Charter Market
Air Charter Safety Foundation Releases Three ASAP Case Studies for August 2026
The Air Charter Safety Foundation published three August 2026 ASAP case studies covering an unresolved airworthiness directive, a Teterboro altitude deviation at fix DANDY, and an in-flight hypoxia event at 20,000 feet.
Patriotic Millionaires urges Scotland to set high private jet tax to cut luxury emissions
Patriotic Millionaires, a US advocacy group, urged Scottish ministers to impose a high tax on private jet travel to cut luxury emissions and raise public revenue.
Flyte Builds Regional Private Aviation Service Around Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
Flyte, founded by CEO Marc Sellouk, operates five Cirrus SF50 Vision Jets across the Northeast and Southeast U.S. and plans to expand to 15 aircraft by the end of 2027.
Five New York-Area Airports Compared: A Guide for Business Travelers
A guide comparing five New York-area airports finds Teterboro logged 172,618 aircraft movements in 2025, while JFK undergoes a $19 billion expansion project.
India's Private Aviation Sector Moves Toward Integrated Ecosystem Driven by Wealth Growth and Policy Reform
India's UHNWI population rose 63% from just over 12,000 to 19,877 between 2021 and 2026, fueling private aviation demand as GIFT IFSC lessors leased 203 aircraft by May 2026.
Best Private Jets of 2026 Ranked by Class: Gulfstream G800, Bombardier Global 8000 and More
Aerocorner's August 2026 review of verified manufacturer specifications names class-by-class leaders including the Gulfstream G800 at 8,200 nautical miles range and the Bombardier Global 8000 at Mach 0.95.
Private jet catering shifts toward personalized health-focused dining, says SkyDine Jet Catering
SkyDine Jet Catering says private aviation dining is shifting toward personalized, health-focused meals such as keto, low-carb, plant-based, halal and kosher, requiring tighter ground-to-galley logistics.
Kentucky Aviation Study: 88.5% of Plane Crashes Occurred Outside Major Commercial Airports, 2016–2025
The Kryder Law Group's review of National Transportation Safety Board data found 78 Kentucky aviation accidents from 2016 through 2025, with 69 occurring at non-commercial airfields, about 88.5%.
Amendment to Aviation Safety Bill Could Block ADS-B Data Use for Tax Enforcement, Risking Millions in State Revenue
A House-passed amendment to the ALERT Act would bar airports and tax authorities from using ADS-B transponder data to collect landing fees or enforce aircraft taxes, potentially costing Texas up to $70.2 million in annual revenue.
Sky Travel Solutions launches jet card program with Hawker 400XP fleet and light jet focus
Sky Travel Solutions, founded by Kevin Wargo and Pedro Bizzotto, launched the Sky Travel Club jet card with a Hawker 400XP fleet, pricing 25 light-jet hours from $7,650 plus federal excise tax.
Global Private Jet Flights Hit Record 3.9 Million in 2025, Up 34% from Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global private jet flights reached a record 3.9 million in 2025, up 34% from pre-pandemic levels, as VistaJet US President Leona Qi describes rising demand from executives and investors.
Australia's Air Frontier grounds Baron fleet after Baron 58 crash in Gulf of Carpentaria
Air Frontier grounded all Beechcraft Baron aircraft in its fleet after a Baron 58, registered VH-AKH, crashed on August 25 during a repositioning flight over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Planet Nine Private Air Earns Third Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Designation
Planet Nine Private Air, LLC announced that a third staff member has earned the Certified Aviation Manager designation, a professional aviation-management credential, the company said.
AsBAA's Balmer: Regional cooperation essential to tackle illegal charter and regulatory complexity in Asian business aviation
AsBAA Chairman Phil Balmer said regulatory fragmentation across Asia's roughly 1,100-jet business aviation fleet is pushing some operators into illegal charter activity.
