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Dassault Sells a Falcon 5X to Wallan Aviation

Here at MEBA, Dassault has sold a Falcon 5X to Wallan Aviation of Saudi Arabia, for delivery in 2018.
Aircraft

Active Finance Markets To Drive Record Deliveries, Says Boeing

Forecast projects $124 billion worth of deliveries in 2015.
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Charter & Fractional

Now Closed, CitationAir Surrenders Certificate to FAA

The Part 135 certificate for CitationShares Management LLC dba CitationAir has been removed from the FAA's National Vital Information Subsystem database.
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Charter & Fractional

Mixed Year for Bizav Across Middle East and North Africa

Research has found that the Middle East and North Africa region enjoyed a mixed year for bizav in 2014
Aircraft

Where Does the Middle East Buy Jets? London, Of Course

The Jet Business has seen plenty of interest from Middle Eastern buyers in its exclusive London store.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Fokker Lands 737 VIP Completion

Fokker is completing a VIP 737 for an Asian customer.
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FBOs

Three U.S. Caterers Join Forces To Feed Middle East Bizjets

Air Gourmet covers the LA/Las Vegas area; Rudy’s Inflight Catering covers the NY/NJ/D.C. region; and SilverLining Inflight Catering covers Florida.
Airports

New Hangar Heralds Paris-le Bourget Expansion

The height of Advanced Support’s current hangar is not tall enough to admit aircraft the size of the BBJ or Bombardier Global.

Space Filling Fast for Farnborough 2016

The chalet doors at Farnborough were barely shuttered after this last summer’s airshow before exhibitors started booking space for the 2016 event.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Bringing Its Aircraft Management Services to Middle East

As a high-volume purchaser, NetJets can offer managed-aircraft owners savings on crew training, insurance, fuel, handling, and other services.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Drives Charter Consolidation With Hangar8 Deal

Combined Gama/Hangar8 fleet will be one of the world’s largest.
Aircraft

Avanti Evo Achieves Certification

The new Evo offers improved performance compared with the Avanti II twin turboprop.
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Airports

FIA sees increase in private flights over past two years

Runway expansion gets underway in 2015Q3
Safety

ArincDirect Fully Integrated by Rockwell Collins

ArincDirect is highlighting fuel tankering, integrated weight-and-balance cacluations, FOS integration and connectivity solutions.
Aircraft

Airlines showcase luxury onboard accommodations at MEBA 2014

Emirates, Etihad and Qatar exhibit their upper-class offerings designed to appeal to the business aviation marketplace.
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Aircraft

Boutsen Offers Challenger for Sale

Boutsen’s portfolio currently comprises 15 jets and helicopters, including a G550, Falcon 7X EASy II, Global Express, AW109 SP and EC135P2+.
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Aircraft

Elit’Avia Adds Seven Jets To Charter Fleet

The new jets bring Elit’Avia’s charter fleet to more than 20 aircraft.
Aircraft

Dassault showcases Falcon 5X cabin mockup

First delivery of the twinjet in the region to take place in 2017
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ATC

More Middle East Commercial Traffic Could Hamper Bizav

The UAE is working on plans to enhance its air traffic management capacity.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Comlux Signs Its First Widebody Completion Deal

The Airbus A330 is scheduled to begin its interior completion at Comlux America in September 2015.
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Avionics

Satcom1 Highlights New Developments at MEBA 2014

Satcom1 has updated its AvioPhone application to allow passengers to use their personal iPhone and Android phones without the need for a picocell system.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Côte d’Azur to be Happy Design Showcase

Happy Design Studio is becoming well-known for its interesting aircraft paint schemes
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Airports

Air BP Expands Fuel Outlets in Middle East

Air BP is growing the number of airports where it offers fuel services to general aviation while also providing consultancy and loyalty schemes.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Scheme Designers Offers Custom Paint Job

Paint scheme specialist has a new masking process for intricate designs.
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Charter & Fractional

Marshall Aviation Makes Its MEBA Debut

Marshall’s engineering expertise helped it become a major MRO organization for the Cessna Citation and Bombardier Global Express.
Regulations and Government

MEBAA and GAMA Solidify Ties

Two organizations work together to benefit business aviation in the Middle East
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Modified Lufthansa Airbus Joins Ebola Fight

The principal isolation unit comprises an airtight tent with negative pressure. Airtight exterior tents to allow medical staff pass through safely.
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Charter & Fractional

Seawings Launches Luxury Tour Packages

Seawings Lifestyle will offer a range of luxury tours including seaplane flights over the UAE
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Aircraft

Embraer To Deliver First Legacy 500 in Middle East

Embraer Executive Jets is currently focusing much of its efforts on bringing the Legacy 500 and the smaller 450 to market.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct To Offer Data Aggregation

Bonded and aggregated multiple Inmarsat SwiftBroadband streaming connections provides data flow rates of up to 1.6 Mbit per second.