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

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 celebra...

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 capabi...

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...

AW169 mission capabilities & configuration options expanded with skid and advanced SAR Mode certifications

The AW169 light intermediate twin engine helicopter’s operational capabilities and configuration options grow further with the recent EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification of the skid undercarriage and unique IFR, single pilot, Advanced Search and Rescue Modes. These latest achievements follow additional enhancements, such as the introduction of the Phase 8 core avionics...

Asia Cargo Network Singapore announces international expansion into the Middle East

Asia Cargo Network and MENA Aerospace, announce the signing of a significant partnership and strategic alliance between the two aviation companies, extending ACN's reach into the Middle East, South Asia and Africa as part of its international expansion plans. The pivotal cargo partnership agreement was signed at the Bahrain International Airshow, by ACN...

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Bahrain International Airshow 2026

18/11/2026 - 20/11/2026
Bahrain, Sakhir

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24/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

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From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

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MEBAA Show 2026 highlights growing demand for inflight connectivity as business aviation priorities evolve

As demand for seamless onboard connectivity continues to grow, aircraft owners and operators are placing increasing emphasis on selecting connectivity solutions that align with their operational needs...