in Business Aviation Posted 1 August 2019
AMAC Aerospace, which offers narrow and wide-body VIP Completion and Maintenance for the corporate/private aviation market based in Basel, has said it has completed several maintenance projects, as well as having been awarded with various
in Business Aviation Posted 30 July 2019
Embraer delivered a total of 51 jets in the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19), of which 26 were commercial aircraft and 25 were executive jets (19 light and 6 large).
in Business Aviation / General Aviation Posted 22 July 2019
Bose’s latest headset designed for corporate jet and commercial aircraft pilots was unveiled at Oshkosh today.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 July 2019
Textron has announced that its new flagship business jet, the Hemisphere program has been put on hold.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 July 2019
Operating since 2018, Morocco’s Sarah Airways is concentrating on VIP transport and medical evacuations – both growing markets in Morocco.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 July 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has outfitted an industry-leading 300th aircraft with Jet ConneX, the inflight broadband service.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 July 2019
Bombardier has announced that its industry-leading Challenger 350 aircraft is the fastest business jet in history to reach 300 deliveries in the medium and large categories.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / Events Posted 11 July 2019
At 12:12:23 UTC today, Action Aviation Chairman Hamish Harding, Astronaut Terry Virts and crew made history by beating the world record for any aircraft flying over the North and South poles
in Business Aviation Posted 11 July 2019
A Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER is on schedule to create history later today when it lands at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation Posted 10 July 2019
Qatar's relations with the US were boosted by a signing spree during a visit by the ruler of the Gulf country to President Donald Trump at the White House.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 July 2019
Embraer has delivered its first new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet to an undisclosed European customer.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 July 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has said the all- new Gulfstream G600 has earned both its type and production certificates from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
in Business Aviation Posted 21 June 2019
Qatar Executive has delivered two new state-of-the-art Gulfstream jets.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 June 2019
The Middle East has been the rising star of the aerospace industry over the last two decades bolstered by a natural strategic location and concerted efforts from operators and governments to foster the market.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 June 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced its flagship Gulfstream G650ERTM as well as the Gulfstream G650TM, Gulfstream G550TM and Gulfstream G450TM now have U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for touchdown and rollout using an Enhanced
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 12 June 2019
The Middle East is set to play a major part in aircraft buying worldwide over the next decade, according to a new market forecast.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 5 June 2019
A near decade-long campaign to completely upgrade Iridium’s low-Earth orbiting satellite constellation has finally been completed. Steve Nichols highlights the changes it will bring.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 28 May 2019
ExecuJet Middle East vice president, Mike Berry, analyses the charter market and looks forward to the next big development in Dubai.
in Business Aviation Posted 23 May 2019
Jet Aviation will relocate to a new and larger 600 square-meter facility area within the shared FBO terminal at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 22 May 2019
A Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is parked discreetly at a quiet airport in Saudi Arabia. Its tail features a small UAE flag but, as Royal Jet CEO, Rob DiCastri, explains to Alan Peaford, that is a deliberate part of the company’s strategy.
in Business Aviation Posted 22 May 2019
The UAE as a whole is looking forward to 2020; and the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is no exception as plans for the MEBAA Show 2020, 8-10 December at DWC, Airshow Site take shape.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 May 2019
CTT SYSTEMS, a provider of aircraft humidity control systems, has signed an MoU with Airbus Corporate Jets to optimise a humidification system for the ACJ320 Family to further improve
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Dassault Aviation has completed the Critical Design Review for its new Falcon 6X, freezing the detailed design of the new ultra widebody twinjet, and begun manufacturing major parts as the program tracks to assembly of
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has said its all-new, award-winning Gulfstream G600 is nearing the end of function and reliability (F&R) testing, the final stage of flying required for aircraft type certification by the U.S.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing company wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has extended its agreement with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd to cover a new composite work package for
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Comlux has announced the delivery of its first VIP Wide body cabin completion on an Airbus ACJ330.
in Business Aviation Posted 20 May 2019
Embraer’s new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet has completed its first transatlantic crossing, powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF).
