Business aviation

Business aviation

beOnd connects Munich and Dubai

17 April 2025

beOnd, a first premium leisure airline, has launched services between Munich and Dubai.

Business aviation

RoyalJet appoints new vice-president for finance

07 April 2025

RoyalJet, the Abu Dhabi-based private jet operator, has appointed of Rakesh Raj as its new vice-president for finance.

Business aviation

Turkish Aerospace and Embraer to explore E2 production opportunities

02 April 2025

Turkish Aerospace and Embraer have signed an MoU to explore potential industrial cooperation in Türkiye.

Business aviation

Ethiopian Airlines adds new Boeing 737-800 business jet to its fleet

18 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has added a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet, dedicated exclusively to VIP and smaller group charter flights.

Maintenance

ExecuJet MRO Services S.A completes modification work on Falcon 900EX

17 March 2025

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa recently completed a 2C heavy maintenance check on a Dassault Falcon 900EX.

Events

Aviation India 2025 announces supporting Association partners of India

11 March 2025

Times Aerospace Events will host the second Aviation India and South Asia Summit and Exhibition from 29-30 October 2025 at the JW Marriott, Aero City,…

Maintenance

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East to provide line maintenance for GE

07 March 2025

GE Aerospace has officially certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East as an authorised service centre (ASC) for line maintenance on GE Passport…

Business aviation

Gama Aviation sees increasing business aviation traffic at Sharjah FBO

04 March 2025

Gama Aviation will showcase its new Fixed Base Operation (FBO) facility at Sharjah International Airport during the inaugural Business Aviation Asia…

Business aviation

Bombardier’s Global 7500 achieves category-leading 100th speed record

03 March 2025

Bombardier’s Global 7500 business jet has set a category-leading 100 speed records.

Maintenance

ExecuJet MRO South Africa completes gearbox replacement on Challenger 604

25 February 2025

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement on a Bombardier Challenger 604.

Business aviation

RoyalJet selects the ACJ320neo for enhanced services

24 February 2025

Abu Dhabi based premium private aviation charter operator, RoyalJet has placed a firm order for three ACJ320neo aircraft. The agreement makes Royal…

Business aviation

Gama Aviation Sharjah FBO breaks passenger records in 2024

18 February 2025

Gama Aviation said it received a record number of passengers for 2024, 10 years since opening its Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in Sharjah.

ATM and regulatory

UAE bid for air taxi leadership hits new milestone

14 February 2025

If there was ever any doubt about the intention of the United Arab Emirates to establish clear leadership in the advanced air mobility sector and to…

Business aviation

Embraer Executive Jets signs purchase agreement with Flexjet

05 February 2025

Embraer Executive Jets has announced a purchase agreement with Flexjet, a provider in the fractional jet ownership segment.

Business aviation

Saudi opens domestic private aviation market to international operators

05 February 2025

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia is opening the domestic private aviation market to international operators.

Business aviation

Airbus offers “Xtra Large Bizjet”

30 January 2025

The European consortium, Airbus, has rolled out ACJ TwoTwenty “Xtra Large Bizjet” (XLB) as a promising business jet. Kaleyesus Bekele reports.

Business aviation

Saudi Arabia’s business jet sector sees record growth

23 January 2025

Business aviation in Saudi Arabia jumped a record 24% in flight volumes in 2024, the General Authority of Civil Aviation has said.

Business aviation

Embraer delivered 206 new aircraft during 2024

09 January 2025

Embraer delivered 75 aircraft in 4Q24 – or 27% higher than in the previous quarter when 59 aircraft were delivered.

Business aviation

EASA certifies ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East for Global 7500s

08 January 2025

EASA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East’s facility at Dubai’s Al-Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to perform line and base maintenance…

Business aviation

Gulfstream delivers two additional G700 aircraft to Qatar Executive

07 January 2025

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered two additional Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the growing Qatar Executive fleet.

