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VIPport is the gateway to Russia

Russia represents a fast-growing region and increasingly popular destination for business aviation, with a significant rise in traffic between Moscow and t

MEBA preview for Flygprestanda's flight planner

Flygprestanda (Stand C620) is giving visitors to MEBA a preview of its new flight operation control system (FOCS), which is currently undergoing trials wit
FBOs

Signature Evaluating Middle East FBO Market at MEBA

FBO chain Signature Flight Support, with 103 facilities around the world, is interested in opening a Middle East FBO, said Steve Gulvin, regional vice pres
Aircraft

Gulfstream Plans G650 Cabin Completions

Gulfstream Aerospace is preparing an assembly plant for its new G650, and the U.S manufacturer is also readying an adjacent building for cabin completion w

Bahrain already gearing up for second show

Business aviation companies have been among the first to sign up for a return to the new Bahrain International Airshow when the second biennial event is ne
Aircraft

MEBA: Dassault's SMS on target for certification in 2016

Dassault (Chalet A14) is working steadily toward a certification date of 2016 for its much-anticipated super-midsize (SMS) Falcon business jet, Olivier Vil
Aircraft

MEBA: Supersonic Business Jet Still an Idea for the Future, Says Dassault

Not today, and not tomorrow, but maybe someday.

Air Support showing faster PPS Optimizer at MEBA

Long-time users of the Air Support Preflight Planning System (PPS) route planning software on PCs may not be surprised to learn that the company plans to u

Vision Systems showing IFE and nuanced windows at MEBA 2010

Vision Systems, which is exhibiting at the MEBA show for the first time (Booth No.

Al Ain Air Show to Hit New Heights

Some of the world's top pilots are going to battle it out at next year's Al Ain Aerobatic Show (February 2-5, 2011).

Airbus Starts Fabricating First Fuselage Barrel for the A350 XWB

Airbus has begun fabricating the first carbon fiber barrel for the A350 XWB fuselage at its Advanced Composites Center in Illescas, Spain, the company anno
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Al Bateen Cuts Landing, Parking Fees

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is slashing prices for landing and parking fees at Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen Executive Airport, effective immediately.
FBOs

Bahrain AOC set for TAG Aviation

TAG Aviation is in the final stages of receiving an air operator's certificate from the Kingdom of Bahrain and expects the AOC to be issued by the end of t

Agreement Signed at MEBA to Bring General Aviation to Al Maktoum Airport in 2011

The delayed arrival of business aviation at Dubai's new Al Maktoum International Airport got a kick start here on the opening day of the MEBA show yesterda
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Charter & Fractional

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.
Aircraft

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.
Aircraft

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
Aircraft

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