Business Aviation
News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.
People in Aviation: December 2016
Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft
Pre-owned Aircraft Report 2016
Both the jet and turboprop markets are soft, but the turboprop market is faring slightly better.
Hadid to Set Up New Station in Chad
The company has expanded steadily and now has 10 global offices and 25 representative locations worldwide.
Aircraft
HondaJet Makes MEBAA, and Middle East, Debut
Aircraft manufacturer has aircraft on display to evaluate the market for the $4.85 million HA-420 HondaJet in the region.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Shows New Royal Jet BBJ
2nd of two new VIP charter aircraft with interiors by Edése Doret recently delivered to the Abu Dhabi based operator
U.S. Has Significant Presence at MEBAA Show
The U.S. Pavilion here at MEBAA 2016 includes the small- and medium- sized companies from the 60-or-so U.S. companies at the show.
FBOs
Air Elite Welcomes China’s Deer Jet to the Network
The deal, first announced in September adds its first locations in Asia to the World Fuel Services sponsored group.
Aircraft
Beechcraft Beefs Up King Air 350 Performance
The Textron subsidiary is promoting “special missions” versions of its King Air 350 and Grand Caravan turboprops
FBOs
Gama Unveils Sharjah Growth Plan To Rival Dubai
Gama Aviation intends to open a major new facility in Sharjah in mid-2018.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Continues Supersonic Business Jet Research
U.S. company recently issued two new patents for technologies that would enable development of a supersonic business jet.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Assigns Jet Aviation Dubai MRO Hub as Service Centre Member
Jet Aviation’s Dubai MRO is now a part of the Airbus ACJ Service Center Network.
Charter & Fractional
DCAF Grows Managed Fleet With 7X
The addition increases the DCAF managed fleet to five.
Airports
Indochina Aviation Centre Introducing Bizav to Mekong Region
First-time exhibitor Indochina Aviation Centre welcomes visitors to the Mekong region.
Charter & Fractional
Sky Prime Awarded Charter License
Alpha Star subsidiary has two A340s in its fleet, one of which is at MEBAA.
Charter & Fractional
IJM MENA Celebrates 1st Anniversary
Joint venture combines Austrian and Bahraini expertise
Charter & Fractional
Jetcraft Business Propels in Middle East
Middle East expected to account for 3 percent of deliveries over next 10 years.
FBOs
Sheltair Offers Welcome at JFK
The crown jewel in the FBO chain’s network, Sheltair JFK provides a variety of services to ease travel.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct, Lufthansa Technik Partner on Streaming Media
The new nicemedia service offers streaming movie and television content.
Avionics
First STC Issued for Astronics T-200 Series Satcom
The Ku-band satcom system received its first FAA STC in a Gulfstream G-IVSP
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Awards Status Set for Jet Aviation Basel Design Studio
Concept designs for the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 are named as finalist and shortlisted for two upcoming awards.
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Jet Services Partners With Gama Aviation on Training
UK courses likely to highlight differences between EASA and UAE GCAA coursework.
Airports
Deer Jet Completes Majority Purchase of UAS Shares
UAS is now the majority shareholder of UAS International Trip Support.
Maintenance and Modifications
API Sees ‘Marked Increase’ in BizJet Winglet Demand
More than 450 Falcons are equipped with API’s Blended Winglet and several BBJ operators have lined up for the Split Scimitar Winglets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Al Atheer Taps Sabena for A310 Refurb
Paris-based MRO also debuts new version of Vigiplane, the on-ground aircraft security system the company purchased one year ago
Aircraft
Abu Dhabi Charter Operator GI Aviation Receives AOC
Commercial operations with PC-12 single-engine turboprops cleared by regulator; MEBAA pushes for greater use of small aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Jordan's International Wings Group Bolsters Fleets
Arab Wings, Gulf Wings and Iraq Gate announce recent and upcoming additions to their charter fleets
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Europe Managed Fleet Boosted
Adding 17 clients in Europe marks significant growth for TAG Aviation there.
FBOs
UAS Announces Winners of its Ground Handler/Fuel Supplier Awards
Worldwide winners selected by trip support company.
FBOs
Dubai’s VIP Terminal Takes Center Stage with Jetex Opening
Jetex is one of three FBOs occupying the new VIP Terminal at Dubai World Central
MEBAA Increases Pan-regional Role
Market situation “difficult”
