MEBAA Convention News 2016

Marco Tulio Pellegrini, president and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets (left), with Fouad Fawaz, chairman and CEO, Cedar Executive. PHOTO: DAVID McINTOSH
Dec 8, 2016 - 7:45 AM
Cedar Executive Buys Its Second Legacy 500
Leading Gulf-based charter operator Royal Jet recently added two new Boeing Business Jets to its fleet.

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Dec 7, 2016 - 6:00 PM
Honeywell Decreases Bizjet Delivery Forecast
Honeywell’s annual forecast sees a reduction in the 10-year business jet delivery forecast of about 6 percent, but interest is picking up.
Dec 7, 2016 - 5:00 PM
Updated Dornier Seastar Set To Fly Next Year
Revived amphibious aircraft aimed at commuter, VIP, corporate and special missions markets.
Dec 7, 2016 - 5:00 PM
IBAC Panel Addresses Worldwide Business Aviation Issues
Lack of regulatory structure that supports business aviation is a key issue in many countries.
Dec 7, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Nexus Opens Manila Flight Operations Center
Nexus now has a flight operations center in the Philippines and is set to open a training academy in China.
Dec 7, 2016 - 5:00 AM
BBJ Develops ‘All Access Pass’ To Boost Used Market
BBJ developed a package of purchase support services and coordinated with service centers on power-by-the-hour programs.
Dec 7, 2016 - 4:30 AM
Associated Air Center Installs Scimitar Winglets on BBJ
The installation was a first for AAC.
Dec 7, 2016 - 3:00 AM
Haeco Debuts 'Zen' Cabin Concept for Bizliners
China based exec-airliner completion center vows to continue developing “stylish and individualistic designs.”
Dec 6, 2016 - 11:01 AM
HondaJet Makes MEBAA, and Middle East, Debut
Aircraft manufacturer has aircraft on display to evaluate the market for the $4.85 million HA-420 HondaJet in the region.
Dec 6, 2016 - 9:00 AM
DCAF Grows Managed Fleet With 7X
The addition increases the DCAF managed fleet to five.
Dec 6, 2016 - 8:30 AM
Boeing Business Jets Lands First Order for BBJ Max 7
BBJ president Longridge revealed the order as he announced his plans to move to another position within Boeing.
Feb 1, 2017
ExecuJet Opens Second FBO at Dubai’s New Airport

Responding to the difficulties in getting landing and takeoff slots at Dubai International Airport, private aviation has been migrating to the new Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South. While two FBOs have moved to the new purpose-built VIP terminal, others like ExecuJet have decided to independently locate their facilities at the airport while maintaining its existing facility at Dubai International Airport.

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Dec 5, 2016 - 2:00 AM
Finance Group Sees a More Pragmatic Middle East Pick Up
Global Jet Capital is seeing more interest in leasing business aircraft.
ACJneo on ramp
Dec 5, 2016 - 2:00 AM
ACJneo Keeps Up Sale Pace with New Commitment
European company’s re-engined narrowbodies have been selling well as it decides to shelve its own bizjet completions activities in Toulouse.
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:50 AM
Four Bombardier Jets On MEBAA Static Display
Canadian manufacturer is showing its family of business aircraft including a Learjet, a Challenger and a couple of Globals.
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:45 AM
Jet Aviation Adds UAE Approvals and New Global 6000
Jet Aviation’s Dubai MRO has received approval for G550 and G650 maintenance, and IS-BAH registration for 11 FBOs.
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:15 AM
Flying Colours Completes SDR Installations
The MRO recently completed two SDR installations on two different Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft.
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:10 AM
Caruso & Freeland Promotes Pilot Sunglasses
The Swiss company will be on hand to show visitors how to protect their eyes from UV light, and will test your sunglasses for free.
Dec 5, 2016 - 12:05 AM
Amac Balances Completions With MRO
Basel-based specialist touts recent contracts for MRO services, along with green completions and total interior refurbishment projects
Dec 4, 2016 - 5:45 AM
Spotlight on the Dassault Falcon 8X Business Jet Interior
Dec 4, 2016 - 4:00 AM
A-Group Visits MEBAA
Officials from the Russian service provider believe it can be the bridge between the Middle East and Europe.
Cedar Executive (Stand 300) started operations with a brand-new Legacy 500 owned and operated under MEA’s AOC on January 1, 2016. According to its website.
Dec 4, 2016 - 3:00 AM
Cedar Executive to Take Second Legacy in 2017
Cedar Executive seeing increased demand for private-jet travel in 2016