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Saudi Arabia’s Flyadeal and the UAE’s Flydubai consider the Airbus A320s as alternatives to its grounded Boeings.

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia's managing director provided a comprehensive outlook on private aviation in the kingdom.

Dubai-based UAS is joining forces with Honeywell to provide better connectivity and services to Hongkong Jet.

Association is keen to look for links out of its region including liaising with AsBAA, which attended the MEBAA show last December.

Dubai-based trip planner sees bizjet travel from China growing, including Africa.

The company is hopeful about building its business in the region as infrastructure develops.

The international market is growing much more quickly than the domestic once, according to the ICF report.

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.

The number of aircraft dipped, ahead of an expected fleet renewal next year, says one official.

The operator currently fields a fleet of 20 aircraft, and sees room to nearly double that number in two years.

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia (PASA) said plans are afoot to add another FBO in Riyadh, two in Jeddah, and one in Dammam.

Around 15 percent of Alpha Star’s operations are devoted to medevac today.

Business jet deliveries in the region are estimated to reach 14 aircraft this year, 15 next year, and 16 in 2021.

Rob DiCastri, CEO of Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet, told AIN that he is “hoping to” do new business in Saudi Arabia this week at the inaugural Saudi Airshow.

The company is diversifying its offerings beyond the role family.

The hub will serve the company's market in India and Africa.

The Tunisian flag carrier sees modest growth despite geopolitical difficulties.

Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) claims to be the global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) oversight.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has approved Falcon Aviation for business jet and regional aircraft maintenance at its bases in the UAE.

The relatively small area of the emirate makes UAVs easier to manage than in the UK or U.S.

The company began operations in 2015 as a trip-support company.

The Single African Air Transport Market is key for growth on the continent, speakers maintain.

Qatar Executive took delivery of two Gulfstream G500s just before 2018 ended, making the charter firm the first international customer for the new jet.

Middle East Airline subsidiaries Cedar Executive and Cedar Jet Center serve business, government, and banks.

UAE-based Gama Aviation is entering the Saudi market with a Part 125 operating certificate.

Bahrain-based MENA Aerospace has ambitions to contribute to both bizjet and commercial aviation sectors.

Krimson has proven that it matches up to ICAO service levels with its new CAA license.

The largest business aviation market in the Middle East is facing new challenges.

Al Maktoum International Airport is developing into Dubai's primary business aviation airport.

Alpha Star appears to have divested itself of a former stake in fellow Riyadh operator Sky Prime.