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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell GoDirect Simplifies Business Aircraft Satcom Services
GoDirect software is designed to give operators improved access for managing their satcom systems.
Sheikh Ahmed Declares MEBAA 2016 Open
Accompanied by senior aviation officials, Sheikh Ahmed has a whistle-stop tour of the MEBAA Show 2016.
FBOs
Industry Needs to Address Middle East FBO Challenges
Panel on MEBAA Conference heard of the importance of FBOs to business aviation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
GDC Technics Lands Contract for Nine 787s
Contract comes as company has invested $20 million in new technologies.
FBOs
Signature Debuts London-area FBO
The multi-million-pound facility offers customers the latest in technology for entertainment, communications and onward travel.
Regulations and Government
India's Counterfeit Money Crackdown Affecting Bizav Ops
Shortage of the new currency is creating problems for business aircraft operators, who have traditionally done aviation services transactions in cash.
Rotorcraft
Marenco Swisshelicopter Founding CEO 'Retiring'
Martin Stucki is reportedly being replaced at the Swiss startup helicopter manufacturer by former Airbus Helicopters senior executive Andreas Lowenstein.
Rotorcraft
North Sea Operator Statoil Drops Super Puma
The company made the decision after oil workers' unions asked for a permanent ban on the helicopter.
Sky Prime Selects Honeywell JetWave
Saudi operator also selected Honeywell’s GoDirect cabin connectivity service for its Airbus A319s and A330s.
Charter & Fractional
Sky Prime Selects JetWave For ACJ Connectivity
Alpha Star subsidiary has two A340s in its fleet, one of which is at MEBAA.
Aircraft
Flying the G550
AIN senior editor Matt Thurber had the opportunity to fly a real Gulfstream G550 after type-rating training at FlightSafety.
Aircraft
Global 7000 First Flight Signals Program Progress
After a two-year hiatus, the ultra-long-range bizjet is back on track for 2018 service entry.
Business Aviation in Levant in Doldrums, but Eyes Upturn Next Year
IWG sets up aviation academy in Morocco.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Extends A321 Range With Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Comlux is also launching new cabin design options
Charter & Fractional
Leisure and Technology Drive Charter Growth, Says Avinode
The Middle East charter market has seen slower charter growth than other parts of the world over the past two years.
Charter & Fractional
Finance Group Sees a More Pragmatic Middle East Pick Up
Global Jet Capital is seeing more interest in leasing business aircraft.
FBOs
TAG Farnborough Gets Greener in Push for Carbon Neutrality
The award recognizes TAG Farnborough’s efforts to reduce environmental impact with its low carbon travel initiative.
Safety
Caruso & Freeland Promotes Pilot Sunglasses
The Swiss company will be on hand to show visitors how to protect their eyes from UV light, and will test your sunglasses for free.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Amac Balances Completions With MRO
Basel-based specialist touts recent contracts for MRO services, along with green completions and total interior refurbishment projects
Aircraft
Piaggio Steps Up Focus on Avanti Evo
Piaggio is taking steps to improve parts delivery for the Avanti Evo
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon 8X Makes Middle East Debut
Dassault touts recent delivery of the first model to the Middle East, sees big sales for the ultra long range jet in the regional market.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Adds UAE Approvals and New Global 6000
Jet Aviation’s Dubai MRO has received approval for G550 and G650 maintenance, and IS-BAH registration for 11 FBOs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ArincDirect Serves Sand and Dust Storm Forecasts
The new forecasts of sand and dust storms will help operators flying in southern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Shades Put Passengers In Control of Cabin Light
Electronically dimmed windows as well as motorized shades and partition solutions will be on display at its booth.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flying Colours Completes SDR Installations
The MRO recently completed two SDR installations on two different Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft.
Aircraft
ACJneo Keeps Up Sale Pace with New Commitment
European company’s re-engined narrowbodies have been selling well as it decides to shelve its own bizjet completions activities in Toulouse.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Greenpoint’s 747-8 Model Makes Middle East Debut
Display features the company’s recently-patented Aeroloft system.
Middle Eastern Bizav Still Challenged, Despite Oil Price Hike
Ali Alnaqbi and Al Shimmari call on fragmented industry to act in concert, while the backdrop is a welcome hike in oil prices.
