Arturo Weiss

Here's a look at a selection of charter and fractional companies currently in operation. NetJets In 1986, Executive Jet pioneered fractional aircraft ownership with the NetJets program offering a highly efficient and cost-effective way for individuals and companies to meet the demanding travel requirements of today's busy lifestyles. Executive Jet first implemented fractional jet ownership in the United States, with the NetJets U.S. program, and has since expanded NetJets' success to Europe and the Middle East. This year NetJets will fly over 250,000 flights to more than 140 countries. In 1998 after experiencing NetJets' ownership for three years, Warren Buffett and his company Berkshire Hathaway purchased NetJets and its parent company, NetJets Inc. NetJets International (NJI) is a NetJets Inc. company that was started in 1995 to bring the world of long-range, int... (more)

Chartering Your Island Getaway

Have you ever envied how some people are able to fly off to a Caribbean destination without ever having to deal with the delays and hassles that traditional airlines service entails? Have you wondered about the secret formula that guarantees a personalized travel experience that is tailored to your schedule and not the airline's? The answer is jet charter flights. Once considered a means of travel for high rollers and for those with more than a few dollars to spare, charter flying is surprisingly more accessible than the average airline traveler might think. The term charter fly... (more)

Business Aviation Celebrates Next Century of Flight

(Tuesday, August 3, 2004) - While the EAA AirVenture convention is primarily known as a sport aviation event, a noticeable sampling of jet aircraft manufacturers, with ties to the air charter and fractional industry, was evident during the show. The number of jets exhibited during the event clearly demonstrated that business aviation continues to be an attractive alternative to commercial air travel. Eclipse Aviation stole part of the show at this year's convention held from July 27 to August 2 in Oshkosh, Wisc. The jet manufacturer was on hand to make several newsworthy announc... (more)

Chartering to Your Island Getaway

Have you ever envied how some people are able to fly off to a Caribbean destination without ever having to deal with the delays and hassles that traditional airline service entails? Have you wondered about the secret formula that guarantees a personalized travel experience that's tailored to your schedule and not the airline's? The answer is jet charter flights. Once considered a means of travel for high rollers and for those with more than a few dollars to spare, charter flying is surprisingly more accessible than the average airline traveler might think.   The term charter fl... (more)

Fractionals vs Air Charters

  You may hear the terms fractional operator, charter, and air taxi used frequently and, sometimes, interchangeably. While each type of operation shares similarities with the others, there are subtle differences. Learning which travel option is right for you is much easier once you understand the pros and cons of each type of service. A Popular Alternative to Commercial Travel Charter flights offer comfort and convenience, allowing busy executives to escape the security hassles and rigid schedules of airline travel without much advance notice. Charters also allow travelers to acce... (more)