MEBAA Convention News

Richard Koe, managing director of WINGX Advance and Fahad Ibrahim Alijarboa, CEO Saudia Private Aviation on stage during MEBAA Show 2022
Dec 8, 2022 - 12:01 AM
SPA: Saudi Arabia Suffering from Dearth of Charter Aircraft
Saudia Private Aviation says that some 94 percent of its air charter orders are going “unsatisfied” due to lack of available aircraft.

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Dornier Seawings model
Dec 7, 2022 - 2:42 AM
Dornier Seawings To Enter Middle East Market
Dornier Seawings and Gulf Enterprises aim to develop the Middle East market for the Seastar amphibious airplane.
MEBAA 2023 sustainability panel
Dec 7, 2022 - 12:29 AM
MEBAA Panel Brings Focus To SAF, Carbon Offsets
MEBAA Panelists agree SAF will play a major role in sustainability, but carbon offsets is more readily available solution.
Boeing Business Jet
Dec 6, 2022 - 3:32 AM
Empire Adds Boeing BBJ to Fleet, Bringing Roster to 20 Aircraft
The company holds AOCs or their equivalent in the UAE, India and San Marino.
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:26 AM
Arab Wings-initiated $350M Hospital Spurs Medevac Business
The seed of the idea to offer fully certified air ambulance dovetailed with the launch of a state-of-the-art medical center in Amman, Jordan.
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim hangars
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:19 AM
DC Aviation Reports High Hangar Usage at Dubai Al Maktoum
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim reported high hangar occupancy levels at its Dubai Al Maktoum facility and expects operating conditions to further improve in 2023.
VistaJet chief commercial officer Ian Moore
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:16 AM
VistaJet Notes Outstanding Air Charter Jet Growth in Middle East
During the first half of 2022, Vista added more thanr 100 aircraft to its fleet and VistaJet membership hours were up 60 percent in the Middle East.
Jetex’s customer service representatives during World Cup
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:14 AM
Jetex Claims Lion's Share of Movements at OMDW
Jetex asserts a role as a top-five player in the market for comprehensive FBO and ground handling services.
Dynamic Advanced Training facility (Photo: Dynamic Advanced Training)
Dec 6, 2022 - 12:16 AM
Dynamic Advanced Training Reaching into Bizav Emergency Preparedness
Dynamic Advanced Training is inviting attendees of the MEBAA Show to visit its expansive emergency preparedness training facility.
Boeing 777 Stellar Blu Solutions connectivity
Dec 6, 2022 - 12:01 AM
Stellar Blu To Provide Satcom Direct Service
Stellar Blu's satcom system for the OneWeb network is being certified on Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer executive airliners.
Interior on a Lufthansa Technik customer’s new ACJ320neo
Dec 5, 2022 - 5:01 AM
Lufthansa Technik To Install Flexible ACJ320neo VIP Interior
Lufthansa Technik was selected to provide a flexible charter/private VIP interior on an Airbus ACJ320neo and follow with maintenance and component support.
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 9, 2014 - 11:15 AM
MEBA 2014 - Hall Stands
Inside the exhibit halls of MEBA 2014, every visitor gets the red carpet treatment.

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Dec 9, 2014 - 11:15 AM
MEBA 2014 - Hall Stands
Inside the exhibit halls of MEBA 2014, every visitor gets the red carpet treatment.
Dec 9, 2014 - 6:00 AM
MEBA 2014 - Static Display
The aircraft static display at MEBA affords visitors a chance to see the aircraft up close.
Dec 8, 2014 - 6:15 AM
MEBA 2014 - Opening Day
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation, cuts the ribbon opening the 2014 edition of MEBA.
Dec 7, 2014 - 1:30 AM
MEBA 2014 - Seawings Tours
See Dubai from the air. Here is a sample of the breathtaking views from a seaplane excursion with Seawings.
Dec 6, 2014 - 7:30 AM
MEBA 2014 - Setup
Preceeding any aviation show, there is a lot of work involved. Photo: David McIntosh
Dec 12, 2012 - 6:00 AM
Dubai Dignitaries Tour MEBA 2012
Lineage 1000
Dec 10, 2012 - 3:45 AM
MEBA 2012 Static Display

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The number of new hangar clients is increasing rapidly for DC Aviation
Dec 5, 2018 - 2:00 AM
DC Aviation Takes Steady Approach to DWC Growth
Early mover at DWC is optimistic that more robust growth is on the horizon, as it steadily builds its capacity and customer base.
Paras P. Dhamecha, executive director, Empire Aviation Group (EAG)
Dec 5, 2018 - 1:00 AM
Empire Aviation Group Focuses on India
Developing its business in India is a priority for the Dubai-based aircraft management company.
Jetex’s VIP terminal at Dubai South
Dec 5, 2018 - 12:01 AM
Jetex Plans To Stay Ahead with Continued Expansion
Fast-growing FBO operator has no lack of ambition and sees many more opportunities worldwide.
Nov 15, 2018 - 4:58 PM
Bahrain To Open General Aviation Terminal
The facility renovation is part of the Ministry’s plan to offer services to private jet owners through Bahrain International Airport.
MEBAA
Nov 12, 2018 - 8:10 AM
MEBAA Preview
The Middle East Business Aviation Association show will take place December 10-12 in Dubai at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC),
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Oct 30, 2018 - 11:08 AM
Abu Dhabi-based PC-12 Charter Firm Closing Its Doors
Operating under the same airline regulatory framework as Emirates and Etihad, as mandated by GCAA, proved costly and unworkable.
Dornier 328-310 Envoy
Oct 15, 2018 - 8:19 AM
Duncan Shows Unique VIP Dornier 328
The factory demo aircraft features turboprop-like short field performance and Gulfstream-size cabin at half the operational cost, Duncan says.
Sep 21, 2018 - 1:18 PM
Jet Aviation Expands Saudi Footprint
As well as its Riyadh and Jeddah FBOs, the Zurich-based company will offer ground handling at Yanbu's Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Shown at the September 6, 2018 signing
Sep 10, 2018 - 1:58 PM
Milestone, Aramco Enter Deal for Airbus H145s
Part of Saudi company's fleet renewal program.
Sep 6, 2018 - 10:25 AM
Jeddah-based FBO/MRO Outfit Arabasco Shuts Down
Founded in 1984, Arabasco was one of the oldest and most respected names in the Saudi business aviation industry.