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.
in Business Aviation Posted 21 October 2019
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) is extending its cooperation with Al-Futtaim Lexus through a collaboration with Intersect by Lexus.
in Business Aviation Posted 15 October 2019
MEBAA has entered into an Agreement with National General Insurance Company (NGI) UAE, to provide uniquely designed Medical Insurance Scheme for its member companies operating within UAE.
in Business Aviation Posted 14 October 2019
AMAC Aerospace has completed several maintenance projects and to have signed new maintenance contracts.
in Business Aviation Posted 10 October 2019
Embraer’s E190-E2 has received the prestigious 2019 PMI Project of the Year Award in a ceremony held in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
in Business Aviation Posted 8 October 2019
Bombardier has announced that its unrivalled Global 7500 business jet has once again flown another mission in excess of 8,000 nautical miles, successfully connecting Sydney and Detroit in one non-stop flight, the longest
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 7 October 2019
Sarah Airways specialises in VIP private transport and medical evacuation – a growing market in Morocco. Founder and CEO, Khalid Serghat, shared his vision for the company with Vincent Chappard.
in Business Aviation Posted 3 October 2019
Textron Aviation has announced the first deliveries of the company’s new flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet, which it says signals the start of a new dimension in business travel.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 2 October 2019
Adel Mardini isn’t content with launching a new brand of luxury fixed-base operations. He wants to lose the term FBO, expand into aircraft sales and maintenance, and even new tech, as he explained to Dave Calderwood.
in Business Aviation Posted 1 October 2019
Bombardier is celebrating the entry-into-service of the latest addition to its Global family, the Global 6500 jet.
in Business Aviation Posted 23 September 2019
Bombardier is celebrating the delivery of the 100th Challenger aircraft to join the NetJets fleet.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 19 September 2019
UAS International Trip Support has been called the ‘emergency service’ for commercial and business aviation operators all over the world. Jay Ammar Husary, executive vice-president and one of the founding family, talks to Dave Calderwood.
in Business Aviation / Features Posted 12 September 2019
French start-up, Multi Access Electric Air Mobility (MAEAM), launched a new “disruptive” aircraft programme at EBACE.
in Business Aviation Posted 11 September 2019
Switzerland-headquartered Vertis Aviation has added a Dassault Falcon 900EX to its Vertis Charter Management Programme, VCMP.
in Business Aviation Posted 22 August 2019
German company DC Aviation, which has the successful DC Aviation Al-Futtaim operation in Dubai, is celebrating 20 years of operations.
in Business Aviation Posted 12 August 2019
Embraer has said that the company’s new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet was granted its Type Certificate by Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), having been announced in
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).
