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Meba 2008 Ends On A High With $90m Cessna Deal

Industry defies global trends with announcements worth $1.5bn in three days

The global economy may be facing turbulent times in the months ahead but as the Middle East Business Aviation 2008 (MEBA) show signed off yesterday (Tuesday) with new orders worth $90m, industry insiders predicted the executive charter industry should fly through the financial storm.
A...

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Tue, 2008-11-18

International Partnerships At Meba 2008 Drive Business Aviation Growth

Middle East providing fertile investment opportunities for Europe and US

The global economy may be experiencing a downturn, but trends exhibited at this week's Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show - the largest executive travel event in the Middle East - indicate the international aerospace community's confidence in the region.
And as a testament to the...

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Mon, 2008-11-17

Meba 2008 Opens To Annoucements Worth More Than $1.2bn

Strong jet orders tell positive story at region's biggest business aviation show

The Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show opened on a high today (Sunday) with HE Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Chairman, General Civil Aviation Authority, forecasting robust growth in the Middle East charter jet market despite the global slowdown.
And HE Al...

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Sun, 2008-11-16

Increased International Interest To Spur Record Deals At Meba 2008

Largest-ever Show Recognised Globally as Key Business Aviation Event

Deals at next week's Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show - the region's leading B2B exhibition for the business aviation sector - are expected to smash last year's $907m record as heavyweight global investors vie for a slice of the region's burgeoning charter market.
With the...

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Wed, 2008-11-12

Kuwait critical to Mid East Business Aviation Boom

Kuwait, with its recent multimillion dollar investment in the business aviation infrastructure, is key to the future development of the Middle East's rapidly growing charter market said a leading industry figure on a visit to the country today.
Ali Al Naqbi, founding chairman of the Middle...

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Sun, 2008-11-02

Mid-East business aviation market to rise to $1bn by 2012, says industry chief

Oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are instrumental to the continued expansion of the Middle East business aviation market, which is the fastest growing in the world, said one of the industry's leading players.
Ali Al Naqbi, founding chairman of the Middle East Business...

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Sun, 2008-11-02

November's MEBA conference to highlight importance

Saudi Arabia, one of the most mature business aviation markets in the Middle East, is key to the future development of the region's burgeoning business charter market, one of the fastest growing in the world, said a leading industry figure today in the Kingdom.
Ali Al Naqbi, founding...

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Mon, 2008-10-27

Cessna Citation Aircraft to Debut in Middle East

DUBAI - As part of it's strategy to further tap into the Middle East's lucrative business jet market, Cessna Aircraft Company - the world's largest manufacturer of general aviation planes - has confirmed several of its Citation aircraft range will make their regional debuts at this November's...

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Mon, 2008-10-06

MEBA 2008 To More Than Double In Size

More than 200 exhibitors, 70 aircraft, and 5,000 visitors expected for 3rd edition

Massive growth in the global business aviation market, which is predicted to expand by 39,000 aircraft over the next 20 years, is driving exhibitor sign-up at this year's Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show - the dedicated B2B conference and exhibition for the business aviation sector....

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Sat, 2008-07-05

Early day MEBA Reservations prompts floor plan and Chalet line Expansion Reservations Outstrip Expectations

The organisers have expanded the 2008 event's floorplan and chalet line by up to 50%

Strong early day reservations for Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) 2008, the dedicated B2B conference and exhibition for the business aviation sector, have prompted organisers Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E) to expand the event's floorplan and chalet line by up to 50%.
"Sales...

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Mon, 2007-10-29

MEBA 2008 Expected to Double in Size

Regional Business Aviation To Double To US $800 Million In Five Years

Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA), the dedicated B2B conference and exhibition for the region's business aviation sector, is expected to double in size next year as industry forecasts put regional sector value climbing to around US $800 million by 2012.
The three-day event, running from...

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Sat, 2007-04-14

MEBA expands to three day event 2007 edition notches up us $907 million on-site order book

Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA), the dedicated B2B conference and exhibition for the region's business aviation sector, is to expand to a three-day event on its next showing in 2008.
The expansion follows exhibitor and visitor feedback for last month's two-day event at Airport Expo...

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Sun, 2007-02-11