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FBOs

Sheltair, Avfuel Team at MEBAA

U.S. FBO chain Sheltair and global fuel supplier Avfuel showcase their tandem flight support services.
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Disabled Aviators Spotlight Inclusion at MEBAA

Two pilots on Handiflight’s Around the World mission make Dubai stop during circumnavigation effort.
Aircraft

Saudi Arabia Rationalizes Bizjet Fleet

The largest business aviation market in the Middle East is facing new challenges.
Airports

Dubai and Gulf Business Aviation Developing Rapidly

Al Maktoum International Airport is developing into Dubai's primary business aviation airport.
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Aircraft

Sky Prime Goes It Alone in Saudi Market

Alpha Star appears to have divested itself of a former stake in fellow Riyadh operator Sky Prime.
Charter & Fractional

NASJET To Focus on Aircraft Management

Consolidation of the Flynas Group is taking place to prepare for an IPO, and operating arm has sold several of its own aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Baker Aviation Breaks Ground on New FTW HQ

The company will relocate its FAA Part 145 repair station from Addison Airport to Fort Worth as the first step of the project.
Aircraft

Spike Looks At Self-cleaning Tech for Aircraft De-icing

Agreement gives Innovasonic an entry into the aerospace market with its PiezoWipe technology.
Airports

Operators Concerned about New Seletar Restriction

The noise-abatement restrictions could limit bizav's access to the airport, group warns.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Varsano: London Still Popular with Middle East Clients

Despite political uncertainty, The Jet Business is seeing plenty of Middle East buyers in its Park Lane store.
Training and Workforce

Women in Aviation on a Mission at MEBAA

Women are a growing segment of the aviation workforce, and opportunities abound.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Corporate Helicopters CEO Is Bullish on the Breed

With its ACH145 interior mockup on display at MEBAA, Airbus Corporate Helicopters Is On the Hunt for Middle East Customers
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Maintenance and Modifications

Academy 147 Successfully Exploits Mx Training Niche

After Andy Trinchero saw a gap in the market for maintenance training focused on business jets, he has now filled that niche.

MEBAA 2018 Closes on an Up Beat

MEBAA founding and executive chairman Ali Alnaqbi has a strong vision for future growth.
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Rotorcraft

Philippines Leans Towards Black Hawk and T129

Recent statements from the Philippines defense minister have revealed that the nation is looking to buy new helicopters, and possibly Gripens too.
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Avionics

Falcon Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace ink new UAE partnership

Falcon Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace ink new UAE partnership
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MEBAA Announces New Board Members

Four new board members and a board advisor will bolster the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association.
Rotorcraft

Bell Sees Good Prospects in Rotorcraft Market

With its 505 and 525 models bookending the civil product line, Bell sees strong potential in the region's customer base.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Finance Grows as Buyers Seek to Preserve Cash

Business jet finance companies are seeing a trend towards diversification of funding sources for aircraft purchases.
Aircraft

Admissions for USW Maintenance Course Now Open

University of South Wales Launches Dubai Campus in September at Al Maktoum International Airport.
Aircraft

Falcon Aviation Sees Promising 2019 Outlook

Abu Dhabi-based helicopter operator Falcon Aviation is pressing ahead on ADNOC and KOC contracts.
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Aircraft

Bespoke ACJ319 On Display at MEBAA

ACJ is showcasing a deluxe charter bizliner, highlighting the coming generation of VIP airliners.
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Aircraft

ExecuJet Looks to Middle East Upturn

New ExecuJet FBO-MRO Facility at DWC Set to open in 2020.
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Aircraft

Embraer Sets Sights on Middle East Opportunities

The new Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 600 super-midsize jet is optimized for Middle East to London trips.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter OEMs Stress Regional Importance at MEBAA

Airbus Corporate Helicopters and the Bell 505 are making their MEBAA debuts this year.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Aircraft Cabins Blend Luxury, Technology

World’s leading completion specialists showcase their design and engineering capabilities at MEBAA.
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Airports

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia Moves Ahead on FBO Upgrades

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia won right to upgrade FBO facilities at the kingdom's three main airports in 2016.
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Rotorcraft

Robinson Helicopter Foresees Market Weakness in 2019

Helicopter CEO see strong dollar, higher interest rates, tariffs, as sales barriers.

On Air Dining Expands Options with New Partnership

New partnership adds preferred pricing on select services from UK-based Travelworx
Training and Workforce

FSI Recognizes 4,000th Master Technician

Joe Ping, manager of aircraft maintenance for Cummins’ Global Integrated Services – Aviation, achieved the milestone certificate for G280 training.