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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Cedar Executive (Stand 300) started operations with a brand-new Legacy 500 owned and operated under MEA’s AOC on January 1, 2016. According to its website.
Dec 4, 2016 - 3:00 AM
Cedar Executive to Take Second Legacy in 2017
Cedar Executive seeing increased demand for private-jet travel in 2016
Dec 3, 2016 - 3:00 AM
Can the Middle East Bizav Sector Reverse Its Faded Fortunes?
Forecasts show limited short term growth in the Middle East, but manufacturers look on the bright side.
Dec 3, 2016 - 12:45 AM
Qatar Executive Expands G650ER Fleet
New v-p of sales and marketing joins company as it plans to add three more Gulfstream G650ERs, doubling the fleet.
Dec 3, 2016 - 12:15 AM
Royal Jet Now Has Eight BBJs
Incoming Royal Jet CEO to leverage assets and prioritize safety, service excellence; says Saudi market size only 20pc bigger than UAE’s.
Dec 2, 2016 - 4:00 AM
UAE Regulator Fully Supports Bizav
Operators full of praise for GCAA role as it gives the sector a high priority in UAE.
Known mostly as a charter/management company, Gainjet has dipped into aircraft mods, now marketing quick-change fuel tanks to extend B737 endurance to nine hours.
Dec 2, 2016 - 1:15 AM
After Surviving Recession, Gainjet Widens Outlook
Athens-based operator is looking for more aircraft management opportunities, but is looking for larger jets, quality customers.
Dec 2, 2016 - 1:10 AM
Al Bateen Executive Airport Maintains Steady Growth
The DhabiJet FBO is understood to have been rebranded as “Munawala”
Dec 2, 2016 - 1:05 AM
New BBJ Max 7 Launched With Middle East In Mind
The BBJ Max 7 is the latest addition to the Boeing Business Jets family
While large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jets get much of the attention, Abu-Dhabi’s GI Aviation believes there is a strong demand for shorter range trips using affordable single-engine turboprops, such as the Pilatus PC-12NG. Impending new rules in Europe could further stimulate single-engine ops as a business platform.
Dec 2, 2016 - 1:00 AM
GI Aviation Gets AOC And Is Ready to Start SET Ops
GCAA is cautious on single-engine turboprop commercial operations, but MEBAA is supportive.
Falcon Aviation is the regional launch customer for the Pilatus PC-24 twinjet with two on order.
Dec 2, 2016 - 12:30 AM
Falcon Aviation Ramping Up Fleet
Abu Dhabi-based operator has growing fleet of helicopters and has Pilatus PC-24 on order.