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 - 2:00 AM
Sky Prime Selects JetWave For ACJ Connectivity
Alpha Star subsidiary has two A340s in its fleet, one of which is at MEBAA.
Dec 6, 2016 - 2:00 AM
Sky Prime Awarded Charter License
Alpha Star subsidiary has two A340s in its fleet, one of which is at MEBAA.
Dec 6, 2016 - 2:00 AM
Airbus Assigns Jet Aviation Dubai MRO Hub as Service Centre Member
Jet Aviation’s Dubai MRO is now a part of the Airbus ACJ Service Center Network.
Dec 6, 2016 - 2:00 AM
Al Atheer Taps Sabena for A310 Refurb
Paris-based MRO also debuts new version of Vigiplane, the on-ground aircraft security system the company purchased one year ago
Dec 6, 2016 - 2:00 AM
Jordan's International Wings Group Bolsters Fleets
Arab Wings, Gulf Wings and Iraq Gate announce recent and upcoming additions to their charter fleets
Dec 6, 2016 - 2:00 AM
Air Elite Welcomes China’s Deer Jet to the Network
The deal, first announced in September adds its first locations in Asia to the World Fuel Services sponsored group.
Dec 6, 2016 - 1:30 AM
Jetcraft Business Propels in Middle East
Middle East expected to account for 3 percent of deliveries over next 10 years.
Dec 6, 2016 - 1:30 AM
Global Jet Services Partners With Gama Aviation on Training
UK courses likely to highlight differences between EASA and UAE GCAA coursework.
Dec 6, 2016 - 1:30 AM
Industry Needs to Address Middle East FBO Challenges
Panel on MEBAA Conference heard of the importance of FBOs to business aviation.
Dec 6, 2016 - 12:15 AM
Gama Unveils Sharjah Growth Plan To Rival Dubai
Gama Aviation intends to open a major new facility in Sharjah in mid-2018.