Business aviation

Vito's vital statistics

06 January 2025

The Dubai-based company, Aviation Services Management (ASM), is set to open a new office in Saudi Arabia, enabling it to expand its aviation services…

Business aviation

MEBAA Show 2024 - Day1, Day 2 And Day 3

13 December 2024

The 2024 MEBAA show was a key event for the Middle East's business aviation industry, debuting the Airbus ACJ220 and showcasing rising demand for…

Business aviation

MEBAA Show 2024 - Day 3

12 December 2024

Our lead story outlines how the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has listened to business aviation industry calls with a “golden package”…

Business aviation

Falcon steps up executive activity

11 December 2024

Falcon Aviation Services plans to induct a large number of new aircraft over the next year, as it steps up its activities in the executive aircraft…

Sustainability

Jetex and Joby work together to advance sustainable air mobility

11 December 2024

Developers for electric air taxis Joby Aviation and executive aviation company Jetex have strategic partnership to redefine connectivity for Jetex…

Business aviation

Qatar Executive adds Starlink internet services to its G650ER fleet

11 December 2024

Qatar Executive has announced the integration of Starlink technology on its Gulfstream G650ER fleet.

Business aviation

MEBAA Show 2024 - Day 2

11 December 2024

The lead story for SHOW BUSINESS Day 2 at MEBAA was the grand unveiling of the Dubai-based Falcon private aviation group.

Business aviation

IC Leasing orders second Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

10 December 2024

IC Leasing, a Dubai-based business aircraft leasing company, has signed an order for its second Dassault Falcon 2000LXS.

Business aviation

TATV Spotlight: Gama's oasis rising from the desert sands

10 December 2024

A new FBO for business aircraft just minutes from the slot constrained hotspot of Dubai is under construction at Sharjah International Airport.

Business aviation

MEBAA Show 2024 - Day 1

10 December 2024

One of the highlights of a packed static aircraft line-up at MEBAA is the Airbus ACJ220, which is making its show debut.

Business aviation

Chapman Freeborn sees growth in passenger footprint across the Middle East

09 December 2024

Chapman Freeborn, a provider in private aviation solutions, has reported over 100% growth in its passenger footprint across the Middle East.

Business aviation

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal expands charter fleet

09 December 2024

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal (DCAF), a business aviation services provider, has expanded its charter fleet with the addition of several new…

Business aviation

UAS International Trip Support welcomes a Bombardier Global Express

05 December 2024

UAS International Trip Support (UAS) has added a Bombardier Global Express to its newly revamped international air charter fleet.

Events

ArcosJet to exhibit at MEBAA

05 December 2024

ArcosJet, a Dubai-based global aircraft brokerage and dealership company, will be exhibiting at the MEBAA Show 2024 on 10-12 December in Dubai.

Events

Bombardier to showcase its Global 7500 at MEBAA

04 December 2024

Bombardier will showcase its record-breaking ultra-long-range Global 7500 and super mid-sized Challenger 3500 business jets at this year’s MEBAA…

Business aviation

First outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes to the skies

02 December 2024

The Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight.

Business aviation

VistaJet continues its trade and investment in Africa

28 November 2024

Business aviation company VistaJet has significantly enhanced its business in Africa.

Events

MEBAA Show will be bigger and better than ever

27 November 2024

This year’s MEBAA Show has a ‘refreshed’ agenda focusing on sustainability and technological advancements.           

Events

Gulfstream G700 returns to MEBAA show

26 November 2024

Gulfstream will showcase its ultralarge-cabin G700 at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show on December 10-12 in…

Business aviation

Gulfstream makes 300th delivery of its G500 and G600 programme

26 November 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace has made its 300th customer delivery in the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet.

Business aviation

Let's make an executive decision

15 November 2024

Alcinda Pereira, the first woman to lead AfBAA, wants to change the mentality of business aviation in Africa by filling the region’s connectivity…

Business aviation

RightJet launches Private Jet Lounge at the Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel

12 November 2024

RightJet, a provider of private jet services, has launched the first ever Private Jet Lounge at Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel to offer bespoke…

Business aviation

Gulfstream to showcase its G700 and G500 at the Bahrain Airshow

07 November 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace will exhibit its ultra large-cabin Gulfstream G700 and the clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 aircraft at the Bahrain International…

Business aviation

Gulfstream completes G700 emissions testing of SAF with zero sulfur

01 November 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace has successfully completed ground emissions testing of 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) containing zero sulfur on the…

Maintenance

Rolls-Royce completes flight testing of the Pearl 10X engine

22 October 2024

Rolls-Royce has completed flight testing of the Pearl 10X engine it is developing for the Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X business jet after a six-month…

Business aviation

Opul Jet expands into the Middle East with Dubai launch

15 October 2024

Private aviation company Opul Jet has launched its Middle East division, OPUL Jets Middle East in Dubai.

