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While one business aviation market participant expressed optimism about Saudi Arabia, another said the kingdom is not doing as well as it should.

A dearth of available aircraft has seen it turn away charter opportunities.

High charter costs are driving high-end travelers into the arms of aircraft brokers.

The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.

The company estimates the Middle East brokerage market has reached critical mass, with at least 30 competitors.

In the Middle East and Africa, the share of buyers aged under 45 accounts for 38.5 percent of the region’s overall aircraft transactions.

UAE-based Comlux is enjoying a strong fourth quarter, with COP27, the G20 summit, and the FIFA World Cup taking place in the region.

Airports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, and Jordan’s Aqaba are all able to handle aircraft parking during the event.

Private jet travel is rebounding 'incredibly fast' post-pandemic in the Middle East and North Africa region, according to UAS International Trip Support.

MEBAA’s founding and executive chairman, Ali Alnaqbi, has confirmed Hadid’s appointment.

As of September 2022, traffic to and from the Middle East region into SEA Prime's facilities increased by 13 percent compared to 2019.

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.

Slots for bizjets into Doha during the FIFA World Cup cost $5,000, while penalties for failing to adhere to strict turnaround times will be up to $25,000.

The aircraft is the first of 16 Airbus Corporate Jets that Comlux will fit out at its completions facility in Indianapolis.

Comlux's CEO says the market for the ACJ TwoTwenty has the potential to accommodate 200 to 300 aircraft.

Business aircraft service provider Jetex aims to build the largest FBO network outside of the U.S.

UAS International Trip Support has seen positive growth in the travel industry despite rising costs in the U.S. economy.

Global Jet Capital’s second-quarter briefing said business-jet flight operations and transactions increased during the period.

At the height of the pandemic, many Hong Kong-based aircraft were parked, sold, or changed location.

SEA Prime's immediate expansion plans put infrastructure at the focus of development.

A shortage of spare parts, transportation bottlenecks, and labor shortages have all impacted the bizav industry.

Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine have not led to any decrease in demand for LHT’s services.

The Middle East is a vital cog in the global business aviation industry because of high VVIP aircraft numbers.

The perception is that that existing flag carrier Saudia has been unsuccessful in matching the quality of service of the ‘Big Three’ Middle East airlines.

Dubai-based Vista Global Holding said member growth across all of its business jet services platforms hit 43 percent in the first half of this year.

Despite the best intentions, operating airports in Afghanistan remains a challenge.

ITA Airways' CEO said that the carrier turned profitable in June.

JetBlue and Binter Canarias will adopt Embraer's Beacon maintenance coordination technology.

ORC's acquisition of an ATR 42-600 could serve to revitalize the remote islands around the Nagasaki Prefecture.

Wencor signed a multi-year agreement to supply consumables and expendables to Turkey's Alp Aviation.