Total order bookUS$ 205.9 bn

Global investment in the regional aviation sector flies at the Dubai World Central event

On top of the record-breaking multi-billion dollar aircraft deals from local carriers Emirates Airline, Etihad and

Qatar Airways at Dubai Airshow, global aviation concerns are investing heavily in the regional aviation sector and the new Dubai World Central aerotropolis.

During this year’s biennial Dubai

Air Show, the eyes of the world were focused on the new venue, Dubai World Central, where the show attracted 1,046 exhibitors, 163 aircraft on static display and a record-breaking US$ 205.9 billion order book.

FDI soars high at Dubai Airshow

Day 5 21 Nov

2

Humanitarian cargo shipped to Dubai on Emirates’ 38th A380

Airbus Corporate Foundation, Emirates Airline, and Action Against Hunger (ACF) will utilize future A380 Emirates deliveries over the next few years to transport humanitarian support to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD). The announcement was made to commemorate World Children’s Day.

On October 29, the first goodwill flight landed with 31 tonnes of cargo to support ACF fight hunger. The shipment travelled more than 4,800 kilometers from Hamburg, Germany to be stored in the United Nation Humanitarian Response facility in Dubai. The food bars will be used to feed children five and under, suffering from malnutrition.

This is the first long-term agreement the Airbus Corporate Foundation has made with a customer airline for goodwill flights. The Airbus Corporate Foundation has been working with ACF since 2009.

Tim Clark, president, Emirates Airline,

said: “The relationship between Emirates and Airbus began more than 26 years ago and today widens to help people around the world. We are proud to work with the Airbus Corporate Foundation and ACF to facilitate the movement of humanitarian cargo to the regions and people who need it the most. Through this partnership, the maiden flights of up to four Emirates’ A380s a year will also be goodwill flights arriving in Dubai with relief goods for the UNHRD.”

Jean-Baptiste Lamarche, logistics director, ACF, said: “This partnership is very valuable to ACF. As one of our privileged partners, the Airbus Foundation helps us to intervene rapidly and efficiently during emergency situations, like after the natural disasters in Haiti in 2010, and recently in the Philippines.”

Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president and CEO, said: “It is the right time for this partnership as there are still 101

A380 to be delivered to Emirates in the next years. This schedule gives the opportunity to continuously transport relief goods to the UNHRD in Dubai.”

In recent years, Airbus has built up a global network of airlines and relief organisations to support international humanitarian causes. Delivery flights of new aircraft have been used on numerous occasions to transport goods to destinations in need all over the world.

The Airbus Corporate Foundation was created in December 2008 to facilitate charitable activities worldwide within an international network of employees and partners. The organisation focuses its support on three themes: humanitarian and community support, youth development and the environment.

Since its launch in December 2008, the Airbus Corporate Foundation has facilitated some 35 relief or goodwill flights to numerous destinations all over the globe.

Day 5 21 Nov

3

Dubai Airshow …A Story of Success!

One more time, the United Arab Emirates proves its continuous ability to surprise its visitors, emphasizing to the whole world that its success stories never end, and that through will and determination it can do miracles.

The UAE, as usual, sings an unusual note. Its visitor can only see the stories of growth and prosperity and hear the news of sustainable development witnessed by all sectors in the country. In line with this, the UAE is also mastering its ability to organize the largest exhibitions at all levels.

The Dubai Airshow 2013 serves as only the latest story in this line of success complementing to the good result of other exhibitions, like IDEX, in the minds of the UAE citizens and visitors from around the world.

More than twenty-six years have elapsed since the launch of this airshow in its first edition, in 1986, under the title ‘Arab Airshow’. The show, which was only a small commercial exhibition focused on civil aviation, has now become a big world event that gravitates all those concerned or interested in both civil and military aviation. It now represents one of the most important global markets for sellers within this industry.

Observers and analysts usually wait for the conclusion of an event to evaluate the extent of its success. The indicators of the success of the Dubai Airshow 2013, however, like other events organized by the UAE, have been visible to the naked eye from its very first day. With the elapse of each of the following days, the success indicators have been rising higher and higher.

The success is obvious from the big numbers of visiting delegations headed by leaders and officials from many countries, and from the big deals that were, and are still being concluded. The majority of these deals have been signed by the UAE companies, particularly Emirates and Etihad Airways, while other regional and international companies also have many reasons to celebrate.

