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Former F1 World Champion Mansell at Lotus T125 launch
The global launch of the Lotus Exos experience, a $1m package whose centerpiece is the F1 styled Lotus Exos T125 racing car took place at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Phil Blizzard talks with former F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell about this very limited edition supercar of which just 25 will be produced and what the select group of owners can expect.
Emirates and Oman Air sign with Lufthansa Technik at MRO, Dubai
Outsourcing of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) by leading airlines in the region continues as fleets expand. AT MRO Middle East both Emirates and Oman Air both signed agreements for various aspects of MRO with leading provider Lufthansa Technik. Phil Blizzard talks to Walter Heerdt, Snr VP, Marketing & Sales, Lufthansa Technik about the nature of the services to be provided, along with the importance of the Middle East market.
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies a major MRO provider
Aircraft operators in the region and beyond avail of the MRO services provided Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies as their CEO Jeremy Chan explains to Phil Blizzard at the MRO Middle East event held in Dubai. He say's they are looking to strong growth as the aviation industry in this region continues to expand.
Boeing offers gold service at MRO Middle East
Airline expansion is creating demands on operators to keep their fleet in the air and less time on the ground and that requires an efficient Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul(MRO) industry to support the carriers. Darrell Hokuf, Manager, Positioning & Promotions Commercial Airplanes, Boeing talks to Phil Blizzard at MRO Middle East, Dubai and about the changing landscape in this industry sector.
Emirates Aviation College nurturing business skills
Training programmes in business skills at the Emirates Aviation College provide a good grounding for students wishing to pursue a career in this rapidly growing industry sector. Brendan Noonan, Senior VP, Group Learning & Development, Emirates talks to Phil Blizzard about their open day and gives an overview of the career prospects for those who embark on this type of programme, with as many as 50% of students being recruited.
Emaar Hospitality closes 2010 with a strong Q4 says CEO
At the opening of At.mosphere in Burj Khalifa Phil Blizzard joined Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group to talk about the group's last quarter performance. Located on Level 122 of Burj Khalifa At.mosphere is the world's highest restaurant, with-in a building, at a height of 442m.
Blackberry has Patient in the Pocket apps
The Blackberry application 'Patient in your Pocket' from CSC combines several powerful features which will enable care providers to spend more time on front-line patient care, Phil Blizzard reports from Arab Health in Dubai.
Aircraft MRO sector growth in Middle East
As the aviation industry in the Middle East, and the Gulf region in particular, see dramatic growth the demands on the maintenance, repair and overall of aircraft fleets has grown proportionally. The MRO Conference & Exhibition at Dubai Airport Expo is aimed at professionals in this aviation sector as Phil Blizzard reports in this interview with Alison Weller, MD, F&E Aerospace.
Airbus COO talks on impact of extreme weather
High passenger load factors are what airlines aim for, but there is a downside to this when airports are hit by extreme weather conditions. John Leahy, COO - Commercial, Airbus talks at their annual results conference on the aspect of under capacity of aircraft in the fleets of major carriers. Global load factors now average 80% and in the United States rises above 90%, causing problems passengers looking for seats at peak times.
Airbus CEO says A380 deliveries impacted through Trent engine problem
Airbus are expected to deliver between 20 and 25 A380 superjumbo's in 2011. Tom Enders, CEO, Airbus talks about the impact of the Rolls Royce Trent 900 engine problems on those deliveries and how the adopted a 'customer first' approach.
Airbus leads the market ahead of Boeing
The 2010 annual results for European aircraft manufacturer Airbus show they are market leaders ahead of American rival Boeing. Phil Blizzard reports on the press conference, held in France, with John Leahy, COO - Commercial, Airbus in this part talking about their market positioning and the developments for 2011 and beyond
Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties - prospects for 2011
A look at the key developments in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets during 2010 with Phil Blizzard talking to Charles Neil, CEO, Landmark Properties. They reflect back on the past twelve months and look ahead to how the market will evolve, given the expected increase of inventory in both the residential and commercial sectors.
Oracle's Primavera P6 for project management
Oracle's Primavera 6 is designed to offer project management and closer integration between on going projects. Phil Blizzard spoke with Richard Sappe, Industrial Strategist, Primavera, EMEA, Oracle about the key features of the suite and how it will integrate into existing architecture.
