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 6, 2016 - 12:01 AM
Deer Jet Completes Majority Purchase of UAS Shares
UAS is now the majority shareholder of UAS International Trip Support.
Dec 6, 2016 - 12:01 AM
Beechcraft Beefs Up King Air 350 Performance
The Textron subsidiary is promoting “special missions” versions of its King Air 350 and Grand Caravan turboprops
Dec 5, 2016 - 11:00 PM
Satcom Direct, Lufthansa Technik Partner on Streaming Media
The new nicemedia service offers streaming movie and television content.
Dec 5, 2016 - 10:45 PM
U.S. Has Significant Presence at MEBAA Show
The U.S. Pavilion here at MEBAA 2016 includes the small- and medium- sized companies from the 60-or-so U.S. companies at the show.
Dec 5, 2016 - 10:00 PM
LHT Shows New Royal Jet BBJ
2nd of two new VIP charter aircraft with interiors by Edése Doret recently delivered to the Abu Dhabi based operator
Dec 5, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Comlux Extends A321 Range With Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Comlux is also launching new cabin design options
Dec 5, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Leisure and Technology Drive Charter Growth, Says Avinode
The Middle East charter market has seen slower charter growth than other parts of the world over the past two years.
Dec 5, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Piaggio Steps Up Focus on Avanti Evo
Piaggio is taking steps to improve parts delivery for the Avanti Evo
Pictured flying past Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel, Dassault Aviation’s newest offering, the 8X trijet, entered service in October.
Dec 5, 2016 - 9:05 AM
Dassault Falcon 8X Makes Middle East Debut
Dassault touts recent delivery of the first model to the Middle East, sees big sales for the ultra long range jet in the regional market.
Dec 5, 2016 - 8:33 AM
Middle East Business Aviation Looks Forward to Rising Growth