Aspen Art Week 2026: ArtCrush Gala Raises Over $4 Million as 38-Exhibitor Fair and Sculpture Park Draw Ultra-Wealthy Collectors
Aspen's July 2026 art week paired a 38-exhibitor fair at Hotel Jerome with a new Snowmass Mountain sculpture park, as the museum's ArtCrush gala raised more than $4 million.
Corporate Angel Network Appoints Jack Pelton to Board of Directors
Corporate Angel Network appointed Jack J. Pelton, Chairman and CEO of the Experimental Aircraft Association, to its Board of Directors.
AirSprint Expands Canada's Largest Fractional Fleet to 45 Aircraft
AirSprint Private Aviation expanded its fractional fleet to 45 aircraft with the addition of an Embraer business jet, serving more than 600 Fractional Owners across Canada.
Greenpeace UK Calls for Immediate Ban on Private Jets, Citing Ultra-Wealthy's Outsized Aviation Emissions
Greenpeace UK launched a campaign and petition urging the UK government to immediately ban private jets, saying the ultra-wealthy cause half of the world's aviation emissions.
Nice Tops Vista's Global Private Aviation Rankings This Summer as UK Travellers Book Last-Minute
Vista's summer data ranks Nice as its busiest global destination this year, averaging twelve flight movements a day in July and peaking at twenty-nine on the busiest day, as UK booking windows nearly halved.
Over 25% of Global Private Jet Flights Operated by Aircraft Aged 21 or More Years, WINGX Data Shows
WINGX data for the first half of 2026 shows aircraft aged 21 years or more flew 498,500 private jet departures, or 25.5% of the global total of about 1.954 million flights.
US Business Jet Market Valued at $65.53 Billion in 2024, Forecast to Reach $110.11 Billion by 2029
MarketsandMarkets valued the US business jet market at $65.53 billion in 2024, projecting growth to $110.11 billion by 2029 at a 6.7% compound annual growth rate.
Abercrombie & Kent Launches $225,000 Seven-Continent Private Jet Journey Departing January 2028
Abercrombie & Kent will run a 28-day, seven-continent private jet journey on a reconfigured Boeing 757 for 50 passengers at $225,000 per person, departing January 3, 2028.
Italy's Italfly reported to have inducted Citation M2 Gen2
Italian business aviation operator Italfly has added a brand-new Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 to its fleet, expanding its light-jet lineup in Italy.
Amalfi Jets Argues Charter Is Less Restrictive Than Fractional Ownership
Amalfi Jets executive Kolin Jones posted a video arguing charter is less restrictive than fractional ownership, drawing about 15,000 views and 183 reactions on social media.
Middle East Airspace Update: No Ceasefire, Kuwait Still Closed, Three Saudi Airports Shut After Houthi Attacks
As of August 25, 2026, Kuwait overflights remain closed until October 2 and three southern Saudi airports stay shut after Houthi attacks, while EASA advisories run through August 31.
Charter Industry 2026 a Tale of Two Stories, ACA CEO Hogben Says
Air Charter Association CEO Glenn Hogben said the charter industry's 2026 has been a tale of two stories, citing reduced Middle East demand for FBO, operator and maintenance services amid regional conflict.
Ukraine's Civil Aviation Faces Existential Crisis After 52 Months of Shutdown; Airport Reopening Plans Stall
Ukraine's civil aviation sector remains shut after 52 months since Russia's February 24, 2022 invasion, with only Boryspil and Lviv airports retaining working infrastructure among six major hubs.
FAA Accepts Pilots for HIMS Reform Petition Seeking Overhaul of Aeromedical Certification Program
The FAA accepted for review a petition filed August 20 by Pilots for HIMS Reform seeking defined monitoring periods, independent appeal rights and faster decisions in aeromedical certification, acknowledged August 24.
Australia's Horizon Airways orders second Tecnam P2012 STOL, delivery due end of 2026
Horizon Airways has ordered a second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft for delivery by the end of 2026, after launching operations with its first P2012 STOL in May 2026.
Planet Nine Private Air enters turboprop market with Pilatus PC-12
Planet Nine Private Air, based in Van Nuys, has added a 2015-built Pilatus PC-12 turboprop, registered N35WH, to enter the regional charter segment.
