Business aviation

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.