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Chief Editor Gemma Q. Casas gemma@7dimensionsmedia.com Publisher

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elcome to the 21st edition of Aviation Guide for the Emerging Markets of the Middle East, Africa, South Asia

and beyond.

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After a year of hiatus, the global aviation industry is reemerging from

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the devastating impact of the pandemic and we hope that this edition gives you hope and new perspective in our new normal.

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Our profound thanks to all who provided invaluable information and support year after year throughout the more than two decades that we’ve been publishing Aviation Guide, the

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As has been our tradition, we bring you this year the latest B2B

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Editor’s Note The global aviation industry was battered successively by unprecedented unfortunate events that will certainly reshape its future.

In 2019, at least 59 airlines worldwide grounded their eet of Boeing 737 Max 8 after its two planes crashed in Indonesia and Ethiopia within just a few months apart, killing 346 people. With thousands of ights canceled using B-737 Max, airlines incurred heavy losses and the global travel industry suffered.

Welcome to the 19th edition of Aviation Guide for the Emerging Markets of the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond.

By September of the same year, the 178-year-old British holiday rm Thomas Cook collapsed causing some 600,000 Ever evolving, aviation continues to bridge gaps between passengers stranded all over Europe. people, comm-unities and economies even in the farthest shores.

Before 2019 was over, a new virus was discovered in China that causes people to get very sick if not treated well. By This year's edition carries loads to of countless information about new March 2020, the Coronavirus has spread worldwide causing infection and deaths people, prompting in the emerging markets of aviation amid the governments to impose lockdowns and banplayers overseas travel.

Economies collapsed.

Massive job changing losses were dynamics in the boardroom and the rise in the middle class in experienced. Businesses went spiraling down, triggering a global economic crisis and more people pushed into different regions. poverty.

As has been our tradition, we bring you this year the latest B2B database airlines, airports, MRO,industry. helicopters, ground Among the stars of the crisis, ironically, also came from theon aviation sector, the airfreight Air cargo worked handling services, aviation safety and security, aircraft charter like a workhorse to move vital medical supplies and vaccines 24/7 across continents to save people, communities and leasing, among many other industries anchored on and businesses, and bring some normalcy across the world after a long period of darkness where more than 5 aviation. million people, rich or poor, tragically died.

Our sincerest thanks to all who provided invaluable information for the 19th Edition against of Aviation Guide, the first and We're still living in uncertain times but the probability of humanity prevailing the invisible virus it named the only comprehensive resource for the rapidly growing COVID-19 is high with everyone trying to do their best to survive. This too shall pass. aviation industry in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond.

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Who's Who

Features Insightful news and analysis on the latest trends and issues on the rapidly growing aviation markets in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond.

Who's Who in the aviation industry of emerging markets elaborates on leaders, stalwarts and visionaries who have made contemporary aviation landscape a vibrant marketplace through their spectacular contributions.

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24 HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

32 H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan Chairman Abu Dhabi Airports Company

40 Colm McLoughlin Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Dubai Duty Free

48 Jaideep Mirchandani Chairman, Sky One FZE

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26 H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi Director General UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

28 H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli CEO, Dubai Air Navigation Services Director General DCAA

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H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni Director General Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority

Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology

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Sir Tim Clark President, Emirates

Salem B utti Salem Al Qubaisi Director General UAE Space Agency

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Upul Dharmadasa Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

Mohamed Abdeljalil Minister of Transport and Logistics, Morocco

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30 H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa Chairman Sharjah Airport Authority

38 Paul Griffiths CEO, Dubai Airports

46 Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Minister of Civil Aviation Government of India

54 Merav Michaeli Minister of Transport & Road Safety, Israel

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56 Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu Director General/ CEO Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

64 H.E. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Alsubaey Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar

72 Abdulaziz Al-Duailej President, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)

80 Mikail Akbulut Chief Executive Officer Turkish Technic

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Abdul Khaliq Saeed CEO, Etihad Engineering

Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi Founding and Executive Chairman, MEBAA

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Gary Chapman President Group Services & dnata, Emirates Group

Paul A. Brown CEO, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

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Akbar Al Baker Group CEO Qatar Airways

M. İlker Aycı Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee Turkish Airlines

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82 Majid Saidgul Babasheikh Barzanji Chairman, Executive Director & Co-founder MATEEN Express

Yalcin Aydin Chief Commercial Officer, Turkish Technic

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62 Robert E. Martin Vice-Chairman, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA)

70 Mohamed Khalil Ahmed CEO, Bahrain Airport Services

78 Adrien Thominet Executive Chairman & CEO, ECS Group

86 Capt. Waleed Abdulhameed AlAlawi Acting Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air

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88 Juergen Strommer President - Airport & Industry Division Cavotec

96 Jacques Khoriaty CCO, Egis Group

99 Mathew Chennelkunnel Mathew Founder & CEO LogisEye Solutions FZCO

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92 Bander Al-Mohanna CEO & MD, flynas

Adel Abdullah Ali Group CEO, Air Arabia

98 Zaidan Khalifat CEO & Chairman V-Link Aviation Management FZCO

Tewolde GebreMariam Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines

98 Air Marshal Arshad Malik CEO, Pakistan International Airlines

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Capt. Khushbeg Jattana CEO, Pier Seven Aviation

Siva Anand Director, Global System Solutions Cavotec

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Willie Walsh Director General & CEO, IATA

Kamil H. Al-Awadhi Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East, IATA

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99 Sameer A. Rehman MD, Africa & Middle East Bell

101 Syed Mohamed Wazeer Managing Director Prime Aviation

103 Juan Carlos Salazar Secretary General ICAO

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Steven Polmans Chairman, TIACA

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Rohit Kapur President, Baoa, India

Peter Harbison Executive Chairman Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation

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110 Liana Coyne Chief Operating Officer Coyne Airways Board Member, TIACA

112 Aireen Omar President (airasia Digital) AirAsia Group

106 Jessica Tyler President, American Airlines Cargo

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Dorothea von Boxberg CEO, Lufthansa Cargo AG Chairperson Executive Board

Mervat Sultan Co-founder, RamJet Aviation Support President, Women in Aviation ME Chapter

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Anna Kikina Cosmonaut, Russia

Anne Rigail CEO, Air France

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105 Abdul Wahab Teffaha Secretary General Arab Air Carriers Organization

108 Barbara Baumgartner Managing Director - FAI rent-a-jet GmbH

111 Carol B. Tomé CEO, UPS

113 Capt. Aysha Alhameli UAE Permanent Representative, ICAO

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114 Tulsi Nowlakha Mirchandaney Managing Director Blue Dart Aviation

116 Muhammad Ijaz Haider Founder & CEO Soaring High

117 H.E. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi Chairman, RAK Civil Aviation

118 Dr. K. Sivan ISRO Chairman

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114 Nora Almatrooshi UAE & Arab World’s First Female Astronaut

J. Manjula Director General, ECCID Research and Development Organisation

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Datuk Kamarudin Meranun Executive Chairman AirAsia Group

Bhaskar Bhat Vistara Chairman

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William Blair Vice President & CEO Lockheed Martin India

Vinod Kannan CEO, Vistara

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Marco Del Giudice Founder & Owner la Couverture

Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy Secretary Department of Defense R&D & Chairman DRDO, India

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115 Kirsten de Bruijn Senior VP Cargo Sales and Network Planning Qatar Airways Cargo

117 R. Madhavan HAL Chairman

118 Capt. Mohammed Al Khashman Board Chairman & CEO Jordan Aviation

119 Ajay Singh Chairman, SpiceJet

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120 G. M. Rao Chairman GMR Group

121 Surendra Ahuja Managing Director Boeing Defense

122 Sanjeev Kumar Chairman Airports Authority of India

124 Rohit Ramachandran CEO, Jazeera Airways

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Turhan Özen Chief Cargo Officer Turkish Cargo

Mohammed Al Musafir Senior Vice President Oman Air

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Guillaume Halleux Chief Officer Cargo Qatar Airways Cargo

Dr. GVK Reddy Founder & Chairman, GVK

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Kaushik Khona CEO, Go First

Adel Mardini CEO & President Jetex Flight Support

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Nabil Sultan Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo

Rahul Bhatia Chairman & Managing Director InterGlobe Enterprises

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121 Ramesh Cidambi COO, Dubai Duty Free

122 Matthieu Petot CEO, CargoAi

123 Con Korfiatis CEO, flyadeal

125 Eng. Abdul Aziz Al Raisi CEO, Oman Air

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125 Sheikh Tariq Abdel Hadi Al-Qahtani Chairman, SaudiGulf Airlines

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Sunil Bhaskaran Managing Director & CEO Air Asia India

Sunil Malhotra Managing Director Bchain Consultants

126 Sergey Guterlait Deputy CEO Business Support ZIA CARGO

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126 Dmitry Besedin Project Manager ZIA CARGO

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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum

President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority Chairman of Dubai Airports Chairman and CEO of Emirates Group

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ver the past 35 years, HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum has been at the forefront of Dubai’s remarkable economic development spearheading the successful expansion of aviation, which constitutes a substantial part of Dubai’s GDP, and formulating economic, investment and fiscal policies and strategies in support of the emirate’s overarching vision.

Sheikh Ahmed embarked on his career in the aviation industry in 1985 when he was appointed President of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) – the governing body that oversaw the activities of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai Duty Free, among others. In the same year Emirates airline – Dubai’s international carrier was launched with Sheikh Ahmed as its Chairman. He is now the Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, which includes dnata – one of the world’s leading providers of air services and travel services, and other aviation related entities.

Emirates is an award-winning international airline, and one of the world’s most recognised airline brands with a global footprint across six continents, connecting passengers and facilitating global trade. The airline operates one of the most modern and efficient aircraft eet comprised of spacious and comfortable Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. Under his leadership, Emirates has been pro table for over 30 years. A trusted partner for over 300 airline customers worldwide, dnata offers ground handling, cargo and catering services at 126 airports in 19 countries and operates over 200 travel outlets around the world. In the nancial year 2019-20, dnata handled 681,000 aircraft, moved 2.9 million tons of cargo, uplifted more than 93 million meals and handled over 3.5 million travel bookings.

Dubai Duty Free has become one of the biggest single airport retail operations in the world with US$2.543 billion in annual sales in 2020.

Under Sheikh Ahmed’s leadership, the DCA underwent an organisational restructuring in April 2007 resulting in the creation of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) as the local regulatory body, and Dubai Airports as the owner and operator of Dubai’s airports – DXB and Dubai World Central (DWC). Following the restructuring, Sheikh Ahmed became the President of DCAA and Chairman of Dubai Airports.

The fact that Dubai is now rmly established as the region’s leading tourist destination and business, trade and transport hub is due in no small measure to the efforts of Sheikh Ahmed.

Under his leadership, DXB has developed into the world’s

busiest airport for international passengers and among the largest cargo hubs with a network of 220 destinations served by more than 75 airlines. This was enabled by the timely and progressive expansion of the hub which included the spectacular opening of DXB’s Terminal 3 on October 14, 2008; the opening of Concourse A, the world’s rst purpose-built A380 facility in early 2013, as part of a $7.8 billion expansion plan designed to boost DXB’s capacity to 90 million passengers; followed by the awless opening of the $1.2 billion Concourse D in February 2016.

Earlier in 2008, in another rst to Dubai’s long list, ydubai was launched. With Sheikh Ahmed to lead the airline as its Chairman and now in its 11th year of operation, ydubai has created a network of more than 70 destinations in 45 countries served by a eet of more than 50 Boeing 737 aircraft.

In June 2016, Sheikh Ahmed was appointed as President of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. In January 2019, Sheikh Ahmed was awarded the Honorary Sash of Mohammed Bin Rashid by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, for winning the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Government Excellence Award for his leadership in aviation.

In November 2019, Sheikh Ahmed was appointed to temporarily oversee Dubai Holding and Meraas., and in June 2020 Meraas merged under the umbrella of Dubai Holding with Sheikh Ahmed con rmed as its Chairman.

In January 2020, Dubai Council was formed, and Sheikh Ahmed was appointed as the Commissioner General of “Dubai economy” pillar to oversee the Department of Economic Development, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, and Dubai’s free zones, airports, ports and customs.

Sheikh Ahmed holds several government positions and plays an increasingly pivotal role in leading the emirate’s nance and energy sectors. Despite his numerous business activities, he is Patron to many charitable organisations. He has also received numerous accolades from various Governments and multi-nationals organisations.

Sheikh Ahmed has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Denver, Colorado, USA. He is well known internationally for his contribution to the development of aviation in the region. The Royal Aeronautical Society, one of the industry’s oldest and most respected professional associations honoured his achievements in aviation with a fellowship of the Society at the 1994 Farnborough Air Show in the UK. In May 2013, he was presented with an honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from City University London – Cass Business School in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the development of professional sectors including aviation, nance, banking and entrepreneurship among others in the UAE. Aviation Guide - Year Book 2022

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H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi

Director General, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

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.E. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi was awarded the Prime Minister's Medal for the Best Director-General in the UAE in 2017.

He was appointed Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the United Arab Emirates in April 2008 and continues to lead the agency in its quest for more innovations and reforms.

The rst commercial ight arrived in the UAE in October 1932 from Pakistan.

Today, the UAE aviation industry leads in infrastructure and technology innovations and international traffic volume, employing more than 500,000 people (both directly and indirectly) and contributes approximately

AED169 billion (about US$46 billion) equivalent to 15 percent of the country's GDP. An air force veteran, Al Suwaidi held various senior management positions in the UAE Air Force, including as director of Air Force Operations, before he was tapped to lead GCAA, a federal autonomous body setup to oversee all aviation-related activities in the UAE. Al Suwaidi began his career in the aviation industry in 1983 as a UAE Air Force pilot.

In 1995, he took up his rst Master's Degree at the Command & Staff College in Cairo, Egypt.

He later obtained a Law Degree from the Beirut Arab University in Lebanon, graduating in 1999.

Al Suwaidi took up his second Master's Degree from the National Defense University in Beijing, China, graduating in 2006.

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H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli

CEO, Dubai Air Navigation Services Director General, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

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.E. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli commenced his aviation career in 1966 with dnata (Dubai National Air Travel Agency) and held several key positions leading to the position of Director, Ground Services.

member of Governing Board of ACI. He was also the Vice President of ACI –Asia Paci c Region and was a popular gure among International Airport Operators.

He was also instrumental in establishing the Executive Flight Services and Safety & Security Department in the DCA. His continued efforts to enhance the safety standards at the airport have been widely appreciated.

He is an ardent promotor of the “Open Skies Policy” and is strenuously working towards its implementation in the Gulf.

In 1982, he moved to the Department of Civil Aviation, presently the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, as the Operations Director, responsible for all Airport Operations and International Affairs. He represented the Federal Government at several high level ICAO meetings, and played a key role in the establishment of the Airspace for the United Arab Emirates.

He was awarded the “ICAO scroll of Honour” in 2011, for his contribution in organizing and hosting the innovative International Civil Aviation Negotiation (ICAN) Conference held in Dubai in 2008.

In addition to the enormous task of managing Airport Operations, he also held the Chairmanship of Gulf Airport Services Association (GASA) with distinction for two years. He was an active member of Arab Organisation of Civil Aviation (AOCA) and was a

He was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), responsible for the provision of Air Traffic Services within Dubai Airspace in addition to his duties as the Director General of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA).

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H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa Chairman, Sharjah Airport Authority

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ith over 25 years of experience in the aviation field, H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa, is one of the leading UAE experts in airport management and air transportation sector.

In April 2014, he was appointed by H.H. Ruler of Sharjah

as Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority and became a member of Sharjah Executive Council. Since then Sharjah Airport continued to achieve remarkable

Council International for the Asia-Paci c region, and Chairman of the Jury for the ACI Young Executive Award 2021.

Under his leadership, Sharjah Airport continues to strengthen its position, being a global gateway to Sharjah in the UAE. With support from various international carriers operating into Sharjah Airport, Ali Al Midfa's vision for Sharjah Airport is to implement state-of-the-art technology to enhance the travel experience for the passengers and airport users.

ight movements.

His commitment to social responsibilities in Sharjah

Currently, Mr. Al Midfa is heading the development

enabled him to contribute back to his community and

team for the airport expansion project, which will

Al Midfa holds other positions and chairs several

increase the terminal capacity to over 20 million

committees, and he is the Chairman of Sharjah Sports

passengers after completion.

Club, a member of the Higher Committee for Human

growth rates in passenger and

Al Midfa also serves as Chairman of Sharjah Aviation Services Company (SAS), Chairman of DUFRY Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA).

Resources in Sharjah, a member of the Board of Trustees of Skyline University, a member of Sharjah Committee for Voluntary Work.

He holds several positions in domestic and

Working in one of the fastest growing regions in the

international aviation bodies and was recently elected

world, Al Midfa believes their excellent customer

as the Second Vice President of ACI Asia-Paci c

service tremendously helped in Sharjah Airport's

Regional Board. He was also elected for two

growth and they are ready to meet future challenges

consecutive years to the position of Member of Airports

with innovations and creative solutions.

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H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan Chairman, Abu Dhabi Airports Company

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ppointed as Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports in 2019, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan is also the Managing Director of Royal Jet since August 2016. He also serves as a Board Member on the Royal Jet Board of Directors, representing the shareholder "Presidential Flights" since 2013.

Sheikh Mohammed started his professional experience back in 2012 when he joined Presidential Flight & Abu Dhabi Aviation in an internship program.

His Excellency holds a Master Degree in International & Civil Security from Khalifa University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah.

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H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni Director General, Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority

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n 2010, Dr. Al Zarooni was appointed as the Director General of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) and a member of the Executive Committee of DAE in 2006.

Additionally, Dr. Alzarooni is a member of the Dubai

Prior to joining the Department of Civil Aviation, Dr. Al Zarooni served at the Ministry of Education for eight years.

Dr. Al Zarooni holds a doctorate in Economic Geography from Durham University – UK (1994). His doctorate thesis was titled: “The Place of Free Trade Zone in Economic Development”.

E xe c u t i ve Co u n c i l ’s Eco n o m i c D e ve l o p m e nt

Dr. Alzarooni also holds a B.A. in Economic Geography

Committee. In 1995, he joined the Department of Civil

from Emirates University. He is a lecturer at the UAE

Aviation as the Director of Administration & Research

University, where he ensures to pass his extensive

where he was a key gure in establishing the Free Zone

executive management experience in building free

Division.

zones that exceeds 20 years to the new generation.

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Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri

UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology

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er Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri is the UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency.

the national economy and to the UAE’s sustainable development.

Her Excellency is also the Chairwoman of the Emirates Scientists Council, Chairwoman of the Fourth Industrial Revolution Council, Chairwoman of the Dubai Future Academy Board of Trustees.

In her role as Minister of State for Advanced Technology, her Excellency spearheads the efforts of the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology’s efforts to empower the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies across the industrial sector, contributing to the overall mandate of the Ministry to strengthen the UAE’s industrial base, ensure in-country value, and raise the competitiveness of local industries.

Previously, Her Excellency was Deputy Project Manager and Science Lead of the Emirates Mars Mission (Hope) at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and before that the Head of R&D at MBRSC, where she established the Centre’s knowledge management, strategic research and product assurance functionalities. She was also involved in DubaiSat-1 and DubaiSat-2, and in the establishment of the KhalifaSat program.

As Chair of the Space Agency, Her Excellency is responsible to oversee the Agency’s mandate of guiding the space sector, ensuring its contribution to

H.E. Sarah Al Amiri holds a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the American University of Sharjah.

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Paul Griffiths CEO, Dubai Airports

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aul Griffiths is the CEO of Dubai Airports, responsible for the operation and development of Dubai International (DXB) – the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, as well as Dubai World Central (DWC).

Paul joined Dubai Airports as its rst CEO in October

2007. A year later, on 14 October, he orchestrated the awless launch of Terminal 3 at DXB and on 27 June 2010, successfully opened the Emirate’s second airport, DWC. He achieved another milestone in Dubai’s aviation

history on 2 January 2013 with the opening of Concourse A, the world’s

rst purpose-built A380

facility and again with Concourse D on February 24, 2016. Paul also oversaw the opening of the passenger terminal at DWC on 27 October 2013.

On December 20, 2018, Paul joined Dubai Airports’ Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in welcoming DXB’s billionth passenger.

Prior to moving to Dubai, Paul was MD of London’s Gatwick Airport. Before joining airport operator BAA in 2004, he spent 14 years with the Virgin Group, working closely with Sir Richard Branson as a Board Director of the Virgin Travel Group, embracing the commercial activities of both Virgin Atlantic Airways and Virgin Trains.

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Colm McLoughlin Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Dubai Duty Free

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Under Colm's direction, Dubai Duty Free has received over 700 awards including the Frontier Award for Airport Retailer of the Year in Single Location, which was won by the operation for a remarkable ninth time.

In July 2011, Colm was named Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Duty Free and its subsidiary businesses, which include The Irish Village, both in Garhoud and Studio One Hotel, The Century Village, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium and Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.

Dubai Duty Free's Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin was also presented with several awards, including the Irish Presidential Distinguished Service Award and the CEO Middle East Awards for Retail CEO of the Year. In addition, he was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of the University (DUniv) by the Middlesex University Dubai in 2017. In 2018, he was honoured with The BURJ CEO "Lifetime Achievement Award" in October and the MENAA "Best Business Leaders Award" for the third time in December. Recently, Colm was named as one of the 100 Images Retail ME ICONS in MENA region.

olm McLoughlin was a member of the consultancy team from Aer Rianta, the Irish Airport Authority, which was contracted by the Dubai Government to launch the new duty free operation in 1983. He remained in Dubai as General Manager of the new operation, later becoming Managing Director.

Under the Executive Vice Chairman & CEO's leadership, Dubai Duty Free has grown dramatically over the past 37 years during which the business grew from US$20 million (1984) to US$2.029 billion in 2019.

Dubai Duty Free is widely regarded for having set the benchmark for the duty free industry in the region.

A keen philanthropist, Colm established the Dubai Duty Free Foundation in 2004 and since then has supported 45 local and 56 overseas charities including Al Jalila Foundation, Hand in Hand for Haiti, The Moodie Report Great Travel Retail Educathlon, Smile Train and the construction of 32 houses in the DDF GK Village, located in the province of Leyte, Philippines.

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Sir Tim Clark President, Emirates

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ir Tim Clark joined Emirates'

He had also held the position of Managing Director of

founding team in 1985 as Head

Sri Lankan Airlines until 2008.

of Airline Planning, and

Sir Tim holds a degree in Economics from London

became President in 2003. He's been instrumental in the transformation of Emirates into the global giant it is today.

Prior to Emirates, Sir Tim built his reputation as a

University, UK, and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

He also holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Middlesex and an honorary degree from the Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University, both in UK.

talented route planner at Gulf Air, which had recruited him from Caledonian Airways.

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Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi Director General, UAE Space Agency

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alem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi is the new director-general of the UAE Space Agency in a reshuffle executed by a federal decree issued on October 11, 2021 by President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

establish related regulations and policies, establish bilateral and multilateral international partnerships, as well as enhance national capabilities and research applications.

Al Qubaisi also headed the Nuclear Security Department at the Federal Authority and served as Director of the Technical Program for the Department of

Al Qubaisi replaces Mohammed Nasser Al Ahbabi, who

Defense at Lockheed Martin, where he managed the

has served as director-general of the UAE Space Agency

development of avionics, radar, weapons and

since its formation in 2014. The agency is the federal

technology-based targeting systems.

entity that oversees UAE’s space sector, including its development and regulation.

Al Qubaisi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of California

With his experience of more than 20 years in the elds of

– Sacramento, and a Master’s degree in Electrical

military aviation and defense in the public and private

Engineering from the University of Texas – Arlington. He

sectors, Al Qubaisi will lead the efforts of the Emirates

is also an honors graduate from the National Defense

Space Agency to encourage and develop space

College in Abu Dhabi, with a Master’s degree in

sciences and associated advanced technologies,

Strategic and Security Studies.

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Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India

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yotiraditya M. Scindia, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India has been a four-term Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and presently Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).

led the establishment of a uni ed transmission grid network i.e. One Nation One Grid with a 6-sigma reliability system with linkages for power plants, and resolved last-mile distribution issues in collaboration with State Governments.

India’s Minister of Civil Aviation completed his schooling from the Doon School, Dehradun. He holds a

Scindia began his political journey in 2002. He has served as a member of the Parliamentary Committees on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports; Defence; Finance; Home and External Affairs. In 2008, he served as the Minister of State for Communications and IT; in 2009 as the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, and then, in 2012 as Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power.

S c i n d i a ’s t e n u r e a s M i n i s t e r o f S t a t e f o r Communications & IT ushered in the transformational Project Arrow that modernized the Indian post offices through new branding and IT-enabled procedures. In his tenure as Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, he successfully brought down transaction costs in Indian exports at various levels - right from the stage of production to the end customer.

As Minister of State for Power (Independent charge), he

Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Harvard University, USA and an MBA degree from the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, USA. He has also worked at the United Nations, and as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch.

