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ExecuJet Middle East Expands Ultra-Long-Range Jet Fleet

Catering to elite travelers, the high-end carrier is updating its fleet with next-gen jets, redefining private aviation standards.

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1 year ago

May 22, 2025

Joanna Melki

ExecuJet

In response to rising global mobility among ultra-high-net-worth individuals and increased demand for high-performance aircraft, ExecuJet Middle East is expanding its fleet with some of the most advanced large-cabin jets on the market. The move signals a strategic shift toward smarter, more personalized ownership experiences and reflects the evolving expectations of a globally connected clientele.

Based at its new flagship terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), ExecuJet is strengthening its regional presence with the addition of ultra-long-range aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 7500, Global 6000, Global 5000, Challenger 650, Gulfstream G650ER, Dassault Falcon 7X, Falcon 8X, and the Boeing Business Jet. These aircraft represent the leading edge of performance, efficiency, and cabin innovation — designed to deliver effortless long-haul travel with maximum comfort and privacy.

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Headlining the fleet is the Bombardier Global 7500, featuring cutting-edge avionics, luxurious interiors and the ability to fly over 7,700 nautical miles nonstop, connecting Dubai with key global destinations like New York, Tokyo, and Sydney.

While most aircraft in the fleet are privately owned and not offered for charter, the expansion enhances ExecuJet’s operational agility — supporting better crewing, aircraft management, and personalized service models tailored to owners’ needs across the region.

“As the demands of private aviation continue to evolve, our focus remains on delivering a seamless, intelligent and globally connected ownership experience,” said Khalid Al Hai, Board Member, ExecuJet Middle East. “This fleet expansion represents not only a response to growing client needs but also a reflection of our long-term vision to set new benchmarks in operational excellence and personalized service”.

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Patrick Hansen, CEO of parent company Luxaviation Group, echoed the sentiment, adding, “ExecuJet Middle East’s fleet expansion is a strong step toward delivering advanced, tailored solutions for the next generation of jet owners”.

Looking ahead, ExecuJet Middle East aims to manage 30 aircraft by 2030. This target will be supported by investments in fleet optimization technologies and enhanced fixed-base operation (FBO) and hangar infrastructure at strategic international locations.

This milestone reflects ExecuJet’s broader commitment to shaping the future of private aviation — where technological innovation, global reach, and personalized ownership converge to meet the lifestyle demands of modern business leaders and private clients.

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Samsung’s Fold Goes Wide, And The Whole Galaxy Range Gets Pricier

A new titanium build and a first-of-its-kind AI chip for wearables anchor the range, yet native Qi2 charging still isn’t part of the deal.

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3 days ago

July 23, 2026

Dana Saadeh

Samsung

Samsung has run its Galaxy foldable and smartwatch reveals in July for several years now, which is likely a deliberate way of jumping early on the autumn hardware calendar. The 2026 event stuck to the same timings, though prices climbed too, albeit unevenly: $100 on the Flip, a new $2,100 Ultra tier above last year’s flagship, and $30 to $50 on the watches.

At the top sits the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at $2,100, a slab that measures just 4.1mm open and carries a 200MP main sensor, a 5,000mAh battery and an 8-inch interior display. Beneath it, the $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 8 makes the more interesting bet. Samsung has stepped away from the tall, narrow shape it spent recent generations refining: the Fold 8 folds horizontally, so it’s wider than it is tall, with a 4:3 interior screen that sits about 9mm wider than the Ultra when closed. It drops the telephoto lens but gains battery, at 4,800mAh.

The clamshell Galaxy Z Flip 8 rounds out the phones at $1,200, up from the Flip 7’s $1,100, which was itself up from the $1,000 Flip 5.

All three devices run the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and share a new Flex Titanium construction, a titanium alloy layer set beneath the flexible OLED that Samsung says strengthens display support, absorbs impact and reduces crease visibility. The progress has limits: none of the phones support Qi2 charging natively, 18 months after the Qi2-ready Galaxy S25. That means buyers will still need a magnetic case to get the most from a Qi2 charger.

The wearables move in the same upward direction. The Galaxy Watch 9 ($380 Bluetooth, $430 LTE) and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 ($700) both run Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon Wear Elite, the first wearable chip with a dedicated Hexagon NPU capable of supporting AI models with two billion parameters. The Ultra 2 is 12 percent thinner than its predecessor despite an 800mAh battery and a display reaching 5,000 nits.

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Pre-orders open today. The devices are set to reach shelves on August 7.