This is the concluding day on which the Dubai Airshow 2013 says goodbye to its visitors, and the words of farewell are small and short: “We’ll be waiting for you at the next airshow, and we shall be able to amaze you again!”

Yousef Al-Haddad

We’ll be waiting for you at the next airshow, and we shall be able to amaze you again!

Day 5 21 Nov

4

Tawazun named as strategic partner for IDEX 2015

The launch of Skyview proved to be a huge success and thousands of people enjoyed the

exhilarating flying displays.Crowds were entertained by the

thrilling action of Al Fursan, the UAE aerobatic team, the legendary Red

Arrows from the UK and witnessed astonishing displays by some of the world’s best pilots manning a list of impressive aircraft that the Dubai Airshow has become renowned for staging.

Boeing’s F/A 18 Super Hornet,

Eurofighter Typhoon and, the new Airbus’s A400M were among those presented.

Visitors to the Skyview were also treated to a host of games and activities to keep both families and aviation enthusiasts enthralled.

Thrilling flying display at the Skyview

Tawazun, the strategic investment firm focused on the long-term development of UAE’s

industrial manufacturing with a specific focus on the defense sector and the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the world’s leading defence dedicated exhibition, have signed a strategic partnership agreement, aimed at strengthening cooperation at the IDEX 2015 edition and during exhibitions and conferences in the UAE and internationally.

H.E. Saif Mohamed Al Hajeri, CEO of Tawazun and H.E. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, managing director of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions

Center (ADNEC) signed the sponsorship agreement in a ceremony at the airshow.

Tawazun, who has acted as IDEX headline sponsor for the last three editions of IDEX, will, under the agreement, become the strategic partner for the most strategically important joint defence exhibition in the world. The agreement also provides for greater coordination in international defense events.

Saif Al Hajeri said the agreement paves the way for Tawazun and IDEX to intensify their cooperation and to further foster joint contribution to UAE’s economic development and to

enhance the country’s global image as a top destination for global MICE industry.

“The agreement complements our role as a strategic partner to IDEX and will certainly enable us to increase our offerings towards maintaining prominence of IDEX and of the exhibitions and conferences industry in the UAE within the global marketplace,” he added.

H.E. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri said: “Tawazun has achieved international milestones within the defence industry, and we’re confident that this strategic partnership will add significant value for both entities.”

Day 5 21 Nov

5

Mubadala Aerospace, Communications Technology and Defense Services

(ACTDS) and Rolls-Royce plc have entered into a strategic framework agreement that will establish Abu Dhabi as a key member of Rolls-Royce’s global network for maintenance and manufacturing activities.

As part of the agreement, Rolls-Royce is supporting Mubadala to establish itself as an approved Trent XWB engine MRO provider, as part of its global Engine MRO network and the first such facility in the Middle East region.

Rolls-Royce have also made a commitment to Mubadala’s future

engine manufacturing plans, by sourcing up to US$ 500 million of engine components over a ten year period from Mubadala, once its engine component manufacturing capabilities have been established. To further support Mubadala’s goal to become a tier 1 supplier to the engine manufacturers, Rolls-Royce has also committed to help in establishing and becoming a founding member of the first advanced manufacturing research center in the region.

Homaid Al Shemmari, executive director of Mubadala ACTDS, said, “It is vital that we continue to develop repair capabilities in partnership with leading engine OEMs, capturing the emerging opportunity in servicing next

generation aero-engines, and so we are pleased to expand our relationship with Rolls-Royce. The engine component manufacturing agreements demonstrate Abu Dhabi’s ambitions to become a key global aerospace supplier.”

“We are delighted to work with Mubadala to develop Abu Dhabi as a key aerospace hub for the support of the Trent XWB engine maintenance, overhaul, repair, and for component manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity that will significantly extend both our aerospace supply chain and aero engine support capabilities in the region,” said Tony Wood, president of Aerospace, Rolls-Royce.

Rolls-Royce signs industrial pact with Mubadala

Emirates extends contract with OEM ServicesEmirates airline and OEMServices have

extended their contract for the Emirates’ A380 fleet. The extended agreement will cover Emirates’ fleet of 90 A380s, and will include support of the new supplemental cooling system provided by Liebherr as well as the Monogram components.

