in Business Aviation / Features Posted 10 June 2021
While private aviation globally has rebounded in the last few months, now running globally at around 70% of pre-Covid levels, figures for Dubai show not just recovery, but growth.
in Business Aviation / Times Aerospace TV Posted 8 June 2021
As commercial air transport sees numbers falling, business aviation is picking up the pieces, and nowhere more so than in Dubai.
in Business Aviation Posted 7 June 2021
ExecuJet has opened a fixed-base operation (FBO) services in Tel Aviv, Israel.
in Business Aviation Posted 26 May 2021
Embraer is presenting a semi-private configuration for ERJ 145 jets as an aftermarket solution, which includes premium seats for the utmost comfort to passengers.
in Business Aviation Posted 24 May 2021
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a business aviation company with its stand-alone VVIP lounges and hangar facility, has announced it has entered into a partnership with Click Aviation Network.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 May 2021
The first section of the recently launched ACJ TwoTwenty has arrived at the A220 final assembly line (FAL) in Mirabel, Canada. This mid-fuselage section arrival on schedule marks the start of the first Airbus corporate jet ever assembled in Canada.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 May 2021
With virtual EBACE (Europe's principal business aircraft event) Connect opening tomorrow the traditional press day began this morning with Airbus kicking off the news of a another Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) order.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 10 May 2021
The receipt of two new AW169 helicopters and plans to expand its maintenance operation means Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has big ambitions for the future.
in Business Aviation Posted 6 May 2021
Dassault Aviation launched its new flagship business jet at a special digital unveiling of the clean sheet design Falcon 10X to its key markets around the world today.
in Business Aviation Posted 6 May 2021
Bombardier has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2021 and affirmed its full year 2021 financial guidance and delivery expectations of 110-120 aircraft.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 April 2021
Dassault Aviation has been recognised by the coveted Red Dot prize.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 April 2021
The first-ever European Business Aviation SAF Summit has concluded with a strategic plan for advancing the production, availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels in the region.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 April 2021
The Gulfstream G700TM aircraft has flown for the first time fully outfitted and now joins the five other test aircraft already in the certification programme.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 April 2021
Bombardier is celebrating the completion of the 100th wing for its Global 7500 business jet, a significant milestone for the industry-leading aircraft and for the company’s facility in Red Oak, Texas, where the advanced wing is
in Business Aviation / Technology Posted 5 April 2021
UAE aerostructures manufacturer Strata is to enter the business aviation sector thanks to an offset agreement between the Tawazun Economic Council and Swiss airframer Pilatus.
in Business Aviation Posted 26 March 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has made the 100th customer delivery of the next-generation Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 programme. The 100th aircraft is a G500.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 24 March 2021
A new aviation company launched into the Middle East’s private jet market on January 1.
in Business Aviation Posted 22 March 2021
Jet Support Services, (JSSI), a provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry, has appointed Serdar Tamer as director of business development for Turkey, Greece and India.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 March 2021
ExecuJet, part of Luxaviation Group, is expanding the company’s Middle East activities, adding a Global 6000 and a Global 7500 to the regional fleet.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 March 2021
Dassault Aviation’s widebody Falcon 6X has successfully completed its first flight as planned in the first quarter of 2021, demonstrating the maturity of the programme and opening the test campaign for certification.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 March 2021
Bombardier has said its best-selling Challenger 350 aircraft was the most-delivered medium category business jet in 2020, making it the category leader for a seventh consecutive year.
in Business Aviation Posted 25 February 2021
For the ninth consecutive year, Embraer’s Phenom 300 series has become the world’s best-selling light jet according to numbers released today by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
in Business Aviation Posted 17 February 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the Gulfstream G700TM flight-test programme has made significant progress, surpassing 1,100 hours of flying and completing new company test regimens, all within the program’s first year.
in Business Aviation Posted 12 February 2021
Embraer delivered 71 jets in the fourth quarter of 2020, of which 28 were commercial aircraft and 43 were executive jets (23 light and 20 large), which represents a decrease of 10 aircraft in the quarter in comparison with 4Q19.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 February 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has enhanced its aircraft redesign programme. In as little as 30 business days, any Gulfstream aircraft can be redesigned with the assistance of a dedicated designer.
