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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Cabin view of Royal Jet's new Boeing Business Jet BBJ
Nov 3, 2022 - 10:41 AM
Royal Jet Adds 13th Boeing BBJ to Charter Fleet
As the summer heat in the Middle East dies down, the FIFA World Cup and other events are expected to lead to a surge in charter demand.
Business jet flying over clouds
Oct 28, 2022 - 1:16 PM
IBAC Announces Governing Board Executive Officers
Ali Alnaqbi and Juergen Wiese will both serve for second terms, while Cynthia De Oliveira will assume the role as treasurer from Sudhir Nayak.
Lilium Jet in flight over Saudi Arabia
Oct 26, 2022 - 11:25 AM
Saudia, Lilium Agree to Develop eVTOL Network in Saudi Arabia
An MOU signed on Wednesday during the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh calls for an eventual purchase of 100 Lilium eVTOL aircraft by Saudia.
Jan 11, 2019 - 3:23 AM
MJet Signs as First ACJ319 Skywise Operator
Skywise is Airbus's single-point solution for obtaining, managing, and reviewing anonymous aircraft operational data.
Mohammed Juman, MENA Aerospace.
Dec 12, 2018 - 9:00 AM
MENA Aerospace Puts Bahrain on Charter Map
Bahrain-based MENA Aerospace has ambitions to contribute to both bizjet and commercial aviation sectors.
ACJ319 interior
Dec 12, 2018 - 8:31 AM
Boutsen Offers ACJ319 for Sale at MEBAA
Monaco-based Boutsen puts emphasis on the Middle East market with its first showing of a VIP airliner at MEBAA.
Dec 12, 2018 - 2:11 AM
IBAC Highlights Industry Outreach Efforts
The International Business Aviation Council wants industry companies and operators to know it is here to help.
Dec 12, 2018 - 2:07 AM
AfBAA Turns Corner as it Seeks New Leadership
The African Business Aviation Association says it is all set for its regional conference, taking place in Nairobi January 28-30, 2019.
Fireblade Aviation
Dec 12, 2018 - 1:40 AM
Fireblade Aviation Offers Private Gateway to Africa
Located in Johannesburg, Fireblade is one of Africa’s most prestigious FBOs and offers onward charter throughout Africa.
Dec 12, 2018 - 1:40 AM
New Saudi Airshow to Launch in March
Al Thumamah-based Saudi Aviation Club will host the new international airshow in Saudi Arabia.