“We regard this extended relationship with Emirates as a great honor for OEMServices, rewarding our company after more than five years of fruitful cooperation with Emirates. It is a great opportunity to confirm the strong growth and worldwide recognition of

our organization,” said Didier Granger, president of OEMServices.

Since 2005, OEMServices has become a leader in component and logistics services. The company is a joint venture founded by four major OEM: Diehl Aerospace, Liebherr-Aerospace, Thales, Zodiac Aerospace. OEMServices combines OEM-component support packages on A380, A350, A330, A320, ATR and B787 aircraft, and provides OEM support and key advantages for its customers through a coordinated contractual and logistics solution.

Day 5 21 Nov

6

Bayanat Airports Engineering and Supplies LLC (BAES) has collaborated with Lockheed Martin

to install the region’s first WindTracer® lidar (light detection and ranging) system at Dubai International Airport. WindTracer collects data on turbulence arising from approaching and departing aircraft. The two companies are currently installing the second and third lidar systems.

With rising air travel demand, Dubai International Airport has to accommodate the increase in traffic from airlines using Dubai as their final destination. As part of Dubai airport’s plans to have aircraft dual arrivals on both runways, Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has procured Lockheed Martin’s WindTracer lidar as an integral part of airport safety.

“Supporting the aviation industry in the Middle East with advanced technologies provides us great opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading manufacturers,” said Alan Bourjeily, general manager at BAES. “The initial implementation of Lockheed Martin’s lidar system will help Dubai International Airport meet its future demands in passenger capacity while maintaining the

highest safety standards. We are proud to be a part of this prestigious project initiated by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects.”

Dr. Michael Margulis, director of WindTracer Programs at Lockheed Martin, said: “WindTracer is the lidar sensor of choice for airports keen on maintaining safety while improving efficiency. With our systems now in place throughout major airports around the world, including in Hong Kong,

Tokyo, Osaka, London, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Frankfurt, Munich, and Bangkok. We are pleased to be working with Bayanat Airports to install our system for the first time in the Middle East.”

Dubai International Airport is ranked the second busiest airport in the world in terms of international passengers and passenger traffic in 2012 surpassed the 57 million mark, a 13% increase from 2011.

Embraer Executive Jets has signed a purchase agreement for an ultra-large Lineage 1000 to Arab Wings.

The aircraft will be managed on behalf of an undisclosed customer and be available for third party charter. The aircraft will join a super midsize Legacy 600 and large Legacy 650 already on Arab Wings’ AOC, operating out of its Jordan base. Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled for the first semester of 2014.

At the signing, Colin Steven, vice president for EMEA at Embraer Executive Jets, said: “The Middle-East is the largest market for the Lineage 1000, which perfectly matches passengers’ expectations in the region, offering unparalleled comfort in the cabin with

its five distinct zones providing space to both work and relax. The aircraft’s huge baggage compartment, accessible in flight, is also appreciated for long-distance flying.

We currently operate the Legacy 600 and Legacy 650 and are excited to introduce the Lineage 1000 which will become our first ultra large aircraft. The Embraer business jets offer incredible reliability, superb operating costs and we are delighted to be adding the Lineage 1000 to our fleet, especially in a successful and busy charter operation market,” said Ahmed Abu Ghazaleh, CEO of Arab Wings.

The Lineage 1000 is the flagship of Embraer Executive Jets’ seven-aircraft

portfolio. As the only business jet in its category providing up to 19 passengers with five distinct and spacious cabin zones, the Lineage 1000 is the ultimate in comfort and state-of-the-art technology to facilitate work or rest in flight.

Onboard amenities include a queen-size bed, en-suite shower and complete audio and entertainment systems. A pressurized walk-in aft baggage area, which is the largest in its category, is conveniently accessible throughout the flight. It is equipped with an advanced avionics suite, auto-throttle and a fly-by-wire flight control system, which provide pilots a highly intuitive and professional cockpit for safe and smooth trips.