in Business Aviation Posted 26 January 2021
Switzerland-based bespoke charter specialist, Vertis Aviation has added an Embraer Legacy 600 to its fleet which it will exclusively market for charter as part of the Vertis Charter Management Programme.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 January 2021
Luxaviation Group has secured the FlySkills Hygiene Certification (FHC) across the group’s regional operators as well as their fixed-base operations managed by ExecuJet, including at facilities in Dubai and Istanbul.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 11 January 2021
Dave Calderwood takes a look at what will be focusing the attention of the business aviation community in 2021.
in Business Aviation Posted 5 January 2021
Empire Aviation Group, the Dubai-based private aviation specialist, was named Business Aircraft Operator of the Year at the Aviation Business Middle East Awards 2020, presented on December 16th.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 December 2020
A global group of leading business aviation organizations – including the Middle East association MEBAA, have announced a coordinated effort to combat illegal on-demand charter flights in the sector.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 9 December 2020
Bombardier’s new CEO, Éric Martel, believes that the current coronavirus crisis will have a positive impact on the business jet business. The company has great expectations regarding the Middle East market, especially for the long-range
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Events Posted 3 December 2020
The Saudi Airshow- due to take place in February - has been postponed.
in Business Aviation Posted 19 November 2020
Aircraft transaction and brokerage company JetHQ has expanded its capabilities to meet the needs of its clients in Egypt by appointing Sherif Abouzeid to head its newly created office in the country as vice president of sales, Egypt.
in Business Aviation Posted 2 November 2020
AMAC Aerospace has received two Head of State aircraft at its facility in Basel, Switzerland.
in Business Aviation Posted 30 October 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has said the next-generation Gulfstream G500TM and Gulfstream G600TM have demonstrated additional range capabilities through real-time operations.
in Business Aviation Posted 7 October 2020
Airbus Corporate Jets has won its first orders for the ACJ TwoTwenty totalling six aircraft following its launch.
in Business Aviation Posted 6 October 2020
Honeywell’s 29th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 7,300 new business jet deliveries worth $235 billion from 2021 to 2030, down 4% in deliveries from the same 10-year forecast a year ago, with the Middle East and
in Business Aviation Posted 5 October 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the fourth Gulfstream G700 test aircraft has taken flight, further expanding the already advanced certification program for the industry’s new flagship.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 28 September 2020
Business aviation is beginning to recover from the carnage caused by Covid-19.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 September 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has extended its contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the business-jet manufacturer with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by World Energy.
in Business Aviation Posted 9 September 2020
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise for the need of physical distancing will lead to an increase in private flying and growth in business aviation – that is according to Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, founding and
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Airports Posted 1 September 2020
SP’s Civil Aviation Yearbook follows the tradition of the publisher’s Military Yearbook which was first published 55 years ago.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 September 2020
Comlux, a business aviation and completion company, has successfully performed the installation and certification tests of the ACATM (Aviation Clean Air) ionisation system on an Airbus ACJ320neo.
in Business Aviation Posted 12 August 2020
Organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have released details on the new Business Jet Interiors Zone.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 August 2020
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all-new, industry flagship Gulfstream G700 flight-test programme is making progress with a number of accomplishments in testing and performance.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / People Posted 1 August 2020
Currently grounded, First Officer Tom Peaford, asks is it ok to not be ok? Why airlines must do more, now more than ever, to support the well-being of their pilots.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 July 2020
Embraer has announced a revision to the Scheduled Maintenance Requirements (SMR) for the Phenom family of jets.
in Defence / Business Aviation / Business & Finance Posted 24 July 2020
"Our strategy remains unchanged" - despite the effects of the crisis - "which are likely to be long-lasting as numerous economic sectors are impacted", announced Dassault Aviation CEO, Eric Trappier while presenting the 2020
in Business Aviation Posted 20 July 2020
Embraer delivered a total of 17 jets in the second quarter of 2020, of which four were commercial aircraft and 13 were executive jets (nine light and four large).
in Business Aviation Posted 17 July 2020
Aerion Supersonic and Jetex have signed a strategic partnership which aligns the two companies in delivering a seamless ultra-luxury travel experience to their customers.
