Charter & Fractional

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

May 24, 2022, 12:27 PM

Textron Aviation Announces XLS Gen2 EASA Certification

The European launch customer for the Citation XLS Gen2 is Porsche Air Service in Austria.

Apr 28, 2022 - 11:43 AM

Bell Sells Two More 505 Singles into Switzerland

Bell has signed a purchase agreement with Swiss helicopter services company Karen for two Bell 505 helicopters for charter and flight training.

$HondaJet fractional-share provider and charter operator Volato has added its first base to the West Coast, bringing its total operational bases in the U.S. to six. (Photo: Volato)$

Apr 26, 2022 - 11:13 AM

Volato Establishes First West Coast Base

Volato's West Coast base is at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California.

Apr 22, 2022 - 11:45 AM

Sino Jet Expands Operations in China

Sino Jet plans to base up to two Dassault Falcon 7X tri-jets and establish maintenance and other operations to support the Hainan free trade port.

Apr 22, 2022 - 10:44 AM

Instajet Club Brings Route Card to U.S.

European air charter broker Instajet now offers jet card on 10 U.S. city-pair routes with monthly or annual membership.

Apr 21, 2022 - 10:41 AM

Jet Linx Expands Pilot Pipeline with ATP Partnership

Jet Linx hopes to tap into some of ATP's 2,000 qualified students and instructors to fill its pilot ranks.

Apr 20, 2022 - 12:54 PM

Electric Aircraft Seek to be Part of Business Aviation's Future

Several companies developing electric and hybrid-electric eVTOL and eSTOL aircraft are exhibiting at the 2022 EBACE show in Geneva.

$Amber Aviation's AmberNet will offer fractional lease and jet card programs using Gulfstream G450s provided by partner NetJets. (Photo: Amber Aviation)$