Defense Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) 2025
The Defense Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) is an international defense and security event held at the Metropolitan Expo Center near Athens International Airport. This year’s edition took ... Read More
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Swissport Expands Ground Handling Operations Across Saudi Arabia
Swissport International AG, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, is significantly expanding its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Starting ... Read More
The World’s Largest Aircraft Manufacturers in 2025
As of April 2025, the global aircraft manufacturing industry is dominated by a mix of commercial, defense, and business aviation companies. Market capitalization serves as a ... Read More
The Robinson R88
The Robinson R88 is the company’s latest and largest helicopter, unveiled in March 2025. Designed as a versatile, high-performance utility aircraft, it aims to serve various ... Read More
İGA Istanbul Airport Launches Europe’s First Triple Runway Operations
On April 17, 2025, İGA Istanbul Airport became the first airport in Europe to implement the Triple Runway Operations system. This system allows simultaneous takeoff and ... Read More
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport has introduced China’s first dedicated pet terminal
The facility is designed to meet the needs of China’s growing pet owner population and the expanding pet industry. Currently in a trial phase, it is ... Read More
Aviation Leaders Gather in Jeddah for IATA MENA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the upcoming IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will center on key themes shaping ... Read More
UK Government Approves Major Expansion of London Luton Airport
The UK government has officially approved an ambitious expansion plan for London Luton Airport, increasing its annual passenger capacity by 14 million, allowing it to ... Read More
Hydrogen’s Potential in Sustainable Aviation
As aviation moves toward sustainability, hydrogen is emerging as a key energy source due to its high energy density and clean-burning nature. It holds potential to ... Read More
Aegean’s GTF Challenges Expected to Peak in 2026
Aegean Airlines expects up to 14 Airbus A320neo family aircraft to be grounded in 2026 due to Pratt & Whitney GTF engine inspections. Wet leases have ... Read More
France: 2025 Solidarity Tax on Air Passenger Transport
This document summarizes the 2025 Solidarity Tax (TS) on Air Passenger Transport, distinguishing it from the TTAP surcharge and clarifying its applicability to helicopter flights, non-scheduled ... Read More
Joby Aviation Partners with Virgin Atlantic to Revolutionize UK Air Travel
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to launch its electric air taxi service in the UK. This collaboration builds on Joby’s agreement with ... Read More
Red Sea International Airport
Red Sea International Airport (IATA: RSI, ICAO: OERS), located in Hanak, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, is a state-of-the-art aviation hub and a key part of The ... Read More
New UK Travel Requirement Starting 2025
From 2025, anyone traveling to the United Kingdom must obtain a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) prior to their trip, unless exempt. Below is a summary ... Read More
Blocked Airline Funds Reach $1.7 Billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that as of the end of October 2024, $1.7 billion in airline funds remain blocked from repatriation by ... Read More
UK Airports Hit Market as Travel Demand Surges
In light of the recent sale of three UK regional airports to the Canadian investment firm AviAlliance earlier this month, it has been reported that ... Read More
MEBAA Show 2024 – Dubai
10–12 December 2024 | DWC, Dubai Airshow Site The MEBAA Show 2024, one of the most prestigious events in the business aviation calendar, is set to take ... Read More
Sustainable Aero Festival to Unite Clean Aviation Innovators and Investors
Sustainable Aero Lab is hosting its inaugural Sustainable Aero Festival in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on December 2-3, 2024. The event, attended by AeroTime, will bring together ... Read More
Enhancing ASA and IATA Collaboration for a Stronger Air Transport Industry
The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Airport Services Association World (ASA World) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforces their shared commitment ... Read More
Willie Walsh Cautions That Aviation Supply Chain Challenges May Persist for Up to Five Years
Willie Walsh, director general of IATA, cautions that aviation supply chain disruptions may persist for as long as five more years, creating continued frustration for ... Read More
The World’s Longest Non-Stop Flights in 2024
With cutting-edge aviation technology, non-stop flights are reaching further than ever, making distant destinations more accessible without layovers. Here’s an overview of the longest non-stop ... Read More
