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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.

Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.

Riviera Airport, whose FBO has been managed by UAE-based Hadid International Services since 2021, is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Air ambulance operation certification will enable Arab Wings to transport patients to Jordan from any country in the region.

Four Airbus A380 superjumbos operated by Etihad will fly the Abu Dhabi-London Heathrow route beginning in summer 2023.

Saudia Private Aviation says that some 94 percent of its air charter orders are going “unsatisfied” due to lack of available aircraft.

Governments, VVIPs, charter companies, and corporations in the Middle East and North Africa are home to 29 percent of the BBJ fleet.

In 2022, Middle East-based ACJ departures are up 42 percent on 2019.

ExecuJet’s aircraft maintenance facility at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport is expected to open in the first quarter of 2023.

Titan Aviation is looking to nearly double its fleet size and is especially looking to add super midsize or large aircraft to its lineup.

The mixed-use facility will include EAG’s new global corporate headquarters.

The Bombardier Challenger 604 that Auric Jets is displaying for sale at MEBAA Show has completed a 16-year inspection and landing gear overhaul.