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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
Aircraft

Abu Dhabi and Archer Commit to eVTOL Manufacturing and Operations

Falcon Aviation Services is set to operate eVTOL air taxi services
Archer and Abu Dhabi officials sign agreement
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Honeywell Sees Dip in Bizjet Demand for Middle East and Africa

New aircraft deliveries in Asia and Europe also set to shrink over next five years
Regional five-year demand for new jets - Honeywell
Charter & Fractional

UAE Prosperity Drives Fleet Growth at Empire Aviation

Company says increased wealth and economic growth in region is spurring infrastructure investments
Paras Dhamecha, founder and managing director of Empire Aviation
Airports

Saudi Arabia Moves on New General Aviation Blueprint

Plan calls for six new general aviation airports
NasJet Gulfstream G450
Environment

TotalEnergies, Aramco Sign SAF Development Agreement

The move could bolster the Kingdom's circular economy and sustainability
SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia
Charter & Fractional

UAS Launches Managed Charter Fleet with Global Express

Trip support group is expanding into charter and aircraft sales markets
UAS Trip Support Global Express
Aircraft

Surf Air Mobility Receives First Four Cessna Grand Caravans

U.S. operator will convert Grand Caravan EX aircraft to hybrid-electric propulsion
Surf Air Mobility's Cessna Grand Caravan EX (N522SA)
Accidents

NTSB: Crew Errors Led to Fatal Injury Onboard Challenger

Failure to heed advisories, pilot-induced oscillations led to fatality
Image from NTSB report shows Challenger cockpit configuration
Rotorcraft

Vita Rescue System Hoist Is Qualified by U.S. Army

Testing was also conducted by the Air Force
Vita Rescue System with helicopter
Safety

Aviation Community Celebrates ICAO's 80-year Milestone

ICAO was founded through a convention signed in December 1944
The former Stevens Hotel, now the Hilton Chicago Hotel, where the ICAO convention was signed
Charter & Fractional

Jung Sky Reports Charter Growth, Marks 15th Anniversary

Demand for charter flights is up by around 15% compared with 2022
Jung Sky co-founder and captain Kresimir Jung
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero-Dienst, AeroSource Team Up on MRO Growth in India

Partnership will seek to provide more support to growing fleet of business aircraft
Aero-Dienst Nuremburg MRO center
Aircraft

MTJ Aviation Launches Aviation Service for Transplants

NASCAR champ’s company supports lifesaving missions 24/7
Aircraft tail image with words "MTJ Aviation" painted on vertical stabilizer
Rotorcraft

Subaru Bell 412EPX Certified by EASA

European operators can now fly the helicopter in EU countries
Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter
ATC

FAA Issues New Round of Airport ATC Tower Grants

The funds were disbursed to smaller airports across the country
Control tower at California's Castle Airport
Aircraft

Crisalion Logs Another Pre-Sale Deal For Integrity eVTOL Aircraft

Miami-based UrbanLink agreed to buy 20 of the five-passenger model
Crisalion Integrity eVTOL aircraft