Apart from his political roles, Scindia is passionate about education. He is currently serving as the President of the Board of Governors at the Scindia School, Madhav Institute of Technology & Sciences, Samrat Ashok Technological Institute and Patron of the Daly College.

With keen interest in cricket, he has also served as the Chairman of the Finance Committee of the BCCI, and as Former President and Chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association.

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Jaideep Mirchandani Chairman, Sky One FZE

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aideep Mirchandani is the Founder and Chairman of Sky One FZE.

Headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and established in 2007 Sky One FZE, is a specialist mid-sized aircraft leasing company with capabilities to provide air charters and aircraft maintenance, thereby providing an end to end solution to start-up airlines as well as large carriers.

Jaideep commented:

“My father was a scientist who constantly challenged me academically. I remember playing chess while discussing rocket propulsion theory with him. I attended a university in Azerbaijan (Baku), completing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I have applied an Engineeringbased approach to aviation and constantly strive to improve myself and by extension, Sky One FZE. My philosophy is simple—100% commitment to our customers and staff based on an in-depth, all

Jaideep obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering

round understanding of our business. The

from Baku University. His father was a renowned

revenue will come so long as these critical

research scientist at a well-known research institute in

components remain our priorities.

Pilani which meant that Jaideep was brought up with science ingrained into him.

I learned long ago, not to shy away from taking

From a very early age, Jaideep was dismantling and

risks. In the end, you either succeed or learn from

rebuilding all kinds of engines in his tool shed. This

your mistakes. Either way, you learn and

background was his foundation to building a deep

grow…if you react to it well, there will be success

understanding of aircrafts and engines of all kinds, their

out of failure.”

capabilities and limitations. This, added to his love for analysing and running businesses, structuring of deals

Away from business, Jaideep spends his time and

and building relationships has brought him signi cant

efforts toward helping those in need through his many

returns from his various business ventures.

philanthropic projects.

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Upul Dharmadasa Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

pul Ganganath Dharmadasa CTC assumed duties as the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka on 14 January 2020.

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Service. Five years on to the tourism industry, he obtained the highest ranking certi cate in the Travel Industry from “Institute of Certi cate Travel Agent of Massachusetts and eventually became a most-sought after travel consultant. In 1999, he managed and secured the Sri Lankan Airlines GSA in the USA.

Dharmadasa was born in 1952 and followed his School Education in Rahula, Silvester and St. Thomas Colleges in Matara. In 1972, he graduated from Ceylon Hotel School and worked at the Hotel Ceylon Oberoi. Then, he joined Air Ceylon and underwent UTA training and had worked there from 1974 -1979.

He continued growing his business in the global travel industry by opening up an upper class limousine service in Los Angeles and Nevada. He was later appointed as President of the Sri Lankan Limousine Consortium in Los Angeles in 2009. He also created UEI Inc., a nancial institution in Los Angeles, California. He also developed the international travel booking engine known as Utravel.com.

In 1979, he sailed “Lanka Kalyani” cadet training ship as Purser and was sailed until 1980.

In 1980, Dharmadasa migrated to Los Angeles, California in the United States and completed a degree in Food and Nutrition. From 1982 to 1987, he had worked in some of the best hospitals in California as a dietitian.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Dharmadasa launched his travel business in America in 1984, Upul Travels

He was the winner of the Exceptional Achievement Award – 2006 conferred by the Sri Lanka Foundation institute and also the winner of the Sri America Award conferred by Sri Lanka/America Cultural Organisation, USA in 2017.

Between 1984 to 2020, Dharmadasa was instrumental in bringing the highest revenue to Sri Lankan Airlines from North America valued at over US$200 million.

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Mohamed Abdeljalil Minister of Transport and Logistics, Morocco

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he King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI, appointed on October 7, 2021 Mohamed Abdeljalil as the country’s new Minister of Transport and Logistics.

A great connoisseur of the transport and logistics sector, Abdeljalil was the President of the Executive Board of Directors of Marsa Maroc, the main operators of ports in Morocco, prior to his appointment as Minister of Transport and Logistics.

During the rst half of 2021, Marsa Maroc reported revenues of $193.61 million despite the pandemic amid

the rise on container traffic handled at Morocco’s ports.

Abjeljalil began his career at a US accounting rm Arthur Anderson in Paris. In 1993, he returned to Morocco where he took up a position at Bymaro, a subsidiary of French contractor Bouygues. He has a Master’s degree in Business Administration granted jointly by Ecole de Ponts Paris Tech in Paris and Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics in Morocco.

Abjeljalil’s career in the public sector began in 2003, when he left Bouygues for Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment. He is known for handling complex and leading major projects that contributes to Morocco’s quest for economic growth.

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Merav Michaeli Minister of Transport & Road Safety, Israel

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erav Michaeli is Israel’s Minister of Transport and Road Safety. She is also a member of the 24th Knesset and serves as the Chairperson of the Labor Partner.

and at Kotarot School of Journalism, and examiner in the undergraduate studies on Radio at Sapir College, and author of columns for Haaretz.

In 1997, Michaeli set up the Ezrat Nashim Group, in which she served as acting Chairperson of the centers that help victims of sexual assault in Israel. Ever since, she has been involved in a variety of social as well as

Before being elected to the Knesset, Michaeli was a

feminist activities and organizations.

journalist, television host and radio broadcaster. She is a known media gure and lecturer on gender.

In 2013, Michaeli announced her run for the Knesset.

She placed fth in the primaries in the Labor Party slate,

She began her professional career at Galei Zahal where

and following Amir Peretz’s retirement, moved up to

she anchored news and entertainment programs for 10

fourth place. Ahead of the elections for the 20th

years. She later set up the subsidiary station Galgalatz

Knesset, she was elected to fth place, and following

and was a partner in the establishment of Radio Tel-

the merger with Hatnuah Party, was positioned ninth.

Aviv, wherein she hosted and edited a variety of programs.

On television, Michaeli began by hosting “Mabat Sport” (Channel 1) and “Roim 6/6” (Educational Television). In 1993, with the establishment of Channel 2, Michaeli was a partner to the start of Keshet Broadcast, where she edited and hosted “Shishi Chai (Friday Live)”. She later anchored, on various channels, a variety of interview, current events and entertainment programs.

She served as Chairperson of the Zionist Union Parliamentary Group Chair.

Michaeli is considered a particularly active legislator.

During her years in the Knesset, she initiated over 100 draft laws, focusing on social rights, women’s rights, employee rights and separation of religion and state.

Michaeli founded and headed the Caucus for SelfEmployed Individuals (along with MK Moshe Gaffni and MK Gila Gamiliel). She regularly ranks high in the list of

Michaeli lectured on television and gender at the

the most active legislators in the Knesset, including for

College of Management’s School of Communications

attendance and voting.

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Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu Director General/ CEO, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

apt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu, a veteran, technocrat and aviation safety management specialist, is the Director General and Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO, NCAA) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

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Planning Group (ISPG). This group was tasked with the review of Regional O ffice Repor ts and other implementation and assistance matters on, inter alia, the International World Aviation Forum (IWAF), the activities of the Global Aviation Training (GAT) office, the ICAO No Country Left Behind (NCLB) initiative and Council Off-site Strategy Meetings (COSMs).

He had his Aviation Safety Certi cate at the University of Southern California in Aviation Safety Managers Training in the year 2001. From 2004 to 2006, he went to Concordia University to obtain his International Av i at i o n M a s te r o f B u s i n e s s Ad m i n i s t rat i o n Degree (IAMBA).

Capt. Musa is a full Professional member of Royal Aeronautical Society (Quali cation: Member Royal Aeronautical Society – MRAS), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Quali cation: Member Institute of Logistics and Transport – MILT), National Association of Aircraf t Pilots and Engineers (Quali cation: Member)

Capt. Musa was a product of defunct Nigeria Airways Limited between 1984 to 1990 as First Officer on B737.

From 1990 to 2006, he joined Presidential Air Fleet as Safety Officer 1. He later joined Aero Contractors Limited as Captain on B737 from 2006 to 2010.

He worked with Petrowest Operations Services from 2010 to 2015 as Chief Pilot. In 2015, he was appointed by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Transportation as Technical Assistant to the Honorable Minister of State Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika. In the same year 2016, he worked as Flight Operations Inspector in Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

From 2016 to 2019, he was Representative of Nigeria at International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council. From 2017 to 2018, he was the Second Vice President of ICAO Council. In 2019, he served as the Chairperson of the Implementation, Strategy and

Capt. Musa attended some notable Professional Courses and Training which include: Sloan School of Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Arti cial Intelligence Certi cate & Internet of Things Certi cate), British Standards Institution (BSI – Quality Management System Lead Auditor Course, International Register of Certi ed Auditors Approved Course), International Air Transport Association (IATA – Advanced Safety Management Systems & Airline Safety and Quality Management Processes), Canadian Helicopter Corporation (CHC – Leadership Course, Change Management Course, Safety Case), Global Air Training (Hijack and Security Management Course), Global Flight Safety Organization (GFSO – Affiliate of Fl i g ht S a fe t y Fo u n d at i o n , Av i at i o n S a fe t y Officer’s Course).

Capt. Musa is happily married and blessed with children.

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Abdul Khaliq Saeed CEO, Etihad Engineering

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bdul Khaliq Saeed is an accomplished business leader with over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry and a proven track record of business transformation and profitability improvement in the companies he has led over the years.

In September 2017, Abdul Khaliq took charge as the Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Engineering, the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East to lead a team of around 2000 professionals from more than 50 nationalities.

Within a year of taking charge in his latest leadership role, Abdul Khaliq achieved signi cant improvements in pro tability for Etihad Engineering by increasing third-party business from all over the world, expanding capabilities, building collaborations and partnerships with industry leaders, and maintaining high staff engagement and commitment to the growth of the company.

The Etihad Engineering team is now delivering its highest levels of per formance and customer satisfaction, making it one of the most reliable and best-in-quality MRO service providers globally.

Etihad Engineering services more than 300 aircraft of all major Airbus and Boeing platforms annually for customers from across the world – from Latin America and Europe to the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The company’s growth trajectory has accelerated further by Abdul Khaliq’s sharp focus on expanding the scope of the company ’s core competencies and strategic investment in next generation aircraft platforms.

Fully aligned with UAE’s Vision 2030, Etihad Engineering sees third-party customers y in their aircraft from the far ung corners of the globe for the extensive range of MRO services offered at the Abu Dhabi facility, strengthening the UAE’s position as a global aerospace hub.

Abdul Khaliq embarked on his career in aviation with Gulf Air in 1974 as a trainee and rose through the ranks to the position of Vice President, Technical. He subsequently held key leadership positions at Jet Airways in India and in Mubadala Aerospace, Abu Dhabi. He was chosen to lead Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) in 2011 as its President and CEO and then Abu Dhabi’s Turbine Services and Solutions (TS&S) as its CEO from 2014 prior to joining Etihad Aviation Group in 2017.

In each of his roles in the MRO industry, Abdul Khaliq has consistently demonstrated his ability to steer businesses in the right direction with his peoplefocused leadership and unrelenting commitment to excellence, achieving high levels of operational performance and pro tability.

Abdul Khaliq was named the ‘Aviation Executive of the Year’ at the Aviation Business Awards in 2019. Under Abdul Khaliq’s visionary leadership, Etihad Engineering won the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award for their commitment to excellence, the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in B2B Services, Pride of Aviation Award at Aviation Business Awards, and the MRO Service Provider of the Year at Aviation Achievement Awards 2021.

An aeronautical engineer by training, Abdul Khaliq holds a Diploma in Executive Management from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Administration. He is passionate about mentoring his staff and youngsters to pass on his experience and develop the next generation of leaders. “Leadership starts by listening, grows through serving and succeeds through caring,” Abdul Khaliq believes.

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Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi Founding and Executive Chairman, MEBAA

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li Ahmed Alnaqbi is the Founding and Executive Chairman of the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

A seasoned industry professional, Alnaqbi has more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry and sits on the Board of several reputed international aviation companies.

He entered the industry as Vice-President - Finance & Administration with the UAE’s Head of State ight operations. In this role, he became involved with VIP air transportation. He was the founder of Royal Jet, now one of the world’s most award-winning VIP aviation operators. During this period, he realized that there was inadequate knowledge and misconception on business aviation in the region and in 2006, he began identifying stakeholders to establish MEBAA. With his vast experience spanning aircraft purchase, sale, lease and VIP interior completion, Alnaqbi’s knowledge base makes him a valued contributor to the business aviation industry and he is currently using that experience through MEBAA to represent the industry across the Middle East and North Africa.

Credited with encouraging members of the industry in the MENA region into a tremendous growth by breaking barriers for effective communication among members and working to gain greater awareness of the role of business aviation among the region’s Governments.

In 2007, Alnaqbi got recognized to represent MEBAA in the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). In 2014, he was elected as the Treasurer of the Governing Board, IBAC for 3 years and in 2017, he was elected as the Vice Chairman of the Council. Having served in this role till 2019, Alnaqbi is now elevated to become the Chairman of the Governing Board with effect from Jan 1st 2020. It is notable that he becomes the rst Arab ever to hold this post in the International Council.

Alnaqbi and MEBAA have spread their in uence for business aviation into humanitarian elds with support for the World Food Programme (WFP), a body under the United Nations wing, in the ght against hunger through the creation of a Fly & Feed donation programme.

Alnaqbi is a regular speaker at various business aviation forum and conference and is a recognized authority around the world.

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Robert E. Martin Vice-Chairman, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA)

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s a resident of Jackson, Mississippi, USA and graduate of Alcorn State University, Commissioner Martin is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of the RedTail Aviation Group, a privately-held aviation consulting company that provides business development and strategies.

His extensive experience and preparation for the JMAA Board of Commissioners began back in 2001 while a First Officer at Mesa Airlines, one of America’s largest regional airlines.

In 2002, Commissioner Martin was a part of the 71st Flying Training Wing providing basic Special Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) for the military, along with transport air crew training. His background also includes his tenure as Vice President for City Skies Air ways from 2007 until 2010, where he was responsible for corporate strategy and engineering functions.

Announced in January of 2019, Commissioner Martin became the newest commissioner to join the roundtable of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority Board of Commissioners. His interest in serving on the Board stems from his devotion to assisting the community.

“In uence un-used, is better not to have. It must be about the community. I started out at Hawkins [Field Airport] over 20 years ago. I’ve held aviation positions in numerous areas, as well as own an aviation consulting business. Having that background ties into the day-today operations of what we are charged with overseeing.

Additionally, I have spent a considerable amount of time in the hotel industry, and we’re ultimately providing hospitality and customer service.”

Commissioner Martin’s hospitality experience dates back to 1990 at the Atlanta Hilton & Tower as the Security Director and Sales Manager. In 2016 he continued his customer service excellence at the Courtyard by Marriott in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. “I think we have to focus on how JMAA supports and bene ts the local community. One example is our hopes for Hawkins Field, where we would wish to potentially develop training for mechanics and possibly even commercial pilot training. We must build from the inside out. One of the toughest things about attracting business is educating our future aviation leaders.”

Now that Commissioner Martin is on the JMAA Board, he believes that his service has great potential to change lives and the quality of life. One of 15 children, Commissioner Martin was driven by a strong determination to succeed. He is a member of Mississippi Southern First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ, where he is an Associate Minister working directly with the church Bishop.

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H.E. Abdulla bin Nasser Turki Alsubaey Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar

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bdulla bin Nasser Turki

A trusted public servant, Alsubaey rst joined the

Alsubaey is the current

government in 1990 as officer in the Ministry of Education and later became the chief of the

chairman of the Board of

recruitment section in 1993.

Directors of the Qatar Civil Aviation

He became the Director of Services and Public Affairs in

Authority (CAA).

1997 and Director of Personnel Department in 1999.

His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al

In 2003, Alsubaey joined the Qatar Civil Aviation

Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar and Commander-in-

Authority as Director of Administrative and Financial

Chief of Qatar's Armed Forces, appointed Mr. Alsubaey

Affairs and held a variety of management roles before

to the post in 2015.

he was tapped to chair the agency in-charge of Qatar's multibillion aviation industry.

Qatar, a hereditary constitutional monarchy governed by the founding and ruling Al Thani family, established

Alsubaey was born in 1971 in Qatar.

the country's Civil Aviation Authority only in 2001 but it

He studied Business & Economics at Qatar University in

had since forged more than 150 alliances and

Doha, graduating in 1993. He is uent in both Arabic

agreements with different countries and entities.

and English.

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Gary Chapman President Group Services & dnata, Emirates Group

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ary Chapman (ACA – New Zealand) has been a key member of the Emirates Group management team for over three decades.

functions of the Emirates Group (Finance, IT, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Medical Services, Legal, Insurance and Operations Research & Effectiveness).

Gary is Chairman of Maritime and Mercantile International LLC (MMI), Sirocco LLC and dnata Singapore Pte Ltd. He is a member of the board of

In his current role - President (Group Services & dnata),

directors for Emirates Flight Catering Co. LLC, Emirates

Emirates Group - he is responsible for the global

CAE Flight Training, Premier Inn Hotels LLC and dnata's

operations of dnata, the leading air services provider

overseas ground handling operations.

with businesses across 6 continents, as well as a number of other associated company businesses within the Emirates Group.

He is also responsible for a number of the support

Prior to joining the Emirates Group in 1989, Gary spent 12 years with a prominent Arab trading concern involved in construction and the provision of support services to the oil industry.

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Paul A. Brown CEO, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

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aul Brown brings more than 25 years of airport commercial development to his current role as CEO of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA).

Since starting in Jackson, Mississippi in January 2020, Brown has signi cantly developed new air service by securing Southwest Airlines’ seven ights per day at Jackson Medgar-Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). He also completed several substantial air eld capital projects, including the rehabilitation of two major runways at both JAN and Hawkins Field Airport.

All these achievements have occurred while actively managing the nancial viability of the JMAA throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prior to joining JMAA, Brown was the assistant general manager for commercial development at Harts eldJackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), where he oversaw air service development, properties and airline affairs, concessions and advertising, parking, external real estate development, and innovation.

In 2012, as Director of Concessions in ATL, he led the design, evaluation and selection process for the world’s largest single airport concessions’ request for proposals (RFP). This RFP featured 152 pre-existing and new spaces for retail, as well as food and beverage in the atrium and on all seven (7) concourses throughout the Airport. Brown is regarded as one of the industry’s leaders in analysis, forecasting and trending.

Brown has also worked at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), Chicago-O’Hare (ORD) and Washington-Reagan National (DCA) airports. As an executive for various private operators, Mr. Brown also ran successful retail concessions at ATL, Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY), Los Angeles (LAX), Denver (DEN), Houston-Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM), and Jacksonville (JAX) airports, as well as other smaller airports and metropolitan hotels.

Brown is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University where he earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Business, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with focus in nance.

About JMAA The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA), Mississippi, USA operates two airports: JacksonMedgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS).

JAN is the busiest airport in Mississippi, situated in the Central part of the state and serving the Capital region of Jackson with over 3,000 acres of property. JAN has service to several of the world’s busiest global hubs and is home to the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing.

HKS is a general aviation airport that houses two emergency response medical air transporters and the Civil Air Patrol. It is also home to the Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Brigade.

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Mohamed Khalil Ahmed CEO, Bahrain Airport Services

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ahrain Airport Services (BAS), the official operator of ground services at the kingdom's airport, has appointed Engineer Mohamed Khalil Ahmed, a Bahraini national, as its new CEO from May 2021.

He is primarily mandated with executing a very ambitious strategy, leading the company in this difficult time, strengthening its ser vice offerings and positioning BAS on the regional aviation map.

An industry veteran, Ahmed has a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years in various disciplines including aviation and air por t strategic management, commercial negotiation and management, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, revenue creation and diversi cation, real estate development, design management and project, construction, and contract management.

Prior to this, he had worked as a Chief Business Development Officer at Gulf Air Group Holding (GFG) for close to 4 years, Chief Commercial Officer at Bahrain Airport Company for almost 5 years, in addition to holding several executive positions at GFH Real Estate, Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer), First Gulf Real Estate Company in Saudi Arabia and Technical Middle East.

He was also a member of the boards of directors of several companies, including BAS, Bahrain Duty Free Company, SSP Bahrain, BAC Jet Fuel Company among others.

Welcoming the appointment, Jalal Mohamed Jalal, the chairman of the board of directors at BAS, said: "This is a

prime manifestation of how much we believe that the Bahraini cadre is capable of managing a company with a 43-year track record of service. Selecting a Bahraini national to lead this key aviation-sector contributor comes due to Ahmed's rich, diversi ed experience and unique skillset that made him standout among other local and international candidates."

"We believe that his extensive experience in the aviation and business sectors will contribute signi cantly to the development of the company's business by implementing an ambitious strategic plan and achieving the objectives set not only for BAS but to enhance Bahrain's position and leading role in the aviation industry regionally," he added.

Jalal said this appointment coincides with the opening of the new passenger terminal and the real challenge this brings to raise the quality of work and services.

"BAS is keen to providing high quality services that are commensurate with the reputation of the Kingdom of Bahrain as an aviation hub in the region, and conforms to the aspirations of the wise leadership of the country.

We welcome Ahmed to our team and look forward to a new era of achievements, positive relationships with airlines and customers, and fruitful partnerships with aviation players to further ourish the aviation sector in Bahrain," he added.

On his appointment, Ahmed said: "I am honored and thrilled to take on the role as the new CEO of Bahrain Airport Services. I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the chairman and distinguished members of the board of directors for their con dence and trust."

"I look for ward to wor k ing closely with the management team and BAS’s talented employees to take the company to the next level.”

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Abdulaziz Al-Duailej President, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)

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Managing Director and CEO of the Saudi Printing and Packaging Company; Chairman of the Middle East Specialized Cables Company; CEO of the First Real Estate Development Company, and; CEO of Adwan Chemical Industries Company.

Al-Duailej has built a successful career for more than 30 years, both in private and public sectors, since obtaining his Bachelor ’s degree in Industrial Management in 1986 from the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Al-Duailej also headed the Board of Directors of Bin Laden International Holding Group, served as Chairman of the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh. He is also a member of the Council of Saudi Chambers, Taiba Holding Company, the Audit Committee of Riyadh Bank, of Attribution and Liquidation Center and the Board of Directors of Traham, apart from numerous other presidency and boards across a diverse group of companies in Saudi.

is Excellency Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej has held several leadership and executive positions in various industries before he was called to serve as President of the KSA General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in March 2021.

He began his career at SABIC in 1987 and served in several key management positions until 1993.

He also served as CEO of Advanced Electronics Co. (AEC), a Saudi Arabian Military industries company;

His Excellency has completed various training courses in nance and business at Stanford University, INSEAD College, and General Electric Company. He continues to be an active participant in different scienti c conferences and seminars around the world.

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Akbar Al Baker Group CEO, Qatar Airways

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is Excellency Akbar Al Baker has been instrumental in shaping the development of Qatar Airways into one of the fastest growing and most highly acclaimed airlines in the world – named Airline of the Year 2017, 2015, 2012, 2011 and runner up in 2016, 2014, and 2013 by global industry audit Skytrax.

AACO is the organisation responsible for the development of the airline industry in the Arab world, IATA is the world regulatory body of airlines, and HAH is the company responsible for the running and development of the UK's largest airport.

The former President of the Republic of France, Francois Hollande, presented Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, with a Legion of Honour in June 2015 in recognition of his leadership in the aviation industry.

A highly motivated individual, Al Baker has been a successful businessman in Doha for more than 25 years, holds a private pilot license, and is also CEO of several

Al Baker has spearheaded the growth of Qatar Airways,

divisions of Qatar's national airline – these being Qatar

which operated only four aircraft in a regional capacity

Executive, Hamad International Airport, Qatar Aviation

prior to his appointment. Qatar Airways currently ies

Services, Qatar Aircraft Catering Company, Qatar

to more than 160 destinations across six continents.

Distribution Company, Qatar Duty Free and Internal

Al Baker is the Chairman of the Executive Committee of

Media Services.

the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO), a member of

Born in Doha, Al Baker is a graduate of Economics and

the Board of Governors of the International Air

Commerce and worked at various levels in the Civil

Transport Association (IATA) and is a non-executive

Aviation Directorate before becoming Qatar Airways'

Director of Heathrow Airport Holdings (HAH).

Group Chief Executive in 1997.

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M. İlker Aycı Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee Turkish Airlines

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. lker Ayci , born in Istanbul in 1971, is a 1994 alumni of Bilkent University’s Department of Political Science and Public Administration.

After completing a research stay on political science at Leeds University in the U.K. in 1995, Mr. Ayci completed International Relations Master’s program at the Marmara University in Istanbul in 1997.

In his professional career which started in 1994, Mr. Aycı held a variety of positions at Kurtsan Medicine, Universal International Trade, and the Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul, where, as an advisor to the then Mayor of Istanbul, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, he took part in a number of development projects realized in Turkey’s largest city. In the insurance sector, Mr. Aycı became the General Manager of Başak Sigorta in 2005.

After the company’s successful privatization, Mr. Aycı took over the management of Güneş Sigorta, one of the largest insurance companies in Turkey, in 2006. As the General Manager until 2011, he considerably increased both the value and size of the company.

