Boeing's newest BBJ 777X can fly between any two cities anywhere in the world.

BBJ Intros Newest Bizliner, the BBJ 777X

VistaJet says Middle East activity is growing, as it looks to add examples of Bombardier's new ultra-long-range Global 7500 to its fleet.

VistaJet Would Like to Add Up to 10 Global 7500s

MEBAA founding and executive chairman Ali Alnaqbi has a strong vision for future growth.

MEBAA 2018 Closes on an Up Beat

Small aircraft like Cirrus's Vision Jet could prove useful in the Gulf region. 

Cirrus Vision Jet Makes First Regional Landing at MEBAA

MEBAA 2018 Day 1

MEBAA 2018 Day 2

MEBAA 2018 Day 3

MEBAA Convention

News from MEBAA 2018

MEBAA 2018

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Peter Shaw-Smith

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.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Alpha Star appears to have divested itself of a former stake in fellow Riyadh operator Sky Prime.

Sky Prime Goes It Alone in Saudi Market

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Consolidation of the Flynas Group is taking place to prepare for an IPO, and operating arm has sold several of its own aircraft.

NASJET To Focus on Aircraft Management

Mark Phelps

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Electronic computerized tug maker Mototok can increase available hangar space by the equivalent of 40 percent.

Mototok Helps Optimize Hangar Space

James Wynbrandt

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

A gathering of experts in Abu Dhabi in March 2019 will showcase the region’s role in global satellite and space development activities.

Global Space  Congress Prepares for Launch

There was a call for an increase in the use of smaller airports for business aviation at this year's MEBAA Conference.

MEBAA Conference Highlights UAE's Bizav Role

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Al Thumamah-based Saudi Aviation Club will host the new international airshow in Saudi Arabia.

New Saudi Airshow to Launch in March

Ian Sheppard

The African Business Aviation Association says it is all set for its regional conference, taking place in Nairobi January 28-30, 2019.

AfBAA Turns Corner as it Seeks New Leadership

Four new board members and a board advisor will bolster the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association.

MEBAA Announces New Board Members

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

New ExecuJet FBO-MRO Facility at DWC Set to open in 2020.

ExecuJet Looks to Middle East Upturn

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

Despite political uncertainty, The Jet Business is seeing plenty of Middle East buyers in its Park Lane store.

Varsano: London Still Popular with Middle East Clients