Content Archive: December 2016
Aircraft
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.
Aircraft
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.
Charter & Fractional
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.
Airlines
Norwegian Air’s Irish Unit Wins Right to Fly to U.S.
Decision comes a day after EC charged U.S. with breach of Open Skies
Rotorcraft
Business Drop Prompts Job Cuts at Airbus Helicopters
The helicopter division has seen demand decline during the energy slump.
Airports
Bizav Prepares for Move to Dubai South
Movements and development is picking up at Dubai South, DWC, with business aviation to all but move out of DXB airport over the next year.
Charter & Fractional
NasJet Eyes New Opportunities under Saudi Rule Changes
The operator manages fleet of 37 aircraft with 22 available for charter
Regulations and Government
UAE Regulator Fully Supports Bizav
Operators full of praise for GCAA role as it gives the sector a high priority in UAE.
Aircraft
New BBJ Max 7 Launched With Middle East In Mind
The BBJ Max 7 is the latest addition to the Boeing Business Jets family
