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GECAS agrees $320m finance deal for Flydubai
General Electric's aircraft financing and leasing business, GECAS, has agreed a deal with Flydubai to finance four Boeing 737-300 aircraft worth $320m, for delivery before year end. Phil Blizzard talks to Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai about the implications of the deal and also about its first month of operations.
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Kingfisher debut flights to Dubai from India
Despite the global downturn in the aviation industry, airlines in the Middle East and neighbouring countries are adding new routes and destinations. India's fastest growing airline, Kingfisher, is expanding its international network with its first Middle East destination. Siva Ramachandran, VP Global Sales, Kingfisher Airlines talks to Phil Blizzard about the new service connecting Bangalore with Dubai.
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Anita Mehra - The Marketing of Dubai Airports pt 2
In the second part of the interview Phil Blizzard talks to Anita Mehra, VP, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Dubai Airports, about the marketing of a progressive international airport in these challenging times, the impact of big events like the Dubai Airshow and associated activities.
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Anita Mehra - The Marketing of Dubai Airports pt 1
Anita Mehra, VP, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Dubai Airports, talks to Phil Blizzard about portraying the image of Dubai, the challenges of being a female in a male dominated industry and of marketing a progressive international airport.
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FlyDubai launches with Beirut and Amman
Seat prices on FlyDubai when it starts flying to Lebanon and Jordan will be from just Dhs250 each way, including taxes, as announced by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman of FlyDubai. Phil Blizzard reports on the fledgling airline, which will commence flights on June 1st.
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Emirates manoeuvres Airbus A380's flight plans
From delays in delivery through to a drop in passenger numbers due to the global downturn, the first year of operations for the Emirates Airbus A380 has been a rather up and down flight. Phil Blizzard, in light of the announcement that Emirates will be taking the A380 off the Dubai - New York route, looks at the flight plan of the aircraft, dubbed by many as 'The Future of Aviation'.
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Abu Dhabi Airport Business Park
Middle East aviation sector growth means greater opportunities for companies offering services in maintenance and repair. Abu Dhabi Airports Company's Business Park Development will provide infrasture for such companies, as Saeed Al Mulla, VP, explains to Phil Blizzard.
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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed opens MRO ME
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, President Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman Dubai Airports and Chairman of Emirates, launched MRO Middle East with a keynote speech. Phil Blizzard reports on the debut event dedicated to the maintenance, repair and overhaul sector of the aviation industry.
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Seawings expand flights over Dubai
The seaplanes of Seawings are becoming a more popular sight over Dubai, and indeed across the Emirates, with the expansion of their fleet. Phil Blizzard talks to Stuart Wheeler, Director, Seawings, about the development of the company and the services they offer from their base at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa.
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Wataniya Airways announces Dubai route
Kuwait's Wataniya Airways has announced that Dubai will be its debut destination when it launches with a twice daily service. CEO, George Cooper, talks to Phil Blizzard about the premium airline.
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Netjets Middle East expansion plans
On board a Hawker 750 executive jet Phil Blizzard talks to James Lonas, CEO, NetJets Middle East Operations, about their ambitious expansion plans and also on the acquisition of the new Hawker 750 aircraft.
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Kuwait's new Wataniya Airline prepares for take off
A new low cost carrier, more business class than no frills, is preparing for take off in early 2009. Despite the global slow down, George Cooper, CEO, Wataniya Airways, Kuwait, is buoyant about its success as he talks to Phil Blizzard about the premium product services they aim to offer.
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Sama airline talk at Al Ain
Low cost airline Sama, based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, started operations in 2007. Phil Blizzard talks to Andrew Cowen, CEO, Sama about their route structure and the challenges faced by a low cost operator.
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Piloting the Airbus A380
Capt Patrick De Roeck, Project Pilot A380, Emirates Flight Operations, the pilot of the Emirates A380 delivery flight tells us what it is like to fly the plane and also talks about the training process for pilots moving upto to the A380 from other Airbus jets.
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