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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint Highlights Oasis and AeroSuite Interiors

Company offers customized cabins for large VVIP aircraft
Greenpoint Technologies AeroSuite interior for Boing Business Jet
Aircraft

Airbus Corporate Jets Poised for Record Year

Around 60 ACJ aircraft are based in the Middle East
ACJ Two-Twenty at MEBAA 2024
FBOs

ExecuJet Opens Private Aviation Terminal at Dubai DWC

Three-floor facility includes a spa, multiple lounges, and a cocktail and cigar bar
ExecuJet Middle East new private terminal in Dubai
Charter & Fractional

DC Aviation Adds Small and Large Jets to Charter Fleet

Company offers short- to long-haul charter trip capability in Middle East
DCAF managing director Holger Ostheimer
Aircraft

Trio of Boeing Business Jets Takes Bow at MEBAA Show

VIP-configured BBJ1 and BBJ2 aircraft on display in Dubai
BBJ at MEBAA 2024
Charter & Fractional

VOO Flights Teams With Insignia to Improve Charter Booking

Software is intended to streamline handling of customer flight requests
VOO Flight
Maintenance and Modifications

Comlux Opens Dubai Maintenance and Service Center

New facility spans 20,000 sq m at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub
Comlux's new services and maintenance facility in Dubai
Safety

MedAire Expands MidEast Bizav Security, Health Services

Flight crew mental health is an important facet of operational safety
MedAire's security operations center
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Signs MOU for Local Paint Services at Satys

Middle East business aircraft operators won't have to fly to Europe for paint
Satys aircraft paint facility in Dubai
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Offers Starlink Comms and Missile Defense Systems

The specialist engineering group is expanding its portfolio for business and VIP aircraft
AMAC Starlink satellite communications kit
Training and Workforce

Joby Trains U.S. Air Force Technicians on eVTOL Aircraft Maintenance

Four-week training program covered inspections and maintenance
Joby USAF Maintenance Training
Regulations and Government

Speaker Session at MEBAA Focuses on Mental Health

Addressing aviation’s mental health challenges worldwide
Dr. Surendra Sodhi headshot
Environment

New Major SAF Plant Planned for Texas

The multi-billion-dollar facility is expected to be running by 2029
Artist rendering of the planned Pathway Energy SAF facility in Port Arthur, Texas
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Crew Makes Rescue in Australian Outback

LifeFlight's Mount Isa-based helicopter team rescued the couple and their two dogs
LifeFlight
Charter & Fractional

RightJet Launches Abu Dhabi Showroom

Showroom will be located at the Emirates Palace Mandarin hotel
RightJet
Aircraft

Gulf States Seek Early Launch of eVTOL Air Services

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia have all made commitments to manufacturers of new electric aircraft
Joby eVTOL aircraft in Dubai
Aircraft

Louis Seno To Take Helm as Executive Director of IADA

Wayne Starling has led the organization since October 2018
Louis C. Seno, Jr.
Aircraft

Bombardier Speeds To 200 Global 7500 Deliveries

Milestone 200th delivery reached in just six years
200th Bombardier Global 7500 business jet (Photo: Bombardier)
FBOs

FBO Chain Goes to the Dogs

The charity flight transported 22 dogs from overcrowded shelters
Line techs at Modern Aviation's KFOK FBO unloading dog cages
Maintenance and Modifications

Ronaldo is Thrilled with Happy Design Studio Jet Livery

Many private aircraft owners prefer to show off their distinct liveries
Cristiano Ronaldo's Bombardier Global XRS business jet
Charter & Fractional

Chapman Freeborn Passenger Count Surges in Middle East

Charter flight broker is making its MEBAA Show debut
Claudia Krajhanzl, Chapman Freeborn v-p for passenger services in the IMEA region
FBOs

Jetex Set To Open Its First Saudi FBO at Red Sea Airport

Move could unlock several Saudi opportunities for business aviation support group
Jetex signs agreement for FBO at Red Sea International Airport
Aircraft

Gulfstream Fleet Grows in Fertile Middle East

More than 120 of the OEM's jets are now based in the region
Gulfstream G700 at MEBAA 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation and Creston Team For IFE and Cabin Management

Jet Aviation also now offers Jet Card charter program in the EMEA region
Creston and Jet Aviation cabin management system
Security

Two Protestors Jailed for CitationJet Attack in Germany

Prosecutors said spraypainting caused €1 million in damages
CitationJet damaged at Sylt Airport
Charter & Fractional

Qatar Executive's G700 Choice Validated by Charter Demand

Four of 10 Gulfstream long-range jets on order by operator have been delivered to date
Qatar Executive Gulfstream G700 jet
FBOs

Gama Aviation Making Progress on New Sharjah FBO

Faciilty expected to open in mid-2025
GAMA Aviation rendering of Sharjah FBO
Training and Workforce

Strong Gulf Bizav Growth Drives Skilled Staff Recruitment

Pilots, aviation post holders and engineers are in demand
Andrew Middleton, CEO of Zenon
Charter & Fractional

Global Jet Expands Dubai-based Charter Flight Team

Company reported "unprecedented growth" for aircraft management services
Global Jet booth at MEBAA 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Middle East Is Hallowed Ground for Lufthansa Technik’s VIP Unit

Widebody aircraft predominate in the region
Lufthansa Technik CelestialStar Boeing 777-9 interior design concept