in Business Aviation Posted 14 July 2020
Qatar Executive has introduced its new and exclusive Diamond Agreement, which enables customers to pre-purchase flight time at fixed-hourly rates on state-of-the-art long-range and ultra-long-range private jets.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 July 2020
Dassault Aviation is making steady progress toward an early 2021 planned first flight for its latest and roomiest aircraft, the Falcon 6X, despite the upheaval caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 13 July 2020
What are the important considerations for an aircraft configured for medevac or air ambulance operations? Speed, certainly, but also a quiet cabin to reduce fatigue for both patient and medical staff – and that’s a key advantage of the innovative HondaJet’s
in Business Aviation Posted 10 July 2020
Dassault Aviation is making steady progress toward an early 2021 planned first flight for its latest and roomiest aircraft, the Falcon 6X, despite the upheaval caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
in Business Aviation Posted 8 July 2020
Embraer has made a series of cabin enhancements for its Praetor 500 midsize and Praetor 600 super-midsize business jets.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 July 2020
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has welcomed the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to remove 2020 emissions levels from the calculation of the baseline of the Carbon
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 26 June 2020
A Saudi investment company is backing one of the new crop of electric aircraft designs aimed at bringing pollution-free flight to the public.
in Business Aviation Posted 26 June 2020
Embraer Services & Support has announced the completion of the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 for an undisclosed customer.
in Business Aviation Posted 25 June 2020
The latest model in the Bombardier Global series has entered service, it was announced today.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance Posted 18 June 2020
A new partnership in the business and private aviation market has been signed in a bid to stimulate a market that has been affected by the Covid19 pandemic.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 June 2020
Business and private aviation is back for the UAE. After a 12-week ban on the sector across the emirates, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has lifted the restrictions.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 15 June 2020
Universal Aviation, the ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, has expanded its network in Turkey. Dave Calderwood reports.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 3 June 2020
Swiss-based AMAC Aerospace is bolstering its presence in the MENA region. Vincent Chappard talked to group executive chairman and CEO, Kadri Muhiddin, to find out more.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 June 2020
Honeywell and MNG Jet have installed Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications hardware on an MNG Jet Bombardier Challenger 605 to Turkey.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 June 2020
Dassault Falcon Service (DFS) has completed the conversion of a Falcon 900B from passenger configuration to full cargo in record time.
in Business Aviation Posted 2 June 2020
Following the recent news that Embraer is reportedly seeking US$600m in credit line to public and private financiers, Nicolas Jouan, Aerospace and Defence Analyst at GlobalData offers his view on the situation.
in Business Aviation Posted 29 May 2020
A project to convert an Airbus A220 into a VVIP or head of state aircraft, targeted for the Middle East market has been announced by a partnership of leading aviation management and design businesses.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 26 May 2020
Textron Aviation has started deliveries of its long-awaited Cessna Longitude business jet, writes Dave Calderwood.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 20 May 2020
Swiss manufacturer, Pilatus Aircraft, has revealed a thoroughly updated version of its long-running single-engine turboprop with the third-generation PC-12 NGX recently announced. Dave Calderwood reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 May 2020
AMAC Aerospace has said that a Head of State aircraft has entered its hangar in Basel, Switzerland, and has also been awarded several new maintenance contracts.
in Business Aviation Posted 12 May 2020
Embraer has delivered a total of 14 jets in the first quarter of 2020, of which five were commercial aircraft and nine were executive jets (five light and four large).
