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 6, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Italy’s Argos Looks to Build FBO Chain Across Europe
Rome-based Argos VIP is looking to expand into France and Spain
Dec 6, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Sheikh Ahmed Declares MEBAA 2016 Open
Accompanied by senior aviation officials, Sheikh Ahmed has a whistle-stop tour of the MEBAA Show 2016.
Dec 6, 2016 - 7:50 AM
HondaJet Pilot Wings East to Dubai
Mike Finbow flew the HondaJet from the UK to Dubai for its MEBAA show debut.
Dec 6, 2016 - 7:30 AM
Dubai’s VIP Terminal Takes Center Stage with Jetex Opening
Jetex is one of three FBOs occupying the new VIP Terminal at Dubai World Central
Dec 6, 2016 - 7:30 AM
Down-Route Makes Move to DWC
Hotel booking app developer moves head office in early 2017
Dec 6, 2016 - 7:30 AM
Honeywell GoDirect Simplifies Business Aircraft Satcom Services
GoDirect software is designed to give operators improved access for managing their satcom systems.
Dec 6, 2016 - 5:00 AM
MEBAA Increases Pan-regional Role
Market situation “difficult”
Dec 6, 2016 - 4:30 AM
Satcom Direct Buys TrueNorth Avionics
Connectivity provides completes purchase of avionics manufacturer, announces agreements with Inmarsat, Lufthansa Technik
Dec 6, 2016 - 4:00 AM
Sheltair Offers Welcome at JFK
The crown jewel in the FBO chain’s network, Sheltair JFK provides a variety of services to ease travel.
Dec 6, 2016 - 4:00 AM
Awards Status Set for Jet Aviation Basel Design Studio
Concept designs for the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 are named as finalist and shortlisted for two upcoming awards.