Czech firm Zuri targets cargo market with hybrid-electric uncrewed VTOL aircraft
Czech company Zuri is entering the uncrewed cargo market with a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft derived from a technology demonstrator due to fly for the first time next year.
FAA Approves Surf Air Mobility's OperatorOS as Authorized Electronic Records System for Part 135 Airlines
The FAA approved Surf Air Mobility's OperatorOS software as an authorized electronic records system for the Part 135 certificate covering Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines.
On-Demand Air Travel Evolves From Exclusive Charters to App-Based, Algorithm-Driven Market
On-demand air travel has shifted from exclusive charters and fractional ownership toward app-based, per-seat booking platforms with algorithms cutting empty legs by nearly 40% versus a decade ago.
Book-and-Claim Accounting Emerges as Key Mechanism for Corporations to Address Scope 3 Aviation Emissions via SAF Certificates
Book-and-Claim accounting is spreading as a way for corporations to buy tradable Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates covering Scope 3 emissions, with SABA committing nearly $200 million in April 2024.
Airline vs. Corporate Aviation Pilot Careers: Key Differences in Pay, Schedule, and Regulations
US pilots choosing between Part 121 airline careers and Part 135/91 corporate or charter flying face differing entry requirements, schedules, and 2024 median pay of $226,600 versus $122,670.
EHang withdraws 2026 full-year revenue guidance citing post-accident regulatory caution in China
EHang withdrew its 2026 full-year revenue guidance without replacement, citing slower passenger commercial operation approvals in China after a late-June accident involving a piloted light-sport aircraft.
UK Hydrogen Energy Association warns weakening HEFA cap would undermine green hydrogen e-SAF demand
The UK Hydrogen Energy Association warned that weakening the 92.3% HEFA cap under the SAF mandate would delay demand signals for green hydrogen-based e-SAF, in its response to the DfT consultation.
Concorde: From 1962 Anglo-French Treaty to Final Flight in November 2003
Concorde's supersonic programme ran from a 1962 Anglo-French treaty through its final flight on 26 November 2003, with only 20 aircraft ever completed.
Iran and Oman Outline Temporary Strait of Hormuz Shipping Corridor as US Launches Sweeping Iran Sanctions
Iran and Oman outlined a phased plan for a temporary Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor through Iranian waters as the US launched "Operation Economic Outcast," sanctioning over 60 entities across five sectors.
American EcoFuels (OTC: AEFI) Issues Update on SAF Technology, Patent Expansion, and Uplisting Plans
American EcoFuels issued an August 26, 2026 update confirming its rebrand from Eco Innovation Group, full acquisition of Kepler GTL Technologies, and lab-scale production of SAF, SPK and clean diesel.
Near-Midair Encounters Offer Hard Lessons on Pilot Vigilance and Shared Responsibility
Retired Air Force major general John Barry published commentary on near-midair encounters in general aviation, stressing pilot vigilance and shared responsibility at nontowered airports.
Private Aviation Guide: Seven Aircraft Categories, Their Ranges, Capacities, and Charter Rates
Private aviation spans seven aircraft categories from turboprops to VIP airliners, with charter rates ranging from about $5,500 to over $15,200 per hour.
Private Jet Center Appoints Chip Schultz as CEO
Private Jet Center named Chip Schultz, former flyExclusive Senior Vice President of Operations, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL to Serve LA28 Olympics, Targeting Uber Black Pricing
Archer Aviation added an 11th planned vertiport at LA Live and was named LA28's official air taxi provider for its Midnight eVTOL network.
Africa Business Jet Market to Grow from $830 Million in 2024 to $1.18 Billion by 2029 at 4.5% CAGR
MarketsandMarkets projected Africa's business jet market will grow from $830 million in 2024 to $1,180 million by 2029, a 4.5% compound annual growth rate.
Middle East Business Jet Market Forecast to Reach $12.79 Billion by 2029 at 5.8% CAGR
The Middle East business jet market was valued at $8.13 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $12.79 billion by 2029, a 5.8% CAGR.
