in Business Aviation Posted 11 June 2013
Al Bateen Executive Airport has announced a 21% increase in visiting aircraft traffic in January through April 2013 versus the same period in 2012. Commercial movements, including that of base
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 10 June 2013
Qatar Executive has been awarded its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA).
in Business Aviation Posted 5 June 2013
Dassault Aviation is marking the 50th anniversary of its Falcon premium business jet line with a demonstration of a Falcon 900LX business jet in Dubai on June 9.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Technology / Airports Posted 4 June 2013
The UAE and Bahrain have restructured airspace between the two countries in a bid to ease congestion as the number of aircraft movements continues to grow.
in Business Aviation Posted 30 May 2013
London Executive Aviation (LEA), is looking to boost its activities for business aviation in Turkey and the Middle East following the opening of its first international office in Athens, Greece.
in Business Aviation / Training Posted 28 May 2013
Austrian simulator manufacturer Axis Group is to push for greater penetration in the Middle East and Africa following a restructuring and an investment in time and money from two leading business aviation specialists.
in Business Aviation Posted 22 May 2013
Gama Group has announced that its Middle East based business unit, Gama Aviation FZE is significantly expanding Gama's customer offering at Sharjah International Airport.
in Business Aviation / Events Posted 22 May 2013
Web Manuals Sweden AB - developers of operational knowledge management solutions for the aviation industry - has won a contract with Gama Aviation's Middle East division for the adoption of the Web Manuals application and Electronic Flight Bag
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 22 May 2013
Dubai-based flight support specialist Hadid International Services has launched a partnership with Saudi Arabia's Wallan Aviation to offer ground handling for business aircraft across Saudi Arabia.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 May 2013
A new jet was born this morning when Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft revealed its new twin-engine jet, the PC-24, at EBACE. The new jet not only has the ability to use short runways but can also land on unpaved surfaces and will have
in Business Aviation Posted 21 May 2013
ExecuJet aircraft management customers can now locate their aircraft and quickly access information on matters such as fuel consumption, schedules and crew thanks to an iPad app launched at EBACE today
in Business Aviation Posted 21 May 2013
Airbus is introducing a new corporate jet customer care centre (C4you) for its private jet customers, aimed at providing dedicated access to an experienced team.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance Posted 21 May 2013
Luxury brand business jet operator VistaJet was in record-breaking mode at EBACE this morning as it enrolled 50 Bombardier aircraft into the JSSI Platinum engine and APU hourly cost maintenance programmes.
in Business Aviation / Training Posted 21 May 2013
Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) and the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) have today announced a new service package to be offered exclusively to MEBAA members.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 May 2013
German Air Ambulance Specialist and VVIP-Jet-Operator Flight-Ambulance-International (FAI) rent-a-jet AG has named Al Bateen Executive Airport as its preferred stopover airport in
in Business Aviation Posted 21 May 2013
Customers with Jet Aviation in Saudi Arabia can now keep up with the news from their favourite sources following a new service launching at EBACE in Geneva today.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2013
At EBACE this morning, Bombardier revealed the Challenger 350 in partnership with fractional ownership giant NetJets.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2013
Nextant Aerospace, unveiled its next generation 400XT at EBACE in Geneva this morning. The company also showed off a new air ambulance configuration - the first of its Special Missions applications for the reengineered aircraft type.
in Business Aviation / Events Posted 20 May 2013
African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) Chairman Tarek Ragheb has launched AfBAA Expo a new event focused solely on the African business aviation sector and run in conjunction with the Marrakech Airshow which takes place 23
in Business Aviation / Events Posted 20 May 2013
Qatar Airways' corporate jet division Qatar Executive is again taking part at Europe's leading business aviation show EBACE in Geneva this week, this time highlighting the expanded services it now offers at its Doha International
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2013
US based private aviation service provider,XJet, is to move its headquarters to Dubai and develop a new luxury FBO at Dubai World Central.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2013
Inmarsat has announced it will be working with Satcom Direct, the provider of satellite voice, fax, datalink and Internet communications solutions, to take its GX Aviation proposition to the business aviation market.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2013
Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation, part of the independently owned aviation business the 28 East Group, has announced a significant expansion to its exclusively marketed charter fleet with the addition
in Business Aviation / Events Posted 20 May 2013
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) is displaying a BBJ 3 for the first time at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE).
in Business Aviation / Maintenance Posted 20 May 2013
Piaggio Aero – the Italian turboprop manufacturer part owned by Abu Dhabi's Mubadala - is introducing a reduced maintenance program for its Piaggio P180 Avanti/II the company said at EBACE today.
