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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.

Consolidation of the Flynas Group is taking place to prepare for an IPO, and operating arm has sold several of its own aircraft.

Business jet finance companies are seeing a trend towards diversification of funding sources for aircraft purchases.

University of South Wales Launches Dubai Campus in September at Al Maktoum International Airport.

Abu Dhabi-based helicopter operator Falcon Aviation is pressing ahead on ADNOC and KOC contracts.

New ExecuJet FBO-MRO Facility at DWC Set to open in 2020.

The new Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 600 super-midsize jet is optimized for Middle East to London trips.

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia won right to upgrade FBO facilities at the kingdom's three main airports in 2016.

MIddle East business aviation awaits fair winds to set it on the path to growth.

Bahrain International Airshow Firmly Established in Middle East calendar

Morocco's government is keen to boost business aviation as an economic development driver.

Dassault's large-cabin 6X will enter service in 2022 and offers range of 5,500 nm.

Bombardier's new Global 7500 should be an attractive option for Middle East customers.

Gulfstream's fly-by-wire G500 and G600 will soon join the popular G650 in Middle East service.

Ireland's new EJ registry expects to see more GainJet aircraft register shortly.

Country's AIB has adopted international accepted practices–including "no blame culture"–and has received praise for doing so.

Trend for purchase of brand-new aircraft in the Middle East reversed in favor of preowned models in the past 12 months

Arab Wings is hoping for business trends to pick up as oil prices firm and conflicts in the region die down

Market has been healthy despite challenges faced

Arab aviation-associated businesses are making a name for themselves worldwide for their high standards.

UAS sees double-digit growth in first half thanks to China venture.

Acquisitions took place in the first half of the year

Munir Khalifeh, founding chairman of IASO, also hopes to launch 'Traviators,' a travel-solutions company.

Dubai-based Titan Aviation hopes to double its managed fleet by the end of 2020.

The change addresses operators' concerns about flat bizav growth in the last few years.

Early mover at DWC is optimistic that more robust growth is on the horizon, as it steadily builds its capacity and customer base.

Fast-growing FBO operator has no lack of ambition and sees many more opportunities worldwide.