Business aviation

RightJet launches Private Jet Showroom in Abu Dhabi

08 October 2024

RightJet, a global provider of private jet services, has launched a spectacular Private Jet Showroom at Emirates Palace Mandarin Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

Business aviation

More than 100 customer pilots earn type rating for all-new G700

27 September 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace has said more than 100 customer pilots have earned type rating for the Gulfstream G700.

Business aviation

Morocco dominates business aviation sector - Ionic

24 September 2024

Ionic Aviation has released its latest fleet analysis of business aircraft in the North Africa region showing Morocco is dominating the sector.

General aviation

Nigeria taps into growing helo market

23 September 2024

Nigeria’s population of more than 200 million people and its vast land mass of over 900,000 square kilometres constitute a huge investment opportunity…

Events

Aviation Africa set milestones in aviation collaborations and innovation

23 September 2024

Global Aviation industry leaders gathered in South Africa to exchange ideas on key opportunities in African Aviation during Aviation Africa 2024.

Events

Aviation Africa: Business aviation is invaluable

16 September 2024

Alcinda Pereira, the first woman to lead AfBAA, told the Aviation Africa summit of the importance of business aviation saying ‘a business jet is not a…

Events

Aviation Africa opens under the theme Bridging Skies and Leveraging Growth

16 September 2024

With more than 1300 delegates expected to attend this year’s Aviation Africa 2024, the summit officially opened today, September 16.

Air transport

Chapman Freeborn eyes stronger presence in Africa

13 September 2024

Chapman Freeborn looking to expand its presence across the African market.

Business and finance

VistaJet connects China-Africa business tie

11 September 2024

VistaJet brought business leaders and governments together to the 9th Forum of China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing from September 4 to 6.

Business aviation

KlasJet expands in Middle East Market with additional 737 aircraft

10 September 2024

KlasJet, a private and corporate jet charter company, will increase its capacity in the Middle East with the placement of an additional Boeing 737 in…

Business aviation

Ready Mix...

09 September 2024

Flight support company MixJet has established a robust presence in Africa, yet there are still plans to expand further. 

Business aviation

Gulfstream G400 successfully completes first flight

16 August 2024

Gulfstream’s G400 has successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test programme.

People

African aviation veteran Nick Fadugba dies

15 August 2024

Veteran African aviation journalist, event organiser and consultant, Nick Fadugba has died suddenly aged 69.

Business aviation

Saudi mobilises its AAM roadmap

09 August 2024

Saudi Arabia is putting policies in place that it hopes will make the country a leader in the rapidly evolving world of Advanced Air Mobility.

People

Air Charter Service names new Private Jets Director for Dubai

05 August 2024

Leading aircraft charter broker, Air Charter Service, has promoted Muzamil El-Zein to the position of Private Jets Director of its Dubai office.

Events

Aviation AFRICA 2024 teams up with AfBAA

31 July 2024

The advancement of business aviation in Africa is a focus at the 8th Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition following the co-location of the African…

Business aviation

First for aid FAI in good health

17 July 2024

FAI Aviation Group has taken significant steps to solidify its presence within the Middle East - particularly with its medevac arm.

Airports

Middle East private jet boom fuels Gama’s $100m Sharjah expansion

11 July 2024

Gama Aviation is making a major push into the Middle East market with a $100 million investment in a new facility at Sharjah International Airport.

Business aviation

Gulfstream G700 marks 100 days certified

09 July 2024

Gulfstream has marked 100 days since its all-new G700 received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in March and entered into…

Business aviation

G500 and Gulfstream G600 surpass 100,000 flight hours

17 June 2024

The Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 have each surpassed 100,000 flight hours.

