility
Completion of NetJets' 42,000-sq-ft facility is expected by early 2024.
VistaJet exclusive dish—Nobu steamed salmon dry miso on plate
Nov 15, 2022 - 12:02 PM
VistaJet Extends Nobu Partnership, Unveils New Dish
VistaJet is celebrating the extension of its catering partnership with Nobu by unveiling an exclusive dish from chef Nobu Matsuhisa.
Elite Jets' Hangar 100 lobby
Nov 15, 2022 - 10:11 AM
Elite Jets Completes Hangar 100 Renovations
Elite Jets' renovated hangar at Naples Airport features single and multi-suite office spaces.
view of engine on business jet
Nov 11, 2022 - 11:24 AM
Heavy, Super-mid Bizjets Lead Air Charter Rate Increase
According to JetASAP, hourly on-demand charter rates in October climbed for larger jets but moved lower for smaller jets and turboprops.