Content Archive: December 2014

Avionics

Universal Develops New Flight Deck for MD Explorer

The upgrade, with innovative man-machine interface, will be available for new helicopters and as a retrofit.

Women Shine in Aviation at MEBA

Women have long found places in Middle East aviation but now organised groupings are helping to encourage more to consider aviation as a career.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint’s Scale-model Azure Dreamliner Makes MEBA Debut

Dreamliner model shows Greenpoint interior, as it prepares to flight-test first 747-8 completion.
Airports

Lyon Bron seeks to lure Mideast jets

Dedicated business aviation platform will have a BBJ-sized hangar from next year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Expanding Amac Busy With Completions and Maintenance

Swiss company Amac Aerospace is planning a fourth hangar as its completions and MRO business grows.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aeria’s VIP Completions on Display at New Booth at MEBA 2014

Luxury interior provider also showcases its maintenance and refurbishment capabilities
FBOs

Colt buy give WFS bigger regional presence

World Fuel Services believes Middle East customers are becoming more cost-conscious, as aircraft become more efficient.
Aircraft

Empire Aviation Group to Double Fleet Size

EAG to open new base in Asia as it plans to double its fleet size by the end of this decade.
Aircraft

Gama builds ME fleet, eyes DWC

Gama would consider setting up at DWC, but says some operators are choosing Sharjah over DWC.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Remains Strong in Key Bizav Hub Dubai

Jet Aviation is in negotiations over moving from DXB to DWC, and is looking to strengthen its presence in Saudi.