With the Middle East a bright spot in a challenging global market, business aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are bolstering their presence in the region to accelerate sales growth. James Wynbrandt reports.
Visitors to EBACE will be hearing why Sharjah is a viable alternative to Dubai for business aircraft – Alan Peaford meets the man behind the ambitious plan.
US correspondent James Wynbrandt reports on the progress of the latest Boeing Business Jets, which will be making their presence felt in the Middle East's VVIP sector.
A relaxation in Saudi's policy for issuing Air Operator's Certificates has meant there is room for new players on the private aviation scene. Liz Moscrop reports.
Qatar Airways' corporate jet division Qatar Executive is gearing up to unveil its custom-made new elegant exhibition stand at Europe's leading business aviation show EBACE in Geneva next week.
Excitement is building at Etihad Airways as two of the airline's sporting partners – Manchester City Football Club and Harlequins Rugby Club – look to end the season triumphantly with success in their respective domestic league's blockbuster games.
Signature Flight Support has added a dedicated sales team to provide personalised flight support services for operators in the EMEA regions. This team of seasoned aviation sales professionals works with customers on an individual basis to provide customised fuel, ground handling, concierge and aircraft storage solutions that complement their flying profile.
In Ancient Greek mythology the flying horse Pegasus carried a single 'passenger', the warrior Bellerophon. The Turkish airline that bears the same name last year performed somewhat better. Alan Dron reports.
It is a big role for any national airline to be involved in a country's reconstruction programme but East Horizon Airlines is ready to take to the skies and start linking the remotest corners of war-torn Afghanistan. Marcelle Nethersole speaks to CEO Captain Jahed Azimi.
While there is talk about Bahrain Air's future role in the country's transport structure, the airline is mulling over a decision on whether to buy either the Bombardier CSeries or the Sukhoi Superjet as its future equipment. Alan Dron reports.
Civil aviation was a casualty in the Arab Spring uprisings a year ago. Alan Peaford talks to Egypt's Minister for Civil Aviation about nursing the industry back into shape.
Emirates Group has today announced its 24th consecutive year of profit and companywide growth amidst unprecedented economic pressure and record high fuel prices.
It has been reported that a Russion Sukhoi Superjet passenger plane, carrying at least 44 people on board, has gone missing on a demonstration flight in Indonesia.
The aerospace and defence (A&D) industry experienced a record year in 2011 on the strength of a surging commercial aviation market, according to the Aerospace and Defence 2011 year in review and 2012 forecast report from PwC.
Air Arabia is continuing to grow with a first quarter result exceeding analysts expectations and posting an 11% increase in profits with a 7% increase in passenger numbers
