Gulfstream adds new features to the G280
Gulfstream Aerospace has added several new features and options to the popular super-midsize Gulfstream G280 as investment in the aircraft and interest in the segment continue.
Business Aviation
in Business Aviation RoyalJet receives IS-BAH Stage 2 Certification
Posted 11 October 2021
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi owned private aviation company, has received the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 2 certification for its Fixed Base Operations (FBO) located at the Abu Dhabi International
in Business Aviation Dassault Aviation reveals enhanced cabin experience for Falcon 8X
Posted 11 October 2021
Dassault Aviation has unveiled a new, enhanced interior design intended to provide added comfort and ergonomics on its flagship aircraft, the ultra-long-range Falcon 8X.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream introduces two All-new business jets
Posted 5 October 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has introduced two all-new aircraft, the Gulfstream G800, the longest-range aircraft in Gulfstream history, and the Gulfstream G400, the first new entrant to the large-cabin class in more than a decade.
in Business Aviation / Features There's no business like no-snow business
Posted 5 October 2021
The European business aviation show (EBACE) is always a must for Middle Eastern operators but this year, due to the pandemic, the event had to take place virtually. Alan Peaford tuned in.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream Delivers 50th Gulfstream G600
Posted 28 September 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered its 50th Gulfstream G600.
in Business Aviation / Features Why DCAF is Dubai's cup of tea
Posted 27 September 2021
Figures released by the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South reveal that Dubai’s business aviation sector continues to lead the industry’s recovery in the region. Jill Stockbridge reports.
in Business Aviation G700 sets its first-ever city-pair speed records - Savannah to Doha
Posted 22 September 2021
An all-new Gulfstream G700 has set its first-ever city-pair speed records from Savannah to Doha, Qatar, and then from Doha to Paris.
in Business Aviation ACIA Aero Leasing acquires its first Embraer E190
Posted 16 September 2021
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services which has multiple customers in the Middle East and Africa, announced today the acquisition of its first Embraer E190.
in Business Aviation Bombardier introduces new Challenger 3500 aircraft
Posted 15 September 2021
Bombardier has introduced its latest mid-size business jet, the new sustainably designed Challenger 3500 aircraft.
in Business Aviation GACA certifies ExecuJet MRO Services to maintain Falcon 900 jets
Posted 14 September 2021
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East to carry out maintenance on Dassault Falcon 900B aircraft.
in Business Aviation Global Aviation Technologies installs Goji Geotainment IFE System
Posted 14 September 2021
Global Aviation Technologies (GAT) has successfully installed the first Goji Geotainment system, a plug-and-play replacement for legacy Airshow cabin entertainment systems ideal for business jets.
in Business Aviation / Features Let's see fraction!
Posted 6 September 2021
As the number of private jet movements in Dubai continues to climb, a new company has launched, offering flexibly fractional ownership in the region.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream G700 sets first international city-pair speed records
Posted 2 September 2021
An all-new Gulfstream G700, the largest aircraft in Gulfstream’s fleet, set its first ever city-pair speed records from Savannah to Doha, Qatar, and then from Doha to Paris.
in Business Aviation RoyalJet unveils newly refurbished VVIP Lounge
Posted 1 September 2021
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi owned private aviation company, has recently unveiled its completely redesigned and upgraded VVIP Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
in Business Aviation Jet Aviation gains approval in Geneva for Gulfstream Aircraft registered in Turkey
Posted 25 August 2021
Jet Aviation has gained approval in Geneva for Gulfstream Aircraft registered in Turkey.
in Business Aviation UAE’S Vista reveals regional success for first half of 2021
Posted 24 August 2021
Vista Global Holding (Vista), a UAE based private aviation group, has shown strong growth in the region in the first half of 2021.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support Aviary flies high to support Covid struck industry
Posted 7 August 2021
The business aviation industry has played a key part in the repatriation of nationals and in the delivery of essential vaccine and health equipment – and that has meant a huge effort behind the scenes by ground handlers.
in Business Aviation Cessna Citation Longitude achieves EASA certification
Posted 13 July 2021
Textron Aviation has announced its flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet achieved certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries to begin in the
in Business Aviation RoyalJet adds privately owned BBJ to its fleet
Posted 6 July 2021
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi owned and operated award-winning premium private aviation company, has added a privately owned Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) to its growing fleet of managed aircraft.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream makes final G550 commercial delivery
Posted 1 July 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the final commercial Gulfstream G550TM to an international customer, further increasing the worldwide fleet of more than 600 G550s already in service. The delivery took place June 30.
in Business Aviation Third Falcon 6X joins test programme
Posted 1 July 2021
A third Falcon 6X recently took flight and joined Dassault Aviation’s flight test campaign, moving the new long-range extra widebody twin a step closer to anticipated certification in 2022.
in Defence / Business Aviation Leonardo Miysis DIRCM installed on Bombardier Global 7500 for Middle Eastern government VVIP use
Posted 30 June 2021
Leonardo is under contract to provide its Miysis Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) for a Middle Eastern government customer’s new VVIP transport aircraft, a Bombardier
in Business Aviation Gulfstream Aerospace launches lower cabin altitude for G700
Posted 28 June 2021
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced a lower cabin altitude for the all-new Gulfstream G700
in Business Aviation Stanton and Partners Aviation launch international headquarters in Dubai
Posted 24 June 2021
Stanton and Partners Aviation, which is dedicated to the sale and purchase of private jets, catering exclusively to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, has launched its new international headquarters in
in Business Aviation RoyalJet launches transformation of brand and customer experience
Posted 16 June 2021
RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-owned and operated, premium private aviation company has launched its new brand and its customer experience transformation project by revealing its entirely redesigned VIP lounge and its
in Business Aviation Business Aviation: a thriving industry despite the challenges
Posted 14 June 2021
Dubai Airshow is set to highlight the growth in business aviation and provide a platform for industry experts to shape the future of the industry with the deployment of ground-breaking technologies.
