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Old 26th Mar 2002, 01:09
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Bright-Ling
 
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The most common BBJ is the UAE's "Dubai 004" which has been going there for a few years. It is often based there for most of the summer.

The only Airbus CJ is the UAE's "Sharjah" aircraft - but not as common as the Dubai aircraft.

As for other BBJ's - there have been quite a few over the past 2 years. The vice chairman of GE uses FAB as its base when touring Europe.

TAG have been pushing for more usage of FAB for a while - but now they own the place and have invested heavily into it's future (2 new FULL ILS', new runway/app lighting and even a new tower is being built.) Add to that a new larger dispersal north side and a new terminal and hangars mean it will have great potential.

All it needs now is some controlled airspace around it and it will be a sure winner!! Yes I am biased!)

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