Over the past decade, the global aviation community has watched China evolve into a major player in business aviation. Not only has its population, strategic interests, and economic strength made it a major global market for business jets, but it has also expanded into a hub for aerospace innovation by moving away from importing aircraft and focussing on R&D. This has seen the country quickly evolve into a leading force in aviation technology... something I recently experienced for myself.
At UAS, safety has always been at the heart of our operations. From advanced trip planning to comprehensive risk assessments and real-time operational support, our commitment to safety is about protecting people but also about elevating the standards of aviation excellence globally. This is why I’m so enthusiastic to share our full support for the National Pause for General Aviation Safety—a nationwide initiative launched in the U.S. on April 1 and backed by the FAA Safety Team, AOPA, NBAA, EAA, and 22 leading aviation organizations across the country.
The Asia Pacific's business aviation market is undergoing a significant transformation making it an extremely exciting and challenging region to operate in. It is a market characterized by a combination of rapid growth and diverse demands, as well as evolving…
Aviation Trends to Watch Out For in 2025 - Each year brings new momentum to the dynamic global business aviation market. Recently, we have seen electrification, enhanced personalization, and sustainability take centre stage. So, what could be in store this year? Let's consider…
With Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 driving economic diversification, private aviation is getting the opportunity to soar to new heights in the Kingdom. At MEBAA Show 2024, I was delighted to sit down with two exceptional local industry thought leaders; Yosef Hafiz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at NASJET and Mohammed AlBokhari, CEO of Aviation Horizons to discuss the exciting growth of the Saudi business aviation market.
The aviation industry’s strides toward increased sustainability are set to continue at full pace in a bid to reach the net-zero emission goal of 2050. But what specific changes could we possibly expect in 2025? Here are three sustainability milestones we will hopefully hit next year.
2024 was an interesting year for business aviation marked by strong demand, regional regulatory developments, and changing customer expectations and demographics. Let’s reflect on this transformation and how the year unfolded for our industry.
There are many untruths that circulate every time private jets are mentioned... That they are excessively luxurious, prohibitively expensive, and available only to certain "types" of people are just a few examples. But this is misinformation that often goes completely unchallenged. It's time to set the record straight.