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As the passenger side of the airline business recovers from the Covid pandemic, more belly capacity has boosted available cargo tonne-kilometers.

This year's projection of about 200 conversions industrywide appears likely to mark a record.

The aviation aftermarket grew 18 percent in 2022 and forecasters expect it to expand a further 22 percent this year, to $94 billion.

In the U.S., the aviation market has exploded, with airlines expected to hire a record 12,000 pilots this year.

The Kingdom is targeting 330 million passenger arrivals the same year.

Other annual NGPA events take place on the U.S.'s east and west coasts.

Aysha Alhameli, assistant director general of the UAE Air Accident Investigation Sector, outlines numerous projects underway to help global safety.

Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.

Bestfly's fleet now numbers 27 aircraft.

Jetex has established SAF provisions in Finland and is working to set up supplies in Dubai in time for COP 28 later this year.

ExecuJet MRO's hangars adjoin the new ExecuJet FBO site in a combined facility at Dubai’s second airport.

Conflict, civil unrest, a state funeral, and fuel shortages have been cited as complexities the industry must confront.

According to market analysis by aircraft financier Global Jet Capital, business jet demand in the EMEA region is facing more headwinds.

ExecuJet anticipates that at least eight airports in Saudi Arabia could be realistic targets for FBO.

No matter how long it takes to ramp up SAF production volumes, Middle East bizav will continue to advocate green policies, said UAS CEO Omar Hosari.

Both companies are on the look-out for new emerging market opportunities.

UAS has expanded into the Balkans through a partnership with Flystar, which provides ground handling for scheduled and non-scheduled flights.

An Airbus A340-300 and a Boeing BBJ 747-8 ferried Qatari delegation to the UK for the coronation of King Charles III, taking place on Saturday.

NasJet’s 12-strong fleet today includes only one owned aircraft.

The firm is now engaged in acquiring six companies and forming joint ventures with four more.

The site will replace a temporary facility that ExecuJet has been running at Dubai’s second airport since 2016.

With the concession to operate the FBO at Al Bateen Executive, Jetex now has the chance to operate at three key facilities in the UAE’s two main cities.

Falcon Aviation Services will add four aircraft under a second air operator certificate from San Marino's Civil Aviation Authority.

Principals expect Riyadh Air to fly to 100 destinations by 2030, create 200,000 jobs, and add $20 billion to Saudi Arabia's GDP.

Bestfly and Krimson form joint venture in Africa to further business aviation development on the continent.

The academy continues to develop programs to serve its civilian and military clientele in the region.

An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.

The completions specialist will also feature a recently delivered Bell 407 at Heli-Expo.

France-based Vision Systems was acquired by Israel’s Gauzy in 2022

‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.