NASA's AAM National Campaign Conducts Series of Flight Tests to Integrate Advanced Air Mobility into US Airspace
NASA, the FAA, and industry partners including Joby Aviation completed seven National Campaign flight tests over two years to integrate Advanced Air Mobility into US airspace.
Latin America Business Jet Market to Grow from USD 2,280 Million in 2024 to USD 3,370 Million by 2029 at 5.0% CAGR
The Latin America business jet market is projected to grow from USD 2,280 million in 2024 to USD 3,370 million by 2029, a 5.0% CAGR, with Brazil and Mexico leading.
English High Court Denies Freezing Order in Gulfstream G700 Brokerage Commission Dispute, Orders £250,000 Security for Costs
The English High Court ordered broker Freestream Aircraft Limited to post £250,000 in staged security for costs while refusing a freezing injunction in its commission dispute over the May 2025 sale of a Gulfstream G700.
Noemi Signs MoU with Skyhop Aviation for Up to 15 Electric Seaplanes
Norwegian airline Noemi signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Skyhop Aviation for the acquisition of up to 15 electric seaplanes.
JetZero's Z4 Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft Draws Airline and U.S. Air Force Investment as 2027 Demonstrator Flight Approaches
JetZero's Z4 blended-wing-body aircraft, targeting a 250-seat mid-market category, has drawn investment from United, Delta, Alaska and Japan Airlines plus a $235 million U.S. Air Force contract ahead of a planned 2027 demonstrator flight.
Pilots Play Key Role Assisting ATC During Fire Season, Aviation Experts Say
Aviation authorities are urging pilots to keep reporting fires, ELT signals and possible downed aircraft to ATC during fire season, since early reports can support fire suppression efforts.
US Autonomous Aviation Advances as Regulation Races to Catch Technology
President Trump's Executive Order 14307 has driven the FAA and Department of Transportation to launch the eIPP pilot program covering six commercial autonomous aviation categories, alongside proposed rules 14 C.F.R. Part 108 and Part 146.
Charter Operator Airlifts Emergency Hazmat Team with Over a Tonne of Gear from Toronto to Thunder Bay
A Canadian charter operator flew a seven-person hazmat response team and over a tonne of equipment from Toronto to Thunder Bay on short notice using a Pilatus PC-12.
Jetcraft President Chad Anderson Publishes Series of Business Aviation Industry Insights
Jetcraft President Chad Anderson published a series of business aviation industry insight articles on the company's blog between 2021 and 2024, covering market trends and pre-owned aircraft data.
GPS Spoofing in Aviation Surged 193% Between 2023 and 2025, IATA Data Shows
IATA's 2025 Annual Safety Report shows GPS spoofing incidents affecting aircraft rose 193% between 2023 and 2025, while GPS jamming rose 67% over the same period.
FAA Opens 60-Day Comment Period on 'Priority Airspace' Corridors for Space Launches
The FAA opened a 60-day comment period on August 25 to define "priority airspace" for space launch corridors, directed under the 2026 National Space Transportation Policy.
European Private Jet Market: Major Operators, Empty-Leg Deals, and Charter Options Across the Continent
Europe's private jet market features operators Flexjet, NetJets, VistaJet and Wheels Up alongside brokers listing empty-leg routes, including a Paris-Barcelona flight on 12 June priced at €3,000 for two passengers.
NTSB Releases Surveillance Videos and Investigative Reports From Fatal Philadelphia Learjet 55 Crash
The NTSB added 59 items to its public docket on the January 2025 Philadelphia Learjet 55 crash, including surveillance video of the aircraft's final 22 seconds of flight.
EASA Shares 2025 SAFA Ramp Inspection Data Highlighting Recurring Crew and Documentation Failures
EASA shared its 2025 SAFA ramp inspection data with OPSGROUP, showing that recurring findings for business aviation crews centered on flight-planning errors and document-control failures, led by the SAFA-GA Top 5 categories.