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VPorts inks landmark agreement to create world's first advanced air mobility integrator centre in Dubai

ACJ partners with Citadel to extend its Service Centre Network

Airbus Corporate Jets has signed a partnership agreement with Citadel Completions LLC, based in Chennault International Airport, Louisiana, USA, to enter the ACJ Services Centre Network. Citadel will provide to ACJ customers a wide spectrum of capabilities, including maintenance, engineering, m...

Embraer Executive Jets brings Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 to MEBAA 2022

Embraer is back to MEBAA 2022 showcasing Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 for the first time! Since the last appearance at the show in 2018, Embraer has enjoyed great momentum in capturing a competitive market. Embraer has experienced strong sales throughout the year while holding a solid and growing bac...

New Global 6500 FFS in Dubai - Emirates-CAE Flight Training celebrates 20th anniversary

At MEBAA Show 2022 CAE announced at the enhancement of its business aviation training offering with the deployment of a new Global 6500 full-flight simulator in May 2023 at the Emirates-CAE Flight Training Al Garhoud centre. The announcement comes as Emirates and CAE celebrate the 20th anniversary of their partnership and the establishment of ECFT in Dubai. N...

Jet Aviation announces maintenance capability expansion in Middle East

In response to customer demand, Jet Aviation has increased maintenance and refurbishment capabilities at its hub in Dubai DXB. Modular tail docking capability was added to the base maintenance hangar to allow more efficient heavy structural repairs on large cabin aircraft, while refurbishment capability, including full-cabin refurbishment, was extended with the addition of avionic modifications an...

Serious talks & prospective partners for $10 billion A320 upgraded fuel efficiency wingtip market - Tamarack at MEBAA 2022

Tamarack Founder and CEO Nick Guida is having serious and confidential talks with single aisle aircraft manufacturing organizations, carriers, lessors, and service organizations at MEBAA 2022. Some of the several interested OEM’s are based in the MENA region. Others have international operations based in Asia, North America, Europe and elsewhere. Nick Guida commented: &ldq...

Lufthansa Technik awarded contract for VIP cabin completion of an ACJ320neo

Lufthansa Technik AG recently received an order from an unnamed private customer for the VIP interior of a brand-new Airbus ACJ320neo. The aircraft is expected to arrive at the company’s cabin completion center in Hamburg in late summer 2023, where it will receive its new interior by spring 2024. With customized fittings for private travel as well as for charter operations, the aircraft...

Dassault Falcon 8X at MEBAA 2022 display

Meet Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X very long range trijet at MEBAA 2022 show! Large cabin Falcons like the 6,450 nm/11,945 km Falcon 8X make up a third of the 75 Falcons operating in the region. The Falcon 8X can fly nonstop from New York to Dubai, Dubai to Adelaide and Jeddah to Sao Paulo, yet easily access short runway airports like London City Airport or Lugano, Switzerland, that are t...

AERO 2023 showcases innovative and sustainable aviation

AERO 2023 will again be the most important meeting place for innovations in the industry next year. At AERO, exhibitors will show visitors their latest products and services with which they are shaping the future of aviation. For the first time, experts will meet at AERO 2023 at the AERO Hydrogen Summit symposium to exchange ideas on hydrogen as the aviation fuel of the future. More than...

Bahrain International Airshow 2022 connects the Gulf with the global aerospace industry

Thousands of aerospace and defence professionals from over 30 countries around the world connected at the Bahrain International Airshow 2022 for three days of partnership building, collaboration and thought leadership. Officially opened by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad...

Leonardo appointed HeliService as Excellent Service Centre to further boost helicopter support in Germany & Europe

Leonardo is strengthing the level of support & maintenance services offered to its customer base in Germany and Europe through the appointment of HeliService as an Excellent Service Centre. The ‘Excellent’ ranking is assigned to selected Service Centres focused on maintaining third party fleets with the largest scope of service capabilities, while guaranteeing Leonar...

MENA Aerospace announces 4,200 SQM expansion of its hangar at Bahrain International Airport

MENA Aviation Real Estate made an announcement on the expansion of existing general aviation hangar facility at Bahrain International Airport, expected to be operational within the next two years. At present, the company’s 6,400 square meter purpose-built facility consists of two 3,200 square meter hangars, each capable of accommodating up to 757-500 sized aircraft or num...

EUROPEAN ROTORS concludes successful second edition, looks forward to 2023 Madrid Show

The second EUROPEAN ROTORS has ended in Cologne, Germany, following four lively days of business deals, networking, training, and reconnecting with colleagues. The European Helicopter Association and EASA produced the VTOL show and safety conference with service and support from Helicopter Association International. Four thousand exhibitors and attendees attended the event, which fe...

Third Bell 429 aircraft selected for search and rescue operations in Swiss Alps

Air Zermatt signed a purchase agreement for a Bell429. This marks the third Bell HEMS-configured aircraft to operate in the Swiss transportation and rescue company active fleet. Air Zermatt has continually evolved through its more than 50-year history, growing its rescue operations from one aircraft to a fleet of eleven helicopters. Transport and tourist flights and rescue operations from th...

Keeping Europe offshore wind parks running

During European Rotors, Airbus announced the delivery of a five-bladed H145 to the German Operator HTM Helicopters – a year on, we sat down with the operator to check how the helicopter has proven itself in this industry. Helicopters are an important tool for the offshore wind industry – whenever maintenance of a wind park is necessary, whether it is planned or unplanned, he...

Upcoming events

ILA Berlin 2026

10/06/2026 - 14/06/2026
Germany, Berlin

Farnborough International Airshow 2026

20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026
United Kingdom, Farnborough

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Records, firsts, growth: AERO 2026 showcases the strength of general aviation

The 32nd edition of AERO has set new records. A total of 860 exhibitors from 50 countries were represented at AERO, more than ever before. Visitor numbers also saw an increase: With around 37,000...

It touches your lives in ways you don't realize – Viasat’s debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. Interview with Jim MacDougall, Head of Product Management, Business Aviation at Viasat

When it comes to connectivity in business aviation, what are the first words that come to mind? Speed, stability, performance? There are people who don't have a technical background, for whom the...

Tecnam Aircraft unveils P2012 VIP at AERO Friedrichshafen

I must admit that I was already very impressed by the P2012 at the Caribavia 2025 , when I was exploring the business aircraft of Saint Barth Executive on the tarmac at Saint-Barthélemy-R&eacut...

TBM 980 makes its European air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen

Daher Aircraft is highlighting its new flagship TBM 980 at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen show, marking the airplane’s first participation in a major European event. Displayed on Daher A...

AURA AERO unveils ERA’s new cabin, optimized for operational flexibility

At AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, AURA AERO unveiled the new cabin conﬁgurations for ERA, its hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Designed as a true space for mobility, work, and relaxation, the ERA cabin...

AERO 2026 is off to a strong start

AERO 2026 is set to open with a record number of exhibitors. Around 860 exhibitors will showcase their aviation-related products and services — more than ever before in the history of the trade...