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Plans 41% Fee Increase for 2025
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS), a major European aviation hub, has announced a fee increase of 37% spread over the next three years in response to ... Read More
Greece Finalizes $1.95 Billion Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Greece has secured a Foreign Military Sale contract with Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for its Hellenic Army. ... Read More
Iron Beam: Israel’s Laser-Based Air Defense System
The Iron Beam is an advanced laser-based air defense system developed by Israel, designed to enhance its multi-layered defense strategy. Created by Rafael Advanced Defense ... Read More
Textron Unveils Next-Gen Cessna Citation Jets at NBAA-BACE 2024
Textron Aviation introduced three new models in its Cessna Citation line—the M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3, and CJ4 Gen3—at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & ... Read More
UK Prime Minister Unveils $1.4 Billion Stansted Airport Expansion
The UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced a significant £1.1 billion ($1.4 billion) investment in London-Stansted Airport, unveiled at the International Investment Summit on ... Read More
Inside the Air traffic control room
Air traffic control rooms are vital hubs that ensure the safe, efficient movement of aircraft, making them one of the most high-pressure environments in aviation. ... Read More
Australia reforms the slot system at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Australia is implementing significant reforms to the slot system at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) for the first time in 27 years. These reforms, recommended ... Read More
Greece in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards by Conde Nast Traveler
Greece has had an impressive showing in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards by Conde Nast Traveler, celebrating its standout hotels, islands, and the renowned “El. Venizelos” ... Read More
Recovery in helicopter deliveries expected in 2025
The Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) report suggests that helicopter deliveries, which have fallen this year, are expected to rebound in 2025, driven primarily by increased orders at ... Read More
Africa’s biggest airport is set to open in 2029
Africa’s largest airport is set to be completed by 2029 near Bishoftu, Ethiopia, about 40 kilometers from the capital, Addis Ababa. The new mega airport, part ... Read More
World Tourism Day 2024
World Tourism Day 2024, celebrated on September 27 under the theme “Tourism and Peace”, aims to highlight the powerful role of tourism in promoting global harmony, ... Read More
Aviation targets to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050
The University of Cambridge has set forth four innovative sustainable aviation objectives that could propel the aviation industry towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Titled ‘Five ... Read More
Increase in bookings for Turkey by German tourists
This year, Germany’s leading tour operators have seen a significant increase in bookings for Turkey, with one in five customers choosing the country as their top ... Read More
CDB Aviation orders 50 Boeing 737-8 MAX
The recent order placed by CDB Aviation for 50 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft signifies a significant addition to their fleet in the upcoming years. This ... Read More
Global 8000: the Flagship for a New Era
Bombardier has announced the launch of its newest business jet, the Global 8000 aircraft, which is being hailed as the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built ... Read More
Top 10 largest private jets in the world
These private jets represent the epitome of luxury and comfort in air travel, boasting impressive wingspans that contribute to their status as some of the largest ... Read More
Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport: A Vision for the Future
The Al Maktoum International Airport, set to become the world’s largest by 2030, embodies Dubai’s commitment to innovation and efficiency. With cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities, ... Read More
Get Ready To Experience The Future of Business Aviation at EBACE 2023
Time to meet again… with old friends, clients, providers. Time to party …. Time to discuss the developments in General aviation… Contact us at info@merkurair.gr to ... Read More
Airport vs Heliport
It is a common knowledge in the iundustry that Airports don’t like helicopters and helicopters dont like airports.. Unless the helicopter has to opertae from an ... Read More
Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2023
Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Monte Carlo, Monaco April 09 – 16 2023 It will be the 116th edition of the annual Monte Carlo Masters tournament, sponsored by Rolex ... Read More
What is the amount of luggage that I can take with me in a private jet?
