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FAA Publishes Helo EMS Rule Changes

Late last week the FAA published long-awaited proposed revisions in the operations specification governing helicopter EMS (HEMS) flights under Part 135 wit
Charter & Fractional

Aspen Jetride Ceases Ops, Yields Charter Certificate

Aspen Jetride, the charter operator that acquired the assets of Aspen Executive Air (AEXJet) after AEXJet filed for bankruptcy protection last year, has ce

Business Jet Brokers Warned of Fraud Scam

An elaborate scam originating in South Africa threatens to bilk business aviation interests out of substantial sums of money, according to Canadian consult
Security

DHS Finalizes e-APIS Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today issued a final rule for plans to move f
Charter & Fractional

Al Jaber Orders $1.2B Worth of Embraer, Airbus Bizjets

Al Jaber Aviation, a subsidiary of the Al Jaber Group in Abu Dhabi, today at the Middle East Business Aviation convention in Dubai unveiled details of its

Cessna Has High Hopes for Columbus in Middle East

Cessna came to the Middle East Business Aviation show bullish about the regional prospects for its new large-cabin business jet, the $27 million Citation C

Embraer Logs $208M in Legacy Sales at MEBA

Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer announced three separate orders for its Legacy business jets today at the Middle East Business Aviation show, as we

Despite Credit Woes, Middle East Still Hot for Bizjets

While the global economy continues to suffer from the credit crisis, the Middle East is largely insulated from these problems, which bodes well for compani
FBOs

CedarJet, MASCO Partner on Bizjet Maintenance in Beirut

Beirut FBO Cedar Jet Center has started offering aircraft maintenance services in partnership with its MEA group sister company MASCO.

Mideast defies credit squeeze with oil-fueled fleet growth

While the global economy is reeling in the wake of the credit crisis, the Middle East is largely insulated from these problems, which bodes well for compan

MEBA Pricing FOR Hemisphere 200XR CRJ Conversion

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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet sees airline model, options as keys to expansion

Fast-growing executive charter group VistaJet yesterday spelled out details of its new Flight Solutions portfolio.

Upgraded Goose flying boat could find nest on Dubai creek

The Dubai Creek was once much used by the flying boats of Imperial Airways in the 1930s.

Saudi 400XP deal boosts Hawker sales

Hawker Beechcraft yesterday inked a deal with Saudi Arabia Airlines for six Hawker 400XP twinjets worth a combined total of about $50 million.

MEBA contracts set Arabian bizav industry alight

New business announced on the first day of MEBA 2008 vastly exceeded expectations with fast-approaching $2 billion worth of new aircraft orders announced i

Mideast defies credit squeeze with oil-fueled fleet growth

While the global economy is reeling in the wake of the credit crisis, the Middle East is largely insulated from these problems, which bodes well for compan

Airbus touts range and space of its VIP bizliner family

The Al Jaber Aviation order for ACJ and Elite members of the Airbus business jet family announced Sunday (see page one) marks the first in the Middle East

Elite Jets First in Region To Gain IBAC OK

Dubai-base Elite Jets has become the first company in the Middle East to obtain the coveted IS-BAO certification from the International Business Aviation C

Nose-to-Tail Support Program Offered for CRJs

Recently launched Ejet Operating Services Group, based outside Dallas, Texas, is offering owners of Bombardier CRJ200s that are converted into business jet
Charter & Fractional

Europeans Partner with Elite Aviation

Real Executive is to start a new venture in the United Arab Emirates based at the City Airport Abu Dhabi.
Charter & Fractional

DC Aviation and Al-Futtaim in Joint Venture

German executive charter operator DC Aviation has signed a joint-venture agreement with Dubai-based Al-Futtaim group to start a new business aviation opera

Middle East Dominates Boeing’s Bizjet Orders

Boeing has revealed just how dominant the Middle East is in its executive aircraft order book.
FBOs

Dubai commits to bizav at Al Maktoum Airport

Dubai Airports unveiled the new branding of its Executive Flights Centre during the first day at MEBA, and also revealed that part of the first terminal be

Phoenix CRJ gets sales kick here at MEBA

The Egyptian actor and martial arts professional Yousef Mansour is expected at MEBA today to sign a contract at the Action Aviation Outdoor Stand 5 for a P
Charter & Fractional

Dubai operator joins charter empty-legger

Empty-leg charter specialist Lunajets has launched a new partnership with Dubai-based operator Empire Aviation Group (EAG).
Charter & Fractional

Royal Jet awaits price drop before buying more jets

Although there was some expectation that VIP charter operator Royal Jet of Abu Dhabi would announce new firm orders for aircraft here at MEBA, Shane O’Hare
Charter & Fractional

Rayajet grows fleet

Jordanian charter operator Rayajet has placed firm orders with Bombardier for a Challenger 300 and one of the larger Challenger 605s.
Charter & Fractional

Prestige Jet’s rapid growth continues

Prestige Jet, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered business aircraft charter operator that operates from the newly named Abu Dhabi City Airport, announced at the sh
Charter & Fractional

ImperialJet adding more jets to fleet

Beirut-based ImperialJet plans to add airplanes to its charter and management fleet at an impressive rate in the next six months as the three-year old comp