First WindTracer lidar deployed in the Middle East

Embraer Executive Jets purchases Lineage 1000 from Arab Wings

Day 5 21 Nov

7

Day 5 21 Nov

8

ALPHA STAR Aviation Services has received full regular membership status to the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS). ALPHA STAR is the first and only mem-ber to be located inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the first international member from the Middle East.

John Paladino, vice president for air medical at ALPHA STAR, commented on why it was important to join the USA based AAMS, “As the first and

only charter air ambulance operator to operate from within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we felt it was important to join AAMS to support the safety of the industry and become a benchmark for the emerging air medical industry in Saudi Arabia.”

ALPHA STAR Aviation Services has also signed a distribution agreement with Spectrum Aeromed for exclusive rights to supply all Spectrum Aeromedical Air Ambulance Interior Solutions/Products

to customers in the following countries: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, United Arab Emirates, State of Qatar, Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Saudi Audi company represented by Samaco company, has signed its partnership contract with Alpha Star company for aviation services, as Audi company allocated a fleet of its luxury vehicles A8 L to transfer the VIPs of Alpha star customers in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Multiple contracts for Alpha Star

Innovation challenge to take place in April 2014Northrop Grumman Corporation

and the United Arab Emirates’ Higher Colleges of Technology

(HCT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) partnership known as Innovation Challenge into 2014.

“Northrop Grumman is committed to strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and to encourage student interest in STEM-related programs and careers,” said Doug Raaberg, chief executive UAE, Northrop Grumman. “We are proud to sponsor this challenging competition that encourages innovation among students in the UAE.”

Starting with the first Innovation Challenge event in 2011, HCT students

have gained practical experience in designing, building, and testing a model-sized, unmanned aerial vehicle under the guidance of Northrop Grumman engineers.

Mary Petryszyn, vice president of Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems said, “The UAE Innovation Challenge ensures that knowledge and technology is actively passed on to younger generations, which leaders in the UAE have emphasized as an important element of the country’s future. It is a perfect example of Northrop Grumman’s commitment to cultivate widespread literacy in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.”

The MOU further expands Northrop Grumman’s focus on domestic and international educational programs

aimed at deepening student interest and appreciation for STEM programs and careers.

Following months of mentoring by Northrop Grumman engineers, the HCT student teams will compete in a flying competition, open to the public from April 22-23, 2014 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Student teams will be judged on specific criteria in the flying competition and must provide an oral presentation on the design and build of its UAV.

The winning team will receive an all-expense paid trip to the United States where they will tour Northrop Grumman facilities on the West Coast as well as educational institutions with specialties in robotics and other areas of interest.

Day 5 21 Nov

9

Day 5 21 Nov

10

CFM International’s advanced LEAP engine continues to garner broad market acceptance, with the company signing more than 450 engine orders at the 2013 Dubai Air Show.

These orders are valued at more than US $13 billion US at list pricing, including 82 CFM56 engine orders and long-term service agreements:

- Pegasus Airlines finalized its order for LEAP-1A engine to power 100 Airbus A320neo/ A321neo aircraft, as well as signing a long-term service agreement.

- Etihad Airways selected the LEAP-1A engine to power 26 Airbus A321neo and signed a long-term service agreement.

- flydubai signed an agreement for up to 200 LEAP-1B engines to power Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, along with a long-term service agreement

- flydubai also ordered 22 CFM56-7BE engines to power 11 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft.

- Deutsche Lufthansa has selected the CFM56-5B engine to power 30 firm Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) aircraft.

Jean-Paul Ebanga, president and CEO of CFM International, said:

"This was an exceptionally good show for us.

“The CFM56 family has long been the most popular single-aisle aircraft engine in this region and we are happy

to see that the LEAP engine is following suit. We have been able to expand long-term relationships with existing customers and welcome new airlines to the CFM family. We are constantly gratified by the continued faith these airlines show in our people and our products.

“Our job, as always, is to continue to earn their trust every day, delivering the reliability and operating economics they have come to depend on from CFM.”

CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between Snecma (Safran) and GE, is the world’s leading supplier of commercial aircraft engines, has delivered more than 25,600 engines to date.

CFM signs US$ 13 billion in new deals

Emirates Airline has signed an agreement to implement a structured trial of the Airbus Man-

aged Inventory (AMI) service, which is expected to lead to a wider implementa-tion thereafter. The AMI service, which underlines Airbus’ innovative strategy in offering customized services based on latest industry standards, continu-ously ensures the automatic replenishment of high-usage and non-repairable parts at the customer’s facilities.

