Dubai's flagship construction project - the 140 square kilometre aviation city Dubai World Central - will go live in June 2010 according to the emirate's aviation supremo.
Comlux The Aviation Group and Private Flight Global Limited have announced a partnership to overhaul Comlux's inflight catering operations for its managed and charter aircraft.
The Centre for Advance Professional Resources along with Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation is organising the first Business Aviation emerging markets (BAEM) in Abu Dhabi (March-2010.)
MAC Aircraft Interior Specialists were the company chosen to convert to VIP a BAe RJ100 for the Bahrain Defence Force. It is currently working on the second of two aircraft for Dubai Air Wing and has been chosen to carry out a VIP conversion for Amiri Flight for an RJ100. Roger Patron, MAC's Commercial Director talks about the projects.
Arab Wings, the first Middle Eastern corporate aviation operator and now aircraft management specialist is studying plans for a European acquisition as its owner embarks on an expansion strategy that includes new offshoots in Sharjah and Bahrain as well as an aviation university.
Bexair, the Bahrain-headquartered executive aviation operator has launched a new FBO company called Aventura Air Center, to own, operate and manage its FBO in Bahrain and expand FBO operations throughout the Middle East and other parts of the world.
Saudi Arabia's Wallan Aviation will take delivery of a Citation X later this month, according to Cessna. This will be the sixth Citation X to be based in the region.
Barcelona-based charter operator Corporate Jets XXI is targeting the Middle East after turbulence hit a key part of its domestic market, executives from the once-booming Spanish building sector.
UK-based Twinjet is keen to increase its Middle Eastern business said chief executive Keith McMann. And hopes to have an office opening in Al Bateen as soon as the paperwork has been finalised.
Dubai based Air Synapsis, CRAFTconsult LLC and AirPX together with Connection Aviation from Kuwait have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in offering aviation consulting, development, implementation, training and support for international standards like the International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO).
The newest member of the Dassault Falcon family of business jets, the 4000 nm Falcon 2000LX has made its first delivery after receiving certification from the FAA. EASA certification was granted on April 23rd.
The backlog for refurbishment of VIP cabins in the BBJs and ACJs was eased today when Lufthansa Technik Switzerland opened its new VIP cabin interior facility, directly adjoining the company's aircraft maintenance hangar in Basel.
Action Aviation, the Dubai-based aviation marketing company, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the Dornier 328 Jet with 328 Support Services of Germany, the holders of the Dornier 328 Type Certificate and the manufacturer who maintains the worldwide fleet of over 200 Dornier 328 aircraft.
Eurocopter, reaffirmed its commitment to Business Aviation at this year's EBACE with the introduction of the EC145 Stylence The first time that the EC145 has been seen in this configuration.
Bombardier announced today an increased range option for Learjet 40 XR business jets. The 268nm (496 km) range extension is now available as an option for all new orders and for aircraft scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of this year.
A new configuration of the Boeing 747-8 VIP is being prepared for two head of state aircraft for a Middle Eastern customer. The customer is believed to be the Kuwait royal flight.
ARINC Direct has added a convenient new local dialing option to its ground-to-air telephone service for operators of business aircraft based outside the United States.
The first Embraer Linegae 1000 bas bee delivered to HE Aamaer Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, Chairman of Ark Angel Investments. The aircraft will be on display at EBACE before heading to Abu Dhabi where Prestige Jet will manage the aircraft.
EBACE: Project Phoenix, the Dubai-based specialist for converting airliners for VIP/executive use, has signed an agreement with American firm, Spectrum Aeromed, to develop a dedicated air ambulance version or to offer a quick change fit option.
Luxury executive jet company Royal Jet will join airlines from around the Middle East in supporting the Arabian Travel Market which opens at Dubai International Convention and Exhibitrion Centre on May 5 and runs until May 8. Royal Jet is the only private aviation company exhibiting at ATM and as a major stakeholder in the development of Abu Dhabi has partnered with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority.
