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Maintenance and Modifications

MKTE Brings One-stop Shop to Middle East Operators

The Jordan-based service provider is a first-time exhibitor at the MEBAA show.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Zetta Jet Grows Its All-Bombardier Fleet

Singapore-based Zetta Jet is adding the Challenger 650 to its fleet of Global family aircraft.
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Redstar Returns to Spectrum for Learjet 45 Air Ambulance Equipment

Redstart is expanding its operations with a dedicated fleet of Learjet 45 aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center Installs Scimitar Winglets on BBJ

The installation was a first for AAC.
Charter & Fractional

Vertis Inks ME Partnership with JetSmarter

Vertis Aviation has offices in London, Dubai, Zug and Johannesburg.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Haeco Debuts 'Zen' Cabin Concept for Bizliners

China based exec-airliner completion center vows to continue developing “stylish and individualistic designs.”
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Regulations and Government

AfBAA Says Key Is To Engage CAAs Locally

Association will hold Country Round Tables to engage with and educate regulators on the nuances of business aviation vis-à-vis air transport.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Scout Opens Public Charter Platform

The Jet Scout service is targeted at charter customers as well as charter providers and brokers.
Airlines

China’s Lucky Air To Launch LCC with Help of State Agencies

Chengdu Shenniao Airlines to start Boeing 737-800 operations in first quarter
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing, Fokker Collaborating on 4.5-foot Window for Range of BBJs

The window will be delivered on the BBJ Max beginning in 2018
FBOs

FBOs Rise To The Challenge of Handling Rising Business Aviation Traffic In Dubai

FBOs Rise To The Challenge of Handling Rising Business Aviation Traffic In Dubai
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Charter & Fractional

Sky Prime Selects JetWave For ACJ Connectivity

Alpha Star subsidiary has two A340s in its fleet, one of which is at MEBAA.
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Sky Prime Selects Honeywell JetWave

Saudi operator also selected Honeywell’s GoDirect cabin connectivity service for its Airbus A319s and A330s.
Rotorcraft

North Sea Operator Statoil Drops Super Puma

The company made the decision after oil workers' unions asked for a permanent ban on the helicopter.
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Airlines

Alaska Air Group-Virgin America Merger Passes Antitrust Review

Companies expect to close transaction by January 1
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Rotorcraft

Marenco Swisshelicopter Founding CEO 'Retiring'

Martin Stucki is reportedly being replaced at the Swiss startup helicopter manufacturer by former Airbus Helicopters senior executive Andreas Lowenstein.
Regulations and Government

India's Counterfeit Money Crackdown Affecting Bizav Ops

Shortage of the new currency is creating problems for business aircraft operators, who have traditionally done aviation services transactions in cash.
FBOs

Signature Debuts London-area FBO

The multi-million-pound facility offers customers the latest in technology for entertainment, communications and onward travel.
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Aircraft

Norway To Acquire P-8s as Boeing Delivers to Australia

India and the UK are the other customers to date; Boeing is wooing British suppliers to offset an expensive, uncompeted buy.
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FBOs

Industry Needs to Address Middle East FBO Challenges

Panel on MEBAA Conference heard of the importance of FBOs to business aviation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

GDC Technics Lands Contract for Nine 787s

Contract comes as company has invested $20 million in new technologies.
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Maintenance and Modifications

DC Aviation, Lufthansa Technik Cooperation Completes First A-check

DC Aviation and Lufthansa Technik announced in May plans to cooperate on a range of services in Dubai.
FBOs

Italy’s Argos Looks to Build FBO Chain Across Europe

Rome-based Argos VIP is looking to expand into France and Spain
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell GoDirect Simplifies Business Aircraft Satcom Services

GoDirect software is designed to give operators improved access for managing their satcom systems.

Sheikh Ahmed Declares MEBAA 2016 Open

Accompanied by senior aviation officials, Sheikh Ahmed has a whistle-stop tour of the MEBAA Show 2016.
Aircraft

HondaJet Pilot Wings East to Dubai

Mike Finbow flew the HondaJet from the UK to Dubai for its MEBAA show debut.
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Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Lands First Order for BBJ Max 7

BBJ president Longridge revealed the order as he announced his plans to move to another position within Boeing.

Kestrel, Stratus Launch Venture To Advise Aircraft Buyers

The new venture Camber Aviation Management, will provide assist clients through the purchase and completions process.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Set to Launch Stage Content Service

The cloud-based stage content service will roll out in January.
FBOs

SEA Prime Boosts FBO and Concierge Services With Luxury Tie-up

Milan Linate claims to be Italy’s biggest business aviation destination.