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Bahrain becomes the 10th destination for Dubai's lowcost carrier Flydubai. The airline made the announcement at the Dubai Airshow, where Phil Blizzard spoke to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai about their first 6 months in operation and what the fledgling airline has achieved.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 18 - 2009 at 14:51
| Duration: 2:40
The delivery of new aircraft in 2010 is previewed by Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai as he talks to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Airshow. First, however, he talks about the two recent aircraft finance deals, worth $160 million, that the carrier has concluded - including their Islamic financing deal with Dubai Islamic Bank.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 18 - 2009 at 14:07
| Duration: 2:35
Selling second-hand business jets to oil rich clients in the Middle East might seem an anomaly. However, the pre-owned BAe 146/Avro RJ aircrafts look refreshingly new once completely renovated says Stewart Cordner, VP Business Development, BAE Systems, who also tells Phil Blizzard that the low purchase price, operating costs and other factors are proving to be very appealing.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, November 17 - 2009 at 18:28
| Duration: 4:43
The financial options of aircraft acquisition is looked at by Phil Blizzard in this interview with Colin Bolie, Executive VP, Head of Marketing, Macquire Air Finance. The advantages of leasing are explained and they also talk about the recent agreement with Dubai based low cost operatore FlyDubai and the market potential in this region.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, November 16 - 2009 at 18:53
| Duration: 5:18
Phil Blizzard reports on the 11th edition of the Dubai Airshow, which is the largest to date and opened with a mood of optimism. He looks at what can be expected within the exhibition pavilions and the daily flying displays over the Dubai Airport Expo.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, November 16 - 2009 at 11:18
| Duration: 2:59
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports talks Phil Blizzard and in part two the focus is very much the construction of Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport and the development of Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 15 - 2009 at 17:44
| Duration: 7:34
Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports about how the aviation landscape has changed since his appointment in 2007 and what effect the global downturn has had on development plans. We look at how passenger figures at the airport have changed, the costs involved in running an international airport and its various revenue streams.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 15 - 2009 at 17:42
| Duration: 5:46
Rob Jones at the IDC Security Roadshow in Dubai, talks to Bob Kalka, Director of Channels, Enablement at IBM ISS, who, in part two outlines, five areas of best practice for security in a virtualised environment.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 12 - 2009 at 15:23
| Duration: 3:14
TravelWise featured destination this time is the 'Royal' beach resort town of Hua Hin and its 'Haven of Life'. From the bustling capital Krung Thep Phil Blizzard travels south to visit the Chiva Som International Health Resort and, as usual, concludes the programme with another 'cool' travel tip.
Thailand:
Monday, November 09 - 2009 at 15:35
| Duration: 7:21
As the use of virtualisation grows, securing those virtual environments becomes more critical. While security is always an important issue, virtualisation creates new headaches for IT managers. Speaking to Rob Jones during the IDC Security Roadshow in Dubai, Bob Kalka, Director of Channels, Enablement at IBM ISS, outlines what those headaches are and how IT heads can ensure they are prepared for them.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 08 - 2009 at 18:45
| Duration: 6:27
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard alongside the Choa Pyra River, Bangkok. The latest Middle East travel industry news features a raft of new hotel openings on Abu Dhabi Yas Island along with more new routes from regional airlines. Whilst the Travel Talk section looks at the iconic and much aspired to Mandarin Oriental Hotel with the General Manager, Jan D.Goessing.
Thailand:
Thursday, November 05 - 2009 at 16:26
| Duration: 6:41
CEO's of leading luxury brands have participated in Dubai's 'Leaders in Luxury' event with the mood being consolidation, retaining customers and opportunities, according to Leon Kantor, MD, Worldwide Business Research. He also spoke to Phil Blizzard about the other events they organise across the globe.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 04 - 2009 at 16:04
| Duration: 4:47
Exhibitions dedicated to broadcast solutions and content will be the debut shows at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) for Dubai based Nexus Global Events. Phil Blizzard talks to Dominic McGill, CEO, Nexus Global Events about these B2B shows, as well as two for next year - sport and franchising.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, November 02 - 2009 at 14:52
| Duration: 4:19
UAE seaplane operator Seawings are rapidly expanding with a second base now opened in the heart of Dubai, where they are able to use the creek as a 'runway'. Phil Blizzard joined Stuart Wheeler, CEO, Seawings, at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club to talk about their expansion.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 01 - 2009 at 10:32
| Duration: 3:39
Phil Blizzard talks with Joe Batshoun, GM, Yas Island Rotana who is in the driving seat to welcome guests and fans of motorsport to their new hotel. Overlooking the 'state of the art' Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, the latest hotel from Rotana offers a commanding vista.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, October 29 - 2009 at 15:07
| Duration: 5:27