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EXECUJET CONTINUES GLOBAL FBO EXPANSION
ExecuJet Aviation Group concluded a successful 2011 having consolidated its position as one of the world’s strongest and award-winning FBO brands. Throughout the year it concentrated on widening its global presence with the opening of ten...
Regional unrest drives demand for private aviation
Middle East’s private aviation market is going through its own age of enlightenment, experts aver. This is due to the soaring demand for private jets, which has been necessitated by the growing need to transport officials and delegates...
Alsalam Showcases VIP Workmanship
January 5, 2012, 6:00 AM Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-based Alsalam Aircraft was at the Dubai Air Show in November featuring a growing capacity for high-end cabin completion work on larger business jets, from the Airbus ACJ series...
Qatar Airways sees Russia emerging market in 2012
DOHA – Qatar Airways corporate jet division, Qatar Executive, is set to target Russia and emerging markets in Asia for growth in 2012. After seeing “significant” earnings growth this year, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said...
Middle East’s Bizav Gold Rush Replaced by Long-haul Growth
by Charles Alcock January 3, 2012, 1:05 AM Business aviation in the Middle East is expected to keep growing at a faster rate than that seen in North America and Europe, but slower than the more dynamic...
His business is always up in the air
It was while piloting an airplane in the US, with no salary and more than US$50,000 (Dh183,655) of debt, that Andrew Hoy concocted a plan to send himself back home to the UK by FedEx. Free of charge. As a pilot with certain "jump-seat...
Royal Jet announces long-term plans for Jordanian executive travel market
Royal Jet has announced that it will cater to the demands of Jordan's competitive business aviation sector through its long term business plans for the Hashemite Kingdom. Announcing the appointment of Takhzeen Aerospace as its General Sales...
Gulf Helicopters achieves 20,000 hours milestone over Qatar
The AgustaWestland 139 medium twin helicopter fleet operated by Qatar's Gulf Helicopters has achieved the milestone of 20,000 flying hours. Gulf Helicopter is one of the largest AW139 operators worldwide and a prime player in the Middle East...
GAL, MENA Form Aircraft Interiors Joint Venture
VIP Airliner Interiors Services Launched In The Middle East GAL Aviation Inc. of Quebec City and MENA Aerospace Enterprises WLL of Bahrain will establish GAL MENA WLL, a joint venture based in Bahrain which will provide comprehensive services for...
Arabian Jets signs training deal with CAE
Jeddah-based Arabian Jets and CAE have entered into a long-term agreement, for pilot training services on eight business aircraft types. The training will be conducted at Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) in Dubai, and other locations in the CAE...
