in TATV Posted 11 May 2014
Arabian Aerospace has been at Day One of the Airport Show in Dubai.
In our exclusive video programme we talk to event director Daniyal Querishi about what the show offers; Rene Vuillemin of Europoles about its innovative airport lighting;
in Events / TATV Posted 26 February 2014
Today's programme features interviews with Dhabijet, the award-winning FBO; Abu Dhabi Aviation on the company's deal of a helicopter training centre and the region's first AW139 cat D simulator and we take to the skies with the Al Fursan display
in Events / TATV Posted 25 February 2014
Falcon Aviation outlines plans for the Middle East's first VVIP completion centre while Dassault shows off its flagship jet.
We find out about what games people play on their business jets and look closely the latest arrival to the region from Cirrus.
in Events / TATV Posted 24 February 2014
Business and general aviation gets an outing in Abu Dhabi as the wraps are taken off more than 100 aircraft for the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo. Join Arabian Aerospace editor Alan Peaford and team as the UAE show prepares to open today
in Defence / Technology / TATV Posted 22 January 2014
The Janada stand at the Bahrain Air Show featured the lightweight Datron Aeryon Skyranger UAS.
in Air Transport / Flight Services & Support / Airports / People / TATV Posted 17 January 2014
Saudi Ground Services Company says yesterday's announcement of the launch of the new Saudi Gulf airline can only mean good news.
in TATV Posted 19 November 2013
EAM is displaying its aircraft survival equipment, including an evacuation slide specific to the Airbus A320 family.
“The inflatable slide assembly features radiant heat-resistant fabric, a compressed gas cylinder and
in TATV Posted 19 November 2013
Business jet owners looking to give their aircraft an extra lease of life need look no further than Ruag Aviation.
The German company has delivered a unique one-stop-shop solution for a Dassault Falcon 7X customer, in a project that
in TATV Posted 19 November 2013
The International Aviation Women's Association is celebrating a major coup at the Dubai Airshow.
in Events / TATV Posted 19 November 2013
If you want to take chalet space at the third edition of the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS), which takes place in January, then you are too late, say the organisers.
in Home / Space / Events / TATV Posted 24 April 2013
More than 400 experts will converge on Abu Dhabi next month to examine the latest space technology and emerging commercial and investment opportunities.
in Aircraft Interiors / Maintenance / TATV Posted 28 January 2013
The fourth running of Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) co-located with the fifth Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) shows closed its two day 2013 edition at their new venue – Dubai World Trade Centre.
in Maintenance / TATV Posted 23 January 2013
Aeropair has officially announced during the Aircraft Interiors Middle East & MRO Middle East shows in Dubai that it has entered into two partnerships with British companies to bring
in Maintenance / TATV Posted 22 January 2013
Aviation solutions provider Ramco systems has announced it has signed a master supply agreement with Emirates to develop and implement reliability information management system for Emirates engineering
in Aircraft Interiors / TATV Posted 22 January 2013
UbiFrance, the French agency for international business development, in partnership with the French Chamber of Commerce of Paris, is presenting 19 companies on the French Pavilion at the Aircraft Interiors Middle
in Air Transport / Defence / Business Aviation / General Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Bahrain is set to announce further expansion of the country's international airport and increase the opportunities for business aviation.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Comlux Aviation has brought the largest business jet ever displayed at MEBA to the show.
in Maintenance / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Dubai World Central (DWC) has announced the launch of a pioneering MRO project known as the Wings Valley of Dubai.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Jet Aviation Dubai and First Emirates Aviation Group (FEAG) have signed an agreement to offer a full range of interior refurbishment services out of Feat's specialised facility in Abu Dhabi.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Though Gulfstream did not send an example of its flagship G650 to MEBA, Trevor Esling, Gulfstream's regional senior vice president for international sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, revealed that the aircraft would
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Broker support company Executive Sky revealed a new look, new logo and a new line of business at MEBA 2012.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
London Executive Aviation (LEA), one of Europe's largest business jet charter operators, is at the show to see if it can do a deal with a local AOC holder to share its two Embraer Legacy 600 aircraft based in the UK.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Lufthansa Technik has said its 'VIP and Executive Jet Solutions' division is in its final preparations for the second VIP Boeing 784-8 completion in Hamburg, Germany.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Training / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
The ARGUS CHEQ charter evaluation and qualification-rating programme is attracting increasing interest in the region.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced that it has appointed Hadid International Services as the 19th and penultimate founding member of the recently launched association.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Gulfstream is energetically promoting the company's new Gulfstream 280, a super mid-size business jet replacement for the Galaxy/Astra-based G200.
in TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Qatar-based Rizon Jet is to launch a new VIP flight support services operation based in Sharjah in the UAE.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 13 December 2012
Exhibiting for the first time at MEBA this year is Monaco-based Boutsen Aviation, the brainchild of former Formula One racing driver Thierry Boutsen and his wife Daniela.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
At the MEBA event today MEBAA hosted the association's General Assembly for its 194 members, revealing two new board members and announcing positive changes that will enhance the coverage of its insurance scheme at a workshop, which
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Qatar's privately-owned VIP aviation company, RizonJet, is preparing to take the country's airport authority to court over a row about access by third-party operators to its luxury FBO at Doha Airport.
in People / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman of Dubai Airports and the Emirates Group, cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of MEBA.
in Business & Finance / People / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
The UAE's minister of foreign trade, HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, joined the royal tour at the opening ceremony of MEBA and took the opportunity to explore some of the stands.
in Flight Services & Support / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Jeppesen has appointed Mark Long as regional director, customer service, Middle East business aviation, and he is at MEBA to introduce himself to customers.
in Business Aviation / Airports / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Evergreen Apple Nigeria (EAN), which opened the first full FBO in Nigeria in July 2011, has received its first training visit from recently announced partner Floridian FBO operator Banyan Air Service.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / People / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Eight leading European corporate aviation operators announced the formation of a new 'Air Club' alliance at MEBA.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Boeing Business Jets has now released the technical data and specifications for the 787 BBJ, allowing the waiting customers and completion centres to begin work on the interior design of the cabin.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Bombardier is the clear world market share leader, measured by revenue or aircraft deliveries, according to Bob Horner, the company's senior vice president for sales.
It has enjoyed this leading position since 2009 – in 2008 Cessna
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Airbus is committed to incorporating the latest technologies on its ACJ models, from sharklet winglets to high definition IFE systems.
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Saudia Private Aviation (SPA) has launched a new iPad app for customers to use on board its business aircraft.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Gulfstream is showing examples of the Gulfstream 450 and Gulfstream 550 in the static display, but is energetically promoting its newly-certificated Gulfstream 280 and 650 flagship models.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Fargo Jet Center (FJC) is making its Dubai debut at MEBA, co-exhibiting with Avfuel Corporation in the US Pavilion.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Gama Aviation has announced that it is significantly expanding its Middle East fleet.
in Flight Services & Support / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
This bright spark at stand 546 is promoting some of the world's most exclusive Cuban cigars.
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
First-time exhibitor Care by Air (stand 530) is hoping to make the most of MEBA's platform to interact with business aviation companies and promote humanitarian efforts.
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
OnAir continues to expand its network of completion centres, with the addition of Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) specialist PATS Aircraft Systems.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Hawker Pacific Aerospace, the Middle East representative for Bell Helicopters, is displaying the US company's Bell 429 demonstrator at MEBA.
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
When dense black smoke pours into a cockpit, the pilots instantly don full-face breathing apparatus. But with continuous smoke, how long before their ability to see through the windscreen or read instruments is completely obscured?
in Training / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
The head of CAE, the world's largest training organisation, (stand 360) has called for a rethink about how the training industry should prepare the next generation of aircraft captains, both in the airline and the business
in Business Aviation / Airports / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Plans are on schedule for the opening of Dubai World Central's first business jet operation, due to launch on April 1, 2013.