in Business Aviation Posted 16 May 2019
Dassault Falcon Service’s Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Paris-Le Bourget airport has been awarded an International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 1
in Business Aviation / Maintenance Posted 16 May 2019
Bombardier has signed an agreement with Dubai-headquartered Jetex to set up a new line maintenance station in the UAE to complement the tip-to-tail maintenance services provided by the Canadian manufacturer’s
in Business Aviation Posted 15 May 2019
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) will showcase an ACJ319 at EBACE taking place May 21-23.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 May 2019
Pilatus has selected Gogo Business Aviation’s latest inflight connectivity technology, Gogo AVANCE L3, as a factory option on new production PC-12 NG aircraft.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 May 2019
Embraer delivered a total of 22 jets in the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19), of which 11 were commercial aircraft and 11 were executive jets (eight light and three large). As of March 31st, the firm order backlog totalled USD 16.0
in Business Aviation Posted 2 May 2019
A record breaking four billion passengers travelled by air in 2017 according to the 62nd annual report released by the International Air Transport Association.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 May 2019
Bombardier Business Aircraft has unveiled the Soleil lighting system on the award-winning Global 7500 business jet.
in Business Aviation Posted 30 April 2019
TAG Aviation’s Maintenance Services Centre in Geneva has completed its first 60-month check on a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft.
in Business Aviation Posted 29 April 2019
Rolls-Royce has signed the 100th CorporateCare Enhanced service contract, only weeks after the programme has become available.
in Business Aviation Posted 29 April 2019
Dassault’s Falcon 8X recently set a new coast-to-coast speed record, flying from Santa Monica’s notoriously short 3,500 foot runway to Teterboro, New Jersey. The flight took just 4 hours and 28 minutes with overall poor
in Business Aviation Posted 26 April 2019
The ACJ319neo1 successfully completed a first flight lasting one hour and 55 min on April 24, 2019, beginning a short flight-test programme to verify its corporate jet features – such as the extra fuel tanks in its cargo-hold, which enable
in Business Aviation Posted 16 April 2019
Embraer has received the Type Certificate for the E195-E2 from three regulatory authorities: ANAC, the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil); the FAA (U.S. Federal Aviation Administration)
in Business Aviation Posted 15 April 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all- new Gulfstream G500 in-service fleet has already amassed nearly 2,000 flight hours around the world.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 April 2019
Jetex announces third location in Japan at Kansai International Airport (RJBB/KIX), the official airport of the G20: Global Summit Meeting to be held in June.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 April 2019
FAI Aviation Group, a provider of mission-critical aviation services offering fixed-wing air ambulance, special missions, charter and aircraft management, as well as full MRO services will return to EBACE next month as it celebrates 30 years of business
in Business Aviation Posted 8 April 2019
Business aviation company VistaJet has announced the launch of VistaPet, a comprehensive programme designed for pets.
in Business Aviation Posted 27 March 2019
FAI Technik, part of the FAI Aviation Group, has selected Collins Aerospace’s latest Venue cabin management system and high definition entertainment system for its latest Bombardier BD700 Global Express cabin
in Business Aviation Posted 26 March 2019
Comlux has taken delivery of the first of three ACJ320neo1 aircraft, which will now enter VIP cabin-outfitting by Comlux Completion in Indianapolis. It is the largest customer for the ACJ320neo Family, which has already won a total of 11
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 26 March 2019
United Technologies Corp (UTC) completed its acquisition of Rockwell Collins late last year. The two companies combined to form Collins Aerospace. Steve Nichols reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 26 March 2019
Embraer has delivered the 500th Phenom 300 series business jet. The Phenom 300 is the only business jet model to reach this milestone in the last 10 years.
in Business Aviation Posted 26 March 2019
NEXUS, a Middle East aviation service provider, has won a mandate to manage a Gulfstream G650 for an undisclosed Middle East client.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 March 2019
AMAC Aerospace has said that a new Head of State Gulftstream G650 project is ahead of schedule completed. The company also added that new maintenance contracts have been awarded to the headquarters in Switzerland for Boeings 737, A318 and a B747.
in Business Aviation Posted 14 March 2019
Qatar Executive (QE), the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, can now fly to Samedan, Switzerland; Chambery, France; and Innsbruck, Austria.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance / Training Posted 12 March 2019
Saudi Arabia’s Sky Prime, the largest private aviation operator in the Middle East, has signed contracts to collaborate with Etihad Aviation Group’s engineering and aviation training divisions.