Few things impact the amount of luggage that can be carried on a private jet flight: the size of your luggage, the number and weight of ... Read More
First ever ACJ TwoTwenty delivered to Comlux
The first ACJ TwoTwenty, launched just over a year ago, was successfully delivered to Comlux from the Airbus A220 Final Assembly Line in Mirabel, Canada. The ... Read More
Flying To Switzerland
Switzerland borders with members of the European Union (EU) and it isn’t a member itself. Though it is a member of the Schengen states which makes ... Read More
On-board Catering on a private jet
On-board catering is one of the vital aspects of a flight to travelers either on Private or Commercial flight. This blog will give you a view ... Read More
Jet-Set Pets: Tips for Private Jet Pet Travel
Pet travel on a private jet allows your dog or cat travel in the main cabin. Pet lovers love traveling with their furry friends. Traveling by ... Read More
Biggin Hill Airport looking promising
For travelers that are entering or exiting the capital city of the United Kingdom. There are variety of options when it comes to private jet airport. ... Read More
Ultra Widebody Private Jet Falcon 6X Launched
Giving the pandemic challenges the world has faced and still facing, it was exciting to see Dassault dispatch the latest Private Jet aircraft – Falcon6X. Different ... Read More
Your Own way to fly – Private Jet Card
Find your very own way to fly by a Private Jet. Besides aircraft ownership and fractional ownership, the Jet Card membership is a preferred option for ... Read More
Plans for summer trips coming back gradually
Most travelers already began to make plans for summer travel, restrictions are expected to become less strict in the nearest months as vaccines has been rolled ... Read More
London Airports for Private Jets
Did you know that more than 90.000 Private jet movements are performed in London every year? That makes London one of the busiest cities for private ... Read More
Reach your Yacht by Private Jet
As all the borders are slowly opening and people start planning their holidays, but the new travel regulations and safety/sanitary requirements in 2020 making traveling a ... Read More
Greek government to reduce VAT for tourism and transportation
ATHENS – Greece’s tourist sector, especially places serving food and beverages, will get much-needed relief in the aftermath of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic through a cut ... Read More
CORONAVIRUS AND PRIVATE AVIATION – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A global pandemic over the COVID-19 was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO). And for sure there are a lot of questions about coronavirus coming from ... Read More
Day trips Mykonos – Santorini – Mykonos and Santorini – Mykonos – Santorini offered by the seat.
Take advantage of our empty seat program and explore Mykonos and Santorini at a fraction of a cost of a full charter of a day ... Read More
Save the Planet Save Money Too!
Reduce your carbon footprint from your private jet/helicopter travel. Back in 2013, we established the empty leg utilization on the private jet and helicopter flight. The objective was ... Read More
Wheelchairs on a Private Jet
We are often asked a question if people can travel on a Private Jet on a wheelchair, and the answer is definitely YES. The Private Jet ... Read More
The Comeback of Robinsons
Pending to the introduction of AOC a Robinsons 44 will operate as of September 1st in Santorini. This helicopter is ideal for sightseeing and all 3 ... Read More
FIFA World Cup 2018, Place to Stay..
FIFA World Cup 2018 is an event that takes place from Jun 14 – Jul 15, 2018 and may cause room availability issues or hotel rates to increase. The political, scientific, historical, ... Read More
Match ready !
Discover Russia and FIFA World Cup 2018 with Air Business International. According to your needs, we can help you to organize a perfect trip no matter ... Read More
Ground Transportation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Are you planning to visit Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup? Have you arranged your Ground Transportation already? The 21st FIFA World Cup will ... Read More
The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival
Cannes – a glamorous and expensive seaside town considered to be one of the social hubs of Europe. Its moment to shine arrives in May as the ... Read More
Day Trip Charter to Russia World Cup
Get your Football Fans to be present at all first round matches at “Russia World Cup 2018” with the new Day Trip offer. We will be ... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving!
Air Business International wishes all of our customers and friends, near and far a Happy Thanksgiving! Safe travels to wherever you will be celebrating. During these ... Read More
Is Fractional Ownership for Me? The Downside
Constantly flying for business leads to the question about whether fractional ownership is right for your private jet travel needs. Fractional ownership remains one of the ... Read More