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Fortis aviator watches on a Mars mission
Aerobatic pilots, like those at the Dubai Airshow, along with astronauts are subjected to massive forces and so are their timepieces. Phil Blizzard talks to Max Peter, Fortis Watches about the inner workings of these watches, as well as the newly launched Mars 500.
Bombardier says finance options are changing for private jets
Bizjets are a very expensive piece of aviation hardware, either for corporations or individuals, and the finance options require careful consideration. Kader Mattar, Regional VP - Sales, Bombardier talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolving financial landscape in this region, as well as their aircraft portfolio.
Horizon Flight Academy expands pilot training
Al Ain based Horizon International Flight Academy and part of Mubadala Aviation offers courses and training for in-flight crew and also ground based staff. Phil Blizzard talks with Mohammed Al Zaabi, GM, Horizon International Flight Academy on what it takes to be a commercial aviator.
Empire Aviation sales of private jets soar in Dubai
A one-stop-shop for business jets, Empire Aviation Group, Dubai, describes its operations as being from sales of executive jets to charter flights, from maintenance to flight management. Phil Blizzard talks to Steve Hartley, Executive Director, about its operations and how this sector of aviation is growing.
Boeing predict over 1700 aircraft for Middle East
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.
Eurofighter's awesome power thrills Dubai Airshow
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.
Etihad CEO talks about the shifting aviation landscape
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'.
UK Government organisation to source UAE partnerships in defence
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.
Flydubai on $160m financing deal and the first six months
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.
Al Jaber Aviation defines private air space
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'.
Dubai Airshow 2009 - an optimistic take off
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.
Airbus Private Aviation previews Dubai Airshow
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.
11th Dubai Airshow displays growth
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
Soaring growth of Dubai Airshow
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
One big step for Virgin Galactic
As the world reflects back on the 40th anniversary of man landing on the moon we take a step into the future to look at space tourism with Will Whitehorn, President, Virgin Galactic and Phil Blizzard talking about the Virgin Galactic project.
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