2010 a year of expansion for Gulf airlines
A round up of the region's travel and tourism news from Phil Blizzard and a look back at 2010. The year saw significant expansion for airlines in the region and growth of low cost carriers. Dubai Duty Free had a record breaking day on their 27th anniversary and it was also a record breaking MEBA for business jets.
ENOC in Emirates Hills Dubai goes green
Phil Blizzard takes alook at the first green petrol station in the Middle East which has been opened by ENOC. At the service station in Dubai's Emirates Hills he talks with Zaid Al Qudaidi, CEO, Retail Business Stream, ENOC about the multitude of innovations implemented to reduce carbon emissions, save energy and recycle waste products.
Range Rover Evoque displayed in Abu Dhabi
The brand new Range Rover Evoque made it's first Middle East appearance at the 2010 Abu Dhabi International Motor Show. Prior to the reveal event Phil Blizzard spoke with Robin Colgan, MD, MENAP, Jaguar Land Rover about the car which will be the smallest and lightest Range Rover in production.
Defining the brand - Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar and Land Rover are two very distinctive brands with strong global awareness, so why the need for a brand director? At the Abu Dhabi International Motor Show, Phil Blizzard spoke to John Edwards, the Global Brand Director for Jaguar Land Rover about branding and took the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the new Range Rover Evoque.
The Abu Dhabi real estate market in 2010
The year 2010 saw the property market in Abu Dhabi maturing and in this Property Report we look the evolution of project development in this sector. Real estate expert Gurjit Singh, COO, Sorouh, PJSC talks to Phil Blizzard about the state of the market and says "there is now a mood of reality". He also gives some indication to the delivery of their numerous projects and discusses the rent in-balance between Abu Dhabi and Dubai and the prospect of a levelling out.
Jumeirah Etihad Towers is Abu Dhabi debut for Dubai hospitality group
Dubai based Jumeirah Group are set to make their hospitality debut in the UAE capital with a 596 keys property. Phil Blizzard spoke to Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah Etihad Towers in this preview to talk about the key features, the positioning in the Abu Dhabi market and their concerns for the environment.
Emirates and Etihad flights hit by European snow
Severe snow in Europe is affecting flights into and out of the Gulf, causing delays for thousands and passengers. In this report Phil Blizzard looks at two of the regions major carriers, Emirates and Etihad, and their advice to people flying into and out of Europe. Tim Clark, President, Emirates hits out at the British Airport Authority on their handling of the closure of London's Heathrow Airport.
Nad al Sheba golf to tee off at The Meydan
Floodlit golf is to resurface at The Meydan, based around part of the orginal Nad Al Sheba course. Phil Blizzard talks to course designer Peter Harradine on the nature of the new course and how real estate is driving the way courses are designed.
Trend Micro on security threats to mobile devices and social networking
Phil Blizzard talks to Rik Ferguson, Senior Security Advisor, Trend Micro on the security aspect of social networking from both a personal and corporate level, the impact on new forms of mobile devices and the vulnerability of the various operating systems. He also offers advice on how to make your mobile device secure.
Fujairah Media Group five years old with jazz in Berlin
The Fujairah Media group are spreading their reach beyond the Emirates with the recent acquisition of a major stake in Jazz Radio Berlin. Robert Lewis Tadros, VP Sales & Marketing, Fujairah Media Group talks to Phil Blizzard about the development over the past five years, the services they offer, including trade licences for across the UAE, and future developments.
Ferrari cars at The Meydan MICE event
Over 140 Ferrari cars alongside the race track at Meydan created a stunning line-up for a prestigious MICE event organised by the Ferrari Owners Association. Phil Blizzard talks to Abdin Nasralla, VP, Meydan Hotel & Hospitality about the importance of Meetings, Incentive, Conventions and Exhibition events, their strategy for increasing business in this industry sector and what they can offer.
Bombardier Aerospace at MEBA, Dubai
At the Middle East Business Aviation show in Dubai Phil Blizzard spoke with Bob Horner, Snr VP, Sales, Bombardier Business Aircraft, about their range of business jets, including the new Global 7000 and 8000 models and also the support they offer customers in the region with Leartjet, Challenger and Global aircraft.
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Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Thursday, December 13 - 2012 at 17:42 UAE local time (GMT+4)
