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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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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