MEBA: Gama Aviation and Hangar8 Merge, Emirates considers expanding Executive offering, Gulfstream G280 and G650 Wing Works

Emirates says it will decide in 2015 whether to expand its Emirates Executive offering with further aircraft, one year after launching the high-end charter service with a single Airbus A319.

Emirates Executive Airbus ACJ319

The Dubai-based carrier is making its debut on the MEBA static display, exhibiting the narrow body, which includes 10 suites – an enhancement of the airline’s first class product – with a forward lounge and dining area, and a shower and spa at the rear

The founder of Gama Aviation says its merger with UK rival Hangar8 – announced as day one of MEBA came to an end – is part of a necessary consolidation in the industry that will produce a stronger player with a growing global footprint.

Hangar8 aircraft

Marwan Khalek will remain as group chief executive of the combined company, which will adopt the Farnborough-based Gama Aviation name. His counterpart at Hangar8, Dustin Dryden, will become executive director.

Gama Aviation Global 5000

Spirit AeroSystems has reached an agreement to transfer the Gulfstream wing work packages at its facility in Tulsa, Okla., to Pennsylvania-based aerospace components provider, Triumph Group. The transfer includes both the G650 and G280 wing programs and allows Spirit to make a cash payment to Triumph in the amount of $160 million, an estimated loss of more than $205 million for the company.

Spirit transfers to Triumph Gulfstream G280 wing works