Business Aviation

Bombardier Aerospace has reduced operating costs for its business aircraft operators with the introduction of evolved maintenance intervals for the Learjet 40, Learjet 45, Challenger 300, Challenger 604, Challenger 605 and Global aircraft.

Abu Dhabi private aviation company,Royal Jet,has launched a new Fixed-Base Operation (FBO) facility in the Seychelles Islands to cater to rising number of private aviation tourists from the Middle East, Europe and CIS countries.

Qatar Executive has welcomed a new ultra-long haul Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to its modern fleet, following continuously growing demand for luxury tailor-made travel in the Middle East and worldwide.

Qatar Executive has welcomed a new ultra-long haul Bombardier Global 5000 Vision to its fleet, following continuously growing demand for luxury tailor-made travel in the Middle East and worldwide.

New analysis by Beechcraft Corporation reveals that the proportion of turboprop deliveries to the Middle East has increased substantially over the past five years.

The two Boeing Super Hornets at the Dubai Airshow are leased from the US Navy and both wear the markings of their owners.

Ohio's Nextant Aerospace is debuting its 400XTi light jet at the Dubai Airshow. The remanufactured business jet can fly for 2,003nm (3,710km), which translates into a non-stop flight from Dubai to Cairo.

Dassault Falcon Jet is set to deliver the first Falcon 7X equipped with Falcon Sphere, a new-generation paperless flight software suite designed for use with CMC Electronics' CMA 1100 electronic flight bag (EFB).

Qatar Airways has appointed David Edwards as executive vice president to lead its corporate jet arm, Qatar Executive.

Embraer Executive Jets has announced the signature of a purchase agreement for an ultra-large Lineage 1000 to Arab Wings.

Saudi Arabian private aviation operator Nasjet is set to take delivery of three factory new fully managed aircraft including a Boeing Business Jet 3 (BBJ), Gulfstream G650 and a G450 on behalf of Middle East based clients.

Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2014, hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports, will increase its exhibition space by 30 percent in its 3rd year running, to accommodate the increasing number of exhibitors that are keen to take advantage of the rare opportunity to network with the region's General Aviation market.

As part of its growth strategy to represent a wider array of stakeholders in business aviation, the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) has launched two new membership categories in addition to its existing operators, suppliers and affiliates membership categories.

Making a welcome return to Bahrain, and fresh from a triumphant performance at the Al Ain Aerobatic Show, is the Huawei Twister Duo.

Global air traffic management group CANSO is planning on its Middle East conference agreeing a Middle East strategy and engagement plan for the region's air traffic management,

A star turn making its show debut is Emirates' ultra-luxurious variant of the ACJ319.

Lufthansa Technik is exhibiting at Bahrain, and debuting a brand new model of a VIP747-8 – the largest commercial airliner in service today.

Swiss-based airline Etihad Regional was launched in Zurich yesterday.

Wallan Aviation has said is already anticipating a better year than 2013.

A privately-operated helicopter with two people on board crashed on take off from the Atlantis Hotel on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah.

Etihad Regional's first commercial flight F7154 took to the skies this morning, with a newly branded 50-seat Saab 2000 aircraft.

Gulfstream Aerospace Product Support organisation has created the company's first private label for cabin interior refurbishments.

Embraer's business aviation sales and marketing teams in the Middle East, Africa and Europe will have new leadership following the resignation of vice president EMEA, Colin Steven.

Aircraft charter broker, Air Charter Service, has established a presence in Turkey.

Associated Air Center (AAC), a Dubai Aerospace Enterprises subsidiary, has announced additional facilities expansion efforts and investments to accommodate recent wide body completion wins including 747-8 and 787-8 projects during the last six months.