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Charter and Fractional Report 2014
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: The charter market, according to the many companies interviewed for this special report, is in relatively good shape.
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The charter market, according to the many companies interviewed for this special report, is in relatively good shape. While competition remains strong, many operators that fly large and long-range jets on international trips say that business has never been better, despite the challenges of operating in countries with marginal general aviation infrastructure. To meet the needs of a growing customer base that is willing to pay the high cost of traveling by business jet, most of these operators are adding aircraft, with Gulfstream’s new G650 a popular choice, along with Bombardier’s Global 5000s and 6000s, Falcons and BBJs.