in Business Aviation / Features Private’s progress speeds up in Dubai
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 TATV Spotlight: Why business aviation is riding high
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 ExecuJet announces opening of FBO in Tel Aviv
Posted 7 June 2021
ExecuJet has opened a fixed-base operation (FBO) services in Tel Aviv, Israel.
in Business Aviation Embraer presents the ERJ 145 semi-private jet aftermarket modification
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 DC Aviation Al-Futtaim in partnership with Click Aviation Network
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 EBACE: ACJ TwoTwenty is on its way
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 EBACE: Airbus reveals new ACJ order
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 Home-loving ADA targets offshore expansion
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 New flagship Falcon is a perfect 10 for Dassault
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 Bombardier releases financial results Q1 of 2021
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 Falcon 6X interior receives product design award
Posted 21 April 2021
Dassault Aviation has been recognised by the coveted Red Dot prize.
in Business Aviation Business Aviation SAF Summit reveals vision for further deployment of SAF
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 Gulfstream flies first fully outfitted G700
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 Bombardier completes 100th Global 7500 business jet wing
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 Strata wins offset deal with Pilatus and a manufacturing first for UAE
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 Gulfstream delivers 100th G500 aircraft
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 Right time for RightJet
Posted 24 March 2021
A new aviation company launched into the Middle East’s private jet market on January 1.
in Business Aviation JSS appoints director of business development for Turkey
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 ExecuJet expands Middle East fleet as market recovers
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 Falcon 6X completes maiden flight
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 Bombardier Challenger 350 jet most delivered in 2020
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 Embraer’s Phenom 300 becomes world’s best-selling light jet
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 Gulfstream G700 surpasses 1,100 flight hours
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 Embraer delivered 130 jets in 2020
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 Gulfstream Aerospace enhances its aircraft redesign programme
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 Vertis Aviation adds Legacy 600 to its fleet
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 Luxaviation adopts leading new FlySkills hygiene standards
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 Why sustainability is the new name of the game
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 Empire Aviation named ‘Business Aircraft Operator of the Year’
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 Business aviation organisations launch the Air Charter Safety Alliance
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 Bombardier just the ticket for distancing...
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 Saudi Airshow 2021 postponed
Posted 3 December 2020
The Saudi Airshow- due to take place in February - has been postponed.
in Business Aviation JetHQ opens Egypt sales base
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 AMAC receives two Head of State aircraft
Posted 2 November 2020
AMAC Aerospace has received two Head of State aircraft at its facility in Basel, Switzerland.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 demonstrate additional capabilities
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 ACJ wins first orders for the ACJ TwoTwenty
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 Honeywell forecasts business jet usage will recover
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 Fourth Gulfstream G700 test aircraft takes flight
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 A healthy outlook
Posted 28 September 2020
Business aviation is beginning to recover from the carnage caused by Covid-19.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream extends contract for supply of sustainable aviation fuel
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 COVID-19 pandemic will lead to increased demand for 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 Guide to Asian aviation in one book
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 Comlux makes air cleaner on VIP Airbus ACJ320neo
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 Business Jet Interiors Zone confirmed at AIX 2021
Posted 12 August 2020
Organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) have released details on the new Business Jet Interiors Zone.
in Business Aviation Gulfstream advances G700 flight-test programme
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 FLYING WITHOUT WINGS: Blog 3 - Are you ok?
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 Embraer boosts Phenom maintenance
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 Dassault Aviation keeps faith with its innovative strategy
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 Embraer delivers 17 Jets in 2Q20
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 Aerion Supersonic and Jetex redefine luxury travel experience
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 Qatar Executive unveils private jet programme
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 Dassault’s Falcon 6X on track for first flight
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 Medevac ‘first’ for HondaJet
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 Falcon 6X gears up for first flight
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 New cabin enhancements for the Praetor 500 and 600
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 IBAC welcomes ICAO decision on CORSIA baseline
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 Saudi investment company making the sparks fly
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 Embraer completes first Praetor 500 conversion
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 Bombardier's Global 5500 enters service
Posted 25 June 2020
The latest model in the Bombardier Global series has entered service, it was announced today.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance JSSI and Jetcraft team for post-Covid boost
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 UAE is open again to 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 Going to ground in Turkey
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 Muhiddin's taste for the big AMAC
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 High-speed Wi-Fi to business jet passengers in Turkey
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 DFS completes cargo conversion of Falcon 900B to help deliver masks to North Africa
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 Global Data: Embraer will need state help to survive COVID-19 crisis
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 A220 - new kid on the block for the VVIP market?
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 Longitude in a world of its own
Posted 26 May 2020
Textron Aviation has started deliveries of its long-awaited Cessna Longitude business jet, writes Dave Calderwood.
in Business Aviation / Features Swiss roll out PC12 revamp
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 AMAC awarded new maintenance projects
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 Embraer delivers five commercial and nine executive jets in 1Q20
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 The SKY’s the limit for Carthage's planned FBO
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 IBAC welcomes MedAire and DuPont as new industry partner and members
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
