Peter Shaw-Smith
Contributor - Middle East

Contributor - Middle East

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Qatar Executive To Open New FBO in Doha

Middle East charter operator is expanding its business aviation services portfolio with the opening of an FBO.
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Bahrain International Airshow Sees $2.1 Billion In Orders

The 2014 show gained momentum as an event, and the organizers are busy planning for the 2016 edition.

Saudi Arabian Private Jet Market growing at 10 Percent

With 30,000 aircraft movements last year, Saudi Arabia’s private aviation sector is considered the GCC’s largest general aviation market.

WingX Data Shows Traffic Growth in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia saw almost 30,000 business jet movements last year.

UAE GCAA Business Aviation Oversight Follows EASA Model

Small nation plans to draw on the mature system deployed in Europe.

Gray Market for Charter More Persistent in Middle East than in Other Regions

Illegal charter can represent up to 20 to 40 percent of bizjet flights, depending on time of year.