Andrew Hoad, senior vice president, engineering support at Emirates said: “Emirates, is known around the globe as a world-class airline with world-class products. We expect that the Airbus-managed inventory service will help us to continue to keep our aircraft in pristine condition whilst reducing our costs at the same time”.

Didier Lux, executive vice president of customer service at Airbus, said: “Airbus provides the best possible maintenance and supply-chain

solutions to our customers, and a prime example of this is Airbus Managed Inventory, a tailored and extremely cost-effective service. The aircraft industry is one which requires the utmost attention to detail in logistics and inventories and AMI has taken that to a new level.”

The AMI automated inventory management solution supports Airbus

customers to reduce their inventory holding costs. By capturing material consumption information in real-time and automatically triggering replenishment orders within the agreed inventory levels, the service guarantees high on-shelf part availability while decreasing the overall inventory stock level.

Emirates to implement Airbus Managed Inventory service Unique, Tailored

Solutions for an Ever-Changing World

NS_ShowGuide_110613.indd 1 11/7/13 11:02 AM

Day 5 21 Nov

11

Unique, Tailored Solutions for an Ever-Changing World

NS_ShowGuide_110613.indd 1 11/7/13 11:02 AM

Day 5 21 Nov

12

“Sagitta”, Cassidian’s research programme aiming at development of future unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies, enters into a new decisive phase. Following development and testing of core elements, the integration of the aircraft starts in Cassidian’s Military Air Systems Center Manching, close to Munich.

In the project “Sagitta”, Cassidian is conducting basic research into future unmanned aerial systems technologies together with universities and research institutes. It includes the construction of a flight demonstrator, the purpose of which is to verify the validity and feasibility of the theoretical research results. The integration is planned to be finalized end of next year while first flights of the Sagitta demonstrator are scheduled for 2015.

The reference configuration for the research work is a tailless flying wing with a wingspan of 12 metres. The demonstrator will initially be built on a scale of 1:4. The first wind tunnel tests have already been successfully completed. After two years of intense design work, the first parts of the extremely light-weight carbon fibre

structure are now in production, and a dedicated system integration rig has been setup to start assembly of the individual avionic components and to perform the required hardware-in-the-loop simulations.

The Open Innovation Programme “Sagitta” consists of a total of seven

research areas of UAS development: preliminary aircraft design, aerodynamics, flight control systems, communications and data processing, vision-based flight control and air-to-air refuelling, materials and structure, autonomous flight and mission control, simulation and systems integration.

The Boeing Co.’s new P-8 multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft is making its first international

air show appearance at the Dubai Air Show 2013

Current customers for the militarized version of the Boeing Next Generation 737-800 include the US and Indian Navies.

The P-8 program began in 2004 when Boeing was awarded a contract to replace the US Navy’s P-3 Orion aircraft. The Navy ultimately plans to purchase 117 P-8A aircraft – which they’ve designated “P-8A Poseidon.” Boeing has delivered six test aircraft and 12 fully operational aircraft to date.

Boeing’s P-8 debuts

Cassidian’s “Sagitta” enters integration phase

Day 5 21 Nov

13

FREMM frigate Normandie, the second of the Aquitaine class for the French Navy, was recently

put to sea for the first time. This marks the beginning of the ship’s sea trials, which will take place off Brittany and are expected to last several weeks. The main aim of these preliminary trials is to test the performance of the ship’s propulsion and navigation systems.

FREMM programme manager, Anne Bianchi said: “The construction of this second-of-class FREMM frigate for the French Navy is proceeding on schedule and on budget. FREMM frigates are among the most technologically advanced and competitively priced on the world market. Thanks to their many innovations, FREMM multimission

frigates can respond to all types of threats with unparalleled flexibility and availability.”

On completing these preliminary trials, FREMM frigate Normandie will return

to DCNS’s Lorient shipyard for several weeks of quayside work. In early 2014, the ship will put to sea for a second series of trials focusing on the combat system.

Abu Dhabi Aviation has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for two Q400 NextGen aircraft from Bombardier

Aerospace. The airline is a longtime Bombardier Q-Series aircraft customer.

