The owner flyer market, much like that of the corporate jet market, is entering a boom period, as materials become lighter, helping to make planes more fuel efficient and cheaper to run. And with so much money sloshing around in the Middle East, it is making it an attractive region for manufacturers.

Among those on display at the Air Show is Cirrus’ imaginatively named The Jet. Thankfully more attractive in looks than name (it is, we were told a working title that has stuck, but may change in the future), the $1m plane is three to four years away from being released. 

It uses a turbo fan (jet) rather than propeller, which the manufacturer said makes the plane more fuel efficient – a key theme at this year’s Show.

As well as owner fliers, Cirrus believes this will also attract the air taxi market once it is released, another oft discussed transport means in the Middle East.

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