Business Aviation

A corporate and VIP edition of Russia's Mi-171 helicopter has been certificated. Russian Helicopters received the certificate at the MAKS show in Moscow yesterday.
Business Aviation

Business jet maker Cessna, along with parent company Textron and partner AirLand Enterprises, has secretly developed its first modern military jet which is likely to be targeted at developing markets.
Business Aviation

Dubai World Central's (DWC) first business aviation FBO hangar has been completed.
Airports & Networks

Middle Eastern business aircraft operators flying to the USA and making their pre-clearance technical and immigration stop at Ireland's Shannon Airport will have a new FBO to take their break.
Maintenance & Training

During a high-level regional forum held 10 and11 October, hosted by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the General Directorate of State Airports Authority of the Republic of Turkey (DHMI) proclaimed that business aviation plays a crucial role in facilitating regional investment and subsequently has a direct economic impact on Turkey's economy.
Business Aviation

As tourism increases in the Middle East, the demand for sightseeing flights continues to rise and one American company believes a retrofit of the DHC Twin Otter aircraft could be the answer.
Business Aviation

Global aircraft charter provider, Air Charter Service, has announced the promotion of Elie Hanna to director of private jets of their Dubai office.
Business Aviation

Royal Jet is expecting a large number of VIPs, celebrities and car racing enthusiasts from across the globe to go through its FBO at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the Formula 1TM race at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on 1-3 November.
Business Aviation

Piaggio Aero – the Italian aircraft manufacturer part-owned by Abu Dhabi investment house Mubadala - has signed a contract at for the sale of two P.180 Avanti II aircraft plus 8 options with SR Jet, part of the Beijing based Sparkle Roll Investment Holdings Limited.
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.
Business Aviation

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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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.
Business Aviation

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.
Business Aviation

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

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

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.
Business Aviation

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).
Business Aviation

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

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

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.
Business Aviation

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.
Business Aviation

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.
Business Aviation

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

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,
Airports & Networks

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