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 5, 2016 - 8:30 AM
ArincDirect Serves Sand and Dust Storm Forecasts
The new forecasts of sand and dust storms will help operators flying in southern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
MEBAA 2016 static park
Dec 5, 2016 - 5:00 AM
Middle Eastern Bizav Still Challenged, Despite Oil Price Hike
Ali Alnaqbi and Al Shimmari call on fragmented industry to act in concert, while the backdrop is a welcome hike in oil prices.
Dec 5, 2016 - 5:00 AM
Shades Put Passengers In Control of Cabin Light
Electronically dimmed windows as well as motorized shades and partition solutions will be on display at its booth.
Configuring your 747-8’s cabin is easier and more realistic, thanks to Greenpoint’s scale model. PHOTO: DAVID McINTOSH
Dec 5, 2016 - 4:15 AM
Greenpoint’s 747-8 Model Makes Middle East Debut
Display features the company’s recently-patented Aeroloft system.
Dec 5, 2016 - 4:00 AM
TAG Farnborough Gets Greener in Push for Carbon Neutrality
The award recognizes TAG Farnborough’s efforts to reduce environmental impact with its low carbon travel initiative.
Dec 5, 2016 - 4:00 AM
Dreams Soar Prepares for Solo Flight
Shaesta Waiz’s Dreams Soar round-the-world journey is set to raise money for educational scholarships.
Dec 5, 2016 - 3:30 AM
Business Aviation in Levant in Doldrums, but Eyes Upturn Next Year
IWG sets up aviation academy in Morocco.
Dec 5, 2016 - 3:00 AM
Global 7000 First Flight Signals Program Progress
After a two-year hiatus, the ultra-long-range bizjet is back on track for 2018 service entry.
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.