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The company’s ElevateOS offering comprises a core operating system, rider and pilot apps, and matching engine that connects users to flights much like ride-hailing services.

The AFWERX SBIR Direct-to-Phase II agreement will develop tools to enable on-demand air taxis for the Air Force.

Firm connects users with third-party private carriers but is looking to launch an air taxi service with its own aircraft.

The updated booking portal features use cases for flight departments in North America, along with on-demand and empty-leg fulfillment in the EU.

Eric Zipkin, CEO of Tradewind Aviation, gives FLYING a peek into how the on-demand charter business has fared during the year and how he is positioning the company ahead of a potential slowdown in the economy.

The deal to take Flexjet public through a SPAC IPO is valued at $3.1 billion, which the company says is nearly 11 times the $288 million adjusted earnings expected for 2022.

Wheels Up is partnering with ATP Flight School by forming a hiring partnership that will offer ATP graduates a pathway to first officer positions at the on-demand private aviation company.

The large charter operator says the deal will help the company expand to accommodate high demand.

New twin is part of the family-run Alaska air carrier’s ambitious expansion plans.

Company said its active membership grew 31 percent in the final quarter of 2021.