Charter

Semi-Private Charter Startup JSX Expands in Texas

JSX, a small startup airline born in California that operates under Part 135, expanded its business deeper into Texas earlier this week, offering something a little bit different in hopes of making private charter accessible to more people. The company flies out of major international airports with airline service, but offering passengers the convenience of […]

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FAA Says Blackbird Should Be Operating Under Part 135

It stands to reason that if a passenger pays for a charter flight, they’re entitled to expect a significantly better level of safety than if they accept a free ride from a neighbor in their single-engine trainer. That’s because the FAA has said, “Pilots who transport paying passengers must have the required qualifications and training, […]

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OpenAirplane, FlyOtto Shut Down Operations

OpenAirplane and FlyOtto ceased operations on December 29, 2019. The aircraft rental and charter services sought to make processes easier and with less hassle for pilots and prospective passengers. Co-Founder and President Rod Rakic cited a discrepancy between the stated desire of pilots to use the OpenAirplane service and the numbers that actually showed up […]

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