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Ibex Plans One-Way Charter Pricing in Middle East

Beirut-based Ibex Air Charter is making its public debut at MEBA with a plan to introduce a new fare model to the Middle East charter market. "I want to st
Charter & Fractional

Jetallliance East launches Russia charter operations

Jetalliance East has launched charter operations in Russia and the CIS.
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ExecuJet deal at MEBA reinforces Embraer's Middle East expansion

Embraer announced yesterday at MEBA the appointment of the ExecuJet Aviation Group as an authorized service center for the Legacy 600 and 650 aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

Smart Aviation Airlifts Russian Shark Attack Victims in Egypt

When the Russian tourists who were attacked by sharks in Egypt last week needed emergency medical aid, Cairo-based charter operator Smart Aviation came to

Thrane and Thrane debuts wireless handset

Satcoms specialist Thrane & Thrane (Stand C428) is presenting its Aviator wireless handset for the first time at MEBA.
Charter & Fractional

Executive Sky Sees Phenomenal Growth

Executive Sky managing director Khaled Akkawi said yesterday that growth at his two-year-old Beirut, Lebanon-based charter company has been nothing short o

Dassault awaits final Falcon 7X EFVS certification

In the next few days Dassault expects to receive final operational U.S.

Dassault's EASy2 cockpit moves toward certification

Dassault's EASy 2 cockpit is moving toward its certification, which is expected for the Falcon 900 in the second quarter of next year.

Shell Expands Aviation Fueling in India

Pilots across India will soon see the Shell Aviation sign going up for the first time at a number of airports as the international fuel supplier expands it

Beirut Operator Signs for CAE Training

Executive Aircraft Services (EAS) yesterday signed a contract to have its Bombardier Global Express pilots trained at the Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECF
Charter & Fractional

Three More Jets to Join Comlux Fleet

Three more, undisclosed, aircraft owners have signed up to have their jets managed by Comlux The Aviation Group, with deliveries due to take place over the

Fujairah airport beckons bizav

Fujairah International Airport, here at the MEBA show for the first time (Booth No.
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MENA means growth for Hawker Beechcraft

Soaring sales of its business aircraft family have prompted Hawker Beechcraft to enlist ExecuJet Aviation to boost its product support network here in the
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Canada's Flying Colours seeks offshore partners to support growing VIP CRJ ExecLiner fleet

Canada's Flying Colours is talking to potential partners outside North America to support operators for which it has completed Bombardier Challengers.
Charter & Fractional

Spot Air Sees Charter Growth

Air charter group Spot Air is expanding its services into additional European countries after experiencing significant growth during the past two years.

Dubai lines up bizav and aerospace shows

The wider world aerospace industry will be back here at the Dubai Airport Expo site for the 12th edition of the biennial Dubai Air Show next December 13 to
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Early Embraer Legacy 650 buyer puts new jet on the market

MEBA attendees have two Embraer Legacy 650s to view here in Dubai.

Arinc offers SMS capability with SkyVector maps

Arinc Direct is trying to help aircraft operators meet the new requirement to implement safety management systems (SMS) by introducing a new process for co
FBOs

Middle East business drives Gozen expansion

In February this year the operations of Gozen Air Services (Stand E240) at Istanbul's Ataturk airport ranked number one in a reader survey of European FBOs
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Happy Design Studio wins TBM 850 paint design competition

Happy Design Studio is forging a reputation for innovative and exciting aircraft paint schemes, highlighted by its recent win in a competition to design a

Bizav ranks high in Abu Dhabi's vision for 2030

The Abu Dhabi government's decision to redevelop Al Bateen as a gateway for private and executive flights is an important feature of its ambitious 2030 mas

Dubai World Center marches on to world airport preeminence

The inauguration in June of Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum International Airport marked the completion of the project's Phase 1 and another significant m

Nexus offers FAM security solutions

Nexus Flight Operations Services has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with U.S.-based FAM International to provide its customers with tailore
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Gulfstream's New G650 Really Goes the Distance

The Gulfstream G650, which isn't here at MEBA because of the company's aggressive flight-test schedule, will be the world's fastest and longest range busin
FBOs

Harrods adds de-icing; signs up for S-76 mods

Here in the Dubai sunshine it is easy to forget the extent to which snow and ice can delay and disrupt aircraft operations, especially in the world of busi

Lufthansa Technik highlights completions, MRO at MEBA

Lufthansa Technik, best known for its VIP completions of executive-configured Airbus and Boeing airliners, is also showcasing the maintenance, repair and o
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UVair Access Now Available Via Universal Mobile

Universal Weather and Aviation (Stand C325) has introduced the second release of its Universal Mobile application.
Charter & Fractional

The Wyvern Standard extends to Europe

Safety audit specialist Wyvern has joined forces with Aviation Quality Services (AQS) to introduce a common safety standard to the European business aviati

Bahrain Hosts Bizjet Conference Next Month

Bahrain will host the Future of Business Jets in the Middle East conference next month (Jan.

Business Aircraft Manufacturers See Encouraging Signs in MidEast

Leading business aircraft manufacturers are starting to take some encouragement from improving market conditions and more than ever are counting on emergin