in Business Aviation Posted 19 May 2013
Embraer's newest business jet – the Legacy 500 – made its first appearance outside of Brazil when it landed at Geneva airport to participate in EBACE, Europe's major business aviation event.
in Business Aviation Posted 19 May 2013
Greek charter operator Gainjet sees the Middle East as a potentially lucrative market for its services following the acquisition of a second Bombardier Challenger 604.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 May 2013
328 have announced that it has successfully completed in partnership with Turkish Technic an extensive Gulfstream GIV interior refurbishment for the Turkish Government.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 May 2013
Chapman Freeborn is launching a new Global Broker initiative designed to help business jet flight arrangers globally tap into local knowledge and expertise, 24/7/365 days a year.
in Business Aviation Posted 14 May 2013 · 1 Comment
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is hosting the inaugural Middle East Business Aviation Conference (MEBAC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The conference will be held under the patronage of H.H. Prince Fahd
in Business Aviation Posted 14 May 2013
Royal Jet – the international award-winning luxury flight services provider – celebrated its 10th year milestone by unveiling a bold new corporate identity and plans to go 'above and beyond' in providing bespoke
in Business Aviation Posted 11 May 2013
Bombardier has confirmed that the Learjet 75 will make its official world debut at the EBACE show in Geneva next week.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance Posted 8 May 2013
Qatar Airways' private jet division Qatar Executive has strengthened its position in maintenance services for Bombardier aircraft in Qatar and the Middle East after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority
in Business Aviation Posted 6 May 2013
Asian VIP aviation services provider, ASA Group, has expanded its operations, and opened offices in Indonesia and Malaysia thanks to support from the Middle East.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 5 May 2013
The UAE's director general of the country's civil aviation authority (GCAA), H.E Saif Al Suwaidi, has called for greater cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders in the local aviation
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Events / Airports Posted 5 May 2013
The burgeoning aviation industry in Iraq is to be the subject of a major conference to be held at Baghdad Airport in September.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 25 April 2013
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet president Shane O'Hare, said the development of a strong infrastructure is one of the main ingredients of a successful business formula for the Middle East's business aviation industry.
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors / Maintenance Posted 25 April 2013
Aircraft completions specialist Associated Air Center (AAC), has been issued a design organisation approval renewal certificate from the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
in Home / Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Posted 22 April 2013
Rizon Jet, the Middle East and UK-based luxury flight services company, has announced that its FBO / VIP terminal at its headquarters in Doha, Qatar, has been awarded 'Best Fixed Base Operator Middle East' for the second
in Air Transport / Business Aviation Posted 20 April 2013
Boeing is reducing the production rate for its 747-8 jumbo jet from two to 1.75 planes per month.
in Business Aviation Posted 19 April 2013
Jet Aviation Dubai recently concluded a successful C4 inspection on a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) for an undisclosed client in the Middle East.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 April 2013
The first Dassault Falcon 2000S has been delivered today to a Turkish customer.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 April 2013
Cessna Aircraft Company has rolled out its first production unit of the new Citation X at the company's Wichita manufacturing facility.
in Business Aviation Posted 8 April 2013
Rizon Jet is increasing the company's managed fleet of business jets to include a Bombardier Global 5000, based at its headquarters in Doha.
in Business Aviation Posted 5 April 2013 · 1 Comment
Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has announced it has received the ISO 9001:2008 accreditation from Bureau Veritas Certification.
in Business Aviation Posted 5 April 2013
Rizon Jet recently earned Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) designation from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority for its Doha facility.
in Business Aviation Posted 28 March 2013
Bombardier Aerospace has announced that it will be extending the warranty of its Challenger 605 aircraft. Specifically, the basic warranty of its Challenger 605 business aircraft will be enhanced from the current three years or
in Business Aviation Posted 28 March 2013
Eclipse Aerospace has received an amended Production Certificate authorizing the final assembly, test, and certification of the new production Eclipse 550 Twin-Engine Jet from the Federal Aviation Administration
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Business & Finance Posted 27 March 2013
Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and brokers Capital Shield Insurance (CSI) are forming a new aviation consortium called Tayaran
in Business Aviation Posted 25 March 2013
Gama Group has announced a further expansion to its Middle East fleet with the addition of an Embraer Legacy 600, to be based at Gama's newest operating base, Al Bateen Executive Airport in
in Business Aviation Posted 25 March 2013
ExecuJet Aircraft Trading has announced an exclusive mandate to sell an Airbus ACJ320 aircraft, thereby expanding its offering of large business jets.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 March 2013
Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) has dismissed as "untrue" circulated media reports and rumors about the number of aircraft currently in use in the country's Amir's aircraft fleet, a KAC press statement said today
in Business Aviation / Maintenance Posted 20 March 2013
Dassault Falcon's new FalconBroadcast airborne health monitoring service is now available on all Falcon 2000 and Falcon 900 models equipped with the EASy cockpit, the French manufacturer said today.
