Business Aviation

Bombardier has announced all existing Globalaircraft customers can take advantage of ultra-high-speed Internet access, consistent performance and seamless coverage across the globe.

Gulfstream Aerospace has appointed Robert Glasscock vice president and lead Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) administrator.

AMAC Aerospace has been awarded a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) contract for a privately owned Airbus A330 aircraft from the Middle East. Additionally it has also been awarded the contract for two privately owned Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.

AMAC Aerospace has announced that several contracts with new and existing customers for maintenance packages on Airbus A318, A319, Boeing BBJ and Gulfstream G550 have been awarded to the facility in Basel, Switzerland.

JetSmarter has announced the launch of the first-ever shared, private JetShuttle flight that will connect Europe and the Middle East, offering JetSmarter members single-seat trips on flights between Dubai and London.

Embraer Executive Jets will display the Legacy 500 and Legacy 650 business jets at MEBA 2016, which takes place December 6-8 in Dubai.

New research from Global Jet Capital, a provider of financing solutions for large-cabin, long-range private jets, reveals that 293 mid to large private jets were delivered to the Middle East between 2006 and 2015, with an estimated combined value of over $14.65 billion.

AJW Group has signed an agreement with a leading aircraft lessor to take on the consignment of an Airbus A340-500 MSN 572.

Dnata Travel has opened the first City Expert kiosk in Dubai at The Beach, Jumeirah Beach Residence. The kiosk was officially opened by Steve Barrass, senior vice president, dnata Travel.

The VIP Terminal at Dubai South has been opened by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President, and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.

Ries Vriend CEO of Amsterdam Software and Captain Raman Oberoi, COO of Falcon Aviation have announced the signing of the FBO One Software agreement, providing an essential online operational management tool.

Qatar Executive has designed a new website www.qatarexec.com.qa where clients can explore private jets via 360 degree interactive panoramic photography, discover flight availability, and access VIP online enquiry and charter management services from any mobile device anywhere in the world.

Abu Dhabi-based GI aviation has formally arrived on the scene to launch the “light” business aviation market to the UAE and Gulf region.

Sky Prime has appointed AMAC to perform major modifications on a privately-owned A340 in Q2, 2017.

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has received an extension to its CAR145 approval from the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to provide line maintenance for the Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft type.

Newly created London based aircraft lessor Cello Air Finance has launched into the developing business aircraft leasing sector.

Jet Aviation has successfully concluded its first retrofit installation of Split Scimitar Winglets (SSWs) on a BBJ1. The SSW retrofit was completed with EASA-approved Supplemental Type Certification (STC).

Two thirds of region's business aviation fleet are mid-sized to heavy jets

Deer Jet is to introduce a second Boeing 787 Dream Jet to its fleet, making it the world's largest operator of the type.

Italian exotic car manufacturer Pagani Automobili is moving its design focus to the world of aircraft with a new cabin design for the ACJ319 neo.

Airbus has launched a private jet version of its A330neo at EBACE today. The new VVIP jet combines new-generation engines and aerodynamic and other improvements which the company said will deliver even more comfort, efficiency and true “nonstop to the world” range.

Communication between pilots and ATC is set to improve following the introduction today at EBACE by TrueNorth, of a new FANS-1/A over Iridium data link unit (DLU) with voice capabilities.

lndependent maintenance programme provider Jet Support Services. (JSSI), and Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet, have agreed to develop a maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) service centre agreement.

Falcon Aviation, the UAE's leading aviation company specialising in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, is expanding its MRO activity in the growing turboprop market with a Pilatus PC-12 service centre at its Al Bateen Executive Airport Hangar facility.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has completed the previously announced acquisition of the AWAS group of companies.