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Aerovision (stand 345) is continuing its tests to obtain EASA certification of its Falcon 50 camera.
in Business Aviation / Airports / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
ExecuJet Middle East (stand 595) has enlarged its FBO at Dubai International Airport by taking over the largest dedicated business aviation terminal in the Middle East.
in Flight Services & Support / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Jorge Colindres, CEO of San Marino Aircraft Registry (stand 425) and Marco Conti, San Marino civil aviation director, yesterday cut the ribbon to confirm their partnership for the country's new aircraft registry.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Dassault Falcon Jet (chalet A13) is presenting its latest business jet – the super mid-sized Falcon 2000S – in the Middle East for the first time at MEBA.
in Technology / Maintenance / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) A380 base maintenance rating received by Sabena Technics (stand 620) on its Bordeaux, France facility means that the company now holds base maintenance rating on every flying Airbus
in Business Aviation / Flight Services & Support / Airports / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
ExecuJet Middle East is set to launch operations in Saudi Arabia through its new FBO in Riyadh from the first quarter of 2013.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Dassault Falcon sees a demand for business jets recovering throughout the Middle East, spurred on by large regional operators and the increased globalisation of commerce.
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Jet Aviation Dubai (stand 590) has signed an agreement with First Emirates Aviation (FEAG) to offer full interior refurbishment capabilities out of Abu Dhabi.
in Business Aviation / Airports / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Having witnessed a considerable increase in the number of movements between the UK and the Middle East in recent years, TAG Farnborough Airport (stand 475) is at MEBA this week to outline the growing significance of the
in Technology / TATV Posted 12 December 2012
Ottawa-headquartered TrueNorth Avionics (stand 393) unveiled its new GSM-based mobile phone system at MEBA today.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / People / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
This year's Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show kicks off with some strong stats from organisers – the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) – which says that the local market will be worth US$1 billion by
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / Flight Services & Support / People / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
A new working group to quash the illegal charter market in the Middle East sprang from a session at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference yesterday.
in Business & Finance / People / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
The business aircraft industry is too fragmented; consolidation must occur and the UAE is ready to step in.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / General Aviation / Business & Finance / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Is Bahrain making a bid to oust offshore registrations and take the regional lead on developing rules that would suit the entire region?
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Training / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
What are the issues prohibiting optimal progression of the Middle East business aviation market? That was the title of an open forum at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / Airports / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
An open forum at MEBAC looked at the difficulties in setting up new FBOs in the region.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Saad Wallan, founder of the Wallan Group, has slammed Cessna for failing to support his business.
in Business Aviation / Business & Finance / People / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Rob Wilson delivered Honeywell Aerospace's business aviation outlook for 2013 at the Middle East Business Aviation Conference yesterday.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
AMAC Aerospace has just started work on the VIP conversion of a Boeing 747-8i for an unnamed Middle East private customer at its Euroairport Basel Mulhouse facilities.
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Lufthansa Technik's Innovation Business Unit (stand 335) has begun production deliveries of its 'nice' cabin management and in-flight entertainment (HD CMS / IFE) system for the new Learjet 70 and Learjet 75.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Pilatus and its authorised and exclusive distributor for the Pilatus PC-12NG, AMAC Aerospace (stand No 622/chalet A20), are showcasing the air taxi capabilities of this versatile turboprop aircraft during MEBA.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Hawker Beechcraft is displaying its full line-up of commercial King Air turboprops at MEBA.
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Satcom1 (stand 226) has launched its new app for smartphone satellite connectivity use on an aircraft.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Airports / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Dubai World Central is to become the new business aviation hub for Dubai as early as next year.
in Technology / Flight Services & Support / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Malta-based MCM Group (stand 540C), a maintenance, training, consultancy provider, and continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO), is making its debut at MEBA 2012, as part of the Malta Aviation stand.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
The air ambulance service of Royal Jet (chalet A5), the Abu Dhabi-based international private jet operator, has reported its busiest-ever year in 2012 for medical evacuation (medevac) missions.
in Business Aviation / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Charter operators are used to being asked to fly to some odd and out-of-the-way places but even Swiss-based PrivatAir (chalet A7) raised an eyebrow with a request from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI).
in Business Aviation / People / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Like all good shopkeepers Steve Varsano sometimes steps away from his store to meet his customers on their territory. And this week at MEBA, as Marcelle Nethersole found out, Varsano has a booth to do just that.
in Business Aviation / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
ABS Jets (stand 386) is highlighting its operation control centre (OCC) services at MEBA and encouraging smaller companies and operators to come and take a look at the resources and services it offers.
in Business Aviation / Aircraft Interiors / Business & Finance / People / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Airbus Corporate Jets has revealed its new VIP cabin concept for wide-bodied corporate airliners, designed with an eye to the growing Middle Eastern market.
