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Boeing predict that over the next twenty years operators in the region will require more than 1700 aircraft according to Paul Kinscherff, VP, Boeing Middle East Region in conversation with Phil Blizzard. They talk about the changing aviation landscape, the breakdown in market sectors and Phil tries to get a date on when the much anticipated Dreamliner would be flying in Middle Eastern airspace.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 19 - 2009 at 09:11
Watch the awesome capabilities of the most advanced combat aircraft in the world as displayed by Squadron Leader Scott Loughran, who put the Eurofighter Typhoon through breathtaking and ear shattering manoeuvres in the daily flying displays. Phil Blizzard, at the Dubai Airshow, spoke to the pilot about life in the cockpit in this state of the art aircraft.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 18 - 2009 at 15:52
James Hogan, CEO, Etihad Airways talks to Phil Blizzard on how the airline's operations are changing - with an increase in outsourcing, the advantages the management of 'new wave' airlines have over the 'legacy' operators and how the load factors are moving in an evolving network. Also the importance of winng the award as 'Worlds Leading Airline'.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 18 - 2009 at 12:08
Richard Paniguian, Head of the Defence and Security Organisation, UK, talks to Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Airshow on their trade and investment activites overseas. He also talks about the oportunities for business partnerships in the UAE and elaborates on the sectors they are interested in.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, November 17 - 2009 at 18:52
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai talks to Phil Blizzard about the two recent aircraft finance deals, worth $160 million, that the carrier has concluded - including their Islamic financing deal with Dubai Islamic Bank. He also talks about their first six months in operation with an overview on load factors, the roll out of destinations and those which may be announced soon.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, November 17 - 2009 at 10:06
HH Mohammed Omar Abdullah, Undersecretary, Dept of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi and a keynote speaker at the Abu Dhabi Conference talks to Phil Blizzard on the need of the private sector to lead the Emirate in its 2030 diversification plans and why this is necessary despite Abu Dhabi's enormous financial reserves.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, November 17 - 2009 at 09:47
Despite a global downturn in the aviation industry Abu Dhabi based AJA see a buoyant future with their 'Private Airspace' product offerings. Phil Blizzard talks to Dr Mark Pierotti, COO, AJA about their fleet of aircraft, including Airbus Corporate Jetliners and what one can expect in your own 'Private Airspace'.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, November 16 - 2009 at 17:17
The 11th edition of the Dubai Airshow is the largest to date and has opened with a mood of optimism. Phil Blizzard reports on what can be expected within the exhibition pavilions and from those magnificent men in their flying machines with the daily flying displays over the Dubai Airport Expo.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 15 - 2009 at 20:25
The definitive event for doing business in the UAE's capital called upon the private sector to be the driving force in the diversification of the economy. Phil Blizzard reports on the MEED organised Abu Dhabi Conference 2009, held in association with the Department of Economic Development, Abu Dhabi.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 15 - 2009 at 09:37
The business and private jet sector of the aviation industry is seeing good growth in the region and manufacturers are looking to the Dubai Airshow to boost their order books. Phil Blizzard talks to Francios Chazelle, VP, Executive & Private Aviation, Airbus Middle East about their fleet and the market in this region.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 12 - 2009 at 17:55
The 11th edition of the Dubai Airshow, November 2009, is set to be bigger in terms of exhibition space than the record breaking event in 2007. Alison Weller, Director, Fairs & Exhibitions, Aerospace previews the show with Phil Blizzard and also talks about the new Emirates exhibition hall. First posted September 2009
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 12 - 2009 at 13:53
The Dubai Airshow is rated as being the third largest in the world, despite being one of the youngest. Phil Blizzard talks to Alison Weller, Director, Fairs & Exhibitions, Aerospace, co-organiser along with the Government of Dubai, about the shows dynamic growth, especially in the previous three events, and also looks at the state of global aviation market. First posted September 2009
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, November 12 - 2009 at 13:05
Gene Leon, Advisor, ME & Central Asia Department, International Monetary Fund talks to Phil Blizzard on the impact of the economic crisis on the region's capital markets, the various fiscal inputs across the region and the IMF's perception on the way forward. He outlines why economic diversification is so important and gives his opinion on when the GCC will see 'blooming shoots' of recovery.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 19:45
Mohammad Tariq, Head of Treasury, Islamic Development Bank, outlines how businesses can raise capital using Islamic financial tools, such as sukuk. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the types of project financing the bank undertake, the sectors it supports, the return on investment and about why the bank has put in place aggressive growth plans.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 19:05
Fahima Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President, Market Development, DFM, explains to Edward Poultney what initiatives the DFM is undertaking to help companies to list on the exchange and how the IPO pipeline is looking going forward.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 11 - 2009 at 16:52