In 2011, Mr. Aycı became the President of the Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey, the only official national body to promote Turkey’s investment environment globally and to assist international investors in their investment projects.

Between 2013 and 2015, Mr. Aycı also held rst the Vice Presidency and then, the Presidency of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), the umbrella organization of over 170 investment promotion agencies from 130 countries.

Since 2015, Mr. Aycı is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines. Currently, Mr. Aycı is also the Chairman of the Service Exporters' Association of Turkey and serves as a board and audit committee member of the Turkish Football Federation, the chair of the board of Turkish Airlines Sports Club.

Mr. Aycı is also the Turkish Airlines representative of the Turkey-U.S.A., Turkey-Brazil and Turkey-U.K. Business Councils, as well as an Executive Board member of the Turkey-U.S.A. and Turkey-U.K. Business Councils under the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey (DEİK).

Previously, Mr. Aycı held positions at different capacities in several organizations including the Insurance Association of Turkey, Turkey-Canada and Turkey-China Business Councils, Vakıf Emeklilik, and Güneş Sigorta Sports Club. Mr. Aycı speaks English and Russian.

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Adrien Thominet Executive Chairman & CEO, ECS Group

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CS Group Chief Executive Officer Adrien Thominet was named as the new Executive Chairman of ECS Group from 01 August 2021, succeeding Bertrand Schmoll.

Adrien was born in 1972 in Paris, France. After graduating in business economics, he started his career in New York as Commercial Director at FICOFI, a luxury brand promoting Bordeaux ‘grands crus’ ne wines globally. He then worked for UniFrance Film in Tokyo where he managed the Yokohama Film Festival.

2009, Adrien accepted the challenge of leading the commercial development of the Group, before his appointment in 2011 as Chief Operating Officer.

In 2017, ECS Group nominates Adrien as Chief Executive Officer to fully align with the transformative needs of their partners and clients and support them to navigate the shift to compete in the digital economy.

Since then, Adrien has leaded the group to develop its ser vice offering, in par ticular its Total Cargo Management offering and its outsourcing solutions, enabling airlines to delegate all of their freight activities to the group, from A to Z. His drive to invest in digital technology and make the group a leader in this area has

In 1995, Adrien joined ECS Group as Commercial

also helped to make this service offering possible

Manager of the company’s AeroCargo business unit,

thanks to cutting- edge tools that maximize

where he subsequently became Managing Director. In

performance.

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Mikail Akbulut Chief Executive Officer, Turkish Technic

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aving graduated from Istanbul Technical University Electrical and Electronics Faculty, Electrical Engineering Department in 2009, Mikail Akbulut completed Electrical Engineering Master's Program in 2011.

Akbulut started working at Turkish Technic as an Avionics Maintenance Engineer for the Aircraft Maintenance Directorate in 2010 and pioneered the acceleration of aircraft maintenance processes and cabin modi cations during his career.

Akbulut, who was appointed as the Narrow Body Maintenance Manager in 2016, managed nearly 1,000 routine maintenance ac tivities annually and

contributed signi cantly to the ight operation of Turkish Airlines.

In 2018, Akbulut was appointed as the Senior Vice President of Cabin Interior Maintenance Directorate, and he led the maintenance activities and system i m p r o v e m e n t s o f Tu r k i s h A i r l i n e s ’ i n - i g h t entertainment systems, as well as cabin interior heavy maintenance activities of many airline operators. He ful lled this duty until December 2020, and as of 2021, Akbulut became the Chief Operations Officer (Line & Base Maintenance) responsible for aircraft maintenance and operations, and as of May 2021, he was appointed as the CEO of Turkish Technic and Member of the Executive Committee.

Akbulut is also a member of the board of directors of Cornea Aero Systems, an affiliate of Turkish Technic.

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Majid Saidgul Babasheikh Barzanji Chairman, Executive Director & Co-founder, MATEEN Express Executive Board Member, National Association of Freight & Logistics Chairman, NAFL Courier & e-Commerce Subcommittee

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orn in Erbil, Kurdistan Region in Iraq, Majid Saidgul Babasheikh Barzanji is a well-established family man and entrepreneur with a great team passionate about air transport & logistics.

Outspoken yet a great motivator, Majid is held in highesteem in the industry. Elected in 2015 as Executive Board Member of the National Association of Freight and Logistics and served for four years as Chairman of the Airfreight Subcommittee, he was re-elected in 2019 and was selected to Chair NAFL's newly-formed Courier & eCommerce Subcommittee.

A graduate of BSc in Electrical & Telecom Engineering, Majid brie y worked in Iraq in the eld of Power Generation Systems. He later moved to the UAE where he joined IBA Abu Dhabi, a leading MEP Consulting Engineering rm for about two years.

rst company in Dubai, ushering the birth of MATEEN Express in the UAE, Iraq and Kurdistan simultaneously, later expanding its operations to China and Turkey, with a self-grown network of trusting partners across the world.

Majid is one of the rst people who explored possibilities and potentials in commercial air cargo and express services to Iraq. He carried out the rst air transportation for commercial shipment to Baghdad Airport and the rst commercial cargo ight landing in Erbil Airport in Kurdistan Region.

Recognizing the signi cance of scheduled freighter service, Majid and his team developed charter ight operations into weekly schedules in early 2006, using AN-12, then IL-76, both Soviet era military transport aircraft.

Seeing a substantial geopolitical shift in Iraq, he left his engineering career by mid-2001 to establish the family's

Majid was also the rst to operate scheduled western freighters commercially to Iraq, starting with DC8-63F, A300ERF and eventually B747F, focusing on Erbil and Sulaimaniya. This led to the creation of a new mode of transportation to Iraq, shortening the trading cycle, and improving supply chain by leaps and bounds.

MATEEN Express & Logistics Iraq

Air Transportation to Iraq

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14 branches, stations & airport offices across Iraq 7 branches in UAE, China & Turkey Grew to 25 branches and over 400 staff in less than a decade Fleet of 44 truck trailers & 74 Toyota 4x4s serving the oil and gas industry in Iraq Over 30 vans & pick-up for cargo & courier operation across Iraq

Serving air transportation to Iraq during times when other carriers cannot/do not ooperate Ÿ Carriage of Radioactive Sources, Explosive, Out of Gauge and Heavy Loads Ÿ GSA, GSSA & CSA partnership with all major cargo airlines to Iraq & Kurdistan Ÿ The only operator offering "Guaranteed Next Day Deliveries to Iraq" Ÿ

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Yalcin Aydin Chief Commercial Officer, Turkish Technic

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orn in 1970, Yalcin Aydin completed his graduate program with scholarship in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Texas State Lamar University in the United States of America and did his doctoral studies as a research assistant in the Department of Nebraska University - Lincoln Mechanical Engineering.

most prestigious engineering excellence award of GE Aircraft Engines, in 2005 with the ITD (Integrated Tooling Design) project.

ITD and Shot Peen Modeling Projects were nominated and patented for Tooling Design by GE Global Research Center in Albany, New York, USA. Between 2006 and 2009, Aydin represented GE Aviation in the NADCAP (National Aerospace & Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) program for 3 years, taking the votes of all prime aviation companies.

Afterwards, he completed the Executive MBA program of Middle East Technical University and the senior management certi cation program at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) University.

Having started his career as a Design & CAE Engineer at FORD Motor Company in 1997, Aydin was awarded

by FORD company in 2000 for the simulation of deep drawing analysis of sheet metal molds using the nite element method.

Aydin holds Certifying Agent certi cates in the elds of Thermal Spray, Cleaning Dry Film Lubricants, Painting, Etching Removal Process, Hole Making, Material Testing Lab. He also has ISO9001 / ISO17025 / ISO13485 Lead Auditor and Green Belt certi cates.

In 2009, Aydin won the Thierry Leclercq, CEO special award at GE Healthcare. Aydin served as the Global Supply Chain Strategy Director responsible for EMEA at GE Company. Lastly, he worked as Turk Telekom

In the same year, he started to work as a special

Group Purchasing and Supplier Management Director

process manager at GE Aircraft Engines in the United

and also served as the Vice President of Turk Telekom

States. Aydin won the Corbett D. Caudill award, the

Basketball team between 2017 - 2019.

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Capt. Waleed Abdulhameed AlAlawi Acting Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air

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highly qualified professional with almost 40 years of experience in the aviation field across different divisions, Capt.

Waleed Abdulhameed AlAlawi began his journey in aviation in the 1980s to fulfill a childhood dream.

This remarkable journey began as a training captain for

Capt. Waleed has a wealth of experience in the business side of the industry combined with a strong operational experience: A highly reputable ying history with over 16,000 hours across the globe in different types of aircrafts.

In addition, he is involved in high level senior government projects and supports the Kingdom of Bahrain and different major government entities, along with engagements with regional and international government bodies.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain,

These activities complement his skills in leading a large-

and after a successful career across the Bahrain aviation

scale dynamic organization with a focus on its human

landscape led him to the top of the Gulf Air

capital, managing business strategies, and revenue

organization, leading the airline during this critical

generation whilst keeping costs low and maintaining a

period in the history of aviation.

robust relationship with key partners.

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Juergen Strommer President - Airport & Industry Division, Cavotec

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uergen Strommer joined the Cavotec Group in 2007 as Managing Director and has since overseen the steady growth of the Group’s Middle East, India and Africa operations, having played a significant and key role in marking several major achievements for the company, the most noteworthy of which is Cavotec’s milestone EUR 30 million turnkey project for the Bahrain Airport Company, one of the largest orders in the Group’s history.

Recently, another follow-up order was received from Bahrain Airports Company with the innovative subfreezing technology.

Juergen also steered the company towards landing other vital projects that helped build the region’s aviation industry into the highly-developed sector that it is today. Backed by the Group’s high-tech Airports Market Unit, Juergen facilitated the adoption of Cavotec’s solutions in various airports in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, KSA and Qatar.

With over 19 years of experience of working in the region, Juergen has helped establish Cavotec into an industry-leading name by drawing from his extensive knowledge of the local and regional industries and developing strategies that correspond with the unique requirements of the Middle East market.

During his time at Cavotec Middle East, the Group’s regional subsidiary, which was established in 1995 and is currently headquartered in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, the unit has expanded to employ more than 80 people and has grown its presence in the Region with offices in Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and India.

In 2017, Juergen was promoted to oversee the Global Aviation and Industry Business Unit as Group Chief Operating Officer and subsequently became the President of the Group’s Airport & Industry Division to shape the strategy of the Group’s 400 staff strength Airports and Industry Business.

Prior to joining Cavotec, Juergen was the Director of Sales & Marketing for ThyssenKrupp Middle East and worked with the Al Futtaim Group as General Manager.

Born in Stuttgart, Germany in 1970, Juergen has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Management.

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Adel Abdullah Ali Group CEO, Air Arabia

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del Abdullah Ali is well known for being at the forefront of the development of modern aviation. His innovative achievements and contributions to air transport and tourism sector in the wider Arab world are globally recognized.

He managed to transform Arab aviation in October

2003 when he set up Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s rst low-cost carrier (LCC), opening up a market niche in the region whose existence few had suspected.

The pioneering aviator drove Air Arabia’s growth in the next eight years into the largest low cost carrier in the MENA region, as well as the rst publicly owned airline in the Arab World and it’s largest by market value.

model has gone from strength to strength, enabling it to expand operations, enter new ventures and diversify into new revenue streams. Today, the Group holds a portfolio of successful businesses and projects, offering travel, tourism and hospitality services across the globe.

In addition to being the Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, Adel is also the chairman of Sharjah Information Systems Associates, Alpha Sharjah catering, Alpha Aviation Academy and Cozmo Travel. A board member of Sharjah Aviation Services; Adel also sits on the board of Air Arabia (Maroc), based in Casablanca’s Mohamed V International Airport and Air Arabia (Egypt), based in Alexandria’s Burj Al Arab International Airport.

Since 2007 and for ve consecutive years, Adel has been awarded ‘Airline CEO of the year’ by various industry forums. He was named ‘World’s best Low Cost Carrier CEO’ during the World LCC Congress in 2008. He

Drawing on his 28 years of experience with industry

entered the “Hall of Fame Award” in 2010, honoring his

leaders such as Gulf Air and British Airways, Adel has

contribution to the Middle East Aviation.

also been able to guide Air Arabia to become amongst the world’s best run Low Cost Carriers, delivering a pro t for eight years in succession.

Under the leadership of Adel, Air Arabia’s business

In 2011, Adel was named “Business Leader of the Year” at the Middle East Accountancy and Finance Excellence Awards as recognition for establishing Air Arabia as the region’s number one low-cost carrier.

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Tewolde GebreMariam Group Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines

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ewolde GebreMariam began his career at Ethiopian Airlines in 1985. He served in different capacities in the cargo traffic handling department and progressed up the ladder to Manager Cargo Traffic Handling.

He was appointed as Regional Director for India & South East Asia based in Bombay and later on transferred to eddah as Area Manager for Saudi Arabia. When Ethiopian Airlines commenced direct services to the USA, he was appointed as Area Sales Manager for North East USA and Canada based in New York.

In December 2012, he won "The Best African Business Leader" award from the Washington D.C. based Corporate Council on Africa, which promotes trade and investment ties between the USA and Africa.

In July 2013, he became the rst African Airline CEO to receive "The Airline Strategy Award for Regional Leadership" in the award's 12 year history. The Award is given out annually by Airline Business Magazine, a publication of Flight Global , the world's leading aviation media brand.

In November 2013, he won the 2013 "Planet Africa Professional Excellence Award ".

In December 2015, Mr. Tewolde, won "Most Gender Focused CEO Award 2015" from the Leading Women of Africa (LWA).

Ethiopian Group CEO is awarded Gold Medal by Ethiopian Airlines Board of Directors for his exceptional leadership, dedication and hard work, which have enabled Ethiopian to register outstanding

On August 16 2004, he was appointed as Executive

performance as per its fast, pro table and sustainable

Officer Marketing & Sales to head the Marketing and

growth strategy Vision 2025.

Sales Operations of Ethiopian. On July 1, 2006, he was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Ethiopian to head all the operating divisions of the airline Commercial, Flight Operations, Customer Services and Maintenance and Engineering. Since January 1, 2011, he has been serving as Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.

In his CEO role, Mr. Tewolde has been a multiple award winner. In November, 2012, he won "The African CEO of the Year-2012"award from the African CEO Forum organized jointly by Jeune Afrique and the African Development Bank in Geneva.

The Ethiopian Group CEO is awarded a plaque for his exceptional leadership and the successful accomplishments towards Vision 2025 from Ethiopian Airlines Basic Trade Union.

The Ethiopian Group CEO received the 2015 International Grand Prix Special Award in Milan. The recognition was for his achievements in developing the Airline into the foremost aviation group in Africa and for spearheading the transformation of Ethiopian into becoming one of the fastest growing airlines in the world.

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Bander Al-Mohanna CEO & MD, flynas

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ander Al-Mohanna is the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of flynas, a Saudi national air carrier and a leading low-cost airline in the Middle East.

and ynas Hajj & Umrah).

Al-Mohanna holds a Master’s Degree in Actuarial &

Prior to joining ynas, Al-Mohanna held several key

Financial Mathematics from the University of Michigan

positions, including Chief Financial Analyst at Makshaff

as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration

Services and Investments Ltd. He also held several

from the American University in Washington D.C. He

positions at the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency,

has also obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in

including the Banking Supervision Department

Accounting from King Saud University, Riyadh. He is a

between 1993 and 2002.

of more than US$8 billion.

Al-Mohanna joined ynas in 2006 as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2008. In 2015, he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of ynas Group ( ynas, NASJET,

member of CFA Institute and has also successfully completed an Advanced Management Program at

With his team, Al-Mohanna has contributed to the

Harvard University.

success of ynas and led it to win several prestigious international awards, including the Middle East's

Al-Mohanna has over 20 years of experience in

Leading Low-Cost Airline from World Travel Awards for

leadership, nance and management across several

six consecutive years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and

sectors. He is a key member of ynas Group, responsible

2020 and Skytrax Awards for Middle East's Best Low-

for the restructuring, nancing and acquisition strategy

Cost Airline for 2017, 2018 and 2019.

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Jacques Khoriaty CCO, Egis Group

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acques Khoriaty joined Egis Group in 2010. He is currently the Middle East Chief Commercial Officer, leading Business Development and Strategy for the region.

speaks uent French, English and Arabic.

Prior to that, he managed the aviation business in the

Egis Group is a French multinational company involved

Middle East & South Asia. Jacques has signi cant

in the areas of infrastructure and transport systems,

knowledge in consulting, engineering, project

planning, water and environment. It is also in the

management and PPP projects overseeing various

business of setting up projects and operations for roads

domains including infrastructure, buildings and urban

and airports

Jacques has previously worked in the airport construction eld in Saudi Arabia as well as the airline industry in Lebanon. He has a Master’s Degree (Msc.) in Air Transport Management as well as a Bachelor’s Degree (B.E.) in Civil & Environmental Engineering. He

planning. He has hands on experience in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and South America.

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Zaidan Khalifat CEO & Chairman V-Link Aviation Management FZCO Zaidan Khalifat is the CEO and Chairman of V-Link Aviation Management FZCO since November 2017. He is also the Chairman of V-Link Logistics FZCO. Both companies are based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

An aviation expert with experience spanning more than 45 years, Khalifat has held a number of senior roles with different airlines.

He began his career with Jordan’s national carrier, Royal Jordanian Airlines, in 1975 as maintenance and production engineer. He also worked for West Africa’s leading airline, Arik Air International, for a number of years and Afghanistan’s Sa Airways in various C- Level positions prior to establishing V-Link Aviation.

Khalifat has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration apart from completing various aviation and quality assurance seminars and training throughout his career.

His expertise encompasses executive management, strategy, quality assurance, alliances and airline operations.

Air Marshal Arshad Malik CEO, Pakistan International Airlines Air Marshal Arshad Malik is a nominated Director of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited since October 20, 2020.

He was elected as acting CEO on October 26, 2018, and appointed as Chief Executive Officer Pakistan International Airlines on April 26, 2019, as per PSC Guidelines 2015.

Before joining PIA, Air Marshal Malik was Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), of Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

During his career in PAF, he has own various trainer and ghter aircraft and commanded a ghter squadron, a ying wing, an operational Air Base and a regional air command.

He has also overseen and coordinated the development and manufacturing of JF-17 Thunder ghter aircraft, induction of transport aircraft like IL-78 and C-130. He has led the sale of JF-17 aircraft and Super Mashak aircraft.

Air Marshal Malik has served as Board Chairman of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra. His staff appointments include Personal Staff Officer to Chief of the Air Staff, Director Operations Project, Director Operational Requirement and Development, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (OR&D), Chief Project Director JF-17 and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel) at Air Headquarters.

He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College, National Defense University and Air Command and Staff College, United States of America.

In recognition of his meritorious services, he had been awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-

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Imtiaz (Military).

Air Marshal Malik is ex-officio Chairman of PIA subsidiaries viz PIA Investments Ltd and Skyrooms (Pvt.) Ltd. Air Marshal Malik is Member CAA Board. He is also Chairman Al-Shifa Trust – the agship CSR setup of PIACL. He is a member of the Board Procurement Committee (BPC) and the Board HR & Compensation Committee (BHRCC).

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Sameer A. Rehman MD, Africa & Middle East, Bell Sameer Rehman is enjoying his 22nd year at the Textron group of companies, and in his current role as Managing Director, Africa & Middle East for Bell, he is responsible for sales & service activity for Bell’s commercial products in the region.

Prior to leading the Africa & Middle East team, he was managing director for Bell’s Asia Paci c business, based in Singapore. Prior to Bell, he led Textron Financial Corporation’s Asia Paci c & Middle East aviation nance group as Global Sales Director before which he was a Six Sigma Black Belt in Cessna Aircraft Company’s Sales and Marketing organization.

Rehman started his Textron career in 1999 as Structures Engineer for Cessna’s Single- Engine division, rst in Independence, Kansas, and then in Wichita. Sameer is a certi ed pilot and has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, an MBA from Wichita State University and executive, and senior executive education from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona, and Duke University in North Carolina, respectively.

Mathew Chennelkunnel Mathew Founder & CEO, LogisEye Solutions FZCO Mathew Chennelkunnel Mathew is a well-known industry expert with a career spanning more than 30 years. He is the Founder & CEO at LogisEye Solutions FZCO, based in Dubai.

In this role, he is responsible for driving LogisEye's business expansion across key markets, and overseeing the delivery of digital freight procurement solutions, such as the recently launched marketplace for freight (LogiQuote) and eBidding/reverse auction platform for freight (LogieBid), that enable digital transformation in the logistics sector.

For over 26 years, Mathew served as the Chief Financial Officer of DHL Global Forwarding (Danzas) in Dubai, the world leader in integrated logistics. Prior to this, Mathew has held the position of Chief Accountant & Company Secretary in India.

Mathew is a quali ed member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India as well as the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He holds a degree in Commerce and Accounting from Kerala University.

About LogisEye Launched in 2019, LogisEye is a B2B eCommerce Technology Company with its global headquarters in Dubai. The company provides a broad range of integrated freight procurement solutions for customers in more than 50+ countries and territories.

With 20+ employees based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and 20+ employees based at the 24/7 Customer Excellence Center at Cochin, India, LogisEye aims to disrupt the way freight procurement is handled for decades and drive digital transformation in freight procurement.

LogisEye's ecosystem empowers all stakeholders in the value chain to interact and operate in real-time. The platform architecture and interoperability features simplify and standardize the procurement processes bringing efficiency, cost savings, real time visibility and transparency. The solutions operate on a horizontally scalable SaaS model hosted on the cloud and are accessible 24/7.

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Capt. Khushbeg Jattana CEO, Pier Seven Aviation A licensed, experience and established commercial pilot from Flight Safety International, Florida, USA with BBA in Aviation, Mr Khushbeg is a corporate hands-on CEO, handling a business with the same meticulous care and precision as he applied to his pilot duties. Pilot training has always been close to his heart and so Khushbeg focused on this aspect working with several pilot training organizations offering simulator training across Europe, Middle East and SouthEast Asia.

Khushbeg is a member of the Royal Aeronautics Society. Under his leadership, Pier Seven Aviation, a simulator training establishment that provides training to pilots, has undergone a dramatic turnaround, increasing its revenue generation substantially.

Khushbeg is innovative and also re-creating market driven concepts to accelerate and develop pilot training across the world.

Khushbeg is a warm human being, enjoying the company of his friends and family and, when he gets time, indulging in various hobbies. At work he is a hard taskmaster but leads from the front, has a strong work-ethic, gives support, and through these principles, seeks to inspire.

Siva Anand Director, Global System Solutions Cavotec Siva Anand joined the Cavotec Group in 2009 and has been instrumental for the development of Aviation Business Unit for the Group.

He has over two decades of experience in the eld of aviation infrastructures and manufacturing of Ground Support Equipment.

He has successfully secured and executed multiple turnkey projects in all major Airports from Middle East and India.

His achievements resulted in delivering sustainable designs, operational efficient solutions and quanti able cost savings to clients.

With extensive experience of the global aviation market, Siva has been responsible for the development of state of art Integrated Aircraft Stand System that ensures efficient operation and helps the Airport operator to increase the revenue.

Siva has been promoted recently as “Director of Global System Solutions and PCA Product Management”. He is responsible for the strategies and implementation of the turnkey system solutions and PCA product development to Cavotec Airports globally.

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Syed Mohamed Wazeer Managing Director, Prime Aviation Syed Wazeer, Managing Director of Prime Aviation, had his MBA in Aviation Management from Coventry University in the UK and Airline Management Integration from IATA. He formed the company in 2019 which bene ts from his decades of rich experience in the industry. It began as a charter scheduling broker and has now evolved into an airline with its own feet of planes. The pandemic ushered an opportunity for Prime Aviation to grow more amid increased demand for air cargo services, pushing it to unprecedented trajectory of growth, expansion and pro tability.

Wazeer’s priorities are to focus on their core strengths of cargo consolidation and scheduled operations while expanding their feet and net work of coverage. Having worked in war zones and experienced in liaising with government entities to ensure uninterrupted ow of goods despite impediments, Wazeer believes Prime Aviation can accomplish this. With trust and integrity built with its clients over time, the company is con dent in sustaining its business.

Investing on technologies, Wazeer envisions to provide transportation solutions to areas that are hard to reach across the region, thereby, empowering its people with supplies and possibilities.

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Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1961, Walsh joined the country’s ag carrier Aer Lingus in 1979, as a cadet pilot, becoming a captain in 1990. One year earlier, he had moved into a management position in the airline’s ight operations department, beginning a rise that led to him being appointed Chief Executive of Futura, Aer Lingus’ Spanish charter airline in 1998.

He returned to Aer Lingus in 2000 as Chief Operations Officer (COO) and was appointed Chief Executive in October 2001 at a time when the carrier was in a grave nancial crisis following the 9.11 attacks.

Walsh led a radical restructuring that returned Aer Lingus to pro tability.

Willie Walsh Director General & CEO, IATA

In 2005, Walsh was appointed Chief Executive of British Airways (BA).

