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
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 - 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 - 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 7, 2016 - 5:00 AM
MKTE Brings One-stop Shop to Middle East Operators
The Jordan-based service provider is a first-time exhibitor at the MEBAA show.
Dec 7, 2016 - 5:00 AM
Zetta Jet Grows Its All-Bombardier Fleet
Singapore-based Zetta Jet is adding the Challenger 650 to its fleet of Global family aircraft.
Redstar Aviation Bombardier Learjet 45XR with air ambulance equipment.
Dec 7, 2016 - 4:30 AM
Redstar Returns to Spectrum for Learjet 45 Air Ambulance Equipment
Redstart is expanding its operations with a dedicated fleet of Learjet 45 aircraft.
Dec 7, 2016 - 4:30 AM
Associated Air Center Installs Scimitar Winglets on BBJ
The installation was a first for AAC.
Dec 7, 2016 - 4:30 AM
Global Jet Capital: Mideast Bizav Fleet Ripe for Upgrade
Global Jet Capital Survey finds 10 pc of fleet for sale as owners look to trade up
Dec 7, 2016 - 4:00 AM
Panasonic Avionics Ready for Bizav Market with Astronics
Panasonic will provide global Ku-band broadband coverage.
Dec 7, 2016 - 4:00 AM
A Smorgasbord of Caterers and Galley Equipment on Display
MEBAA ’16 serves up a heaped helping of leading onboard dining services and products.
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 7, 2016 - 3:00 AM
AfBAA Says Key Is To Engage CAAs Locally
Association will hold Country Round Tables to engage with and educate regulators on the nuances of business aviation vis-à-vis air transport.
Dec 7, 2016 - 3:00 AM
Vertis Inks ME Partnership with JetSmarter
Vertis Aviation has offices in London, Dubai, Zug and Johannesburg.