Aircraft

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Boutsen Offers ACJ319 for Sale at MEBAA

Monaco-based Boutsen puts emphasis on the Middle East market with its first showing of a VIP airliner at MEBAA.

December 12, 2018

Gama Pushes Ahead with Saudi Venture

UAE-based Gama Aviation is entering the Saudi market with a Part 125 operating certificate.

December 12, 2018

Cedar Executive Studying Third Aircraft

Middle East Airline subsidiaries Cedar Executive and Cedar Jet Center serve business, government, and banks.

December 12, 2018

New Saudi Airshow to Launch in March

Al Thumamah-based Saudi Aviation Club will host the new international airshow in Saudi Arabia.

December 12, 2018

VistaJet Would Like to Add Up to 10 Global 7500s

VistaJet says Middle East activity is growing, as it looks to add examples of Bombardier's new ultra-long-range Global 7500 to its fleet.

December 12, 2018

MEBAA Conference Highlights UAE's Bizav Role

There was a call for an increase in the use of smaller airports for business aviation at this year's MEBAA Conference.

December 12, 2018

VIP Sukhoi Superjet Makes MEBAA Debut

The executive version of the Sukhoi Superjet made its Middle East debut at MEBAA 2018.

December 12, 2018

Newest VIP BBJ 787 Arrives in Dubai

Among an unusually large flock of VIP airliner-derived business jets on the MEBAA show static display is a Boeing BBJ 787.

December 12, 2018

Cirrus Vision Jet Makes First Regional Landing at MEBAA

Small aircraft like Cirrus's Vision Jet could prove useful in the Gulf region.

December 12, 2018

First F-35s Reach Australia; Tyndall Could Join F-35 Base Roster

The first F-35s for Australia have landed on their future home soil to begin the replacement of the "legacy" Hornet fleet

December 12, 2018

Indian Navy Embarks on Quest for Fighters for Indigenous Carrier

The Indian Navy has plans to field at least two indigenous aircraft carriers, and would like to populate their decks with home-grown fighters

December 12, 2018

Embraer Sets Sights on Middle East Opportunities

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

December 11, 2018

ExecuJet Looks to Middle East Upturn

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

December 11, 2018

Bespoke ACJ319 On Display at MEBAA

ACJ is showcasing a deluxe charter bizliner, highlighting the coming generation of VIP airliners.

December 11, 2018

Falcon Aviation Sees Promising 2019 Outlook

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

December 11, 2018

Admissions for USW Maintenance Course Now Open

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

December 11, 2018

Aircraft Finance Grows as Buyers Seek to Preserve Cash

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

December 11, 2018

Spike Looks At Self-cleaning Tech for Aircraft De-icing

Agreement gives Innovasonic an entry into the aerospace market with its PiezoWipe technology.

December 11, 2018

Jetcraft Sees Steady Growth for ME Preowned Market

Year to date, the Middle East has accounted for 10 percent of Jetcraft’s business jet transactions.

December 10, 2018

Gulfstream G500 Makes MEBAA Debut

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

December 10, 2018