He led BA through the 2008/09 Global Financial Crisis, established a transatlantic joint business venture with Iberia, Finnair and American Airlines, and oversaw the 2011 merger of BA and Iberia under a newly established parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG). Walsh served as Chief Executive of IAG from its inception until he retired in September 2020.

At IATA, Walsh will work from the association’s main offices in Montreal, Canada and Geneva, Switzerland.

Willie Walsh became the eighth person to lead the International Air Transport Association (IATA) when he took on the role of Director General on 1 April 2021, after an airline industry career spanning over 40 years.

A citizen of Ireland, Walsh holds a Master of Science and Business Administration from Trinity College, Dublin.

The International Air Transport Association appointed Eng. Kamil H. Al-Awadhi as IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East (AME), effective 1 March 2021.

Kamil H. Al-Awadhi

Most recently, Al-Awadhi was CEO of Kuwait Airways, a responsibility he held from November 2018 through August 2020.

That capped a 31-year career at Kuwait Airways during which his positions included Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer.

Al-Awadhi has also held several positions in the areas of safety, security, quality management and enterprise resource planning.

“This is the most challenging time for air transport—in AME and around the world. The top priority is reconnecting the world when governments are able to safely re-open borders without travel restrictions. And the immediate action is supporting governments in establishing benchmarks and plans for an orderly resumption of service. The crisis has also reinforced our determination to tackle some major issues—reducing emissions, modernizing process, and reforming air traffic management. Under my watch, IATA will continue to be a driving force for a safe, reliable and sustainable aviation sector. By connecting people and businesses aviation is a catalyst for prosperity across the region,” said Al-Awadhi.

At IATA, Al-Awadhi will lead the Association’s activities across AME from its regional office in Amman, Jordan. He will report to the IATA Director General and CEO and join IATA’s Strategic Leadership Team.

A national of Kuwait, Al-Awadhi holds an MBA in Aerospace Management from the Toulouse Business School and an Engineering degree in Aircraft Maintenance Management from Air Service Training (AST) in the UK.

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Juan Carlos Salazar Secretary General, ICAO diminished routes, and slowly rebounding international air travel and tourism.

“It is a great honor to be assuming this role at this time, and to have the opportunity to help governments and ICAO play an important part in how this sector builds back better and recovers from the global pandemic,” Salazar commented. “We are still facing some tremendous challenges to the restoration of global air connectivity today, and with many regions and populations all over the world facing prolonged economic, social, and emotional hardship as a result.”

Salazar’s career in international civil aviation spans over 27 years in various advisory and leadership roles. Prior to his appointment as Secretary General, he served as Director General of Aeronautica Civil of Colombia – Aerocivil. For the 12 years prior to joining Aerocivil, he was a Senior Advisor to the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.

Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia officially assumed the office of ICAO Secretary General on 1 August 2021 for a three-year term succeeding Dr. Fang Liu of China.

He assumes this role as CEO of the UN’s specialized agency for civil aviation as the international ight network continues to assure the efficient global movement of food, vaccines, e-commerce, and other essential supplies and personnel, despite the air transport industry still being severely confronted by COVID-19, greatly

His professional experience also includes terms as the President of Latin American Civil Aviation Commission (LACAC), Secretary of the Colombian Civil Aviation Board and Director of its Air Transport Office, Director General of Air Transport at the Colombian Ministry of Transport, Corporate Secretary and Director of the Legal Department of Tampa Cargo (currently known as Avianca Cargo).

Salazar is a lawyer and has earned advanced degrees from Harvard University (Master in Public Administration - MPA) and McGill University (Master in Air and Space Law - LLM). He is uent in Spanish, English and French, and speaks basic Arabic.

Steven Polmans Chairman, TIACA Steven Polmans spent most of his career in the world of aviation and held management positions, both operational and commercial, in the handling industry.

On October 1, 2010, he joined Brussels Airport as Cargo Marketing Manager and on February 1st, 2012, Steven was appointed Head of Cargo and Logistics. In this position, he is responsible for developing and implementing the overall cargo strategy of the airport.

Since 2016, Steven was also one of the founding fathers of Air Cargo Belgium and the rst chairman of this newly established air cargo organization at BRUcargo, grouping all stakeholders involved. In August of the same year, Steven also joined the board of TIACA, The International Air Cargo Association, of which he became Vice Chairman in October 2017. He was later promoted to Director Cargo & Logistics and amongst his new responsibilities, he became incharge of all cargo real estate development and portfolio management.

In July 2019, Steven took over the role of Chairman at TIACA, a position he still holds today. Early January 2021, he took up the responsibility of Chief Customer Officer at Nallian, a cloud and data sharing company enabling companies to operate as one, generating granular insights and unparalleled levels of efficiency and transparency for all.

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Rohit Kapur President, Baoa, India Having own helicopters in the Indian Army, before moving to the business aviation industry, Rohit Kapur has been instrumental in leading many organisations.

Presently, he is the Managing Director and Partner of Arrow Aviation. He is also the President of the Business Aircraft Operators' Association (BAOA), the only recognised body to represent the voice of the business aviation community in India.

Rohit's experience in the civil aviation industry spans across various segments, be it in aircraft sales, operations, MRO, or setting up turnkey aviation projects. After spearheading the establishment of Punj Lloyd Aviation, Rohit served as President of Aircraft Sales, Charters and Operations for Air Works India, and the two companies merged.

In 2009, Rohit joined Indocopters as CEO and was responsible for Eurocopter sales, service and product support in India as its distributor. He has to his credit turning around the company by increasing revenues by 100 percent in less than two years.

In 2010, Rohit joined Arrow Aircraft Sales & Charters Pvt. Ltd as Founder Director and Partner, with direct responsibility of aircraft sales.

Peter Harbison Executive Chairman Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Peter Harbison is Executive Chairman of CAPA-Centre for Aviation (formerly the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation), which is today the world's largest publisher of B2B commercial aviation information and analysis.

Peter established CAPA in 1990. It now produces the leading range of executive analysis, numerous newsletters, data and information reports, covering the global airport, air navigation services and airline industries. CAPA's Knowledge Centre also presents major conferences on key aviation topics and provides education and training courses for the aviation and tourism industries.

Peter is an aviation lawyer, consultant and commentator on industry issues. He frequently speaks at industry events and presents private highlevel executive briefings to airlines, airports, suppliers and consultants.

His career in aviation comprises more than 40 years, in government and in industry, including two years with the Australian mission to the International Civil Aviation Organisation in Montreal and 10 years at a senior level in the International Air Transport Association in Geneva.

Peter was formerly Chairman of IATA's World Aviation Regulation Monitoring Group, President of the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand and an IATA Travel Agenc y Commissioner. He holds LLBs from Melbourne and London Universities and LLM (McGill).

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Abdul Wahab Teffaha Secretary General Arab Air Carriers Organization After completing his post-graduate studies in Socio-Economic Development & Political Sociology, Abdul Wahab Teffaha joined the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) as assistant tariff analyst and rose up to the ranks to become the Assistant Secretary General in 1992.

In June of 1996, he was elected Secretary General of AACO and still serves in this capacity.

Teffaha played a key role in developing a new strategy for AACO based on delivering specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound results to AACO member airlines.

Joint projects between AACO members were quickly launched and include, to date, projects that deal with distribution agreements, ground handling, fuel, training, and MRO cooperation.

Teffaha also leads AACO on all industry related issues.

AACO is a non-political, nonprofit organization founded in 1965 with 30 constituent airline members from 18 countries.

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Jessica Tyler President, American Airlines Cargo

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essica Tyler was promoted to president of American Airlines Cargo and vice president of Airport Excellence in June 2020.

Tyler is the rst female president in the 75-year history of American’s Cargo division. In this role, she leads the teams responsible for the success of the airline’s cargo business and delivering operational and customer service excellence for both Airports and Cargo. She reports to Jim Butler, senior vice president of Airport Operations and Cargo.

Tyler previously served as managing director of Strategy and Development for American Airlines Cargo.

She replaced Rick Elieson, who was recently named vice president of Loyalty, overseeing the AAdvantage loyalty program.

“Jessica recently led our largest-ever investment in Cargo, which updated and consolidated more than 90 legacy IT systems into fewer than 10, and was just one of several large-scale modernization and change initiatives she has overseen,” said Butler. “Her experience and leadership in developing teams that achieve customer-focused success make her the right leader for the Airports and Cargo team in this challenging climate.”

The Cargo and Airport Operations teams will retain separate functions but will bene t from the blending of the talent and expertise of the two teams in multiple areas, including strategy, policy and procedures, training, automation, and innovation.

Tyler holds a doctoral degree and an MBA from Texas Christian University, as well as a degree in mathematics from Vanderbilt University.

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Barbara Baumgartner Managing Director - FAI rent-a-jet GmbH

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arbara Baumgartner entered the aviation industry in 1991 when she began to work with Tyrolean Airways in her native country, Austria.

With her husband, she moved to Dubai in 1997 where she was offered the position of head of family office for a Saudi family business conglomerate. During her tenure, Baumgartner was, amongst others, in charge of asset management, private aircraft operations and gained further experience in aircraft and yacht acquisitions and sales.

In January 2003, she joined FAI rent-a-jet AG as the local representative for the Middle East. When FAI

Air Ambulance & Executive Jet Operator opened its branch office in Dubai in December 2011, Baumgartner became the Managing Director of FAI rent-a-jet AG, DMCC Branch in Dubai.

Under her leadership, the company grew to become the market leader for air ambulance in the Gulf Region.

Baumgartner’s long-standing experience in the Middle East, combined with her general management and analytical skills and an iron will to succeed, proved vital to successfully grow FAI’s business exponentially in this dynamic region.

With a eet of 25 aircraft, FAI is Germany’s largest eet operator in General Aviation and a market leader in the eld of patient transport by ambulance jet.

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Liana Coyne Chief Operating Officer, Coyne Airways Board Member, TIACA Liana Coyne is the Chief Operating Officer of Coyne Airways, the pioneering non-asset based cargo airline specializing in scheduled and chartered lift to niche destinations including Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Afghanistan and around the Caucasus, Central Asia and Africa.

In March 2021, The International Air Cargo Association appointed Liana to serve as a member of TIACA’s Board of Directors.

Liana also joined in 2021 the Board of Advisors of CargoAI, a Singapore-based rm offering air cargo digital solutions to freight forwarders, airlines and GSAs, which seeks to create value-added digital solutions for the air cargo community.

Liana graduated with a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford University, and went on to become an English-quali ed solicitor. She worked for international law rm Baker and McKenzie in both their London and Hong Kong offices for six years, during which time she co-authored a number of articles on legal subjects.

In 2010, Liana decided to make the transition to join their Londonheadquartered family business. She is based in their Dubai office where she oversees their operations in the Gulf, Central Asia, as well as the more difficult-to-reach destinations which the airline specializes in serving, such as Afghanistan, Iraq and various destinations in Africa.

Liana has a passion for learning languages which include Spanish, Russian, French, Italian and Japanese, and hopes to be able to converse in Arabic one day.

Dorothea von Boxberg CEO, Lufthansa Cargo AG Chairperson, Executive Board Dorothea von Boxberg has been the Chairperson of the Executive Board and CEO of Lufthansa Cargo AG since 1 March 2021. Her responsibilities include Business Development and Cooperations, Legal Affairs, Communications and Corporate Responsibility, Information Management and Digital Transformation, as well as Finance and Controlling.

In addition to her role as Chairwoman of the Executive Board, von Boxberg also holds a seat on the Executive Board of the German Logistics Association (BVL).

Born in 1974, von Boxberg studied Industrial Engineering at TU Berlin and as part of a double degree program at ESCP Paris.

Von Boxberg began her professional career in 1999 at the strategic management consultancy Boston Consulting Group. She worked in various industries and several countries.

In 2005, she left to join the Star Alliance management company, where she was responsible for strategy. In 2007, she took her rst position at Lufthansa in the ‘Strategy and Subsidiaries’ division, which she headed from 2009 onwards.

From 2012, she was responsible for the customer experience of Lufthansa Passenger Airlines on board as well as on the ground in several positions.

In 2015, von Boxberg moved to Lufthansa Cargo and headed the Global Sales Management division.

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Lufthansa Cargo AG as Chief Commercial Officer.

Her areas of responsibility included Global Sales, Revenue Management and Pricing, Product Development, Network Planning, and Handling outside the Frankfurt and Munich hubs. The digitalization of commercial processes and the expansion of multichannel sales were among the most important tasks.

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Mervat Sultan Co-founder, RamJet Aviation Support President, Women in Aviation ME Chapter Mervat Sultan is one of the rst women in the Arab world to obtain an FAA GCAA ight dispatch license. She currently heads the nonpro t group Women in Aviation in the Middle East-UAE Chapter.

The Syria-born Sultan rst emigrated to Saudi Arabia before moving to the Emirates.

Sultan is a nance manager at RamJet Aviation Support based in Ras Al-Khaimah.

The rm provides full aircraft charters out of RAK, AOG and handling, in- ight catering, among other aviation support services.

As president and co-founder of Women in Aviation in the Middle East, Sultan paved the way for women in the industry to be recognized and inspire others to walk on the same path.

The group also gets involved in various outreach projects promoting the value of education.

Likewise, the group provide help where it's needed in various parts of the Middle East.

A passionate ying enthusiast, Sultan, who has a private ying license, hones her aviation skills when she's not busy.

Carol B. Tomé CEO, UPS Carol B. Tomé is the Chief Executive Officer of UPS. She is the 12th CEO in the 114-year history of the company.

Before joining UPS, Carol served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Home Depot, Inc., one of the world’s largest retailers. She joined the company in 1995 as Vice President and Treasurer.

Carol began her career as a commercial lender with United Bank of Denver (now Wells Fargo) and then spent several years as Director of Banking for Johns-Mansville Corporation. Prior to joining The Home Depot, Carol was Vice President and Treasurer of Riverwood International Corporation.

Carol serves as board member for Verizon Communications, Inc. and is a board trustee for Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. She is also a member of The Committee of 200, The Buckhead Coalition, The Business Council and the International Business Council of The World Economic Forum.

A native of Jackson, Wyoming, Carol holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from the University of Wyoming and a Master’s Degree in Finance from the University of Denver.

“UPS is a company with a proud past and an even brighter future.

Our values de ne us. Our culture differentiates us. Our strategy drives us. At UPS we are customer rst, people led and innovation driven,” Carol proudly says.

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Aireen Omar President (airasia Digital), AirAsia Group Aireen Omar is AirAsia Group’s President (airasia Digital). She is responsible for the airline’s digital strategy, promoting innovation throughout the group and encouraging collaboration across AirAsia’s businesses and markets.

She oversees large, digital strategic group-wide initiatives to help transform AirAsia Group into a global, cloud and data-driven and platform company. At airasia Digital, Aireen is also pivotal in incubating and growing the digital and ntech businesses such as BigLife, BigPay, Teleport, Santan and in transforming airasia.com into more than just an airline platform.

She is also a non-executive director of Tune Protect Group Berhad.

Prior to this, Aireen was AirAsia Malaysia Executive Director and CEO. She joined AirAsia in January 2006 as Director of Corporate Finance, portfolio expanding quickly to also include Treasury, Fuel Procurement and Investor Relations functions. Taking on these roles, she was instrumental in shaping the development of AirAsia into one of the fastest growing and most highly-acclaimed airlines globally.

Aireen is an Economics graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science and also holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from New York University.

Anna Kikina Cosmonaut, Russia Born on August 27, 1984 in Novosibirsk, Anna Kikina is a Russian test astronaut and the only female-astronaut in the 'Roscosmos' since 2016.

The Russian state-owned news agency, RIA Novosti, announced Anna had been assigned to the Soyuz MS-22 mission, set to launch on 21 September 2022, for a 188-day mission, where she’s expected to do a spacewalk.

Anna graduated from the Novosibirsk State Academy of Water Transport in 2006 with a degree in Protection in Emergency Situations and two years later, received a degree in Economics and Enterprise (Transport) Management.

In 2012, Anna officially became a candidate for the position of test astronaut. Over the next two years, she went through many tests and commissions in training and officially received the position in 2014.

Although she has no experience of ying into space yet, in 2017 she took part in the international experiment 'SIRIUS' - simulating a ight to the Moon! When she isn’t training, Anna is practicing other extreme sports including rafting, polyathlon and skydiving.

Anna is among the latest role models chosen for Mattel's "You Can Be Whoever You Want" campaign, which is aimed at inspiring young girls to pursue the profession of their choosing.

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Anne Rigail CEO, Air France Anne Rigail made history on December 12, 2018 when she was appointed the rst female CEO of Air France, the national carrier of France, which serves scheduled passenger and cargo services to 168 destinations in 78 countries with revenues of EUR 16.1 billion (2018).

Benjamin Smith, CEO Air France-KLM, upon the approval of the Air France-KLM Board of Directors, entrusted the position to Rigail who was previously the EVP Customer at Air France.

Air France is a subsidiary of the Air France–KLM Group and a founding member of the SkyTeam global airline.

Born on March 8, 1969, Rigail is a graduate of the Mines Paris Tech university. She joined Air Inter in 1991 and by 1996, she was appointed head of Air France Customer Services at Paris-Orly.

In 1999, she became Director of Passenger and Baggage Connections at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub, and subsequently head of Customer and Baggage Products for Ground Operations.In 2005, Rigail was appointed head of the Paris-CDG Hub Operations Control Centre.

She became VP Ground Operations at Paris-Charles de Gaulle in 2009.

In 2013, Rigail became EVP In- ight Services, in charge of Cabin Crew and in 2017 was appointed EVP Customer.

Capt. Aysha Alhameli UAE Permanent Representative, ICAO Aysha Alhameli is a pioneer. At aged 16, she became the rst female pilot in the UAE. She has an impressive academic, technical and managerial career culminating in 2009, when she was appointed as the rst UAE Representative to the ICAO Council, and the youngest Permanent Representative in the history of the organization.

Alhameli has been the UAE’s Representative to the Council of ICAO for almost a decade. She is now one of the most experienced and respected members of Council.

She has also worked extensively to form a bridge between ICAO and the greater civil aviation community: she has been a strong advocate for the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals program and supported the round-the-world “Dreams Soar” ight to promote aviation and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) among school children.

Before being appointed to ICAO, Alhameli was the Director of Air Transport of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority where she led more than 80 international air services negotiations that enabled UAE airlines to provide service around the world. She also embarked on a process of long-term cooperation between the UAE and developing countries from all regions and supported the signing of Memoranda of Understanding with ACAC, AFCAC, and LACAC. This further expanded cooperation and capacity building between these organizations and the UAE. Alhameli was awarded a Graduate Certi cate in Air Law from McGill University in 2018; a Master of Science in Air Transport Management from the City University of London in 2011; and a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences (International Studies) from Zayed

University in Abu Dhabi in 2006. She has also attended executive management courses at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, Columbia University, and Rotman School of Management.

Her non-academic quali cations include a Commercial Pilot License, Airline Transport Pilot License, and Certi ed Flight Instructor – Instrument with a type rating on the DASH-8. She has received numerous awards, including the Award of the UAE Federal Personality in 2013, the Trailblazer Award in 2014, and the Woman of the Year Award from Air Transport News in 2015.

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Tulsi Nowlakha Mirchandaney Managing Director, Blue Dart Aviation Tulsi Nowlakha Mirchandaney is the Managing Director and Accountable Manager for Blue Dart Aviation, South Asia’s largest domestic express cargo airline with a eet of 4 B757-200 and 3 B737200 freighters.

She is responsible for the operations of the airline, including ight operations, maintenance and ground handling activities. Blue Dart Aviation undertakes scheduled operations to India’s seven major metros – Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad and operates charters across the country and within the region.

Tulsi has been associated with India’s aviation industry for over 30 years.

She moved to Blue Dart Aviation from Blue Dart Express, where she is credited for creating and marketing the air cargo products for the launch of Blue Dart Aviation, including major accounts and interline agreements with international airlines, initiating charter services and setting up the accounting, sales and operations systems for these services.

Prior to joining Blue Dart Aviation in 2008, she was the Senior Vice President, Marketing and Projects for Blue Dart Express.

Tulsi has an MBA in International Aviation from Concordia University, Montreal, and has presented a research paper on aviation education.

Nora Almatrooshi UAE & Arab World’s First Female Astronaut Nora Almatrooshi is the United Arab Emirates’ rst female astronaut and that of the Arab World, too.

Nora, who dreamt of becoming an astronaut as a child, was chosen among the more than 4,300 Emiratis who responded to the UAE’s call to join its second batch of the UAE Astronaut Program.

She was selected in April 2021 and was told that she will train along with the NASA Astronaut Group 23 to become an international mission specialist in preparation for space mission.

Born in the emirate of Sharjah, Nora earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from the UAE University in 2015. She also studied at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences in Finland.

The young engineer is a member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. She has been working as a piping engineer at the UAE’s National Petroleum Construction Company since 2016.

Excelling in engineering and math, she placed rst in the 2011 International Mathematical Olympiad in Amsterdam where she represented the UAE.

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J. Manjula Director General, Electronics & Communication Cluster Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation J. Manjula, outstanding scientist, is the Director General, Electronics & Communication Systems cluster, Indian Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) since 2015.

She is the rst woman to hold that position at DRDO and has been leading Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE), one of the establishments of DRDO as Director, since July 2014.

She had a brief stint in Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. before joining DRDO. She has served in Defence Electronics Research Laboratory, (DLRL) Hyderabad for over 26 years in the area of Integrated Electronic Warfare. She has designed and realized fast signal acquisition receivers, high power RF systems, responsive jammers, controller software etc for various systems inducted in Army, Navy, Air Force and Paramilitary. She has vast experience in EW systems design & deployment in wide area network and her specialization includes con guration of Communication & Radar ESM and ECM systems.

A graduate of Osmania University and a practicing electronics & communications engineer, Tulsi received the DRDO award for ‘Performance Excellence’ and ‘Scientist of the Year 2011.

Kirsten de Bruijn Senior Vice President, Cargo Sales and Network Planning, Qatar Airways Cargo After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in 2002, Kirsten de Bruijn began her career in hotel management in the USA, working at Starwood.

She learned the importance of yield, pricing and margin, and developed her customer-focused vision and extremely high standards. As a result of her fascination with aviation, she gradually transitioned into the air cargo industry, which led her to focus more on operations and network optimization.

She began her 13 years of management experience in the air cargo industry with Martinair (where she held several positions, most recently Director of Operations for the Americas), followed by four years at Air France - KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo, where she held the role of Director Capacity & Revenue Management and Full Freighter Management Asia Paci c & Middle East before moving to the position of Director Pricing, Capacity and Contracting Europe & Worldwide Pricing.

She subsequently became Vice President Cargo - Pricing and Interline at Emirates SkyCargo, a role that she held for almost ve years.

In 2019 she completed the Global Business Consortium at London Business School. In September 2020, she then joined Qatar Airways Cargo as Senior Vice President, Cargo Sales and Network Planning.

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Muhammad Ijaz Haider Founder & CEO Soaring High

Muhammad Ijaz Haider is the founder and CEO of Soaring High, Inc. which he established in 2004. Ijaz has over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry as an A e r o s p a c e a n d Lo g i s t i c s E n g i n e e r.

Throughout the years, he traveled around the world and acquainted himself through different facets in the aerospace industry, from maintenance levels to warehousing internationally. His passion for aviation only widened when he formed Soaring High, to provide better customer services in the Middle East and South Asia regions.

This multinational company has become a one stop distributor and representative of specialized aviation which provides high performance hardware and equipment for aerospace, electronics and engineering industries in the Gulf regions, Asia and Europe. The company has collaborated with renowned OEMs, Stocking distributors and authorized OEM repair centers to market a diverse and wide range of products and MRO services in the region; distributing products in relation to aerospace, industrial, oil & gas, avionics, mechanical, textile and food industries.

Soaring High’s commitment to providing high-priority and integral aviation parts with swift delivery and hands on approach towards nding quick solutions to all the problems; it has earned high reputation among its customers worldwide as being the one stop distributor in this industry.

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Bhaskar Bhat Vistara Chairman

Executive Chairman AirAsia Group Datuk Kamarudin Meranun is the cofounder of AirAsia. Together with his business partner and long-time friend Tony Fernandes, he acquired struggling domestic airline AirAsia in December 2001 and relaunched it as a pioneer of budget travel in Asia, building AirAsia into the world's best low-cost carrier.

He is the Non-Independent Executive Chairman of AirAsia Group Berhad, taking the lead in engaging with the government, aviation regulators and airport authorities of Malaysia. Before being designated as Executive Chairman, he was AirAsia’s Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to joining AirAsia, Datuk Kamarudin worked at Arab-Malaysian Merchant Bank from 1988 to 1993 as a Portfolio Manager, managing both institutional and high networth individual clients' investment funds.

In 1994, he was appointed Executive Director of Innosabah Capital Management Sdn Bhd, a subsidiar y of Innosabah Securities Sdn Bhd. He subsequently acquired the shares of the joint venture partner of Innosabah Capital Management Sdn Bhd, which was later renamed Intrinsic Capital Management Sdn. Bhd. He graduated with a Diploma in Actuarial Science from University Technology MARA (UiTM) and a BSc with Distinction (Magna Cum Laude) majoring in Finance in 1986 and an MBA in 1987 from Central Michigan University.