Based on the list price, the potential contract value for Abu Dhabi Aviation’s transaction, covering two Q400 NextGen aircraft, would be approximately US$ 70 million.

Abu Dhabi Aviation, the largest commercial helicopter operator in the Middle East, operates a fleet that includes one Q400 aircraft, one Dash 8/Q300 aircraft and two Dash 8/Q200 turboprops. The carrier’s main activities relate to the support of offshore oil, engineering and construction companies.

“Our operation of Bombardier commercial aircraft spans over 20 years and the acquisition of the Q400 NextGen turboprop, with its exceptional performance and superior payload capability in our challenging operating environment, will allow us to serve our customers effectively,”said Nadir Al Hammadi, chairman of Abu Dhabi

Aviation.“Abu Dhabi Aviation’s long-term

operation of Dash 8/Q-Series turboprops showcases the robust characteristics of these aircraft, and is a testament to their suitability for service in the world’s most demanding climatic conditions. The Q400 NextGen aircraft in particular, is very well positioned against its closest competitor, affording operators significant economic

advantages, flexibility and operational efficiencies,” said Mike Arcamone, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft.

Bombardier’s presence in the Middle East and Africa currently includes more than 200 Dash 8/Q-Series turboprops, CRJ regional jets and CSeries single-aisle, mainline aircraft in service or on firm order.

Abu Dhabi Aviation orders two Bombardier Q400 from NextGen Aircraft

DCNS begins trials of frigate Normandie

Day 5 21 Nov

14

Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) and Eurocopter have renewed their customer support services

distribution agreement. Such agreements are the cornerstone of Eurocopter’s support network strategy. It also enhances both companies’ capability to serve the UAE Armed Forces.

GAL is an Abu Dhabi based supplier of professional aerospace maintenance services and support for the UAE, and the continuation of this agreement with Eurocopter further enhances it as a provider of routine and urgent customer support services for the UAE Joint Aviation Command.

“Having proven itself as a strong member of the Eurocopter team, we are pleased to renew the agreement with GAL as we

consider them to be an integral part of our network of customer support services providers. This partnership also confirms Eurocopter’s commitment to the local UAE

market in order to serve all governmental and civil operators of its helicopters” said Olivier Lambert, the Eurocopter senior vice president for sales and customer relations.

From commercial and military aircraft to satellites and secure communications systems, EADS

Group will present a broad selection of cutting-edge products, technologies and services at the airshow.

For the first time in the Middle East and under the strapline “EADS, delivering innovation”, EADS and its divisions, Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter, will have an integrated presence in a central position at the show (Pavilion P10).

Tom Enders, CEO of EADS said: “The Dubai Air Show is one of the world’s premier gatherings for the aerospace and defence community. EADS is a leader in this market and a trusted partner for governments and commercial customers in a range of activities.”

The Airbus, Eurocopter and Cassidian products will be on a static display while the A380 and the A400M will be part of the daily flying display.

The EADS Group will feature a number of products and exhibits including:

Airbus/Airbus Military – an A380 (November, 17 - 19) and an A400M military airlifter will be part of the daily

air display, an Egyptair A330-300 will be part of the static display while the latest generation A350 XWB cockpit mock-up will be on the stand.

Astrium – a scale model of the

Yahsat 1B telecoms satellite and some of its latest satellite equipment will be presented. ASTRIUM Services will showcase the AirPATROL Airborne satcom system and three Geo-

information applications – WorldDEM global homogeneous Digital Elevation Model, GEOINT 2D and 3D Foundation layer and SPOT Maps.

Cassidian – will present unmanned aerial vehicles, sensors, defence electronics, border surveillance and avionics systems. The division will demonstrate its ‘Touch Lab’ multi-media scenario laboratory.

Eurocopter – the new EC175 advanced medium lift multi-purpose helicopter will be in the static display, alongside an evolved EC145 T2 and a latest generation AS350 B3.

“The Gulf leaders have shown strong leadership and vision by recognising that the aerospace and defence sector is a key driver for technology and economic growth. EADS is proud to partner with many of the region’s most prestigious companies as well as to be trusted as the provider of technology for many of the region’s most important programmes,” said Enders.

