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Abu Dhabi Royal Jet five year flight path
John Morgan, Vice President Commercial, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard about the development plans for the Abu Dhabi executive jet operator, their flight path for the next five years, along with the importance of establishing a base in Saudi Arabia, and their brand philosphy behind 'Your Flight'.
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Greater productivity drives Emirates Group financial results
Gary Chapman, President Group Services & Dnata, Emirates Group, talks to Phil Blizzard about the driving factors behind the substantial financial results generated by the Emirates Group and the role DNATA plays in its 50th anniversary year.
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Emirates Group announce record profit increase of 248%
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group announced an outstanding result in a year with worldwide market instability. The group has posted a record profit increase of 248%, with group net profit of $1.1bn (Dhs4.2bn) as Phil Blizzard reports.
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Emirates on new aircraft, new routes and the ash crisis
The volcanic ash crisis placed a lot of pressure on airlines across the globe and Richard Vaughan - DSVP, Commercial Operations Worldwide, Emirates explains to Phil Blizzard how they managed the situation. They also talk about their new routes, aircraft delivery and the FIFA World Cup from a marketing and traffic perspective.
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Mena airports to see $65bn development programmes
The 10th edition of the Airport Show, Dubai, is a showcase for suppliers and providers for the region's dynamic airport development and refurbishment programmes, worth an estimated $65bn. Phil Blizzard reports on the show held at the Dubai Airport Expo.
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Test bed interior of the Airbus A380
Phil Blizzard makes a rare tour of the interior of the giant Airbus A380 double deck aircraft, configured as flying test bed. No luxury suites on this aircraft - taking their place are banks and banks of test equipment and monitors, and as for the passengers - they are simulated by drums of water.
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Boeing developing MRO facilities in the Gulf
John J Gibson, Director of Marketing, Commercial Airplanes, Boeing talks to Phil Blizzard at the MRO Middle East conference and exhibition, Dubai, on their ever increasing operation in the Middle East. With major carriers in the region operating large fleets it is essential for Boeing to develop their services and training facilities close to the airlines.
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Mitsubishi Aviation at Abu Dhabi's WFES
The World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi saw a wide range of transport using sustainable energy sources. Whilst others like the Mitsubishi Regional Jet development focused on energy savings and with other environmental concerns at the forefront. Phil Blizzard talks to Hiromichi Takakuma, Marketing Manager, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation.
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Bahrain International Airshow set to take off in style
The debut Bahrain International Airshow takes place in January 2010 organised by Farnborough International. Phil Blizzard talks to Amanda Stainer, Exhibitions & Events Director about the show in terms of what can be expected and with it being so close to the Dubai Airshow how different the Bahrain event will be.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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