He received the Darjah Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), which carries the title Datuk, from the Malaysian King in November 2013.

Bhaskar Bhat is the Chairman of Tata SIA Airlines Ltd which ies under the brand Vistara.

Prior, he was the Managing Director of Titan since 2002 and a founding member of the company, leading it to become the largest watch manufacturer in India and the fth largest in the world.

Bhat joined Vistara in January 2016. He is an alumni of Indian Institute of Technology.

Tata SIA Airlines is a joint venture between Tata Sons Ltd and Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) with Tata Sons holding the majority stake of 51% in the company and SIA holding the rest.

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R. Madhavan HAL Chairman

H.E. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi

William Blair Vice President & CEO Lockheed Martin India

Chairman, RAK Civil Aviation R. Madhavan was appointed Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on September 1, 2018. He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from NIT, Raipur and also holds post-graduate degree of M. Tech from IIT Madras.

Madhavan joined HAL as a Management Trainee (Technical) in July 1982 and has been associated with HAL for over 36 years.

He was elevated to the position of Executive Director, Accessories Division, Lucknow in July 2017.

Under his leadership, Accessories Division, Lu c k n o w ( A D L ) o v e r c a m e m u l t i p l e challenges and emerged much stronger by doubling up its topline within a span of three scal years besides consistently meeting annual targets of all nancial & physical parameters during the last four years.

During his tenure, ADL was also awarded the best per forming Division (Customer Ser vices) award in company-wide competition during January 2016.

H.E. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi is a member of the Government of Ras Al-Khaimah Executive Council.

H.E. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi has been Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah since 1997 after serving the dual role as Chairman of the Airport Board and Director General of the Department.

He has been responsible for stabilizing management and nancial positioning of the organization and currently leads a 350person workforce with full responsibility for the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport including all management, business development, marketing, human resources and administrative affairs.

William Blair is the Vice President and Chief Executive for Lockheed Martin in India.

He leads the growth and development of Lockheed Martin's business in India and serves as the executive representative for all of Lockheed Martin's programs, products and services in the country. He reports to Timothy Cahill, Senior Vice President for Lockheed Martin International.

Blair was Vice President, Strategic Solutions and Middle East Executive with Lockheed Martin's Space Systems where he led and developed strategic solutions and expanded business oppor tunities in countries within the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Israel.

In a career spanning over 30 years, Blair has held roles of increasing responsibility, with global assignments including in India where he was based on several prior occasions. .

He spearheaded successful absorption of technology for production of Su-30 Airframe & Engine accessories from raw material phase, at HAL Accessories Division, Lucknow.

He had also extensively contributed to GOI's "Make in India" strategy by developing MSME sector vendors for Aerospace Manufacturing.

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Vinod Kannan CEO, Vistara

Capt. Mohammed Al Khashman

Dr. K. Sivan ISRO Chairman

Board Chairman & CEO Jordan Aviation Vistara’s Chief Commercial Officer Vinod

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He started his career with Singapore Airlines in 2001 and held various senior positions, including that of CCO of the group's budget airline Scoot. He has also handled global network planning and spent eight years running operations in Indonesia, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.

be seen operating to the Far East, Africa and Northern Europe. Our wide body aircraft

Dr. K. Sivan joined ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) in 1982 and was inducted into PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) Project. He specializes in aerospace engineering, space transportation systems engineering, among other technical things.

His innovative contributions, particularly the strategies adopted in mission design, enabled the consistent performance of PSLV. This has also proved to be a good foundation for other launch vehicles of ISRO, like, GSLV MkII & MkIII including RLV-TD. He is the chief architec t of 6D trajec tor y simulation software, SITARA, which is the backbone of the real-time and non-realtime trajectory simulations of all ISRO launch vehicles.

have ETOPS capability and operate around the globe to destinations in the Far East, Indian Sub- Continent, Middle East, Africa and Europe and across the South Atlantic to countries such as Brazil, Uruguay, Venezuela and various Caribbean nations," Capt.

Khashman said.

He was responsible for commissioning world-class simulation facility in ISRO for mission synthesis and analysis, which is used for mission design, sub-system level validation and integrated validation of avionics systems in all ISRO launch vehicles.

He developed and implemented an innovative 'day-of launch wind biasing strategy' that enables rocket launch on any day, under varied weather and wind conditions.

He was the chief mission architect for successful launch of 104 satellites in a single m i s s i o n o f P S LV. H e h a s n u m e ro u s publications in various reputed Journals including a book in Nov 2015 “Integrated Design for Space Transportation System” published by Springer.

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Marco Del Giudice

Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy

Ajay Singh

Founder & Owner, la Couverture

Secretary Department of Defense R&D and Chairman DRDO, India

Chairman, SpiceJet

Marco del Giudice is an expert in air cargo and logistics in the pharmaceutical industry, with more than 25 years of experience. He began his career in 1995 at Lufthansa Cargo, as a sales representative, before working for several well-known logistics companies, such as Trenitalia, DHL Global Forwarding and Berlinger & Co. AG.

G. Satheesh Reddy is the Secretary of the Department of Defense R&D and Chairman o f I n d i a ’s D e f e n s e R e s e a r c h a n d Development Organization which spearheads the country’s indigenous development of defense systems and technologies.

Ajay Singh is an Indian businessman, sports

In 2010, Marco set up MdG Cold and MdG Consulting, which supply the pharmaceutical industry with products to protect their sensitive shipments. Marco is Senior Independent Validator and Auditor for the IATA Pharma CEIV certi cation program. He is also Co-Chairman and Founder of PharmaComItalia.

In 2020, with la COUVERTURE, he offers the air cargo industry a hybrid thermal solution.

As the top defense scientist in the country, Dr. Reddy guides the development of major programs on missiles and strategic systems, ghter aircrafts and unmanned aerial defense systems, underwater systems, radar systems, strategic materials, armaments, and futuristic technologies. A visionary and i n s t i t u t i o n b u i l d e r, h i s t e c h n o l o g y leadership has deeply impacted the development of ‘best in class’ systems for the Indian Armed Forces.

administrator, bureaucrat and investor. He is the principal shareholder, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, India’s second-largest airline. He is also the President of the Boxing Federation of India, and Associate Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association.

Ajay Singh co-founded SpiceJet in 2005 with the objective of making ying affordable for all Indians. After a successful stint, he exited the airline in 2010. Five years later, he bought back the airline at a time when it was on the verge of closing down.

Acclaimed as one of the leading aerospace scientists of the nation, Dr. Reddy is also the Director General of the Aeronautical Development Agency that has developed the 4th Generation Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, which is being inducted into active service.

Navigation technologies and systems, which form the core of defense assets have been designed and developed by Dr. Reddy for multiple platforms, enabling self-reliance in these critical areas. Working on the electronic designs and system engineering from a very young age, Dr Reddy facilitated the realization of various major defense systems in short periods of time.

With his vast experience in navigation and avionics design for missile systems like Agni, Prithvi, Akash and aerospace applications like G3INS for ALH, INS for ships and submarine application, he directed multiple development projects for advanced defense technologies.

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G. M. Rao

Turhan Özen

Mohammed Al Musafir

Chairman, GMR Group

Chief Cargo Officer, Turkish Cargo

Senior Vice President, Oman Air

Grandhi Mallikarjun Rao better known as

Turhan Özen is the Chief Cargo Officer of Turkish Cargo, the fastest growing air cargo brand in the world headquartered at Istanbul Airport, currently the world’s biggest airport.

Mohammed Al Musa r is the Senior Vice President of Oman Air Cargo with extensive experience in the aviation industr y spanning for more than 30 years.

Özen’s 30-year work experience involves sales, marketing, business development, logistics and supply chain related areas.

Working for Oman Air since 1996, Al Musa r has witnessed the company's growth from a narrow body operating regional carrier to a wide-body operating intercontinental carrier.

GMR is the founder and Chairman of the GMR Group.

He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Andhra University. He was a director on the Board of Vysya Bank for several years and also served as a non-executive chairman of ING Vysya Bank between 2002 and 2006.

GMR Group entered the airports business in early 2000s and is today counted amongst the top 5 airport developer and operators globally.

GMR Group presently owns and operates Delhi International Airport and Hyderabad International Airport. It is developing Goa’s Green eld airport at Mopa. GMR Infrastructure in par tnership with Megawide Construction Corporation of Philippines is operating and developing Mactan Cebu International airport.

After graduating from Galatasaray High School, he began studying at the Department of Management at Boğaziçi University. Later, he got his Executive MBA at Koç University. Özen started his early career as the manager of the sales and logistics departments for the Koç Group’s affiliates in the automotive sector.

He worked as the Distribution Operations Group Manager and Operations Director at TNT Logistics, where he had been involved since its establishment.

Between 2012 and 2014, he was occupied as CEVA Balkans-Middle East and Africa Region VP of Business Development & Sales. Later in 2015, he was appointed to the position of CEVA Global Health Sector President.

He served as the Managing Director of CEVA Logistics Middle East and North Africa region until he joined the Turkish Cargo family in December 2016.

Turkish Cargo has a eet of 24 cargo freighters with access to Turkish Airlines’ eet of 344 planes allowing it to provide air cargo services to more than 300 destinations across 126 countries in addition to providing 88 direct cargo ight services. Özen is married with two children.

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After working for almost 20 years in senior management role at Oman Air, he took the responsibility of heading Oman Air Cargo in the beginning of 2016 and had since been overseeing its steady business growth posting 38 percent year-on-year revenue growth in 2017. The company's yields grew 17% in 2018 and in the third quarter of 2019 it posted growth of 15% despite the challenging markets.

As the head of Oman Air Cargo, Al Musa r is also highly regarded for his astute business sense, nourishing talents and keeping a healthy work environment.

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Ramesh Cidambi

Surendra Ahuja

Guillaume Halleux

COO, Dubai Duty Free

Managing Director Boeing Defense

Chief Officer Cargo Qatar Airways Cargo

Ramesh Cidambi is the Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Duty Free (DDF) and is responsible for all aspects of the company's operation and reporting to the Executive Vice Chairman & CEO. His responsibilities include both the retail and leisure business of DDF.

Surendra Ahuja is the Managing Director of Boeing Defense India (BDI), responsible for the execution of current and future programs across all BDI business sectors in collaboration with Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS), Boeing Global Services (BGS) and other Boeing entities operating in India.

Prior to his promotion to his current role, Ramesh has held a variety of senior positions in the company with responsibility for areas such as Information Technology, Logistics, retail development in both Dubai Airport's covering over 38,000 square metres of retail space and the DDF Leisure business through the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel and Irish Village Bar and Restaurant (in two locations).

He has been with DDF for over 30 years, and during which time it has grown to be one of the world's largest airport retailers in a single location with sales of US$2.029 billion in 2019.

He also maintains his links with the domestic retail market through the chairmanship of a Merchants Advisory Board and as a Board member of Dubai's Retail Business Group.

His primary leisure interests are sailing (with his wife Alpana) and the practice of Iyengar Yoga.

Prior to his current role, Ahuja served with distinction in the Indian Navy for three decades. A former Rear Admiral and Navy test pilot, Ahuja’s last assignment in the Navy was overseeing aircraft carrier projects, including steering the Joint Working Group of Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation with the United States Navy, under the auspices of the US-India Defense Trade & Technology Initiative.

Among the various leadership roles that Ahuja held in the Navy, is having the distinction of commanding an air squadron, an air station and three warships, including a multi-purpose frigate. In his capacity as test pilot, Ahuja has own over 22 different types of aircraft during his naval career.

Ahuja’s many awards include the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal awarded by the President of India, for devotion to duty and distinguished service of an exceptional order.

Ahuja is married, has two daughters, is curious about all things aviation, and enjoys running.

A reputed personality with signi cant experience in the air cargo industry, Guillaume Halleux is the Chief Officer Cargo of Qatar Airways Cargo.

Born in France, Halleux started his career with Air France in 1997, holding various positions in the Logistics and Business Development department. He later joined SkyTeam Cargo USJV (a joint venture between Air France Cargo, Delta Cargo and Korean Air Cargo) in 2006 as Sales Director for North-eastern United States, before being promoted to Regional Director for Hong Kong and South China at Air France KLM. In 2012, Halleux worked with Bollore´ Logistics as General Manager, Sales and Business Development for Vietnam, and later for Singapore. His tenure with Bollore´ Logistics has made him thoroughly conversant with the freight-forwarding industry and adept in both commercial and operational know-how appertaining to international air freight business.

Bringing with him over 20 years of experience and vast knowledge in the air cargo business, Halleux joined Qatar Airways Cargo as Vice President Asia Paci c in June 2016. Based in Singapore, he was responsible for driving cargo sales and operations in more than 15 countries in the region before joining the senior leadership team at Qatar Airways Cargo’s Doha head office in October 2017. He aspires to lead his highly engaged teams at Qatar Airways Cargo to build a global brand that focuses on delivering the best air cargo products and services in the industry.

Halleux studied Economics in France and holds a Master in Business Administration from ICN Business School in Nancy, France.

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Dr. GVK Reddy

Matthieu Petot

Sanjeev Kumar

Founder & Chairman, GVK

CEO, CargoAi

Chairman Airports Authority of India

Dr. G.V.K. Reddy is the Founder and Chairman of GVK, a diversi ed business conglomerate with a predominant focus on infrastructure development. He began his career by contracting major irrigation projects including bridges, dams and irrigation canals.

Matthieu Petot is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CargoAi.

GVK has today emerged as one of the key p l a y e r s i n I n d i a ’s i n f r a s t r u c t u r e development. Apart from Airports, Energy and Expressways, GVK has a signi cant p re s e n c e i n H o s p i t a l i t y a n d U r b a n Infrastructure.

Dr. GVK Reddy is a pioneer in India’s infrastructure sector. He has successfully implemented a host of projects in record time, including India’s rst Independent Power Project at Jegurupadu in Andhra Pradesh; the rst six lane expressway connecting Jaipur-Kishangarh in the state of Rajasthan and the operation and modernization of Mumbai’s international airport.

GVK is currently working on the construction and development of the rst phase of the 60 million passengers per annum Green eld Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Over the last two decades, Dr. GVK Reddy has been the recipient of many honors, awards and accolades, most notable among these being a doctorate, the Doctor of Philosophy from the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India in 2008, in recognition of his dynamism, outstanding brilliance and invaluable contribution to the eld of entrepreneurship & societ y improvement.

In 2011, the Government of India bestowed upon him the most coveted civilian award of “Padma Bhushan” at the hands of the President of India.

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He has 15+ years of experience in Logistics, Airfreight and Innovation. He started his career at DB Schenker Australia before moving to Air France - KLM Cargo and Martinair for six years, where he held several positions, most recently Africa Area Manager (Supply & Demand).

He subsequently moved to Dyson, where he spent ve years, including as Global Head of Business Excellence (after other roles at the company). In 2017, he founded Lending2b.com and InCorporate before founding CargoAi in 2019.

Sanjeev Kumar, an IAS officer of 1993 batch, Maharashtra Cadre became the Chairman of Airports Authority of India on April 7, 2021.

He has a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from the University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee) and a Master’s degree in Communication Engineering from IIT, Kanpur. He also holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai University.

Kumar has wide experience in infrastructure and nance sectors in the Government of Maharashtra and Government of India.

Prior to joining AAI, he was working as State Co m m i s s i o n e r - G S T, G ove r n m e n t o f Maharashtra. He was the CMD of largest electricity distributor company of India, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) for more than four years.

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Kaushik Khona

Adel Mardini

Con Korfiatis

CEO, Go First

CEO & President Jetex Flight Support

CEO, flyadeal

Kaushik Khona is the Chief Executive Officer

Adel Mardini launched Jetex in Dubai in

Con Kor atis is the Chief Executive Officer of

of Go First. He has over 32 years of corporate

2005, with the mission to create a one of a

yadeal, the Middle East's newest airline

experience and all at CXO level.

kind company catering to the needs of high-

based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which

pro le clients in every aspect of private

commenced operations in 2017.

He had earlier served as CEO of Go First (then Go Air) from April 2009 to June 2011 when

aviation.

Kor atis was previously a partner with

the airline signed the rst 72 NEO aircraft

Today, Jetex serves an elite clientele through

Heidrick & Struggles, specializing in the

deal at Paris Air Show. Go Air in May 2021

its extensive global network of FBOs and

company's industrial practice focusing on

rebranded itself as Go First “to fully embrace

ground handling facilities in more than 30

airlines, aviation, defence & aerospace

the ultra-low-cost airline model” to gain an

countries worldwide, and employs over 300

sectors in Asia.

advantage over its peers.

staff.

Khona started his professional journey in

The company offers a comprehensive range

An airline and aviation executive with over 20 years of experience gained in a number of

1989 at Ahmedabad and served for the rst

of international trip planning, ground

senior roles in different airlines, Kor atis'

ve years at Vadilal Icecream group and then

support and bespoke concierge services, all

exper tise encompasses executive

the next 14 years at Gujarat Ambuja Exports.

delivered with a high degree of exibility

management,

He has also worked for Dunlop in Germany,

and signature personal touch.

commercial, brand and marketing, network,

UK and India.

A board member of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), Mardini played a key role in its development.

nance, strategy,

government affairs, alliances and airline operations.

Kor atis has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance from Australia's Monash University and is a quali ed Chartered Accountant.

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Rohit Ramachandran

Nabil Sultan

Rahul Bhatia

CEO, Jazeera Airways

Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo

Chairman & Managing Director InterGlobe Enterprises

Rohit Ramachandran is credited with

Nabil Sultan's career spans more than 28

Rahul Bhatia is the Group Managing Director

turning around the largest private carrier in

years in commercial operation roles within

for InterGlobe Enterprises. He laid the

Kuwait, Jazeera Airways, and putting it on

Emirates.

foundation for the enterprise in 1989 with its

the path to pro table growth. Prior, he played a pivotal role in putting Air Arabia on the map in Europe and North Africa, as well as the Indian Subcontinent.

Educated in the United States, Nabil holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Management Information Systems from the University of Portland, Oregon, USA.

With over 20 years of aviation experience, Rohit has worked with four major airlines on three continents, and showcases an entrepreneurial spirit that belies his age of 44 years.

Rohit's last two years have been with Jazeera Airways – as Chief Executive Officer – where he led an ambitious program of restructuring the company, dramatically reducing the cost structure, renegotiating

He began his career with Emirates in 1990 in the IT department, and two years later joined the company's management training program.

Between 1995 and 2008, Nabil gained

management.

He has led the development of a number of new businesses in the travel domain and continues to oversee recent diversi cation into aviation and hospitality.

He brie y worked for IBM.He returned home to join father's airline agency business, forming InterGlobe in 1989.

extensive commercial experience at

IndiGo airlines was established in 2006 by

Emirates, working in various management

Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, each

and leadership roles both within and

owning 50 percent of InterGlobe Aviation,

outside the UAE.

the company that runs IndiGo. Rahul is the

major costs (including aircraft leases),

In 2009, he was promoted to Divisional

network expansion,

eet renewal,

agship business of air transport

man in charge of operations.

Senior Vice President, Revenue Optimisation

With a net worth of $3.6 billion, Rahul is the

signi cant increases

and Distribution for the Airline.

38th richest Indian.

Rohit earned

In June 2013, he was appointed to his

Rahul holds a degree in Electrical

his MBA in International

Marketing from the University of Leicester

current position, Divisional Senior Vice

Engineering from the University of Waterloo

UK , Change Management from IMD

President, Emirates SkyCargo (the freight

in Ontario, Canada.

Switzerland, and Aviation Law from

division of Emirates Airline), which carried

Cran eld University UK.

close to 2.7 million tonnes of cargo during Financial Year 2018-19.

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Eng. Abdul Aziz Al Raisi CEO, Oman Air

Sheikh Tariq Abdel Hadi Al-Qahtani Chairman, SaudiGulf Airlines

Sunil Bhaskaran Managing Director & CEO Air Asia India

Eng. Abdul Aziz Al Raisi was officially named

A true visionary and entrepreneur, Sheikh

Sunil Bhaskaran, 54, is a Tata Group veteran

this year as the new Chief Executive Officer

Tariq Abdel Hadi Al-Qahtani entered the

with a rich career spanning 30 years across

of Oman Air, the national carrier of the

industry at an early age and has been

various roles in Tata Steel and Tata

Sultanate of Oman.

spearheading the success of the Abdel Hadi

International.

Al Raisi began his career at the airline more than 30 years ago as an engineering trainee

Al-Qahtani Group, growing the organisation to greater heights.

In his previous role as Vice President, Corporate Services at Tata Steel, Bhaskaran

at the Engineering Training Division before

Wi t h m u l t i n at i o n a l ex p e r i e n ce a n d

h e l d a d i ve r s e p o r t fo l i o, p rov i d i n g

becoming an aircraft engineer.

distinguished leadership skills, he has

leadership for such functions as regulatory

With hard work and dedication, he rose steadily in his aviation career becoming senior engineer, hangar supervisor, senior manager for base maintenance, chief officer

excelled in the role of Chairman and

affairs, procurement, corporate

member of the board of various prestigious

communications and external relations,

local and international companies and

corporate social responsibility, corporate

business organisations.

administration, security, medical services

for management affairs and most recently as

Sheikh Tariq identi ed the need for a new

vice president for products and brand

airline that meets the growing travel

development and acting CEO. A l R a i s i i s p u s h i n g fo r d e v e l o p i n g homegrown talents to run the country's national carrier in line with the government's initiative.

Oman Air is continuing its expansion

demands of the nation, leading to the birth of SaudiGulf Airlines in the year 2015.

and aviation services, along with the administration of civic services at Jamshedpur.

Additionally, he was the Chairman of Tata Steels Global Wires Business, along with other Tata Steel subsidiaries, namely Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company Limited (JUSCO), SIW (Thailand), TSN Wires (a joint venture in Thailand with Nichia Steel

program which includes buying more

Wires, a direct affiliate of Nippon Steel

modern aircraft and expanding its route

Corporation) and Indian Steel & Wire

network.

Products.

A chemical engineer from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Bhaskaran is also an Alumni of CEDEP, located on the INSEAD campus in Fontainebleau, France.

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Sunil Malhotra

Dmitry Besedin

Sergey Guterlait

Managing Director Bchain Consultants

Project Manager, ZIA CARGO

Deputy CEO Business Support ZIA CARGO

Sunil Malhotra is the Managing Director at

Dmitry Besedin was born and raised in the

Sergey Guterlait is the Deputy CEO for

Bchain Consultants, providing management

city of Zhukovsky near Moscow (airport

Business Support at ZIA CARGO in Zukhovsky City, Russia.

consulting across Europe, Middle East, Africa

location). Prior to joining the ZIAC team, he

and Asia, with over 29 years of rich

has over 20 years of experience in civil

experience across the industry.

aviation and air cargo.

He works with governments, aviation

His main tasks in ZIA CARGO: supporting the

s u p p o r t o f a c t i v i t y a n d e q u i p m e nt purchase.

entities, multinational companies providing

company's business activities and building

subject matter expertise and consulting for

partnerships with airlines and forwarders;

the aviation, air cargo, travel, transportation,

the development of new directions of air

hospitality, logistics & supply chain sector.

cargo from Zhukovsky International Airport,

Prior to joining Bchain, Sunil has led the advisory practice for Big 4 companies like PwC and Ernst & Young directing large scale organization transformation projects

and; work with the requests of partners, airlines and integrators for the organization of cargo ights and aviation logistics. " The unique features of Zhukovsk y

comprising performance improvement,

International Airport are the basis for

investments & deals, risk and governance

attracting customers and successful sales in

His expertise includes economic and nancial management, legal and personnel

Prior to joining JIA for more than 15 years, Guterlait was involved in the control of the economy,

nance and procurement at

various Russian holding companies.

His main tasks at ZIA CARGO is to search and implement optimal mechanisms to meet the needs of all customers of the company as well as interact with counterparties on procurement and contracting.

s e r v i c e s, b u s i n e s s a n d o p e r a t i o n a l

the cargo segment. We are ready to offer an

strategies.

individual service for each of our partners,"

Guterlait holds a senior technical education

said Besedin.

degree.

He brings in extensive sector expertise across the air cargo and aviation value

Besedin studied law and took additional

chains and ecosystem having worked with

special training at the Institute of Civil

Governments, OEMs, Airlines, LLC/FSC

Aviation and specialized IATA courses.

Airline operators, Tourism Boards, Airports, Hospitality Companies, DMO's, Travel Consolidators, MRO, Aviation Regulators, ANSP's and ATC's.

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GLOBAL AVIATION INDUSTRY rebuilding itself from a devastating pandemic Boeing forecasts $9 trillion aerospace market opportunities in commercial, defense and services over the next decade. The global commercial fleet will surpass 49,000 airplanes by 2040, with China, Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific countries each accounting for about 20% of new airplane deliveries, and the remaining 20% going to other emerging markets, the leading plane manufacturer forecasts.

