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Impact of the move to launch a new airline on the kingdom’s existing aviation sector remains unclear.

Middle East charter group has returned to profitability and is operating at 65 percent of pre-pandemic levels.

With the UAE and Bahrain having signed accords with Israel, rapprochement could also follow with Morocco and Sudan.

Lack of infrastructure and know-how remain impediments to progress

Astute Covid-19 risk management by the UAE authorities has created conditions for firm to prosper

Emirates officials have warned about a rise in per-seat charter offers, which are not permitted in the UAE.

Covid has pressured bizliner activity in the Middle East, but the aircraft remain durable.

A recovering global economy has led to bizav flight activity's best performance in a least a year, according to Global Jet Capital.

Lack of commercial carrier movements serving India and Europe has increased Dubai's attractiveness as a business aviation hub.

Late 2020 and early 2021 see significant uptick in activity, as first-time buyers enter the market.

An increasing number of first-time buyers are driving pre-owned sales in 2021

The pandemic, which held back launch of the FBO for a year, has also led to delays in provision of hangarage and MRO facilities

Major technical, safety, and prototype challenges need to be overcome to establish the feasibility of hydrogen fuel for aviation.

Dubai-based Hadid is looking to set up three new FBOs in Asia and Africa in 2021.

After cancellation of postponed MEBAA Show in February, November's Dubai Airshow becomes next focus

The Airport Carbon Accreditation Program is a key plank in the drive for emissions progress.

An expanding student body at Embry-Riddle Asia portends good prospects in a rapidly growing region.

The Dubai-based international FBO operator opened its 33rd FBO in Singapore in October.

Two of the aircraft will operate under the San Marino Registry.

Sustainable aviation fuel is still three to five times more expensive than fossil fuels.

Abu Dhabi Aviation will utilize one of the two Leonardo AW169s for oil and gas operations.

Flydubai's plan to fly to Tel Aviv follows a one-off flight to Tel Aviv by Etihad in October.

The first A380 to retire from Emirates Airline ended its career with a flight to Tarbes, France.

A study presented to the government recommends Ethiopian Airlines as the most palatable potential partner for South African Airways.

Jetex's VIP terminal at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport is booming as Covid-19 has caused a dearth of first-class flights at UAE airline Emirates.

Saudi Arabia allows the historic El Al flight to the UAE to traverse its airspace.

An International Court of Justice Tuesday ruling that ICAO can hear Qatar’s case against four Arab neighbors emboldens Qatar Airways.

New low-cost carrier Air Arabia Abu Dhabi gets ready to start operations despite Covid-19 travel restrictions.

The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is planning to proceed with its 2020 show in Dubai in December.

Middle East airlines have announced updated fee waiver policies to help passengers plan around the coronavirus disruption.