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
Vision Systems is at the MEBA showing off its all-inclusive solutions both for solar protection and for cabin management system and IFEC for the business jet market.
in Business Aviation / Technology / TATV Posted 11 December 2012
OnAir's in-flight connectivity is now a line-fit option on Dassault's Falcon 7X. The first Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir-equipped Falcon 7X will be available for delivery in 2014. Owners can line-fit either or both
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Technology / Aircraft Interiors / Events / TATV Posted 22 September 2012
In this week's Arabian Aerospace radio we look at features from this week's Apex Expo in Long Beach, California. Steve Nichols talks to Inmarsat, Rockwell Collins, IFE Services and Panasonic Avionics (Programme length: 24m
in TATV Posted 23 May 2012
UAE-based companies demonstrate their manufacturing prowess, while a French manufacturer shows green credentials. The Arabian Aerospace TV team open new doors to the world of airport supply chain
in TATV Posted 22 May 2012
The 12th edition of the Airport Show opens in Dubai as we look at new technology and ideas from Arinc, Cavotec,Avtura and Europoles.
in Air Transport / People / Industry Sectors / TATV Posted 16 April 2012
The aviation industry's leaders are debating the challenges facing the sector at this week's inaugural Global Aerospace Summit, being held in Abu Dhabi.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / TATV Posted 7 March 2012
Meet Shane O' Hare the CEO of Royal Jet and look inside the award-winning Boeing Business Jet. Find out why the Vulcanair has a solution for hunting, Get the lowdown on the fast growing helicopter business in the UAE and hear about a 70-year-old Saudi pilot's
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / TATV Posted 6 March 2012
The first ever Abu Dhabi Air Expo opens its doors at Al Bateen Airport. We look at the impact on operations and visit the Dassault flagship, the Falcon 7X and hear about the TBM850
in TATV Posted 2 February 2012
As the doors close for the final time on Dubai's Airport Expo, we look at the latest coming from the world of interiors and MRO. We hear about the latest developments from Turkish Technic, learn why leather is so attractive to the region's airlines and
in TATV Posted 1 February 2012
The first day of the MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East with a royal opening, a new business class seat, interviews with leading MRO companies and more.
in Maintenance / Events / TATV Posted 23 January 2012
The fourth edition of the successful MRO Middle East is just over a week away and registraion numbers are growing.
in TATV Posted 21 January 2012
The third day of Bahrain International Airshow features revealing interviews with Bahrain Air CEO and Bombardier Aerospace President. We talk to RBAF about the Cobra helicopter and hear from the show's supreme organising committee.
in Defence / TATV Posted 21 January 2012
Bahrain's Fighter Wing has dispatched examples of the F-16 and F-15 to BIAS, where they are on display in the static park.
in Defence / TATV Posted 21 January 2012
When the Saudi Ministry of Defence was asked to send an aircraft to BIAS, it naturally chose an example of its latest fighter – the Eurofighter Typhoon.
in Defence / TATV Posted 21 January 2012
Bahrain was the first export customer for the UH-60M Black Hawk, currently the most advanced variant in the UH-60/S-70 family, and is proudly displaying one of its new helicopters at BIAS.
in General Aviation / TATV Posted 21 January 2012
In the eight months since it opened, Wallan Flying School, based at Thumamah Airport near Riyadh, has trained 40 pilots – despite not advertising at all.
in Business Aviation / General Aviation / TATV Posted 21 January 2012
Gulfstream Aerospace is showing a G450 here at the static park. The aircraft has proved a popular choice with private aviation users in the region because of its range and cabin size.
in Business & Finance / TATV Posted 21 January 2012
Telecommunication company Batelco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to be the headline sponsor of the next Bahrain Airshow.
in Air Transport / Maintenance / Training / TATV Posted 20 January 2012
Bahrain and the UAE have signed what was described as a “milestone agreement” for the licensing of MRO services and facilities.
in TATV Posted 20 January 2012
Day 2 of the Bahrain Airshow with news of a milestone deal in civil aviation operations, deals in training, a close look at the Royal Bahrain Airforce F-16 operations and we hear about the executive aviation market