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rom the 4.5 billion passengers who traveled in 2019 to just a few millions in 2020, the global aviation industry was probably the hardest hit industry by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Held in high-esteem for its many perks, including high salaries and free travel across the world, the industry found itself reeling from the impact of the pandemic, forcing it to layoff tens of thousands of staff all at once amid a global travel ban in 2020 prevent the spread of the virus.

A signi cant portion of the 11.3 million jobs in the aviation industry prior to the pandemic were wiped out. And so was the $3.5 trillion GDP associated with travel and tourism.

Airlines continue to incur losses in the billions with commercial planes grounded for the most part of 2020 and 2021 even with the emergence of the COVID-19 vaccines amid health and economic concerns.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which counts more than 290 airlines as its members, estimate the airline industry’s losses between 2020-2022 to reach over $200 billion.

“The magnitude of the COVID-19 crisis for airlines is enormous. Over the 2020-2022 period total losses could top $200 billion. To survive airlines have dramatically cut costs and adapted their business to whatever opportunities were available.

That will see the $137.7 billion loss of 2020 reduce to $52 billion this year. And that will further reduce to $12 billion in 2022.

We are well past the deepest point of the crisis. While serious issues remain, the path to recovery is coming into view.

Aviation is demonstrating its resilience yet again,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

“People have not lost their desire to travel as we see in solid domestic market resilience. But they are being held back from international travel by restrictions, uncertainty and complexity.

More governments are seeing vaccinations as a way out of this crisis. We fully agree that vaccinated people should not have their freedom of movement limited in any way. In fact, the freedom to travel is a good incentive for more people to be vaccinated.

Governments must work together and do everything in their power to ensure that vaccines are available to anybody who wants them,” he added.

Resilient Cargo The air cargo industry, on the other hand, is performing well, as industries and economies rebuild amid the continuing need to move vaccines & medical supplies around the world.

Cargo is now described as “the lifeline of the aviation industry” necessary to preserve the entity of the crisis management of airlines globally.

But the lack of international travel which provided 60% of international air cargo capacity due to the wide body aircraft used for long-haul trips impinges on belly capacity of the airfreight industry.

Commercial Engines Overview Deliveries of aircraft dropped substantially due to the pandemic, worsened by the grounding of the 737 MAX allowing Airbus to once again surpass Boeing in deliveries. CFM International achieved a new milestone of having surpassed a combinedengine milestone of 10 million ight hours and 5 million cycles with 1400 Leap powered 737 MAX and A320 Neo – Family jets having being delivered.

The Leap 1B program suffered considerably due to the grounding of the 737 MAX due to electrical issues caused the deliveries to be delayed. However, at least 31 737 MAX are expected to be delivered in the rst quarter of 2022.

188 Leap engines were delivered by CFM International in the rst quarter of 2021, down by 31% from the 272 deliveries in the rst quarter of 2020. CFM is expected to supply Southwest airlines for an order of 100 Boeing 737 MAX 7s. 850 of the 737 MAX aircraft have the Leap 1B engines, of which Boeing has delivered 470 to airlines who now have 160 of those aircraft in service and a 130 in storage.

According to the Commercial engines 2021 report “Airbus, on the other hand has delivered over 940 Leap-1A powered A320 Neofamily jets since delivering the rst aircraft to Turkish carrier Pegasus in July 2016. CFM scored a recent big win from Indian lowcost carrier IndiGo, which chose Leap-1As to power 310 A320 Neofamily jets. CFM has also produced a third Leap variant, the Leap1C, for Chinese airframer Comac’s in-development C919.”

The report also comments on GE’s silence of late stating “GE Aviation has been relatively quiet of late, with its largest-ever turbofan – the GE9X – being an additional year from service entry due to Boeing’s recent delay of its rst 777-9 delivery.

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highest traffic at 300,000 ights. Experts attribute the trend to availability of resources to the new rich and amid growing health concerns.

Rolls Royse took a hit of $5 Billion in 2020 as a result of the pandemic while the ight hours of its engines fell to 43% of the time in 2019. In response to these set of challenges the company has focused its energy on restructuring to streamline operations for future demand.

9000 employees were laid off mainly from its civil aerospace entity along with other strategic decisions to prevent further hemorrhaging.

This has had a tremendous consequence on the private jet market as it struggles to cope with the increased demand due to a supply chain that has been stretched thin. The industry was built on an assumption of slow growth and therefore adapting the tools to the increased number of passengers is concerning to the industry.

With positive news coming in the form of successful vaccination program rollouts hope for the recovery of long haul ights has provided a positive outlook. Furthermore its Trent XWB is now the exclusive engine for the Airbus A350-900 until 2030 which will provide the necessary grounding on the road to recovery from the crisis.

Currently, there exists a shortage of new and used planes, delays in acquiring aircraft parts, shortages in the availability of ight crew and pilots and catering staff which add to the existing problems of increased demand. Private Jet Card Comparisons conducted a survey of private jet iers and found that 20% of customers had experienced service issues in recent months.

The Commercial engines 2021 report stated “The Trent XWB-84powered A350-900 has been in revenue service since Qatar Airways debuted the type in January 2015, while the higher-thrust XWB-97, which powers, the A350-1000 entered commercial service with the same airline three years later Last summer, it eliminated the backlog of 787 Dreamliners grounded while they awaited maintenance in relation to Trent 1000 blade-durability issues earlier than expected. It was assisted by low utilization during the pandemic, as well as progress on retro ts.

According to industry executives, the lack of aircraft is the crux of the problem as owners of private jets who usually hired the jets out for chartering are using the planes themselves more often hence decreasing the overall pool of aircraft availability. Private jet makers like Bombardier, Trexton and Gulfstream have all raised production to meet demands.

This meant that by March, the engine manufacturer lowered its expected overall in-service cash costs relating to Trent 1000 technical issues. As of May, there were 538 Trent 1000 engines in service on the Dreamliner, with orders for a further 158. R-R also has an exclusive position on another Airbus widebody, where the Trent 7000 equips the A330neo, which entered service with TAP Air Portugal in November 2018. There are now 90 Trent 7000s in service, with a further 535 engines on order.

The gravity of the problem becomes more apparent when an announcement by a private jet company like Sentient Jet stated that they stopped sales of jet cards as of September 30 wanting to focus on existing customers.

Similarly, NetJets has stopped the sales of jet cards, fractional shares and leasing of light cabin aircraft sighting that the demand is the highest they have experienced in their 57 year history with averages reaching 500 ights a day. They stated “The vast number of ights is taxing the air travel infrastructure in ways we haven’t seen in years,” the company said. Pausing light jet sales, along with other restrictions on card buyers, “allows the company to continue prioritizing what is most important — delivering the best possible experience to all owners.”

However, this year sees the end of A380 production, on which the Trent 900 was one of two power plant options. The other rival engine for the double-decker was the Engine Alliance GP7200, developed by the GE Aviation/Pratt & Whitney joint venture that is now focused on supporting the in-service eet.

The last production superjumbo will be handed over during 2021 to the A380’s biggest customer Emirates. The Dubai-based carrier ordered both Trent 900 and GP7200 engines to power its A380s.

Delivery of the nal unit, powered by Trent engines, comes almost 14 years after the rst Trent-powered A380 entered service in 2007 with Singapore Airlines.”

Private Jet industry on the rise The private jet market has had an exponential growth over the course of the pandemic. Its growth continued this year with July posting the

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Despite the challenges faced by the industry it does not seem like passengers who converted to ying private would revert back to commercial yet. This will provide the industry with an adequate amount of time to adapt and persevere through these testing times.

Furthermore, it will force them to be more agile, reevaluating their existing business models to cater to the evolved dynamics of the market.

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Middle East will need at least 3,000 new planes Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts the airlines in the Middle East to require 3,000 new airplanes valued at $700 billion and aftermarket services such as maintenance and repair worth $740 billion, with the region positioned to capitalize on the recovery of regional and international travel and cargo demand.

Boeing provided the estimate in its 2021 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), a forecast of 20-year demand for commercial airplanes and services.

Middle East passenger traffic and the region’s commercial eet are projected to more than double over the 20-year forecast period, according to the CMO. More than twothirds of airplane deliveries to the Middle East will accommodate growth, while one-third of deliveries will replace older airplanes with more fuel-efficient models such as the 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner and 777X. “The Middle East region’s role as a global connecting hub continues to be important for developing markets to and from Southeast Asia, China and Africa,” said Randy Heisey, Boeing managing director of Commercial Marketing for the Middle East. “The region has been a leader in restoring con dent passenger travel through multi-faceted initiatives that aid international travel recovery.”

Air freight represents an ongoing area of opportunity for Middle East airlines, with the freighter eet projected to nearly double from 80 airplanes in 2019 to 150 by 2040.

Notably, air cargo traffic own by Middle East carriers has increased since 2020 by nearly 20%, with two of the world’s top- ve cargo carriers based in the region. Ÿ

The 2021 Middle East CMO also includes these projections through 2040:

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To accommodate increased passenger and cargo traffic, airlines are predicted to grow their eets to 3,530 jets.

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The region will continue to see robust widebody demand, with 1,570 deliveries supporting a growing network of international routes.

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The current single-aisle eet of 660 airplanes is forecast to nearly triple to 1,750 jets.

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CHINA is becoming all powerful, economically and militarily

Pandemic or no pandemic, weaponisation will continue at frenetic pace Asian countries are arming themselves to the teeth

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ill COVID-19 change military equations in the world? As it has taken a deadly toll in almost all countries and to a considerable extent in the most powerful country – USA – some theorists have started believing that it will, if biological or chemical weapons come into play. According to documents obtained by the US State Department and reported in the western media Chinese military scientists allegedly investigated weaponising corona viruses five years before the Covid-19 pandemic and may have predicted a World War III fought with biological weapons. The western media reported that Chinese scientists described coronaviruses – of which Covid is one example – as presenting a 'new era of genetic weapons'.

However, reports indicate that pandemic or no pandemic, arms and ammunition will continue to be the sole parameter to judge a country's military strength. SARS, Ebola and now COVID-19 is not going to affect weaponisation programme in the world.

One thing for sure, military power is shifting east. That USA and China may contend for the top spot in the years to come is given, but if one maps the militaries across the world, Asia seems to be outpacing all the other continents and China may get to the top spot some day.

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Military | Features Of the top 10 military powers in the world – USA; Russia; China; India; Japan; South Korea; France; United Kingdom; Egypt; and Brazil, ranked as per Global Firepower – ve are in Asia; two in Europe; one each in North America, South America and Africa. The power balance it appears is heavily tilted in favour of Asia, considering the military might it together carries (and we have not included countries such as Saudi Arabia; Israel; Iran; North Korea; Pakistan; Taiwan etc which have ample repower). The nuclear power states are USA; Russia; China; France; UK; India; Pakistan and North Korea and reportedly Israel. There again, one can see the tilt towards Asia.

China one of the strongest armed forces in the world China leads Asia as one the strongest armed forces and is likely to give USA a run for its money in few decades. China already has the world's largest navy (over 350 ships and submarines) and is fast expanding its advanced missile arsenal. What makes China a formidable force? It is not just military, but its (economic) 'expansionist' moves, using trade and money power. In September 2020, the Pentagon (US Department of Defense) released a report on Chinese military wherein it said it would become stronger, growing alongside a burgeoning military-industrial complex.

The Pentagon states that China has 'marshalled the resources, technology, and political will over the past two decades to strengthen and modernize the PLA (People's Liberation Army) in nearly every respect. China is already ahead of the United States in certain areas.”

The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, in 2017 had announced two major goals for the PLA: to complete modernization by 2035 and become a 'world class' military by mid-century.

This is a very clear strategic thinking as regards to its international expansionist moves.

China already has a military base in Djibouti and is looking at military logistics facilities in Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, the Seychelles, Tanzania, Angola and Tajikistan.

Modernisation of India's armed forces

The next most powerful countries in Asia are India and Japan, ranked fourth and fifth respectively. Both these countries rank highly in their economic capability, the former has a huge market and is aggressively working on creating an ecosystem for defence-industrial base under its 'Make in India' programme.

With approximately 1.4 million personnel, the Indian Army has become the world's largest ground force, ahead of China. As per China's state-run Xinhua news agency, China had reduced its size of army personnel by about 50 per cent and was focussed on boosting its navy and air force as a strategic shift of becoming a lethal and comprehensive modern force. India is also considering reducing its active force. India has also embarked upon modernisations plans for the armed forces, but is strapped for funds, though it holds the number one spot as the world's arms importer, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Between 2015 and 2019, India accounted for 22.5 per cent of share in worldwide acquisition of drones.

India has an edge in the number of army personnel and tanks (India 4,200 and China 3,200) but China has 33,000 armoured ghting vehicles compared to India's 8,600.

India has to secure its massive land border (about 15,000 km) and the coastline (7,500 km) and is ramping up its armed forces, despite fund crunch. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the US has noted “We believe India considers its security concerns in the Indian Ocean over the long term are as important as those with Pakistan and China.

Indian officials are concerned that instability in some regional states could invite outside intervention. India has tried to counter the build-up of the US and Soviet forces in the region with diplomatic efforts, including support for the UN Indian Ocean Zone of Peace proposal, but these efforts have been largely ineffective. As a result, India is pursuing naval and other military modernization and expansion programs that we believe are designed to improve its ability to secure its regional position.”

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Japan's strategy of deterring war As for Japan which ranks fourth, it has three aircraft carriers (China has one) and 287 combat aircraft and is controlling a tract of ocean reaching thousands of nautical miles from its southern coast, keeping a tab on ship movement from China. “China is the biggest single factor accounting for military modernisation and build-ups in the region,” says Denny Roy, senior fellow at the East-West Center, a U.S. think tank.

Sheila A.Smith in her book 'Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power' writes “Deterring war rather than waging it has become the purpose of Japan's military power.” Japan's paci st postwar constitution renounced “the use of force as a means of settling international disputes” and Japan's military – the Self-Defense Force (SDF) – “continues to be dedicated to an exclusively defensive mission.” Allying with the United States “has provided strategic protection for Japan, deterring its nuclear neighbours with America's nuclear umbrella.”

South Korea's defense budget is among the highest globally

South Korea's defense budget is among the highest globally South Korea and North Korea are like India and Pakistan, facing constant threat of each other. As its northern neighbour is unpredictable and with reportedly nuclear capabilities, South Korea has put in place one of the largest and powerful militaries. It has a reported personnel strength of 3,699,000 in 2018 (599,000 active and 3,100,000 reserve) and has one of the highest defense budgets in the world with $45 billion.

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In South and South East Asia, there are other countries such as Pakistan, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Indonesia which have equipped themselves militarily. However, political equations of each country differ, one can see that China backs Pakistan while it nds Taiwan as an adversary. Accordingly, the military build up is taking place in the region.

Growing military power in the Middle East Coming to the Middle East which is a hotbed for con ict, there are various powers at play and the United States is pretty actively involved in the affairs of many. Middle Eastern Islamic countries do not get along with Israel; and Sunni countries have major issues with Shia Iran; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia cannot stand Qatar and there is the huge oil wealth which interests external powers, primarily the US. Luke Coffey and Nicole Robinson in an article in Heritage Foundation have stated that strategically situated at the intersection of Europe, Asia and Africa, the Middle East has long been an important focus of United States foreign policy. “U.S. security relationships in the region are built on pragmatism, shared security concerns, and economic interests, including large sales of U.S. arms to countries in the region to help them defend themselves.

The U.S. also has a long-term interest in the Middle East that derives from the region's economic importance as the world's primary source of oil and gas.” The Middle East has over half of the world's oil reserves and the top exporter of oil.

Arms imports by Middle Eastern countries increased 61% The United Arab Emirates (UAE); the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA); Iran; Iraq; Israel and Turkey are among the countries which wield military power in the region and beyond. SIPRI has cited that arms imports by countries in the Middle East increased by 61 per cent between 2000-2014 and 2015-2019 and accounted for 35 per cent of the total global arms imports over the past ve years. Saudi Arabia was the world's largest arms importer in 2015-19, imports having increased by 130 per cent compared with the previous ve year period. It's defence budget in 2017 was a whopping $69.413 billion.

Military | Features Iraq reportedly comes second in terms of arms spend ($19.3 billion, a cool $50 billion less than KSA), considering that it has been in constant battles. Iraq has an active personnel of 64,000. The US attacked Iraq in 2003 on the pretext that it had weapons of mass destruction and got rid of Saddam Hussein, thus making ample room for its presence there.

UAE ranks top among GCC The UAE is ranked top among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Its defence budget in 2017 was $14.37 billion. The UAE Armed Forces has the primary responsibility for the defence of all seven emirates – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah. The force strength is about 100,000. Interestingly, the UAE has started a process to encourage indigenous production of military equipment, in its bid to reduce dependence on foreign powers. The Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding company is working on design and development of six corvettes customised for operation in the shallow waters of the Persian Gulf. UAE has started manufacturing ammunition, unmanned aerial vehicles and other defence related vehicles.

Iran's home-grown defence industry Iran has reportedly a military strength of 523,000 and a budget of $16 billion. According to reports, Iran has 350,000 in the army, 18,000 in the navy, 30,000 in the air force and another 125,000 in the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp. Iran has been isolated and international sanctions have led the country to develop a homegrown defence industry.

Post states that of that amount, about 30 percent goes to products of a military nature. By comparison, only 2 percent of German R&D and 17 percent of US R&D is for the military. And Israel was the rst country in the world to operate drones in combat operations and is exporting to drones to several countries, including India.

Turkey's vibrant defence industry

Israel invests heavily in military R&D

Turkey is a country to watch. Under a strong leadership it has been making its presence felt in several areas. It has a vibrant defence industry, manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles and even attack helicopters. It has an active personnel of 355,800 and a budget of $10.2 billion (2017).

Israel has 176,500 personnel on active service, made up of 133,000 in the army, which includes 107,000 conscripts. Always in a state of readiness, the nation of Israel elds one of the most capable military forces in the world - despite its size. It is ranked 18 of 138 countries.

Today, Israel is a high-tech superpower and one of the world's top weapons exporters with approximately $6.5 billion in annual arms sales. Despite Israel being a small country, about 4.5 percent of its GDP is spent on research and development. An article in New York

The Middle East has smaller powers but with substantial in uence from the western powers, whereas in the rest of Asia, China and India are two major powers that are going to get bigger with wider regional rami cations. The developed west understands this scenario well and has drawn up its own strategic moves to have some kind of power balance. Hence, Asia is a critical element for western powers who have ruled the world due to their developed economies. But Asia is soon going to surpass that.

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Features | MRO

Critical spare parts playing an essential role in the

MRO industry

While maintaining some spare parts may prove helpful, critical spare parts perform an essential role in manufacturing environments because their absence can bring operations to a standstill. The global MRO market was valued at $660 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow by 1.5 percent by 2023.

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ir carriers around the world are facing extreme nancial pressures and are cutting capacity at unparalleled rates in the absence of meaningful passenger demand. Some airlines have shut down completely, a portion of these may never return. There is an effort to reopen the economy and Transportation Security Administration statistics are showing a slight move upward in the number of travelers screened at airports, but ticket sales took a hit after COVID-19 cases surged around the world recently.

Given that some regions of the world have been emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic sooner than others, their airlines have been more aggressive in restoring planes to service. For instance, in response to rising domestic air travel numbers, Chinese airlines have put back into service 91 percent of the aircraft they sent to storage, meaning the eet is quickly approaching pre-COVID levels. But while demand has revived, there are new viral outbreaks that the Chinese government will have to contain to keep business growing.

In contrast, North America — a region that has not contained the virus yet — has restored only 46 percent. Even so, the region’s aircraft are seeing very low utilization, given the uncertain conditions and sporadic demand.

Most aircraft returning to service are narrow-bodies. This re ects their current popularity with airlines because of cost efficiency.

They also tend to dominate domestic travel, which is the rst market segment that is showing signs of recovery. In contrast to wide -bodies, there have also been signi cantly fewer announcements on early narrow-body retirements by airlines.

Based on Oliver Wyman modelling, domestic air travel would not match 2019 levels until mid-2022. International travel is not expected to match 2019 totals until mid-2023.

The global MRO market is growing at a CAGR of 1.72% and was expected to sustain the growth rate in attaining a market value of $660 billion by 2020. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.5 percent by the end of 2023 (Beroe Advantage Procurement).

North America and Europe are highly mature markets with the highest penetration of global distributors. On the other hand, markets in the Asia Paci c (APAC) and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are showing medium and low maturity levels respectively.

Similarly, both the North American and European MRO markets also possess high growth potential in terms of adoption of modern business models, e-procurement, increased outsourcing levels, and vendor consolidation.

Insight into the aftermarket services industry Industrial manufacturers are steadily providing more aftermarket services—the broad category that includes the sale and delivery of maintenance, spare parts and other value-added services. And the same is true in the aerospace and defense sector, where MRO primarily comprise the aftermarket services industry.

The global MRO market is growing at a CAGR of 1.72% and was expected to sustain the growth rate in attaining a market value of $660 billion by 2020. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.5 percent by the end of 2023 (Beroe Advantage Procurement).

According to Deloitte, the major factors driving many manufacturers to seek new aftermarket services revenue opportunities include: 1 - Changes in customer demands 2 - Increasing market maturity 3 - Cyclical uctuations in new equipment sales 4 - Pressure on pricing

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Features | MRO the commercial aircraft aftermarket parts industry. The increasing air traffic, and renewal of aircraft eet further increase the need for periodic repairs and replacements of aircraft parts. Increasing average age of commercial aircrafts also encourages companies to maintain their eet.

Martynas Balsys, Sales Team Lead at Magnetic MRO explains how the MRO spare parts market has been affected by Covid-19 and which are the most asked for parts by airlines in the industry in an email interview.

Importance of critical spare parts and components Considering the importance critical spare parts play in maintaining efficient manufacturing and industrial production today, every manager dreads costly ‘down time’ caused by insufficient or inadequate inventory supply measures.

MRO spares play an important role in ensuring smoothly owing production environments. Today, many brands of industrial equipment require the availability of speci c replacement parts and supplies. Spares generally fall into two broad categories: repairable and consumable items.

This shift appears to be taking place as more customers are emphasizing service-level agreements that guarantee product uptime. Customers are looking for service providers who can proactively support their equipment before it is out of service—and they’re willing to pay a price premium in return.

The global commercial aircraft aftermarket parts market size was valued at $28.7 billion in 2017 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. The market includes activities required for maintenance of commercial aircrafts after initial sale till the end of its lifecycle. Moreover, the market supplies components such as MRO parts, spare parts, rotable replacement parts, spare parts, accessories, lubricants and appearance products required in repair and maintenance of commercial aircrafts (Polaris Market Research).

The demand for commercial aircraft aftermarket parts products has increased owing to growing need to maintain and repair aircrafts in order to increase longevity and address safety concerns. Growing airline eets as well as increasing demand for replaceable components among others drive the growth of the commercial aircraft aftermarket parts industry. The major driving factors of the market include growing aviation industry, and increasing manufacturing of aircraft components. The growing need for proper maintenance, upgrade, and repair of commercial aircrafts for enhanced safety and efficiency supports the growth of

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“MRO Spare parts and components stands for all parts that aircraft carries itself, including but not limited to landing gears, APUs and other assets. Our main focus is on Airbus A320 and B737 family spare parts and components.

We have extensive nose-to-tail knowledge of these aircraft and we can implement our experience in order to provide best solution for parts & components supply,” says Balsys.

The biggest demand is for parts which have shelf life. For example, A320 family batteries as these must be changed between 6 and 9 months, according to Balsys.

Features | Aviation Future

MoMook: Leading the way to a paperless aviation future

The idea of going paperless in the aviation industry is simple: To have all the necessary maintenance documentation available electronically, with major parts tagged to support the process. The move would ensure all aircraft major parts have back-to-birth records that show compliance with the necessary regulations and quality controls at all times, for example. This would protect the asset value of the part—and indeed of an entire aircraft—effectively advertising it as ‘one careful owner’ - IATA

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efore aviation training management systems like MoMook by BAA training were adopted, studying aviation in a typical flight school involved a lot of stationary use and phone tag. This practice still persists in some parts of the industry though digitalization predominantly overshadows this.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, digitalization was accelerated, pushing the industry towards a more paperless future in warp speed.

Experts denote the positive effects of training management systems, saying the impact has put in happier students, lower overhead and fewer error reporting. They also free up time for owners to focus on the core task of teaching people to y.

The Aircraft Simulation Driving Market is estimated to be $3.7 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $7.7 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019 to 2027, according to In nity Business Insights.

According to IATA, the idea of going paperless in the industry is simple: To have all necessary maintenance documentation available electronically, with major parts tagged to support the process. The move would ensure all aircraft major parts have backto-birth records that show compliance with the necessary regulations and quality controls at all times, for example. This would protect the asset value of the part—and indeed of an entire aircraft—effectively advertising it as ‘one careful owner’.

Safety would also win. No expiration date would be missed, and any overhaul or repair would be done only by a quali ed person/organization. Every single part could be checked, negating the need for the still-extant statistical sampling.

Ramunas Bucinskas, MoMook Development Team Leader tells how their software helps to create a synergy between hardware and software to a paperless future.

