Aircraft

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Tupan Aircraft
Dec 6, 2022 - 11:45 PM
Gulf Region Buys Into Advanced Air Mobility Vision
In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, companies are investing time and effort to get eVTOL air services up and running with all-electric aircraft in 2025.
Airbus Helicopters H130 in flight
Dec 6, 2022 - 9:43 AM
Airbus Helicopters Expands Middle Eastern Market Inroads
Airbus Helicopters announces new sales and service deals during MEBAA Show.
Detail of an airplane wing flying over Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:48 AM
Mixed Bizav Picture Emerges from Saudi Arabia
While one business aviation market participant expressed optimism about Saudi Arabia, another said the kingdom is not doing as well as it should.
Empire Aviation Global 6000
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:45 AM
Wealth Coming Into Mideast Drives EAG's Air Charter Growth
A dearth of available aircraft has seen it turn away charter opportunities.
RightJet CEO Mark Hardma
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:35 AM
New Market Entrants Help Drive Demand, Says RightJet
The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.
Mohammed Al Husary
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:35 AM
UAS Sees Rebound in MENA Private Aviation Sector
Private jet travel is rebounding 'incredibly fast' post-pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa region, according to UAS International Trip Support.
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.
AMAC MRO facility in Bodrum, Turkey
Dec 6, 2022 - 1:18 AM
Bizliner-centric AMAC Expands Services and Subsidiaries
Switzerland’s AMAC enhances its VIP airliner services and portfolio of complementary subsidiaries, as completion of the first ACJ350 proceeds.
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.
Milano Prime CEO Chiara Dorigotti
Dec 6, 2022 - 12:24 AM
Middle East Traffic Important for SEA Prime
As of September 2022, traffic to and from the Middle East region into SEA Prime's facilities increased by 13 percent compared to 2019.