in Business Aviation Posted 12 March 2019
Jet Aviation celebrates 40 years of operations in Saudi Arabia at the Saudi International Airshow, being held March 12- 14, 2019.
in Business Aviation Posted 5 March 2019
Bombardier has announced that its Global 7500 aircraft, has demonstrated its ability to go the distance by completing the longest-range business jet flight in history, successfully
in Business Aviation Posted 4 March 2019
Comlux has said Comlux Completion, its completion and service centre in Indianapolis, is raising the bar in maintenance services on large VIP aircraft such as ACJ and BBJ.
in Business Aviation Posted 22 February 2019
Embraer Executive Jets delivered 53 Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E light jets in 2018, according to a report issued by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
in Business Aviation Posted 20 February 2019
The MEBAA Show Morocco will bring business aviation to the North African region, according to announcements made at a recent local press conference by Ali Alnaqbi, Founding & Executive Chairman of the Middle East & North
in Business Aviation Posted 14 February 2019
DC Aviation’s Maintenance Service Centre located at Stuttgart Airport has successfully completed a full 96-month major check on a Challenger 850.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 13 February 2019
A perfect storm of mandatory upgrades and compliance is building on the business jet horizon – and a surprising number of owners and operators remain unaware or unconcerned by its implications.
in Business Aviation Posted 12 February 2019
Falcon Aviation has been awarded new accreditation to handle business jet and regional aircraft MRO at its UAE bases by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
in Business Aviation Posted 5 February 2019
Jetex is the only private aviation company in the world to be assessed and awarded by The Global Star Rating System for Services for providing exceptional experience for customer happiness across all service channels.
in Business Aviation Posted 31 January 2019
VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, today announced another record year in 2018, with new Members and number of flights up prominently year on year. As it enters its 15th
in Business Aviation Posted 30 January 2019
A 2019 Rolls-Royce Ghost has been added to the aircraft transfer fleet at Dubai International’s (DXB) Al Majlis VIP Service at Terminal 3.
in Business Aviation Posted 29 January 2019
Qatar Executive is officially the world’s first commercial service operator of the Gulfstream G500 jet, which embarked on its inaugural flight on Monday 14 January.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 January 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by using sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to power a record- breaking flight by its class-leading super-midsize Gulfstream G280 aircraft.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 January 2019
Acropolis Aviation of the UK has taken delivery of the first ACJ320neo, which features new-generation engines and Sharklets to deliver a leap forward in range and economy.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 January 2019
AMAC Aerospace has announced that a new completion contract has been signed for a BBJ MAX 9.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 January 2019
Dassault Aviation has released figures for its total deliveries in 2018.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 January 2019
With the upcoming delivery of its first Wide Body completion Comlux Completion, specialists in business aviation, transaction and completion services around the world, has announced new organisational and operational changes.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 7 January 2019
Jetex is partnering with US start-up, Wright Electric, to revolutionise private jet aviation and support electric aircraft for short-haul flights. Anuradha Deenapanray and Vincent Chappard look at other projects enabling people to envisage flying
in Business Aviation Posted 31 December 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace recently made the first international deliveries of the clean-sheet, record-breaking Gulfstream G500. Qatar Airways received two G500 aircraft at Gulfstream’s Savannah
in Business Aviation Posted 21 December 2018
Textron Aviation has announced its Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize jet has achieved provisional type certification (PTC) from the Federal Aviation Administration.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 19 December 2018
Aramco Overseas Company has selected Leonardo Helicopters and Milestone Aviation Group, a subsidiary of aviation leasing specialist GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), to renew its medium helicopter fleet. Jon Lake reports.
in Business Aviation Posted 17 December 2018
Jet Set X, an exclusive members only club, has appointed Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X as the aircraft of choice and JETEX as the Official FBO for The Middle East.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 December 2018
The Aviation District in Dubai South and D J Aviation, an Emirati company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of two hangers at Aviation District of Dubai South by D J Aviation. The
in Business Aviation Posted 13 December 2018
While the Middle East is an extremely conducive environment for business aviation, with some 540 private aircraft deployed across the region, the weather conditions and all year-round sunshine can present problems for aircraft
in Business Aviation Posted 13 December 2018
In future, business aviation will be as ubiquitous as driving a car – according to Badr Al-Olama, Head of Aerospace, Mubadala Investment Company, who delivered a dramatic vision of the sector’s future in a keynote speech at the second day
in Business Aviation Posted 11 December 2018
Jet Aviation has signed a preferred Fixed Base Operation (FBO) service agreement with Excellent Air, which operates Europe’s largest fleet of Cessna CJ2 aircraft as-well-as several Cessna XLS aircraft based in
in Business Aviation Posted 11 December 2018
Ali Alnaqbi, founding & executive chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) has welcomed a host of senior industry figures to the organisation he
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 11 December 2018
Private aircraft ownership comes with its own set of considerations, all focused on maintaining airworthiness through planned and unplanned events. Chuck Grieve spoke to leading Middle East maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operators for their insights.