MOMook MOMook is an intelligent business and training management system designed speci cally for aviation training centers and airlines. This is a smart software used to organize the entire training system, manage your resources, your day-to-day issues from one environment and become a paperless organization.

“MOMook is an innovative tool used to organize the entire training process and manage most of the day-to-day issues, such as scheduling, document tracking, reports, etc., from one place. It’s a web-based and easy-to-use software that can be accessed from any device – pc, laptop, smartphone, etc., provided there is an Internet connection. MOMook is customizable – it can be tailored to some precise requirements,” explains Bucinskas.

The Aircraft Simulation Driving Market is estimated to be $3.7 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $7.7 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019 to 2027, according to Infinity Business Insights.

Features and functions MOMook’s team consists of aviation pioneers, strategic thinkers and innovators who are passionate about new technologies solutions developed for aviation training centers according to Bucinskas.

MoMook’s main features and functions include: 1 - Schedules - It is a perfect function for efficiently planning resources, such as aircraft, simulators, and classrooms. It allows for tracking their availability and, this way, raising their utilization rate. The module is easy to use as you can drag and drop a slot, extend it and get the information by double-clicking. You can arrange schedule visibility by week, month, or even have a full view of all your resources timetables. It automatically generates the whole training program, including both theory and practice.

In addition, it allows you to export data to pdf les.

2 – Users - It creates user pro les of students, instructors, engineers and other company employees. You can also share documents and other data and set separate access to the system for each user.

3 - Documents - It helps you to avoid human error as it always keeps the user updated about the documents’ expiration term by sending software and email noti cations. You can create your own document types or attach external les. The documents are stored

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in both, document section and user pro le, which is handy while searching for a speci c record. It also allows you to share documents with a particular group of users and track who has reviewed a document.

4 – Reports - It allows you to get reports on your resources such as general, simulator/aircraft utilization, usage by the client, STD utilization, fueling or nancial report. This way, you can monitor your actual situation and make improvements where needed.

5 - Learning Management System (LMS) - It allows creating and providing all the training and other materials for students and Instructors by uploading various types of les or simply writing notes straight on the platform. You can easily organize training programs choosing day by day or unit by unit.

6 - Group module - It enables you to combine several students into one group by training type and assign them a classroom or an aircraft. In addition, it allows generating classroom schedules automatically.

7 - Test module - It allows you to generate a paper test with questions from the question bank and an answer sheet for the instructors. In addition, you can create an online exam with access to an administrative tracking of student actions during an online exam.

It allows generating unique tests automatically with shuffled questions and answers, which minimizes the risk of cheating. In addition, every test is generated with an answer sheet and a correct answer sheet for the instructors.

8 - Student progress - It makes tracking of student training performance, such as grades and class attendance, possible. It is similar to a regular class journal. There is a possibility to leave a

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comment or print out the performance after a class or training session. Reports are generated automatically after the user lls in the information.

9 – Availability - It helps to organize the availability of your aircraft slots, training devices, classrooms and instructors in seconds, book preferred time of available ight training devices, classrooms and instructors, drag and drop to make changes.

10- Maintenance and operations (MRO) - It provides information about a simulator. After each simulator session, instructors ll in the information, and technical logs are generated automatically. In a defect module, engineers can detect, change, and follow every simulator’s defect status. They can also print out the defect information, repair schedule, export it to pdf, assign defect repair work to one of the colleagues or add a spare part to that defect. Information about previous defects is kept in a database. Daily, weekly, monthly maintenance tasks are generated automatically.

11 – Warehouse - It allows you to keep all your simulator parts in one database and manage them by adding, editing, deleting and commenting on each part.

Optimization of aviation training processes MOMook software helps optimize aviation training processes and reorganize daily work ow. With the help of MOMook, the following parties save time and manage everyday tasks more effectively: • Flight instructors do not have to collect signatures on the tech logs as they are sent via email, etc.; • Engineers can access all documents via the Terminal without

Aviation Future | Features having to keep track of hundreds of documents manually; • The Quality department gets automatically gathered data without the need to collect it manually; • Students have a centralized training system which is convenient to use and navigate.

“We realized how much time manual and repetitive tasks aviation training centers handle and how prone to human error these tasks are. Consequently, we decided to help them implement a tool explicitly designed to manage thousands of students and maintain the whole training infrastructure.

MOMook makes the entire training process and resource maintenance as simple as possible, giving training centers the freedom to focus on the quality of training without Work style shift worrying about the processes.

The modern working environment is changing very fast. The MOMook is entirely sufficient to world is shifting from the traditional working style to a more be used by a training center as a sophisticated one involving many innovative solutions to enhance businesses and improve their results. These days even standalone application for the smallest companies in the aviation eld are interested in costkeeping track of all the processes efficient, high-quality, scalable and customized solutions that within an ATO”. could function speedily and provide quick results. So the journey Go Paperless MOMook is a road to a paperless future because it minimizes the paper resources used by training organizations. Instead, it gives them an all-in-one environment where they can efficiently navigate. The team is constantly upgrading the tool along the way so it gets more advanced and sustainable.

“All user documents can be kept within a user pro le. Student grading and student journals, online examination, training materials are all available in MOMook. Simulator tech logs and a history of defects and planning are also done via MOMook, which allows us to go paperless.

“It is not an easily accomplishable task because of the regulatory base. Regulators require some paper documents, and paper is the preferred means for some other players in the industry. However, IATA is calling to actively move towards paperless operation while assuring aviation safety, security and environmental sustainability”.

has already begun with many companies applying software solutions that boost efficiency and reduce waste. However, still much more can be done.

“A paperless future in aviation training means cost savings, work efficiency and a positive environmental impact. Any reduction of paper consumption has a positive ecological impact, lowers costs and increases convenience for all involved in aviation training pilots, aviation training organizations, airlines, etc.

“The COVID–19 has heavily affected all aviation businesses, including aviation training. It was an unprecedented challenge as borders were closing, travel demand was declining and precautionary measures were being implemented. However, according to Boeing, the effect Covid-19 had on pilot demand over the next 20 years equals just a 5% reduction. Accordingly, only a 3.9% reduction in required technicians and engineers.

Many aviation training centers, such as BAA Training, continued their expansion plans, adapted to the situation and temporarily transferred pilot training to the online environment, keeping the operation going,” said Bucinskas.

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Features | Air Ambulance

AIR AMBULANCE market widens as world faces increasing

medical health issues

The global air ambulance market was valued at only $5.24 billion in 2020 but is projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2030.

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ccidents and life threatening medical emergencies require a quick and timely approach to save lives. Depending on the patient’s condition, location and the calculated risks associated with delays in handling the situation, emergency response could come in the form of land-based EMS or air ambulance which provides a unique form of immediate medical relief to patients.

Air ambulances, which include both aircraft and helicopters, are fully equipped with the required medical equipment and facilities to provide immediate assistance to patients in remote or relatively inaccessible locations.

An increase in the number of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes coupled with the rising number of moving vehicle accidents (MVAs) demands an efficient ambulatory service leading to a global growth of air ambulance services.

The global air ambulance market was valued at only $5.24 billion in 2020 but is projected to reach $14.2 billion by 2030 growing at 10.6% CAGR within the decade.

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Air Ambulance | Features The COVID-19 crisis has led to massive disruptions across industries leading to considerable friction in supply chains that created challenges in production and sales of air ambulances.

Innovations in medical devices and the rise of digital health technologies usher better remote management of patients by healthcare providers and their integration with air ambulances creates an environment of improved care delivery.

Equipping air ambulances with critical care equipment further enables physicians to better prepare for cases while analyzing the real time data from the air ambulance.

Technological advancements are not limited to healthcare as emergency medical services aircraft have witnessed the creation of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles (AAVs) that led to considerable success in deployment.

EHang, a leading manufacturer of AAVs, successfully transported medical professionals, staff and medical supplies in its two passenger drone. Furthermore, the manufacturer developed an ambulance drone known as Ambular in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the purpose of swiftly tackling health related emergencies.

Similarly, Kyathi and the International Critical Air Transfer Team (ICATT) jointly launched a xed-wing aircraft ambulance which was equipped with an isolation pod permitting the safe transportation of patients infected with COVID-19.

These trends are expected to contribute to the overall growth of the air ambulance market globally and inspire further innovation in the industry.

The primary challenge air ambulances face is the service charge associated with their use as they are naturally signi cantly costlier than land based emergency medical services. Although insurance providers may cover some of the costs associated with air medical services, reimbursements are quite low. These challenges prevent the growth of the air medical services market across the globe.

COVID-19 may seem like the perfect trampoline for air ambulances to spring into action, but its propulsion has been stunted due to the logistical challenges posed by the pandemic. The inability to position crew and aircraft, the lack of commercial airline availability, crew quarantines, crew rest logistics, grounding of medical staff at airports and the requirement of COVID-19 tests for family members all presented unique challenges to the industry.

Despite the challenges outlined, the global air ambulance market is expected to exhibit organic growth in the next ve years as the insights from the healthcare sector clearly identi ed.

The increasing number of accidents, adverse cardiovascular events and other medical conditions that demand urgent medical action all create a demand that can only be replenished with the existence of air ambulances which can transport patients to the relevant facilities at the shortest possible time.

Furthermore, access to remote areas is only possible through the existence of air ambulances and with technological advancements that allow online booking of the services adoption is only likely to increase.

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Features | Space Technology

Space

Technologies expanding fast but space tourism humankind benefits still debatable According to reports, 40 countries have launched nearly 9,000 satellites, of which an estimated 5,000 are still in orbit and only 3,371 are said to be operational, the rest have outlived and become space debris.

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illionaires Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson and Elon Musk are fulfilling their childhood dreams of space travel, but many experts have asked whether it can go beyond their wish-fulfillment. Nothing is known how space travel can benefit humankind. Another billionaire and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates has a totally different take on space tourism. When asked why some billionaires were obsessed with space travel, Gates said “I don't know” and then added, rightly so, “I've become obsessed with things like Malaria and HIV and getting rid of those diseases… ... “Space? You know, we have a lot to do here on Earth.”

Bezos and Branson will go down in history as pioneers of suborbital space travel as their respective entities, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, have lined up space tourism with per person per trip costing anywhere between US$20-25 million.

There is also SpaceX which is planning to send space tourists, including Yusaku Maezawa, on a free-return trajectory around the Moon on the Starship.

Elon Musk, TESLA and SpaceX Founder, announced the Starship will be ready for an unpiloted trip to Mars in 2022 and a crewed ight in 2024.

Similarly, NASA in 2019 announced that it aims to start allowing private astronauts to go on the International Space Station (ISS), with the use of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft and Boeing Starliner spacecraft for public astronauts, at a cost of US$35,000 per day and an estimated US$50 million for the ride there and back.

Space communication is transformational There is are a lot happening in space travel, but questions remain on comparable bene ts.

However, when it comes to space communication technologies there is no denying the fact that it has been transformational, to say the least.

The ISS has been a marvel of cooperative engineering, science and research and NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN)

networks have connected station astronauts to Earth and empowered profound research on the orbiting laboratory.

At its heart is the complex task of communicating with space resembling wireless communications at home – only on an enormous scale and at incredible distances.

Military and civilian applications From the world's rst ever satellite Sputnik launched on October 4, 1957, space technologies have come a long way.

According to reports, 40 countries have launched nearly 9,000 satellites, of which an estimated 5,000 are still in orbit and only 3,371 are said to be operational, the rest have outlived and become space debris.

The United States has the most with 1,897 satellites. China, Russia and India are the other top satellite launching countries. Satellites are used to for military and civilian applications. Some of the applications, include, Earth observation, communications, navigation, weather forecast and space telescopes.

Record-setting growth in satellite launches The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) said in 2021 State of the Satellite Industry Report that despite the pandemic, the global space industry continued to grow in 2020 and the commercial satellite industry exhibited record-setting growth in the number of

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The 2021 report pointed out that for the third straight year a record number of satellites were launched into space during 2020, more than tripling the number launched in the previous year.

By 2020, the total number of satellites circling the earth increased by 37 percent, compared to 17 percent in 2019. Innovation piqued the interest level of the investment community in 2020 as special purpose acquisition companies or SPACs raised over six times the previous annual total in investment capital.

The reports also show that despite several record-breaking or key growth metrics, the global COVID-19 pandemic impacted users of satellite services throughout the year and therefore certain satellite industry revenues during 2020.

Space economy generates $371 billion revenue The overall global space economy generated revenue of $371 billion in 2020, an increase of 1.4% compared to 2019.

The commercial satellite industry once again continued to be dominant, accounting for $271 billion or nearly 73 percent of the world's space business.

Technology innovations increased data capacity and helped increase subscribers as satellite broadband revenue grew by 10 percent during 2020 to $2.8 billion.

Innovations in radio frequency (RF), carbon emission and other mapping capabilities helped increase satellite remote sensing revenues by 12 percent compared with the previous 12 months to $2.6 billion.

D u r i n g 2 0 2 0 , r e ve n u e s g e n e r a t e d b y commercial launch services increased by 9 percent to $5.3 billion as the U.S. solidified its market share leadership in launch services.

Global satellite ground equipment revenues maintained 4 percent growth over the previous year to just over $135 billion, led by c o n t i n u e d wo r l d w i d e s a l e s o f g l o b a l navigation satellite system (GNSS) terminals such as smartphones and tablets.

CubeSats are popular Expansion was fueled largely by ground equipment and launch services. The growth of satellites has been driven by the consumer.

Low earth orbit (LEO) satellites which orbit between 200 and 2000 km from earth are becoming popular.

and more than 90 have been destroyed in launch failures. Small or CubeSats allow for cheaper designs and advancements in industrial technologies enable their mass production.

Mobile communications The Ka-band systems for mobile satellite communications initiative is another notable development. Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen, Germany, as well as various partner organizations, KASYMOSA aims to make satellite technologies more broadly usable in the mobile space.

Consumer-tier satellite phone calls, improved emergency response efforts in crisis situations and other radical functions are all possible through further Ka-band development.

NASA's Space Telecommunications Radio System (STRS) is the project to meet future space communications and navigation system needs by de ning an open architecture for NASA space and ground software-de ned radios (SDRs).

The STRS project is currently developing the standard to provide a common, consistent framework to abstract the application software from the radio platform hardware to reduce the cost and risk of using complex recon gurable and reprogrammable radio systems across NASA missions.

Emerging technologies The space industry is utilizing emerging technologies including 5G, advanced satellite systems, 3D printing, big data, and quantum technology to upgrade and scale activity and operations in space.

Many services such as weather forecasting, remote sensing, global positioning system (GPS) navigation, satellite television, and longdistance communications systems critically rely on space infrastructure.

CubeSats - satellites which have existed since 2000 are being deployed regularly.

When it comes to space technology, NASA has always been one of the key research bodies. Future space technologies will rely heavily on robotics and AI to assist human teams of astronauts.

Arizona State University researchers Elizabeth Garbee and Andrew Maynard, writing in The Conversation, said that the tiny LEO devices could potentially spread to the consumer market.

Researchers hope that robots will be able to perform maintenance and repairs on existing space stations while aiding scientists with data collection and analysis.

Their low cost of operation and exibility makes them highly viable for scienti c explorations, according to a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

In fact, the ISS already has a robot assistant named Robonaut 2, and NASA hopes to have a whole team one day.

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harjah made aviation history in 1932, when the rst ight to the emirate landed at Al Mahatta runway. Since then, Sharjah Airport has been proving itself a modern airport providing world class services through a series of groundbreaking initiatives.

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Connecting Communities Since 1932

In 2021, Sharjah Airport became the first carbon-neutral airport in the GCC and the second in the Middle East to attain Level 3+ Neutrality accreditation from the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, issued by Airports Council International (ACI).

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Sharjah Airport's strategic location, midway between the Far East and Europe, its “Open Sky Policy” which permits all Airlines Traffic rights without any hindrance, the proximity to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, are the key USPs. The Airport has one of the longest runways (4060 meters) in the region with CAT II capabilities enabling all aircraft, up to the A380, to land and take off with full load capacity during all weather conditions.

The Airport offers the most competitive landing and handling rates in the region making it popular with both large and small operators. Furthermore, Sharjah Airport has also emerged as an important air cargo hub for many of the world's major carriers.

Strategically located, Sharjah Airport has a unique location which is just 10 km away from Sharjah city centre and about 20 minutes drive from nearby Emirates and also within easy reach of the Northern Emirates. Sharjah Airport provides access to the main ports of the Gulf with direct road links to both the seaports of Sharjah.

Sharjah Airport has achieved a new global accomplishment by obtaining the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) certi cate from the Airports Council International (ACI) in December 2020, becoming the rst airport in the UAE to do so, and the seventh in the Middle East. This certi cation recognises the achievements of

Corporate Profile | Features Sharjah Airport as an international hub which provides a safe experience for its travellers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sharjah Airport is globally recognized for its operational effectiveness that has been re ected in its OTP awards.

The airport also plays a signicant role in the Sharjah economy; and it has been instrumental in developing the emirate as a centre of trade and commerce. The airport has established a reputation for providing quality services and a competitive value proposition that has continued to attract a growing number of passengers, as well as airline and cargo shipment clients, each year.

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Airport launched an expansion plan in 2017, increasing passenger capacity to 20 million after completion.

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) is committed to manage Sharjah Airport in a highly professional manner that seeks to achieve a high level of safety and customer satisfaction in the delivery of all its

service products through the application of continuous improvement programmes and the implementation of a formal Integrated Management System (IMS).

Environment Initiatives As a pioneer in the eld of aviation environment Sharjah Airport; rst and only carbon neutral Airport in GCC and second in middle east, maintains stringent environmental standards to ensure that its carbon footprint is maintained at a minimum. This includes optimizing carbon emission, using energy and other resources efficiently, implementing “recycle and reuse” policies, and continually improving its operational performance standards.

In 2021, Sharjah Airport became the rst carbon-neutral airport in the GCC and the second in the Middle East to attain Level 3+ Neutrality accreditation from the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, issued by Airports Council International (ACI).

This achievement, occurring when net carbon dioxide emissions over a full year are zero by optimizing the direct emission and offsetting the residual emission, re ects the excellence of the airport strategy in the implementation of many projects and practices that use the application of the highest standards of sustainability.

The environment and sustainability initiatives of Sharjah Airport received other recognitions and awards such as Green Airport Silver Recognition 2020 by Airport Council International, Modama award for Green Government Initiative 2020 by Ajman Tourism Department, Green Sharjah award by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce etc.

Sharjah Airport already has a well-established, certi ed ISO140012015 Environmental Management System.

Sharjah Airport Certifications: IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) accreditation

CEIV certied by IATA to handle Pharma Products

Ra3 certied handling agent as per the European Union (EU) for aviation security validation

Founder and a strategic member of Pharma.Aero organization

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ier Seven Aviation, UAE is an EASA approved independently owned simulator training facility specializing in providing an array of training for flight deck personnel, airlines and private users. Our facility at Sharjah Airport is focused on servicing commercial airlines with both narrow and wide body simulators.

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Pier Seven has successfully trained several thousand airline pilots and selfsponsored cadets and through our network within the aerospace industry, we have been able to provide cadets placements in airlines.

We are constantly developing and upgrading our offering and portfolio of services and simulators to cater for different aircraft types and a variety of services.

Pier Seven is expanding its facility to accommodate four more FFS including A320 NEO and B737 NG.

Our range of Simulators include: A320 CEO, B737 CL, B747 400, B737 NG and A320 NEO.

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We are approved by the UK CAA, PCAA Pakistan, PCAA Oman, NCAA Nigeria, CAA Bahrain, CAA Moldova, CAA Kazakhstan, CAA Malaysia, CAA Kyrgyzstan and GACA Saudi Arabia.

Our experienced instructors and commercial team is client oriented, innovative and exible providing training solutions ensuring customer’s requirements are always fully met and on time.

CEO Khushbeg Jattana commented “The industry has undergone a signi cant overhaul over the last 24 months for obvious reasons. Pier seven has gone out of its way to prepare ourselves to be best placed to assist in the upturn in demand which is about to take place”.

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Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Connecting Jackson to the World, and the World to Jackson

JAN is the busiest airport in Mississippi, situated in the Central part of the state and serving the Capital region of Jackson with over 3,000 acres of property. JAN has service to several of the world’s busiest global hubs and is home to the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing.

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hile our nation continues to struggle with the overwhelming effects of COVID-19, the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, Mississippi, USA (JMAA) has experienced signicant progression towards operational excellence.

Within the rst six months of calendar year 2021, JMAA claimed numerous accolades.

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As we emerge from the pandemic, we will continue thriving and reconnecting our passengers to the world!

The achievements of our organization’s leadership, accountability, and staff work ethic have contributed greatly to our overall success.

Perhaps the most celebrated achievement of this year has been the inclusion of the Hawkins Field Airport (HKS) Terminal in the National Register of Historic Places, having operated proudly for nearly 100 years.

Earlier this year, the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) was projected as 8th in the USA for passenger growth.

Increased destinations and additional air service are at the core of our mission, “Connecting Jackson to the World, and the World to Jackson.”

More choices for air travel at Jackson ultimately mean lower prices for our valued travelers. We intend to make air travel more accessible to the people of Central Mississippi in this manner and continue to deliver lasting value to our constituency.

This additional air service has highlighted the need for upgraded infrastructure. In June, we completed a high-priority partial terminal renovation in just weeks. The vitally needed project increased the passenger security screening throughput by on the west end of the terminal.

We will be undergoing further upgrades to our facilities, many of which will not be visible to the traveling public. Each of these actions is being undertaken to improve passenger convenience and safety.

This coming scal year (October 1, 2021 to September 30. 2022) we will continue to support our airline partners and customers with renovated and expanded facilities. We also intend to re-open and expand our concessions program inside the terminals with authentic Mississippi cuisine.

Our commitment to Jackson’s youth will be renewed again next year with another round of top-notch aviation education at our JET-A ight academy. This is a highly celebrated program to train the next generation of aviation leaders within our community. This exposure to technology and knowledge in the eld of aeronautics has been very well-received for two years in a row.

Continued progress is what we are striving to achieve. In addition to advancing our air service offerings, facilities, and concessions, our utmost priority is the health and safety of all airport employees, passengers, and customers. Our airports remain under the

About JMAA The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA), Mississippi, USA operates two airports: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Hawkins Field Airport (HKS).

JAN is the busiest airport in Mississippi, situated in the Central part of the state and serving the Capital region of Jackson with over 3,000 acres of property. JAN has service to several of the world’s busiest global hubs and is home to the Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing.

HKS is a general aviation airport that houses two emergency response medical air transporters and the Civil Air Patrol. It is also home to the Mississippi Army National Guard 185th Aviation Brigade.

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TURKISH TECHNIC: Your Trusted Partner for Commercial Aircraft and Business Jet Maintenance With warehouses located in 4 continents and more than 10.000 components in its inventory, Turkish Technic covers the entire spectrum of aircraft components and their engine with its decades of experience and know-how.

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ith 11 hangars at 5 airports, more than 9.000 employees, affiliates for IFE systems, cabin interior, engine and seat, Turkish Technic is a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial aircraft and business jets.

Its roots dating back to 1933, the foundation of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic gained its corporate identity in 2006, and became fully-owned affiliate of Turkish Airlines Group.

Operating as a one-stop shop with quali ed personnel, comprehensive in-house capabilities, state-of-the-art hangars and equipment, Turkish Technic provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, engineering, modi cation and recon guration services to many domestic and international customers at ve airports located in Ankara, Aydin and Istanbul (Ataturk Airport, Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport). Headquartered at the meeting point of the world, Istanbul, Turkish Technic’s proximity to more than 300 cities in 160 countries within the 3-5 hours ight range allows the company to meet its customers’ needs from a single spot. Thanks to its innovative solutions, quality of its services and comprehensive technical skills, Turkish Technic provides maximum efficiency and makes a difference in the MRO industry.

Aircraft Maintenance Services Using the latest technological equipment and having the necessary know-how, Turkish Technic provides nose-to-tail, line and base maintenance services for a broad range of aircraft types.

Its specialty in providing technical services and customized solutions lead its local and international customers to entrust their maintenance operations to the competent hands of Turkish Technic.

Landing Gear Services With its extensive in-house capabilities and team of experts available around the clock, Turkish Technic has a proven track record of servicing a large number of landing gear, bringing the knowledge and skill sets required to test, repair and overhaul landing gears in order to ensure its customers have stronger landing gears for the smoothest touchdowns.

Holding various aircraft types within its capability, Turkish Technic operates as a one-stop-shop for landing gear maintenance and overhaul with its customer-oriented service policy.

Engine & APU Services From minor repairs to complete overhauls, Turkish Technic provides comprehensive engine solutions with its affiliate Turkish Engine Center (TEC). With short and reliable turnaround time and long-lasting quality to remain on-wing as long as possible, TEC offers maintenance, repair, overhaul and revision services for CFM56-3/5C/7B and V2500-A5 series aircraft engines.

With quali ed engineers and technicians, its commitment to the

highest quality and safety standards, Turkish Technic provides a 24/7 technical support to make sure their customers’ APU has got their back at all times.

