Charter & Fractional

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

partial image of business jet
Jan 26, 2023 - 7:01 PM
Charter Brokers Facing 'Perfect Storm'
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
Charter Firm Pegasus Acquired by Prima Air Group
The acquisition gives Prima Air Group access to ultra-long-range business jets such as the Gulfstream G650ER.
Photo of Volato HondaJets at airport
Jan 23, 2023 - 12:53 PM
Volato Offers Broker Perks To Use Its HondaJet Fleet
Volato's Broker Rewards program offers an up to 4 percent cash commission for booking its HondaJets.
VistaJet Global 7500 on airport ramp backdropped by pastel colored clouds
Jan 23, 2023 - 10:51 AM
Vista Global Sees Jump in Revenue, Members in 2022
Vista Global Holding's revenue last year was 50 percent higher than 2021, driven by a 74 percent rise in VistaJet’s program membership gross hours sold.
Aero ERJ 135 on the ramp
Jan 23, 2023 - 10:23 AM
Public Charter Operator Aero Expands to Texas
Fueled by a new round of financing, private jet charter provider Aero is expanding its market with the opening of a hub in Dallas, Texas.
Digital illustration of a green planet with arrows suggesting sustainability
Jan 23, 2023 - 10:04 AM
Climate JetClub Eyes Sustainability with Empty-leg App
Climate JetClub developed an app that maps empty-leg flights, saying booking those flights could be more sustainable and less costly.
Exterior view of Magellan Jets' private terminal
Jan 19, 2023 - 10:22 AM
Magellan Jets Opens Private Terminal at KBED
The private terminal is located at Laurence G. Hanscom Field, which serves Magellan Jets' largest market.
Blade NYC
Jan 18, 2023 - 10:06 AM
Private-equity Firm RedBird Boosts Blade Stake
Redbird Capital Partners has taken a 5 percent stake in Blade Air Mobility.
Jet It Gulfstream G150 and HondaJet in flight
Jan 17, 2023 - 10:38 AM
Jet It Chooses Gogo's Connectivity Solution for Fleet
Jet It already had its HondaJets equipped with Gogo's connectivity solution but has expanded to include its G150 and Phenom 300 jets.
side view of business jet looking toward engine
Jan 16, 2023 - 11:42 AM
ACA Holding Another Action Day To Combat Illegal Charter
Marking the fourth anniversary of Emiliano Sala's death in an illegally chartered flight crash, the ACA will hold its second-annual Fly Legal Day.