Charter & Fractional
News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.
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No Injuries in NetJets Citation Accident
A NetJets Citation 560 sustained substantial damage, according to the NTSB, when its right wing contacted Runway 36 during landing at Lakeland Airport in M
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Clear skies for Lufthansa Private Jet
With its Private Jet service, Lufthansa is Europe’s only airline to offer connection flights with business jets to and from its overseas links departing or
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NTSB narrows its focus on Montrose Challenger crash
“Chunks of slush” slid off the taxiing Bombardier Challenger 600 just before
it crashed on takeoff from Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, Colo.,
it crashed on takeoff from Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, Colo.,
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Skyjet Signs First French Operator
Bombardier’s Skyjet block-charter program has recruited its first French operator with the arrival of a new Learjet 45 at the Paris Le Bourget headquarters
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Lawsuit Blames Crew for Fatal GIII Crash
The family of flight attendant Kristi Dunn, killed in the Nov.
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Club Airways International rebuilds executive client base
Despite a widely acclaimed business idea–scheduled per-seat service with executive jets for its members–Geneva-based Club Airways filed for bankruptcy prot
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Jet Aviation Targets Latin America
Jet Aviation has opened an office in São Paulo, Brazil, to offer aircraft charter, management and sales in Latin America.
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NetJets hires more pilots in Europe
NetJets Europe will hire more than 100 pilots this year–the largest intake of aircrew since the fractional ownership program started in 1996.
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Embraer Shares Come with Incentives
To encourage the purchase of shares in its Embraer Legacy fleet, Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options until March 24 is offering buyers the c
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HeliExpo06: EXPO News at a glance
New Engine for AStars
Canada’s Heli-Lynx helicopter services delivered two AS 350BA AStars powered by the Hone
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Club Airways flies show shuttle
European scheduled business aircraft service Club Airways International is providing a daily round-trip connection between the Swiss cities of Geneva and B
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Flexjet builds market share in 2005
While its larger competitor NetJets saw profits vanish last year, fractional ownership operator Flexjet is reporting “our best year yet in terms of revenue
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Charter firms eye Dubai market
Increasing demand for private aircraft charter in the Arabian Gulf states is drawing new operators into the market, and many of these firms are based in th
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Scheeringa takes Flight Options helm
Several executive changes at Flight Options have followed in the wake of Raytheon’s full acquisition of the Cleveland-based fractional provider in late Dec
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PrivatAir Markets to Financial Roadshows
Swiss-based charter and management provider PrivatAir has created a team dedicated exclusively to marketing its charter services for financial roadshows, s
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Part 135 duty regs still under study
The FAA is reviewing Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC)-recommended revisions to the FAR Part 125/135 rulebook.
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UK Operator Wants Mustangs Early
London Executive Aviation is pushing Cessna to get early delivery of the first of seven Citation Mustangs it has ordered.
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Simulator line checks proposed
An ATP corporate pilot who is a Gold Seal CFI and safety counselor is currently working on a rulemaking petition to allow pilots to accomplish the FAR 135.
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Flight Options pilots vote for union backing
Last month the Flight Options pilots overwhelmingly voted for union representation under International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 1108.
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Despite increased revenue, NetJets’ profits disappear
When Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett speaks, everyone listens.
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EJM Charter Revenue Exceeded $32 Million
Executive Jet Management (EJM) said it generated more than $32 million in charter revenue last year for its managed aircraft owners.
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Club328’s SkyBond program offers flight hours for ‘loan’
UK operator Club328 has devised a new way to market charter flights through its new SkyBond program.
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Charter firm eyes Asia-Pacific market
Executive charter broker Hunt & Palmer is opening an office in Hong Kong next month.
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Flight Options to use API for rotable management
Aerospace Products International (API), a provider of distribution and supply chain services, has been chosen by Flight Options for rotables management.
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Mayo Aviation: Charter firm offers maintenance services
Mayo Aviation, located on Englewood, Colo.’s Centennial Airport, offers both maintenance and a large Part 135 operation.
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Aviation Industry Expo 2006: Charter Operational Control
Judging from the size of the audience–about 200 people–many charter operators sent personnel to the NATA show to attend the first FAA operational control b
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UK charter firm adds long-range jets to fleet
Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.
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Report Claims Bizav Rendition Flights
Amnesty International last month released a report (http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGAMR510572006) on the alleged illegal transfer of suspected terr
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Fractional Prefers Hawker
FractionAir is eliminating its Beech Diamond and Beechjet regional fractional programs to focus on its Hawker fractional jet management program.
