An Austrian flight support service company for business aviation is aiming at increasing its activities in the Middle East with a new full service package.
Gulfstream announced today that its ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin Gulfstream G650 achieved Mach 0.995 as part of its 1,800-hour flight-test programme.
Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) has become the first Middle East customer to offer an Airbus aircraft for VVIP charter flights, following the delivery of its first A318 Elite.
Selling business jets internationally requires the tact of a diplomat, the insight of an intelligence analyst, the ability to handle many languages, and above all, the flexibility to forge bonds with business and world leaders. Gulfstream's Tarek Ragheb embodies all of those qualities and that's why he has been promoted to regional senior vice president, International Sales, according to Larry Flynn, senior vice president, Marketing and Sales, Gulfstream.
GE Aviation is now offering an on-wing engine upgrade program for certain configurations of the CF34-3A2 engine that will allow the engines to go from a hard-time maintenance schedule to an on-condition maintenance schedule.
Alkan Air makes much of its living from high-end tourism and other leisure travel in Egypt, writes Brendan Gallagher. But now the Cairo-based air taxi operator also has its sights set on new, business-oriented opportunities.
Smart Aviation, the executive and air-ambulance operator in Cairo, is to launch a new airline to capitalise on the potential growth of domestic and regional routes in Egypt. The company – which currently operates five Cessna Sovereigns – is considering bids from both ATR for its 72-500 and Bombardier for is Dash 8-400s.
Marwan Khalek has built the hugely successful Gama business, which has bases in the UK, the US, Russia and now Sharjah. He attributes his achievement to his upbringing, which permeates the company at every level. Liz Moscrop reports.
Jet Aviation Basel has signed agreements with undisclosed clients for the completions of two Airbus 319 CJ and a BBJ3. At least one of these aircraft is for a Middle Eastern client.
Bahrain-based MENA Aerospace - as reported on this week's Arabian Aerospace radio - is formally introducing a VIP-configured MD83 airliner to its charter fleet operating from Bahrain International Airport
Steve Walton, BaySys International CEO and Founder announced today that BaySys accomplished the successful first flight of the Airbus A340 head-of-state aircraft.
A new name has entered into the world of head of state and VIP aircraft completions and is looking to the MENA region. The company is TALCO Aviation and offers VIP and head of state aircraft completions and programme management worldwide.
VistaJet is to substantially increase the size of its fleet with a firm order for an additional six new Bombardier aircraft with a list value of US$277 million.
South Wales travellers now have the opportunity to connect with Emirates Airline from Wales' national airport via a number of the carrier's UK and European gateways.
Empire Aviation Group, the Dubai-based general aviation company, has added three aircraft to its managed fleet of executive jets, bringing the total fleet size to 23, one of the largest mixed fleets of executive jets in the region.
Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet and Saudi-based ARABASCO have renewed an agreement that pushes forward its highly successful commercial and operational alliance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Dubai-owned Emivest Aerospace, the manufacturers of the SJ30 light business jet and their Middle East distributor Action Aviation are unveiling an medevac version jet at Farnborough tomorrow
