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Escrow, the tentative third-party solution for jet card memberships

Exploring what escrow accounts are, how charter and jet card sellers often misuse the term, and why many jet charter providers avoid them.

By Giancarlo Diago Cevallos, October 16, 2026

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OneFlight sales records show 'loss leader' deals were widespread

The charter broker took in $226 million in jet card cash in 2026 to fund over $400 million in flight obligations before pausing operations.

October 15, 2026

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VistaJet members to join Charles Leclerc at Formula One event

The operator continues its partnership with Ferrari and invites members to exclusive events during the Austin Formula One Grand Prix.

October 15, 2026

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Private Jet Flight Activity Analysis – 2026 – Week 41

U.S. charter and fractional growth saved the industry from a year-over-year decline in Week 41, according to WingX's latest data.

October 15, 2026

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PlaneSense to equip Pilatus fleet with new satellite Wi-Fi system

The New Hampshire-based fractional operator will install satellite Wi-Fi, powered by Gogo Galileo, on its Pilatus fleet.

October 15, 2026

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Air Charter Service experiencing strong European service

The U.K.-based broker saw a 47% YoY increase in European charter flights, following overall revenue growth.

October 15, 2026

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21 extra charges that could be in your jet card contract

These 21 charges in your jet card fine print are not always apparent in the pricing jet card sellers present, but they can add up.

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Buying Jet Cards: What they say vs. reality

Here are some of the claims you tell us you hear from jet card sellers and other private aviation sales pros, and how to view them.

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Tradewind expands Bahamas flight service, starting December

Tradewind Aviation is expanding its Bahamas flight services with Fort Lauderdale-Nassau flights, year-round on its Pilatus PC-12s.

October 14, 2026

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Chapman Freeborn joins BlackBook Motorsport network

The U.K.-based jet charter broker joined a global motorsports business community, increasing its involvement in race logistics.

October 14, 2026

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Aegis Air to start by-the-seat flights to Caracas with big ambitions

Aegis Air will use a wet-leased Aero regional jet to launch Miami-Caracas with plans to be 'the JSX of Latin America and the Caribbean'.

October 13, 2026

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Four Corners Aviation rebrands as Mente Aviation

The charter and management arm has been rebranded as Mente Aviation to better align with its owner, Mente Group.

October 13, 2026

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