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 12 May 2020
Montasser Channoufi, founder and CEO of Carthage SKY Services, plans to launch a fixed-base operation in Tunisia this year. He told Vincent Chappard that the high-standard services provided will serve the country’s growing business
in Business Aviation Posted 12 May 2020
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), which represents the interests of business aviation worldwide, recently added two new supporting members, MedAire and the DuPont flight operation, to its new
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 29 April 2020
Qatar Executive was named launch customer as Gulfstream Aerospace unveiled its new flagship private jet, the G700, calling it “the most spacious, best-performing aircraft in the business-jet industry”. Dave Calderwood reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 April 2020
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) of which MEBAA is a member, has submitted a letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization recommending that the CORSIA baseline be adjusted now to take
in Business Aviation Posted 27 March 2020
European business aviation company KlasJet has completed over 3500 flights and flown 45000 passengers safely to more than 80 countries and 200 airports worldwide.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 March 2020
Embraer Executive Jets has announced that the new Phenom 300E — the fastest and longest-ranged single-pilot jet, capable of reaching Mach 0.80 — was granted its Type Certificate by ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency of
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 16 March 2020
Industry leaders converged on Morocco for the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) conference and show at Marrakech Menara Airport in late September. Vincent Chappard was there.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 4 March 2020
A change of thinking on the future development of Dubai World Central, the intended world hub for aviation, has stepped up interest in the aviation district – now renamed the Mohammad bin Rashid Aerospace Hub. Dave Calderwood reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 March 2020
DC Aviation Group and Comlux have signed a cooperation agreement. DC Aviation has been selected to perform the line maintenance and warranty work for Comlux customers based in Europe and CIS.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 February 2020
Vertis Aviation, the Switzerland-based boutique charter company, is introducing a new carbon offset programme which commits to offsetting 100% of carbon emissions generated by charter flights it arranges.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 24 February 2020
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is looking for an upsurge in sales, especially the Middle East, as its new engine option (neo) aircraft – particularly the ACJ320neo family – start to enter into service. Dave Calderwood reports.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Space Posted 20 February 2020
Inmarsat has announced that it will bring its aviation, maritime and enterprise connectivity solutions to customers based in Saudi Arabia through new partner agreements.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 February 2020
Embraer Executive Jets delivered 51 Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E light jets in 2019, making it the most delivered light jet of the year.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 February 2020
MEBAA has initiated to set up a Planning and Operation Committee (POC) in the Middle East & North Africa.
in Business Aviation Posted 31 January 2020
Embraer’s Phenom 300 is now the first single-pilot jet to reach Mach 0.80, offering a quieter cabin and upgrades to its avionics that include predictive windshear and a runway overrun awareness and alerting system,
in Business Aviation Posted 21 January 2020
Bombardier has announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the latest update to the popular Garmin G5000 avionics suite aboard Learjet aircraft.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports Posted 17 January 2020
Universal Aviation, has opened Universal Aviation Turkey, based at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul to provide supervisory ground support for business aircraft at all airports across Turkey.
in Business Aviation Posted 24 December 2019
Embraer has delivered its first Praetor 500 business jet to the market, just over one year after its announcement at the 2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition
in Business Aviation Posted 17 December 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced its Savannah-based fleet has flown more than 1 million nautical miles/1.85 million kilometers on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
in Business Aviation Posted 13 December 2019
The Embraer E175-E2 made its inaugural flight today from the company’s facility in São José dos Campos. The E175-E2 is the third member of the E-Jets E2 family. The maiden flight kicks off a rigorous 24-month flight test campaign.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 December 2019
2020 will be a good year for business aviation in the MENA region, according to Ali Alnaqbi, founding and executive chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA).
in Business Aviation Posted 3 December 2019
AMAC Aerospace has been awarded with several new maintenance projects in Basel, Switzerland.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 November 2019
Embraer announced today that Air Peace, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline, has signed a contract for three additional E195-E2s, confirming purchase rights from the original contract, signed in
in Business Aviation Posted 16 November 2019
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has entered an agreement with Falcon Aviation Services that will enhance support to operators of Dash 8-400 aircraft in the Middle East and Africa.
in Business Aviation Posted 7 November 2019
Switzerland-headquartered Vertis Aviation is strengthening its ultra-long-range charter offering with the introduction of a Bombardier Global 5000 to its charter portfolio.
in Business Aviation Posted 28 October 2019
This year, for the third time running Jetex will be the official FBO for The Dubai Airshow 2019.
in Business Aviation Posted 24 October 2019
The commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace, Vincenzo Nicastro, has announced at the NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas that he is now ready to launch a public tender for the sale of the Company. A formal clearance from the Italian
in Business Aviation Posted 24 October 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered more than 25 Gulfstream G500 aircraft to customers just over a year after the aircraft entered service.
