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Kuwait Airport developing to become regional hub
As Kuwait aims to re-establish itself as a major business and financial centre the plan for Kuwait International Airport is for it to become a key regional aviation hub. At the Arabian World Construction Summit Eng. Mahdy Al Dakheel, Director of Projects Department, Kuwait International Airport talks to Phil Blizzard about the strategic importance of Kuwait and it's geographical location at the top of the Gulf.
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Record profits for Emirates Group of $1.6 billion for 2010 - 2011
The Emirates Group has announced record profits for the 23rd consecutive year, with group profits up 42.9% on last year. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group talks to Phil Blizzard about how their record profit for 2010 - 2011 was achieved and how the Dubai-based carrier is riding the various challenges facing the airline industry.
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Emirates route expansion and Airbus A380 in big demand
The Airbus A380 is proving to be a big hit for Emirates in terms of passenger satisfaction and also from the operational perspective. At the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard talks to Richard Vaughan, Divisional Senior VP, Commercial Operations Worldwide about the 'star' aircraft, new destinations coming on stream, route enhancements and the challenges which the airline industry is facing.
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Dnata launches new global brand image
Following exponential global growth over the past six years, which has seen the group quadruple in size, Dubai-based Dnata is now the world's fourth-largest combined air services provider with operations across five continents. Dnata President Gary Chapman talks Edward Poultney through the strategy behind the company's rapid rise and future plans, and explains why the new brand identity reflects Dnata's emergence as a pan-global entity.
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Oman Air moves from being a regional to an international airline
Philippe Georgiou, Chief Officer, Commercial Affairs, Oman Air talks about how the airline has evolved from a regional to an international carrier serving niche destinations. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the need to explore strategic alliances and consolidations to sustain profitability and how they see Oman Air providing a luxury in-flight experience.
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Dassault business jets solid Middle East order book
Business jet sales in the region continue to increase and this growth is indicated by the full range of Falcon jets from Dassault Aviation on display at MEBA Dubai led by the best-selling Falcon 7X, along with the Falcon 2000LX and Falcon 900DX. Phil Blizzard spoke with Olivier Villa, Senior VP, Civil Aircraft, Dassault Aviation.
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Bombardier Aerospace flying high in Middle East
The importance of private aviation in the Middle East is signified by the opening of a new Regional Support Office by Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier. Phil Blizzard spoke with Bob Horner, Snr VP, Sales, Bombardier Business Aircraft at the MEBA Airshow about their range of business jets, the new Global 7000 and 8000 models and the support they offer customers in the region with Leartjet, Challenger and Global aircraft.
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Emirates Flight Catering - Behind the Meals pt 2
The Emirates Flight Catering tour continues as Phil Blizzard is guided through the main courses and desserts by John Earnshaw, Assistant VP - Corporate, Emirates Flight Catering who also describes how the right meals get onto the appropriate aircraft.
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Emirates Flight Catering - Behind the Meals pt 1
The Emirates Flight Catering operation is the largest of its kind in the world with facilities for producing over 90,000 meals per day. When Phil Blizzard was asked if he would like 'chicken or beef' he decided to go behind the scenes to see what else is on offer and how the meals come together.
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Emirates self check-in kiosks open at Dubai Metro stations
Emirates Airlines have opened self check-in kiosks at a number of Metro stations in Dubai and are also available to non-Metro users. Tony Chandler, VP Product Development & Operations, Emirates Airport Services, explains to Phil Blizzard the step by step procedure on how passengers can use the facility.
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Emirates Aviation College students and courses soars
The Emirates Aviation College, Dubai, is stepping up its courses and facilities in order to supply the rapidly growing aviation industry in the Middle East. Phil Blizzard talks to Dr Ahmad Al Ali, Vice Chancellor, Emirates Aviation College about the courses they offer, prospects for students and the development of the college, not only in Dubai, but overseas as well.
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Landing of first A380 at Maktoum International Airport
The first landing at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai of an Airbus A380 super jumbo was made by an aircraft from the Emirates fleet. Phil Blizzard reports on this notable event in the history of Middle East aviation.
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Royal tour of Al Maktoum International Airport
Checking into the passenger terminal at the brand new Al Maktoum International Airport was HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his entourage for an inspection tour of Dubai's second airport. Phil Blizzard joined the royal tour and reports on the development taking place at Dubai World Central.
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Dubai World Central - Maktoum International opens to flight test
The first phase of the Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International airport has been completed and received its first aircraft landing. An Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777 flew in for operational tests of the new facility which was overseen by HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority & Chairman, Dubai Airports. Phil Blizzard reports on this piece of aviation history
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Emirates to recruit over 800 pilots to meet development plans
Emirates Airline need to recruit more than 800 pilots in the next eighteen months in order to sustain its dynamic growth. Rick Helliwell, VP - Recruitment, Emirates Airline and Group, talks to Phil Blizzard about the recruitment drive for pilots and flight crew, as the Middle East's largest carrier receives a steady flow of new aircraft,including the prestigious A380.
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