Business Jet Maintenance Services Based in 3 airports in Turkey, Turkish Jet by Turkish Technic is a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul provider of Gulfstream & Bombardier business jets. Offering nose-to-tail services through its diversi ed shops such as airframe, cabin interior, engineering, Part 21, wheels, brakes, battery, emergency equipment as well as supply and management services, Turkish Jet is a leading onestop shop in the region.

Component Maintenance and Pool Services Always aiming to deliver maximum value to its customers for their components repaired in its shops, Turkish Technic guarantees technological excellence through the highest quality and safety standards. With decades of experience spanning hundreds of components, Turkish Technic established a reputation with its reliable turnaround times and exceptional service quality.

With warehouses located in 4 continents and more than 10.000 components in its inventory, Turkish Technic covers the entire spectrum of aircraft components and their engine with its decades of experience and know-how.

Cabin Interior Maintenance Services Managing multiple dependent and independent projects for decades, Turkish Technic has a proven track record of providing cabin interior solutions for domestic and international customers.

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Features | Corporate Profile With workshops equipped with the latest technology equipment and team of experts around the clock, Turkish Technic performs cabin revision maintenance and decorative coating, cabin textile and aircraft seat workshops; seat, galley, oxygen systems as well as maintenance, repair and renewal of materials. In addition to these services, the production, assembly and revision works of all textile products in the cabin are carried out by the related units. Turkish Technic offers an extensive range of services and solutions tailored to its customers’ needs and requests.

Training Services Turkish Technic provides practical, theoretical and simulative training at its facilities equipped with the latest technology. With decades of experience in aviation training, Turkish Technic invests in the future of the global aviation through its expert technical trainers and specially-designed training grounds for practical training. With a capacity of hosting 810 trainees, Turkish Technic serves individuals or groups of domestic and international customers depending on sectoral requests.

Affiliates of Turkish Technic Transfering its quality service approach and experience in the global MRO industry to the aviation sub-sectors with its affiliates, Turkish Technic has ve affililates that meet the needs of the aviation sector in their respective elds.

TURKISH ENGINE CENTER (TEC) provides maintenance, repair and overhaul for aircraft engine systems including CFM56-

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TURKISH NACELLE CENTER (TNC) Turkish Nacelle Center provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modi cation of thrust reverser and nacelle systems for almost all types of engine platforms used on commercial aircraft.

CORNEA develops new products and applications by combining traditional in- ight entertainment systems with the latest technology and innovation. With a product range of seat-back, tablet-based and wireless IFE, CORNEA rede nes the IFE experience.

TURKISH SEATS INDUSTRY (TSI Seats) designs, manufactures, modi es and merchandises aircraft seats and spare parts. TSI Seats has a product portfolio of 6 seats in total for economy and business class that meet high standards of performance and quality.

TURKISH CABIN INTERIOR (TCI) designs and manufactures narrow and wide body commercial aircraft galleys and stowage, VIP galleys, aircraft equipment and provide retro tting as well as repairing services. Identifying sector needs and maintaining its customer-focused approach, TCI’s advanced engineering solutions provide major reductions in gross weight of cabin interior products with smart design philosophy, lightness and durability.

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Airfreight solutions specialist It specializes in crafting tailor-made expert solutions designed to meet the demands of clients, backed by dedicated customer service to provide bespoke premium airfreight and charter services.

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rime Aviation may be relatively young in the sturdy global airfreight and logistics industry but it takes pride in having the knowledge and capabilities to provide airfreight and logistics solutions specific to what customers need.

Prime Aviation MD Syed Mohamed Wazeer has a keen vision to create value driven growth by providing services that extend beyond airfreight logistics. As digital ful llment platforms such as end-to-end supply chain visibility, integrated distributed order management solutions and personalized analytics take center stage in today’s logistics, Prime Aviation’s goals become more transparent.

Its vision is clear—to create an environment for manufacturers and retailers that effectively position and manage their businesses by sharing information, hence, propelling a refreshing form of efficiency into the air cargo transport industry.

This becomes particularly relevant when we observe the consumer behavioral dynamics rapidly evolving to suit a digitalized form of commerce. Adoption of e-commerce has led to a revolution in consumer trends especially during the pandemic allowing Prime aviation to re ect thoroughly on the demands of their clients as they face an overwhelming demand, which at times may be crippling due to lack of supply.

Providing an efficient and tailored supply chain can mitigate the numerous risks clients face allowing for better ful llment and increased pro tability.

The company does this through an integrated system that utilizes logistics and supply chain technology coupled with decades of experience that are agile and responsive to the demands of the market.

It specializes in crafting tailor-made expert solutions designed to meet the demands of clients, backed by dedicated customer service to provide bespoke premium airfreight and charter services.

These practices make Prime Aviation the preferred reliable and cost effective choice for clients in the region.

Founded in Dubai, the global business gateway, Prime Aviation’s network of operations span across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, China and the CIS countries.

It bene ts from a healthy network that has been established on trust and integrity across many airlines, airports, handling companies and freight forwarders.

Prime Aviation prioritizes quality of service over every other factor which is re ected in the satisfaction of their clients. With the availability of e-services that allow tracking, tracing and online bookings customers relish in the comfort of ful llment with transparent visibility of their cargo. It becomes quite evident that the organization does not intend to leap forward into an abyss but rather takes calculated steps forward. Its team continues to explore activities and projects that may introduce new streams of revenue, increase pro tability or add value to the organization.

The pandemic proved to be a fruitful time to increase the pace on development within the organization and investments were poured into hiring skilled manpower, expanding the eet of airplanes and establishing cross border partnerships that allowed for new routes to be established ful lling the requirements of the clients. It is imperative now for the organization to maintain the existing momentum and capitalize on the existing resources to maximize efficiency and create a pro table path for the future.

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Cavotec’s Cleantech Airport Solutions: Ahead of the curve in reducing environmental impact, improving overall efficiency Cloud

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Cavotec is pioneer in design and manufacturing of in-ground solutions and has successfully completed several turnkey solution projects for commercial and military applications in the region and globally. Today, Cavotec is the single largest supplier of PCA and Pits System for Dubai Airport with more than 1000 equipment in operation.

avotec is a leading systems integrator and manufacturer in the global airports sector. Its comprehensive range of innovative ground support equipment (GSE) provides Power, Air, Fuel and Water to parked aircraft through its systems housed in underground pits, tunnel systems & caddies.

Mr. Juergen Strommer, President of Cavotec Airports and Industry Division, said “Cavotec’s proven products play a pivotal role in the operation of Dubai Airports and enable passengers to enjoy the highest levels of comfort on board the plane. Cavotec featuring the Airports with unique technologies and solutions developed for today’s highly-demanding aviation industry.”

Cavotec’s cutting-edge products and solutions provides alternate system to APU that enables APU to be switched off within 5 min from Chock-on. The introduction of these innovative systems reduces tarmac congestion, improve overall performance and operational efficiency, and thereby increase the pro tability, & reduce environmental impact.

By placing all essential services such as GPU power, PC Air, Water and Fuel below ground, the tarmac apron kept completely free for other vehicles approach. The actual supply is made through Pop-Up and Hatch type Pit system, which are positioned close to the aircraft parking location.

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Cavotec continues to register a great deal of activity in the region, with recent orders for the Group’s airports market unit across India and the Middle East.

Cavotec recently handed over a complex turnkey project to design, supply, install, test, and commission of Subfreezing PCA System and Pop-Up Pits for PCA & 400Hz systems, including underground services for Bahrain International Airport Project. These systems are installed for Multiple Aircraft Ramp System (MARS) stands, where Cavotec’s innovative equipment will serve all types of aircraft, including the Airbus A380.

Cavotec is also steadily emerging its presence across the Indian subcontinent. The Group is currently executing a large contract for Hyderabad International Airport to Supply and install the PCA and

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GPU System. The Group has already supplied large number of fuel Pits for Delhi International Airport expansion project and our systems are already in operation at Mumbai International Airport, Bangalore’s Kempegowda International Airport, Chittagong and Sylhet airports. The Group has also supplied fuel systems to four major Indian Air Force bases.

The Group’s recent development of the state-of-art Dx-Artic Subfreezing PCA System is a breakthrough innovation in the aviation industry. This Subfreezing PCA Units could deliver the cool air as low as -25°C at unit outlet, which will enable to serve upto 18°C air at Aircraft inlet. The Unique nature of this solution is as single PCA Unit could cool down the cabin temperature of super jumbo A380 Aircraft in required time, while conventional technology requires two PCA Units to cool an A380 Aircraft. This system is unique and rst in the world.

This system is integrated with all Aircraft Stand equipment through “Gate Connect System” and could directly be linked to Airport billing system. Fully automated billing to the Airport/Airline, which has the ability to integrate the complete apron system and could monitor remotely is an additional bene t to the operators.

“Cavotec is unique in developing the system based on the customer’s need. We listen to the customer’s problems and provide solutions that safeguard the environment, protect people and increase the overall operation efficiency, which makes their organization pro table. Cavotec’s on-going and long-standing success proves the strong growth in the region and demonstrates

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how the customers consider Cavotec as a trusted partner to provide state-of-the-art technology,” adds Mr. Siva Anand, Director of Global System Solution and PCA Product Management.

Cavotec is a leading supplier of innovative aircraft utility technologies, and its systems have been used by Dubai Airports for many years at Terminal 1 Concourse 4, Terminal 3 Concourse 2 and 3, Terminal 2 remote aprons and the EXPO Remote Apron. Cavotec has long been a preferred partner of Dubai Airports partly due to its advanced PCA technologies having unique capabilities to cool aircraft – including new-large planes in Dubai’s demanding ambient conditions.

Cavotec is a global engineering group that gathers its technological expertise from its manufacturing Centers of Excellence; Cavotec Cypress USA for the PCA, 400Hz & Fueling Systems, while Cavotec Germany and Cavotec UK produces the In-Ground Systems for utility pits and fueling.

These same manufacturing units also conduct continuous research and development with the support of Cavotec India to ensure that Cavotec products are ahead of the curve in terms of improving operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Cavotec systems ensure that critical aircraft services are available directly at the gate, guaranteeing that aircraft are serviced quickly and efficiently. To nd out more about Cavotec, visit our website at www.cavotec.com.

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LogisEye Solutions: Accelerating the adoption of digital technologies in logistics

Launched in 2019, LogisEye’s platform offers different digital solutions to meet most of the freight procurement and payment requirements of international traders and logistics service providers across all market segments. Its cloud-based applications can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

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he pandemic has ushered in “the new normal” on how people live and how businesses are conducted to ght the many challenges that come along with this global health crisis. Its most signi cant impact: Accelerating the adoption of digital technologies in so many industries, logistics included.

LogisEye, a Dubai-based tech start-up specializing in innovative digital solutions for Freight Procurement, is among those game-changers.

Launched in 2019, LogisEye’s platform offers different digital solutions to meet most of the freight procurement and payment requirements of international traders and logistics service providers across all market segments. Its cloud-based applications can be accessed from anywhere in the world.

Its solutions are hosted on the cloud, offering a broad range of custom-tailored integrated freight procurement solutions that services over 50+ countries and territories worldwide, with the aim of transforming, accelerating & simplifying end-toend freight procurement. The platform architecture and interoperability features simplify and standardize the procurement processes.

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Corporate Profile | Features “The trillion-dollar freight industry demands smart and evolving technologies with an increased focus on procurement and overall supply chain transformation to meet the needs of the changing customer requirements,” said Mathew.

“The company differs from other online freight ebooking platforms as it aims to provide a broad range of custom-tailored integrated procurement and payment solutions with the best cost-effective rates for importers and exporters, in real-time.”

Along with shipping rates, LogisEye platform can also offer users the right marine insurance for the protection of their goods, offering convenience and cost-effective solution in today’s fast-paced world.

LogisEye’s agship solutions for procurement of freight

The bene ts to all the users in the value chain are enormous in terms of cost savings, highest level of real-time visibility, improved efficiency and time savings, enhanced transparency, electronic document management (EDM), exceptional collaboration and customer experience, and simpli ed IT integration.

With its catchphrase, “Go Digital to Grow Business”, LogisEye is making a huge impact on how freight procurement and payment deals are quickly done online.

LogisEye launched a marketplace (LogiQuote) that offers instant rates and an eBidding/reverse auction solution (LogieBid) for realtime freight rates from multiple suppliers worldwide to accelerate and simplify the complexities of today’s supply chain.

C.M. Mathew, Founder and CEO of LogisEye, explained that the industry is currently characterized with manual processes and inefficiencies to manage procurement of freight services and face significant challenges leading to increased time & cost of doing business.

This is what LogisEye’s platform and solutions seek to address.

LogieBid – an e-Bidding or reverse auction solution. Importers and exporters can now launch eBids to obtain quotes within a speci c timeline. Users can select from LogisEye registered suppliers and/or even invite additional Logistics Service Providers of their choice.

Suppliers can get visibility of their ranking while submitting rates and modify their submission any number of times before the bid is closed to increase their conversion. Users can currently launch reverse auction for their airfreight and sea freight (FCL/LCL) shipments across the world. Shipments can be arranged across all continents. Road freight (FTL/LTL) bidding solution will be launched very soon.

LogiQuote – A marketplace for air freight launched in 2021. This state-of-the-art digital solution enables users to search & obtain quotes instantly from multiple Logistics Service Providers. Users can compare rates instantly, pay, route and get real-time visibility for their shipments under one platform, irrespective of using multiple service providers.

This marketplace currently provides airfreight rates for shipments connecting UAE with +50 countries and +1400 trade lanes for imports and exports. LogisEye aims to increase its geographical reach to +100 countries and integrate rates for other modes of transport including Sea (FCL/LCL), Road (FTL/LTL) and even Courier.

With a team of highly efficient customer service experts ready to assist you anytime and anywhere in the world 24/7, LogisEye guarantees your seamless journey in the new digital world in procuring freight solutions.

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Features | Corporate Profile

Industry-leading comprehensive MRO solutions Situated in Abu Dhabi at the very heart of one of the most prolific aviation growth markets, Etihad Engineering is one of the world’s leading MROs in terms of capabilities, offering comprehensive aircraft maintenance solutions to customers from all over the world.

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Key facts at a glance: • Middle East’s largest commercial MRO • Capability for major Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft • In-house 3D printing lab • Onsite flammability testing lab • More than 25 international regulatory approvals and certifications

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tihad Engineering is committed to deliver a reliable and di erentiating value proposition to its customers across the globe as their one stop shop MRO comprehensive solutions preferred partner. Guided by its core values, the company strives for excellence through its relentless customer focus and adaptiveness.

Etihad Engineering provides industry leading aircraft maintenance and engineering solutions ranging from heavy maintenance and complex modi cations to connectivity and component services on all major Airbus and Boeing aircraft types including the A380 and 787 Dreamliner, and more recently, the A350.

While the company’s extensive experience and strong expertise enables the team to manage complex projects efficiently and successfully, its dedicated customer support at all stages of the project helps build lasting relationships with customers from all corners of the globe.

Etihad Engineering has state-of-the-art facilities and continues to invest in infrastructure to support the growing business. Aircraft hangars at the 500,000 sqm facility cover approximately 66,000 sqm including 10,000 sqm of aircraft painting facilities and a customdesigned hangar that can accommodate up to six wide-body aircraft simultaneously. Around 140,000 sqm of aircraft parking area is also available for light checks and non-scheduled maintenance work.

To support its global customer base, Etihad Engineering also has partner facilities operated by FAdeA in Cordoba, Argentina, bringing the company closer to its customers and offering additional scope on a range of aircraft types and services.

The multinational team of around 2000 people from more than 50 nations at Etihad Engineering delivers critical support, ensuring every customer gets the highest quality of service. The goal is to deliver to the highest standards of quality leveraging decades of hands-on experience and expertise.

Part of the Etihad Aviation Group, Etihad Engineering has been strengthening its global presence in recent years with its customer portfolio extending beyond the Middle East across Asia, Africa, South America, Europe and Australia, including many of the world’s national carrier airlines.

The company’s airframe services include major structural repairs, cabin modi cations and retro ts, connectivity embodiments, major OEM/vendor modi cations and aircraft damage recovery services.

Its vast experience in painting a wide range of aircraft types and an extensive parking facility onsite adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport ensure that Etihad Engineering can manage aircraft returns and deliveries from its facilities in Abu Dhabi, supporting the global leasing community as well as airline operators.

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Features | Corporate Profile Ex tensive cabin capabilities help Etihad Engineering’s customers deliver the highest levels of cabin standards to their passengers, while maximising operational efficiencies through the most cost efficient cabin con gurations.

Customers are offered a vast array of cabin maintenance, modi cation and repair possibilities for galleys, toilets, sidewalls, monuments, IFE, and plastic repairs in addition to the manufacture of all internal and external aircraft placards and decals, using the most advanced machinery and equipment.

Etihad Engineering has a proven track record of delivering world-class cabin standards on budget and on time to airlines around the world and has delivered complex multi-class cabin recon guration and overhaul projects on hundreds of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft.

Complementing its robust airframe capabilities, Etihad Engineering is steadily increasing its component capabilities on various platforms in close collaboration with industry leaders to position itself as a Centre of Excellence for component maintenance and repair. Dedicated component shops located onsite are spread over 6,000 sqm, with test, repair and overhaul capability for more than 7,400 part numbers of Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

Etihad Engineering has many firsts to its credit • First organisation in the Middle East to be granted a Part21G Production Organisation Approval (POA) by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) • First Middle Eastern MRO to receive EASA Part 21J major approval • First MRO in the world to carry out a 12-year check on an A380 • First MRO outside the Boeing network to fully strip and paint a Boeing 787 • First MRO in the Middle East to carry out a heavy maintenance check on a Boeing 787 • First airline MRO with EASA approval to design, certify and fly 3D printed parts

The Design, Engineering and Innovation team provides industry-leading design and certi cation solutions (EASA/GCAA 21J), part production (EASA/GCAA 21G) and engineering support solutions (Part M, Part 145) to Etihad Airways and customers from all over the world. As a founding member of the Independent Aircraft Modi er Alliance (IAMA), the team has the knowledge and the capability to manage and d e l i ve r a d i ve r s e ra n g e o f m o d i c at i o n requirements.

Within a short period of time, Etihad Engineering has evolved to become a formidable global player in the MRO industry by consistently expanding its capabilities for new platforms, streamlining its systems and processes, adopting new tools and expanding its reach across various geographical regions and establishing strategic partnerships with industry leaders from around the world, like MOOG Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of ight control systems, for further expanding the company’s component capability onsite, and Israel Aerospace Industries for passenger to freighter conversions.

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Etihad Engineering has demonstrated its commitment to excellence consistently and this has been recognised by its stakeholders, customers, OEMs, partners, aviation authorities and the industry at large through a long list of awards and acknowledgements regionally and internationally including the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in B2B Services, MRO Excellence Award by Aviation Excellence Awards, MRO Service Provider of the Year, Pride of Aviation Award, Aviation Executive of the Year Award and Technology Innovation Award by Aviation Business, Best MRO Service Provider Middle East by Capital Finance International, MRO Service Provider of the Year by Aviation Excellence Awards and more.

To nd out more about Etihad Engineering’s full range of services, visit etihadengineering.com and follow the company’s latest news and updates on LinkedIn at bit.ly/EYEngLinkedIn

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Breakthroughs | Blockchain

HOW BLOCKCHAIN is revolutionizing the airline industry

Blockchain is a decentralised , immutable consensus based technology which is capable of solving many existing and future bottle neck problems not only in airlines but across different industries, Blockchain is still in its very early days, but evolving rapidly.

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e’ve all heard about cryptocurrency and its power to change the way we use money. The concept has actually been around as early as 2009 and the most popular of these is Bitcoin.

Cryptocurrencies are essentially unregulated decentralized digital currencies. When Bitcoin was launched in 2009, its value was $0 but today a single Bitcoin is worth over $62,000. El Salvador was the rst country in the world to adopt a law declaring Bitcoin as a recognized legal tender despite concerns about its volatility and stability.

A signi cant part of Bitcoin’s success is Blockchain, the open source technology otherwise known as distributed ledger which keeps and maintains a list of generated records stored in blocks. Each block contains the history of every block, constantly veri ed, updated and shared between thousands of computers across the globe. These computers are called nodes.

In todays digital world, blockchain is being considered as a revolutionary alternative to conventional approach of streamlining the process to reduce inefficiencies and errors caused by middlemen.

Blockchain has many use cases for Airline industry , it can create most transparent workflow in complex processes like Baggage tracking , Identity verification , Ticket overbooking, automated payments, aircraft maintenance, loyalty programs etc.

Here’s how:

Automated payments—Smart contract applications in the Blockchain systems can eliminate the errors caused by middlemen and automate the payments in the most transparent way, smart contracts by default have their own set of rules designed while coding the contract. These systems can bring commendable transparency in areas such as Loyalty settlements, billing among airlines, billing between travel agencies and airlines, the issuance of travel insurance, etc.nge their ownership

Baggage tracking—Blockchain brings transparency in tracking the location and status of the passenger baggage and cargo as these assets frequently change custody right from the deposit location to receiver location. Blockchain allows passengers and authorities to locate their luggage awlessly at all times to make travel experience much smoother.

Identity veri cation—The design system and implementation of Blockchain in identity veri cation can bring great transparency in verifying the identity of the passengers by tracking crucial biometric data, document data and ticketing data issued by different airline providers throughout the globe. By implementing Blockchain into the airline systems, passengers have a chance to directly enter the airport without middlemen intervention. It greatly enhances their experience by putting an end to longer periods of waiting in a queue.

Aircraft maintenance—Similar to the ownership changes in private and commercial vehicles, aircraft also may change their ownership many times over their lifetime. The tracking and tracing of crucial information related to the aircraft is often a tedious process. Blockchain based systems can greatly reduce the trust based issues per taining to aircraft maintenance history, ownership change, among other things in a seamless way.

Loyalty programs—Loyalty points also known as rewards of frequent ier programs (FFP’s), the use of Blockchain in loyalty programs will add exibility to the work ow and thereby can streamline the process of earning, spending, accounting and reconciliation of points gained over a period of time in the most transparent way possible. Incorporating Blockchain based crypto currencies into individual systems can further give customers a more exible options to redeem the points across different platforms.

Ticket overbooking—Ticket overbooking is one of the serious bottleneck problems which the airline industry has been facing for decades. By incorporating Blockchain technology into the ticketing system, smart contract system based applications can automate the process of ticket issuance by airlines in a much more transparent way.

Blockchain is a decentralised , immutable consensus based technology which is capable of solving many existing bottle neck problems not only in airlines but across different industries, Blockchain is still in its very early days, but evolving rapidly.

Blockchain is Web 3.0 which eventually be adopted across multiple rapidly evolving domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics , Internet of things (IOT), Machine Learning (ML) , Gaming, Metaverse, Non-Fungible tokens ( NFT’s ) , Decentralised Autonomous organisations (DAO’s) etc as this is the only proven and established alternative to conventional middlemen dependent trust based systems , Future is Open-Source and Blockchain has edge over any other existing technology because of its most important distributed nature.

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nited Arab Emirates, the UAE, is entering into a space tourism partnership with Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin aerospace company which would see the possible construction of a spaceport to allow space tourism flights to lift off from a desert location in the UAE. In an interview with The National, Brent Sherwood, senior vice president of advanced development programs for Blue Origin, said the UAE was an “obvious choice” for a spaceport and that it was looking to expand its launch sites from the current one in El Paso, Texas.

Sherwood said that after spending the night in Sharjah, the thirdmost populous city in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai and Abu Dhabi, he thought it was “very promising to think about areas here,” now that Blue Origin is operational for tourism.

To date, Blue Origin has own two all civilian crew missions to the edge of space from the company’s launch pad in West Texas; the latest included Star Trek actor William Shatner, who at 90 years old, became the oldest person to cross the Kármán line – the imaginary boundary 100 kilometers above Earth's mean sea level that is internationally recognized as the beginning of outer space.

The UAE is now home to several major space companies and has a total foreign trade in aerospace vehicles and their parts reaching Dh190 billion, therefore Blue Origin would be well placed to capitalize on what some see as an industry that for the foreseeable future, at least, is primarily funded by and for the very rich.

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Mars Mission | Breakthroughs

UAE explores new space frontiers Hope probe successfully entered the Martian space on 09 February 2021. It will remain in orbit for a full Martian year 687 Earth days to provide the first-ever complete picture of the atmosphere in Mars, the Red Planet. The UAE has agreed to share the collected data to the international science community for free. Its historic voyage continues.

“The Emirates Mars Mission embodies the aspirations that distinguish your country and reflects our leading status in the Arab and Islamic world. Through our journey to Mars, we will explore new horizons towards a better future.”

– His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, speaks remotely with the UAE's rst astronaut, Hazza Al Mansoori, who was onboard the International Space Station at that time.

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“The UAE has led the Arab world to new frontiers in deep space for the first time in history. Our space mission carries a message of hope and confidence in Arab youth.”

– His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Hope Probe orbiting Mars.

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Hope Probe’s rst photo of the Red Planet, Mars.

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