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Business jet deliveries in the region are estimated to reach 14 aircraft this year, 15 next year, and 16 in 2021.

Rob DiCastri, CEO of Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet, told AIN that he is “hoping to” do new business in Saudi Arabia this week at the inaugural Saudi Airshow.

The company is diversifying its offerings beyond the role family.

The hub will serve the company's market in India and Africa.

The Tunisian flag carrier sees modest growth despite geopolitical difficulties.

Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) claims to be the global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) oversight.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has approved Falcon Aviation for business jet and regional aircraft maintenance at its bases in the UAE.

The relatively small area of the emirate makes UAVs easier to manage than in the UK or U.S.

The company began operations in 2015 as a trip-support company.

The Single African Air Transport Market is key for growth on the continent, speakers maintain.

Qatar Executive took delivery of two Gulfstream G500s just before 2018 ended, making the charter firm the first international customer for the new jet.

High-end chef service Executive Gourment relies on the convenience of Abu Dhabi's Al Bateen Executive Airport.

The DWC Aviation District in Dubai South is expected to see the building of nine Code F Hangars by 2022.

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

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

Middle East Airline subsidiaries Cedar Executive and Cedar Jet Center serve business, government, and banks.

UAE-based Gama Aviation is entering the Saudi market with a Part 125 operating certificate.

Bahrain-based MENA Aerospace has ambitions to contribute to both bizjet and commercial aviation sectors.

Krimson has proven that it matches up to ICAO service levels with its new CAA license.

The largest business aviation market in the Middle East is facing new challenges.

Al Maktoum International Airport is developing into Dubai's primary business aviation airport.

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

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

Business jet finance companies are seeing a trend towards diversification of funding sources for aircraft purchases.

University of South Wales Launches Dubai Campus in September at Al Maktoum International Airport.

Abu Dhabi-based helicopter operator Falcon Aviation is pressing ahead on ADNOC and KOC contracts.

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

The new Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 600 super-midsize jet is optimized for Middle East to London trips.

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia won right to upgrade FBO facilities at the kingdom's three main airports in 2016.

MIddle East business aviation awaits fair winds to set it on the path to growth.