Business aviation finds broader Mideast appeal
The stereotypical business aircraft in the Middle East is a widebody airliner converted to money-no-object specifications for an omnipotent sheikh.

The stereotypical business aircraft in the Middle East is a widebody airliner converted to money-no-object specifications for an omnipotent sheikh. While there are still plenty of lavish VIP and head-of-state transports fitting this description, business aviation in this region appears to be evolving to become more business-like, pragmatic and functional.

This is the consensus among business aircraft manufacturers, operators and support companies interviewed by AIN. They see growth in the market, spurred by an expanding group of businesses requiring the convenience of dedicated air transport more than pure opulence.

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