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors / Maintenance Posted 20 March 2013
Associated Air Center (AAC) – which operates the large transport category VIP completions centre in Dallas, Texas has received approval as an authorised maintenance organisation from the aviation authorities of
in Business Aviation Posted 20 March 2013
Royal Jet has officially launched its bespoke travel division Royal Jet Luxury Vacations (RJLV) in the Seychelles Islands.
in Business Aviation / People Posted 19 March 2013
Nextant Aerospace, maker of the Nextant 400XT, has bolstered its global sales team with the promotion of Jay Heublein to executive vice president, global sales and marketing and has also added a specific role for an African and Middle East sales
in Business Aviation Posted 19 March 2013
The two newest members of the Dassault Falcon family of business jets, the 2000S and 2000LXS, have received their EASA certification. Approval from the FAA and other regulatory bodies is expected to follow shortly.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 March 2013
Gama Group has announced the appointment of Oliver Hewson as commercial manager, Gama Aviation FZE, with the task of further developing its significant growth throughout the MENA region.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 March 2013
The first production version of the updated Citation Sovereign has rolled off the production line in Wichita. The first of six new Cessna aircraft expected to hit the market this year.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 March 2013
Conference organizer Aeropodium is to hold its second annual Middle East Corporate Aviation Summit (MECAS) in Dubai on June 13.
in Business Aviation Posted 6 March 2013
Gulfstream's new ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650 set another city-pair speed record on its way to the Abu Dhabi Air Expo.
in Business Aviation / Training Posted 6 March 2013 · 1 Comment
PrivatAir has announced at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 that it has signed a contract with Saudia Private Aviation (SPA) that will encompass training SPA's existing cabin crew as well as coaching in specific areas of on-board
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Events Posted 5 March 2013
The Abu Dhabi Air Expo could herald the start of new era in general aviation for the United Arab Emirates.
in Business Aviation Posted 28 February 2013
Istanbul-based Europe Jet is now offering a company-owned Bombardier CRJ200LR / Challenger 850 with 15 VIP Seats which it claims is the largest business jet to be operated in the Turkish charter market
in Business Aviation / Events Posted 27 February 2013
Qatar Airways' private jet charter division Qatar Executive will be exhibiting at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo (ADAE) next week (5-7 March), demonstrating its commitment to the vibrant Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
in Business Aviation Posted 26 February 2013
Jet Aviation Dubai was recently authorized to provide maintenance, alterations and repair services to the new ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin Gulfstream G650.
in Business Aviation Posted 26 February 2013
Empire Aviation Group (EAG) has taken its first new aircraft of the year under management. The Gulfstream G450 is an advanced large-cabin, long range business jet and joins EAG's extensive fleet
in Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Maintenance Posted 18 February 2013
Performance worries over military and commercial helicopter operations in the harsh conditions of the Middle East deserts could be eased with a new distributorship deal signed today.
in Defence / Business Aviation Posted 18 February 2013
A global terror threat of missile attack against fixed wing aircraft or helicopters is being met head on by one exhibitor at IDEX – the defence and security event opening in Abu Dhabi today.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 February 2013
Gulf owned FBOs took the first two places in a poll by the European Business Air News (EBAN) magazine.
in Business Aviation / Technology Posted 15 February 2013
The supersonic business jet is getting closer. Aerodynamic technology company Aerion Corporation has announced its next round of high-speed test flights in conjunction with NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center are underway.
in Business Aviation / Airports Posted 15 February 2013
Jet Aviation Dubai has officially opened its new FBO facility at Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum International Airport. The company continues to provide MRO and FBO services at Dubai
in Business Aviation Posted 11 February 2013
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is stepping into the fray over the dispute between FBO and charter operator Rizon Jet and the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.
in Business Aviation Posted 8 February 2013
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.'s G280 aircraft received type certification today from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The certification recognizes that the super mid-sized aircraft demonstrates compliance with EASA airworthiness and
in Business Aviation Posted 6 February 2013
Dubai's Empire Aviation Group has launched a new sister company Empire Aviation (EA), along with a comprehensive range of business aviation services for private aircraft owners in India.
