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Oman Air looks at year of consolidation
After a year of new aircraft deliveries, more destinations added to the network Peter Hill, CEO, Oman Air says 2011 will be a year of consolidation. Phil Blizzard spoke with this aviation veteran at Dubai,s Middle East MRO where the airline had signed a MRO agreement with Lufthansa Technik.
Fujairah International Airport to provide MRO facilities
Fujairah International Airport (FIA) are to expand their revenue generating streams with the operation later this year of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facilities. At the Middle East MRO event Phil Blizzard spoke with Dr Khalid Al Mazroui, GM, FIA about this and a new highway which will provide greater accessibility to the airport.
Emirates Aviation College nurturing business skills
Training programmes in business skills at the Emirates Aviation College provide a good grounding for students wishing to pursue a career in this rapidly growing industry sector. Brendan Noonan, Senior VP, Group Learning & Development, Emirates talks to Phil Blizzard about their open day and gives an overview of the career prospects for those who embark on this type of programme, with as many as 50% of students being recruited.
Airbus COO talks on impact of extreme weather
High passenger load factors are what airlines aim for, but there is a downside to this when airports are hit by extreme weather conditions. John Leahy, COO - Commercial, Airbus talks at their annual results conference on the aspect of under capacity of aircraft in the fleets of major carriers. Global load factors now average 80% and in the United States rises above 90%, causing problems passengers looking for seats at peak times.
Airbus CEO says A380 deliveries impacted through Trent engine problem
Airbus are expected to deliver between 20 and 25 A380 superjumbo's in 2011. Tom Enders, CEO, Airbus talks about the impact of the Rolls Royce Trent 900 engine problems on those deliveries and how the adopted a 'customer first' approach.
Airbus leads the market ahead of Boeing
The 2010 annual results for European aircraft manufacturer Airbus show they are market leaders ahead of American rival Boeing. Phil Blizzard reports on the press conference, held in France, with John Leahy, COO - Commercial, Airbus in this part talking about their market positioning and the developments for 2011 and beyond
ENOC in Emirates Hills Dubai goes green
Phil Blizzard takes alook at the first green petrol station in the Middle East which has been opened by ENOC. At the service station in Dubai's Emirates Hills he talks with Zaid Al Qudaidi, CEO, Retail Business Stream, ENOC about the multitude of innovations implemented to reduce carbon emissions, save energy and recycle waste products.
Fujairah Media Group five years old with jazz in Berlin
The Fujairah Media group are spreading their reach beyond the Emirates with the recent acquisition of a major stake in Jazz Radio Berlin. Robert Lewis Tadros, VP Sales & Marketing, Fujairah Media Group talks to Phil Blizzard about the development over the past five years, the services they offer, including trade licences for across the UAE, and future developments.
AJA Airbus A318 Elite in high demand
Luxury private airspace is the philosophy of Al Jaber Aviation (AJA) and over the past few months their fleet of corporate jets has been enhanced with the new Airbus A318 Elite. Phil Blizzard talks Dr Mark Pierotti, COO, AJA, which is part of the Abu Dhabi based Al Jaber Group, about the demand for this aircraft and also their development strategy.
Rizon Jet to fly Airbus Corporate Jet
Doha and London based Rizon Jet are developing their operations with a fleet expansion and new facilities in Qatar. Phil Blizzard spoke with Patrick Enz, Chief Executive, Rizon Jet about their customer-centric services.
Airbus corporate jet record announced as MEBA opens
As the Middle East Business Aviation show opens in Dubai Airbus announced a record year for the delivery of corporate jets. Phil Blizzard talks to Francois Chazelle, VP Airbus Executive & Private Aviation, about the state of the market and what can be expected in the development of corporate jets.
Dubai to open world's largest Audi showroom
Al Nabooda LLC Automobiles have announced they are to open the world's largest Audi showroom in Dubai for new cars. Phil Blizzard spoke with K Rajaram, CEO, Al Nabooda LLC Automobiles to find out what the new facility will feature and the expected time frame for construction and opening.
Capital through bonds attracting new interest says HSBC
Talking in Abu Dhabi about project financing in the present economic climate Declan Hegarty, MD & Head of Business, HSBC MENA also tells Phil Blizzard that the raising of capital by bonds is attracting renewed interest.
UPS Boeing 747 cargo plane crashes in Dubai
The news of the UPS Boeing 747 cargo plane which hit the desert close to Silicon Oasis, just after take off from Dubai International Airport, poses the question of how safe are freighter aircraft. Phil Blizzard reports on the Dubai crash and others in the region.
Low Cost Dubai site targets residents
As sign of the recession, perhaps, as low cost and Dubai form an unlikely juxtaposition. Ainsley Duncombe, Co-Founder & Director, LowCostDubai.com, explains to Phil Blizzard the aim of the website, its target audience and how the concept has been met in Dubai and beyond.
