Rotary on the rise

Altitudes Arabia - April 2018

The rotary sector is growing in the region, with more helipads and heliports being developed across the GCC. Increased regulation in the sector is aimed at offering operators more safe choices, as Karim Hijazi, Managing Director Air Synapsis explains.    More >>

Air Synapsis awarded milestone heliport project under new GCAA regulations.

Dubai, 1st of December 2016

The Dubai based aviation consultancy delivers extensive support to helipad stakeholders embracing the new regulatory framework.    More >>

Corporate Jet Investor Dubai 2016

Dubai 10th of March 2016

For the first time, following on from the success of 3 other international locations, Corporate Jet Investor Dubai will be taking place at the stunning Ritz-Carlton hotel.   More >>

Dubai Airshow 2015: Air Synapsis secures first Avanti EVO sale

Dubai 1st of December 2015

Air Synapsis announces the signature of the first Piaggio Avanti EVO sale in the Middle East to an undisclosed customer. The aircraft will be operated in the UAE. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in September and will be used for ad hoc charter services and customer demonstration flights.   More >>

Air Synapsis: ready for rotary IS-BAO audits

Dubai 13th February 2013

Air Synapsis announces that its International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) audit accreditation has been extended to cover helicopter operations in addition to fixed wing fleets. Air Synapsis became the first Middle East auditing firm to cover both categories allowing a new range of operators to benefit from the reputable standard and its collateral advantages.   More >>

Conference for aviation asset managers set for Dubai in December 2010

Dubai 05th of September 2010

Conference organizers Aeropodium have announced the second Annual Aviation Asset Management Middle East conference will take place in Dubai in December. This half-day conference – which takes place on December 6th will explore the latest developments in aviation asset management in the Middle East as well as the future of asset management services in this exciting marketplace.   More >>

Business class goes private

Altitudes Arabia Marc/April 2010 edition

A rich man's toy or an efficient use of an executive's time? Large business aircraft are traditionally used by the company's top brass, but for its executives there are cost-effective alternatives to scheduled flights, provided the right business aircraft types are used. Altitudes considers the alternatives for the Middle East market and speaks to Karim Hijazi of Air Synapsis on how they must compete with scheduled flights on price and transparency.    More >>

Piaggio appoints sales agent for GCC and the Levant

Dubai 13th of December 2009

Air Synapsis – the Dubai based business aviation development & consultancy business – has been appointed the official sales representative for the Piaggio P180 Avanti II in all of the GCC countries as well as Jordan and Lebanon.   More >>

Airlines sweeten offers to increase seat load as competition gets fierce

Emirates Business 24/7 11th of October 2009

Airlines in the country are slashing ticket prices and rolling out holiday packages to shore up passenger numbers and lure back recession-wary customers.   More >>

Oxford Business Group - Lebanon flying high

Oxford Business Group - Lebanon Volume 199 - 1st of September 2009

One of Lebanon's most important sectors – tourism – is enjoying its best year on record, thanks in no small part to the country's improved transport links, and in particular the record-breaking performance of Beirut's airport.    More >>

Air Synapsis: delivering customized solutions

Altitudes Arabia March/April 2009 edition

The biological definition of synapsis conceals its broader meaning: the bringing together of critical elements to produce something that will grow and flourish. Hence its choice for the business aviation development & advisory company established by Karim Hijazi, an eleven year veteran of the aviation sector with specific experience in military aircraft and helicopters.    More >>

First official presentation of the EADS Socata TBM 850 in the Middle East.

Dubai, 12th of April 2007

EADS Socata and Air Synapsis Dubai aviation consultants organized the first official presentation of the TBM 850 in the Middle East. On the 12th of April 2007 VIPs and potential clients were invited at the Executive Flight Service Terminal of the Dubai International Airport.    More >>