in Business Aviation Posted 9 December 2018
Jetex is bringing the next-generation in advanced private jets to the Middle East after striking an agreement with Honda Aircraft Company to become the exclusive authorized dealer for the region.
in Business Aviation Posted 6 December 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all-new, clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 will make their first appearance at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) airshow Dec.ember 10-12 in Dubai.
in Business Aviation / Events Posted 4 December 2018
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is showcasing an ACJ319 at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) show to highlight the trend towards larger cabins in new-generation business jets.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 3 December 2018
If you can’t find a suitable partner to provide ground services for your executive jet offering, why not create your own? Continue by opening training academies, start organising airlines… and then set up one yourself. That, as Alan Dron reports, is the remarkable
in Business Aviation Posted 3 December 2018
Boutsen Aviation has completed two aircraft sales in one week, both in the Middle East region.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 26 November 2018
The Middle East’s top business aviation conference and exhibition returns to Dubai World central (DWC) in December. Dave Calderwood looks forward to the event.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 November 2018
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a new unsecured US$720 million revolving credit facility with a group of nine international banks based in US, Europe and Asia. The credit facility has a maturity of five years.
in Business Aviation Posted 13 November 2018
Celebrating 90 years of the Irish aircraft registry with the Irish Aviation Authority, GainJet Ireland added to the celebrations with its recently acquired Embraer Lineage 1000 EJ-IOBN, being the first
in Business Aviation Posted 8 November 2018
Bombardier’s flagship business jet, the Global 7500 aircraft, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, achieving another important milestone as it approaches entry-into-service
in Business Aviation Posted 5 November 2018
Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation, the long-range charter specialist, has added a second Boeing Business Jet to its growing portfolio of large-jets available for international charter.
in Business Aviation Posted 23 October 2018
Jet Aviation has successfully performed two simultaneous 192-month C-Checks on Gulfstream GVs in Dubai. Both checks were combined with a number of service bulletins. The company recently redelivered the
in Business Aviation Posted 16 October 2018
Comlux is celebrating the first anniversary of the operation and charter of the beautiful B777-200LR VIP of Crystal AirCruises “Crystal Skye”.
in Business Aviation Posted 16 October 2018
GKN Fokker Services and UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) have entered into a lifetime Repair License Agreement to support UTAS’ hydraulic flight control components of the Bombardier CRJ200 and CRJ700/900/1000 aircraft in
in Business Aviation Posted 10 October 2018
The Falcon 8X has been certified by EASA and the FAA for an enhanced flight vision system capability that gives operational credit for poor visibility approaches down to 100 ft, greatly improving access to airports in bad weather and
in Business Aviation Posted 8 October 2018
The business aviation market in the Middle East is attracting the industry leading companies and niche customers from around the world. When the MEBAA Show 2018 takes place 10-12 December at DWC, Airshow Site, around seventy
in Business Aviation Posted 2 October 2018
Abu Dhabi Airports hosted last week a healthy lifestyle and wellness event at Al Bateen Executive Airport and its headquarters (HQ), providing a range of services and raising
in Business Aviation Posted 28 September 2018
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first all-new Gulfstream G500, officially marking the arrival of a new generation of Gulfstream innovation and design.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 September 2018
The third largest US business jet charter operator by flight hours, XO Jet, which is part-owned by Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, has been bought by Vista Global.
in Business Aviation Posted 18 September 2018
Dubai is to be the headquarters of a new business aircraft leasing and flight-booking technology company headed by the founder of VistaJet, Thomas Flohr.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 September 2018
Jetex Flight Support has been appointed as the official FBO and handler for the MEBAA Show 2018.
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