in Business Aviation Posted 5 February 2013
An Embraer Lineage 1000 has been on display at Jeddah and Riyadh airports this week as the Brazilian manufacturer makes a sales push in the Kingdom, for the business jet which is longer than the BBJ and ACJ Embraer.
in Business Aviation Posted 5 February 2013
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), the operator of Al Bateen Executive Airport, and gategroup of Switzerland, have officially opened the 'Executive Gourmet' catering facility at Al Bateen
in Business Aviation / Events Posted 4 February 2013
The world's biggest business aviation event has a new name. The US National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced today that the name for its largest annual U.S. event has been changed from NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention” to “Business Aviation
in Business Aviation / Training Posted 28 January 2013
CAE's training centre in Dubai joins its sister-facilities in Bordeaux, France; Little Rock, Dallas and Morristown, USA; and Burgess Hill, UK; in celebrating the award of a Falcon Training Policy Manual (FTPM) certificate,
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Business & Finance Posted 27 January 2013
Troubled aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft is optimistic about coming out of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the United States having been given support by its key creditors who have accepted its reorganisation plan.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance Posted 23 January 2013
Dassault Falcon is once again supporting operators from the Middle East and elsewhere who are flying customers to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with a dedicated technical team positioned at nearby Zurich
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors Posted 22 January 2013
Sabena Technics used the AIME/MRO Middle East show in Dubai to announce it has been selected to carry out the VIP cabin modification of an Airbus A319 aircraft belonging to an undisclosed Asian customer.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 21 January 2013
UAE-based flight support and handling specialist, Jetex Flight Support, is to open a new flight planning lounge at London Oxford Airport, next month.
in Business Aviation / People Posted 18 January 2013
Former Hawker Beechcraft senior executive for the Middle East, Africa and Europe, Sean McGeough, has been appointed president of Nextant Aerospace the , maker of the Nextant 400XT, the world's only remanufactured business jet.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 January 2013
In line with Qatar Executive's continued focus on the international market, Qatar Airways' private jet division has launched its corporate website in Arabic and Russian languages.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 January 2013
Gama Aviation announced today the launch of a new, bespoke Safety Management System ('SMS') campaign.
in Business Aviation Posted 8 January 2013
The fourth Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) of Royal Jet, which is undergoing a US$9 million upgrade, is halfway through its refurbishment programme. The BBJ named A6-AIN is one of Royal Jet's six-strong fleet of BBJs.
in Business Aviation Posted 22 December 2012
Gulfstream has received two vital certifications for its new flagship aircraft programme - the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range G650.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 December 2012
GE has announced that it has agreed to purchase the aviation business of Avio S.p.A., an Italy-based manufacturer of aviation propulsion components and systems for civil and military aircraft, for $4.3 billion U.S. (€3.3 billion).
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
Bahrain is set to announce further expansion of the country's international airport and increase the opportunities for business aviation.
in Business Aviation / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
Comlux Aviation has brought the largest business jet ever displayed at MEBA to the show.
in Business Aviation / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
Jet Aviation Dubai and First Emirates Aviation Group (FEAG) have signed an agreement to offer a full range of interior refurbishment services out of Feat's specialised facility in Abu Dhabi.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 December 2012
Dassault Falcon has announced at the show yesterday that it has sold two business jets to Wallan Aviation, marking the company's first entry into the Dassault Falcon range and large cabin segment.
in Business Aviation / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
Though Gulfstream did not send an example of its flagship G650 to MEBA, Trevor Esling, Gulfstream's regional senior vice president for international sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, revealed that the aircraft would
in Business Aviation / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
Broker support company Executive Sky revealed a new look, new logo and a new line of business at MEBA 2012.
in Business Aviation / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe's largest business jet charter operators, is at the show to see if it can do a deal with a local AOC holder to share its two Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft based in the UK.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 December 2012
GE Aviation has named ExecuJet Middle East as an authorised service centre for its CF34-3 engines, which power the Bombardier Challenger series.
in Business Aviation / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
Lufthansa Technik has said its 'VIP and Executive Jet Solutions' division is in its final preparations for the second VIP Boeing 784-8 completion in Hamburg, Germany.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Training / Show News Posted 13 December 2012
The ARGUS CHEQ charter evaluation and qualification-rating programme is attracting increasing interest in the region.