General aviation

A flight on the wild side

13 June 2024

As head of Virunga National Park’s Air Wing programme, Anthony Caere is a pilot with a plan - to protect the park and the animals living in it one…

Events

Aviation INDIA 2024 kicks-off in Delhi

12 June 2024

Leaders from across the aviation sector are gathering in New Delhi for the inaugural Aviation India Summit and Exhibition, taking place June 12-13.

Business aviation

UAS honours its outstanding Global Partners at EBACE 2024

05 June 2024

UAS has announced the winners of its Outstanding Suppliers of the Year Awards at a ceremony during EBACE 2024 in Geneva.  

Business aviation

Time to put our minds to the grey matter...

03 June 2024

How grounding the grey market can grow business aviation in Nigeria.

Sustainability

UAS clients benefit from sustainable aviation solutions

29 May 2024

Global aviation solutions provider, UAS International Trip Support (UAS) and aviation sustainability solution leader, 4AIR, have entered a strategic…

Business aviation

AMAC Aerospace Turkey secures numerous contracts

29 May 2024

AMAC Aerospace Turkey is expanding in Turkey with the success of numerous contracts including successfully obtaining approval for the Dassault Falcon…

Business aviation

Qatar Executive welcomes first Gulfstream G700 aircraft to Doha

22 May 2024

Qatar Executive has added two new Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the fleet, becoming the worldwide exclusive commercial operator of the aircraft.

Business aviation

Gulfstream G650 and G650ER surpass one million flight hours

17 May 2024

With more than 560 aircraft in service worldwide, the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER have surpassed one million flight hours.

Business aviation

Gulfstream G700 earns EASA certification

16 May 2024

The Gulfstream G700 has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification.

Events

Liebherr receives Best Supplier Award from Embraer

14 May 2024

Liebherr-Aerospace has won Best Supplier Award 2023 in the Program Development category at the Embraer Suppliers Conference.

Business aviation

ExecuJet finds the suite spot

10 May 2024

The future of luxury business aviation has taken off at Al Maktoum International Airport as ExecuJet Middle East opens its new flagship…

Air transport

Embraer to invest USD$390 million and create another 900 direct jobs

29 April 2024

Embraer plans to invest approximately USD$390 million and hire 900 additional employees in the current year.

Business aviation

Gulfstream begins G700 customer deliveries

24 April 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace has commenced customer deliveries for the all-new Gulfstream G700.

Business and finance

Embraer sees 67% increase deliveries in 1Q24

22 April 2024

Embraer delivered 25 jets in 1Q24, an increase of 67% compared to the 15 aircraft delivered in 1Q23.

Events

MEBAA Show 2024 set to unveil latest advancements for business aviation

16 April 2024

The MEBAA Show will return to Dubai this year, offering access to the region’s private jet market.

Business aviation

ExecuJet MRO Services appoints new regional VP For Europe

15 April 2024

ExecuJet MRO Services Europe has appointed Matthijs Hutsebaut as Regional Vice President for Europe.

Business aviation

Gulfstream G700 earns additional certifications

09 April 2024

The all-new Gulfstream G700 has earned additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications.

Business aviation

Rolls Royce Pearl 10X engine takes to the skies for the first time

04 April 2024

Rolls-Royce has kicked off the flight test campaign for its latest aero engine for the business aviation market, the Pearl 10X.

Events

Leonardo secures presence at Bahrain International Airshow for seventh year

26 March 2024

Leonardo has secured its presence at the Bahrain International Airshow for the seventh year.

Business aviation

Comlux completes second ACJ TwoTwenty cabin

23 February 2024

Comlux has successfully completed the second ACJ TwoTwenty cabin at its completion centre in Indianapolis.

Business aviation

Embraer’s Phenom 300 continues to be world’s best-selling light jet

22 February 2024

Embraer has said its Phenom 300 series has maintained its status as the world's best-selling light jet for 12 consecutive years.

Business aviation

Gulfstream G700 surpasses 50 city-pair speed records

20 February 2024

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 surpassed 50 city-pair speed records en route to the Singapore Airshow.