Dubai and UK-based Air Partner has launched its JetCard product to the Middle East. The card gives its owner access to a fleet of light, midsize, large or global cabin jets with guaranteed aircraft availability.
The UAE's Royal Jet and Saudi Arabia's Arabasco have today announced a commercial and operational alliance that they say could change the face of elite services within Saudi Arabia
Al Bateen Executive Airport has secured full aerodrome certification from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in recognition of its high standards in all areas of operations. The certification for compliance with aerodrome regulations for civil aviation marks the completion of the airport's transformation from a military airbase to the private and corporate jet airport managed by the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC).
Rolls-Royce has been awarded European certification for its BR725 engine, allowing Gulfstream to begin flight-testing the G650 ultra-long-range business jet later this year
Egypt's Smart Aviation will take delivery this year the first of two Cessna Citation Sovereigns certified for MedEvac operations with a LifePort system for a dual-patient interior. The two MedEvac aircraft form part of a six-aircraft order announced by the manufacturer today.
VistaJet, the rapidly expanding private aviation company with the largest wholly-owned commercial fleet outside the Americas, and one that has strong ambitions for the Middle East market has announced a number of major appointments to its Board and senior executive management team.
Dubai fight support specialist JetEx has spread its wings to Paris and has opened a new luxury terminal building s at Le Bourget airport to supply support for its Middle Eastern VVIP customers.
Dubai headquartered Project Phoenix is celebrating the first flight of its high specification Phoenix CRJ No 1 (Serial No 7211), the luxury business jet conversion from the Canadair CRJ 200.
Project Phoenix celebrated its maiden flight of its first Phoenix CRJ on June 12. The aircraft flew for 1 hour 10 minutes from completion centre Flying Colours' facility at Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
MENA Aerospace has launched MAE Jet Charters to specialise in VVIP and corporate charters to be based in Manama, Bahrain with a managed Bombardier Challenger 300.
Qatar Airways has announced it is to operate a private jet subsidiary called Qatar Executive to be led by new Executive Senior Vice President Ted Button.
Rizon, has been granted its AOP (Air Operating Permit) from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. Rizon becomes the first Doha-based private jet company to receive approval for business jet operations from Qatar.
French business jet manufacturer Dassault has gone back to the drawing board with plans for its super mid-size (SMS) Falcon business jet and has shaken up the propulsion manufacturers by going back on its decision to appoint British company Rolls-Royce as the provider of a new class of engine for the Falcon 50 replacement.
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has given the go ahead for the ASA Group, which has offices in Dubai, to develop Thailand's first world-class fixed base operation (FBO) at Phuket International Airport. The state-of-the-art terminal and business centre will accommodate the swelling ranks of VIP visitors to Thailand each year and is expected to be operational by the end of summer.
With the first flight just a week ago of Emivest Aerospace's SJ30 light jet the company is building momentum since EIDC acquired the troubled aircraft manufacturer last year.
The Ukraine is to supply two air ambulance versions of the Antonov An-74 aircraft to Libya within a year, says Dmytro Kiva CEO of Antonov state aircraft-building corporation
Arabian Aircraft Service Company (Arabasco) has been appointed as an authorised service centre for Hawker Beechcraft and Honeywell in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Initially for the Hawker 800 series but the company has plans to add the 900XP in the "near future" and its associated Honeywell TFE 731 (-2 to -5 Series) and APU Line (GTCP36-6 Series) powerplant units.
Corporatejets XXI, the Barcelona-based executive charter company has reached an agreement with a private company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to position its Falcon 900C with them for an indefinite term. Under the terms of the agreement the aircraft will be used for the Saudi company's corporate use, as well as being available for third party charter to clients based in the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet is hosting a Healthcare Expansion Congress in the city this week to reinforce statistics issued by the luxury jet charter business that show a steady increase in demand for aero-medical evacuations and services.
Farnborough Airport-based international business aircraft management company Gama Aviation is planning development to become an important part of the Middle East and North Africa market.
The second half of 2009 will be filled with significant certification testing milestones for the GE Honda Aero Engines' HF120 engine which will launch on the Hondajet.
Arabian Support and Services Company (ASASCO), established a new joint venture company Arabian Aircraft Shelter Company Ltd. (ARAISHCO) with ARASCO, the biggest FBO operator in the Middle East and owners of Bexair, to develop, design and build the first ever aircraft shelters project in Riyadh and Jeddah International Airports.