This will be the final major aerospace trade show prior to EADS being re-branded as the Airbus Group from January 1, 2014.

EADS underscores commitment to the Middle East

Eurocopter renews its support network with GAL

Tom Enders, CEO of EADS

Day 5 21 Nov

15

Iraqi Airways has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire five CS300 mainline jetliners. The LOI includes

options on 11 CS300 aircraft. Based on CS300 airliner list price,

a firm order would be valued at approximately US$387 million and could increase to US$1.26 billion if the 11 options are converted to firm orders. Iraqi Airways operates six CRJ900 NextGen regional jets.

“Over the last few years, Iraqi Airways has successfully utilized its CRJ900 NextGen aircraft to open routes and expand into new markets, and we are pleased to be taking the next step by expanding and complementing our network operations with the addition of the CS300 aircraft,” said Captain Saad Al-Khafaji, chief executive officer and

director general, Iraqi Airways. He added: “Growing passenger

demand in an increasingly competitive Middle East and European airline

market has created a need for fuel-efficient, comfortable, technology-advanced aircraft like the CSeries jetliners.”

At the Dubai Airshow 2013, Mubadala Aerospace, Communications Technology and

Defense Services (ACTDS) has entered into a new agreement with GE Aviation in relation to next-generation engine maintenance and manufacturing.

Mubadala ACTDS has worked with GE since 2009, when it signed an initial agreement making it the first GEnx engine MRO Network Partner in the world. The agreement was one of several components of the broader strategic partnership forged between Mubadala and GE Corporation, encompassing a broad range of initiatives including commercial finance, clean energy research and development, and corporate learning.

GE Aviation and Mubadala have now signed a joint venture with a view to further enhancing the GEnx MRO relationship, including studies to explore opportunities such as the establishment of a regional GEnx logistics center in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and a direct investment by GE in the existing GEnx engine shop.

In furtherance of its commitment to establish Abu Dhabi as a key member of

its global supply chain ecosystem, GE Aviation will also work with Mubadala to develop engine component manufacturing capabilities within the Emirate, with the aim of positioning Mubadala to become a tier 1 engine supplier in the next decade, and have committed to US$ 500 million in work packages.

Homaid Al Shemmari, executive director of Mubadala ACTDS, said, “We have worked in close coordination with GE over recent years, and this agreement provides an important platform as we continue to expand Mubadala’s

aerospace capabilities and market position to become a diversified global tier 1 aerospace supplier with a focus on aerostructures, engines and components.”

“Mubadala is a vital partner to GE in the Middle East, and this agreement provides will ensure our GEnx engine customers in the region are fully supported. We are also pleased to be supporting the continued expansion of the aerospace industry in the UAE through our work in helping to develop Mubadala’s engine manufacturing capabilities,” said David Joyce, President and CEO of GE Aviation.

GE Aviation and Mubadala reinforce long-term partnership

Iraqi Airways signs up for CS300

Day 5 21 Nov

16

At the Dubai Airshow 2013, MBDA is demonstrating its unique status as the only company with a

product catalogue capable of meeting the guided weapons requirements of all three armed services: air, sea and land.

Special focus will be placed on the most effective solution available for protecting assets in the littoral, from swarming fast attack craft, a beyond visual range air-to-air weapon that far exceeds the capabilities of any other missile in its category as well as a range of anti-ship missiles and the latest developments in naval and ground based air defence systems.

MBDA is presenting various products within the following categories:

- Air launched weapons - Anti-ship weapons - Naval and ground based air defence - Solutions for the battlefield

MBDA, a leader in missiles and missile systems, is a multi-national group with 10,000 employees on industrial facilities in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and the United States. It has three major aeronautical and defence shareholders - BAE Systems (37.5%), EADS (37.5%) and Finmeccanica (25%),

and is the first truly integrated European defence company.

In 2012, the group recorded a turnover of EUR 3 billion, produced about 3,000 missiles and achieved an order book of EUR 9.8 billion, new orders came to EUR 2.3 billion. MBDA works with over 90 armed forces worldwide.

With increased interest in the 787 for VIP completion, officials at L-3 Platform Integration said

the company is well-prepared for the initial completions on this new platform.

“We have spent almost US$ 2 million and three years of focused effort to ensure our team is prepared for the technologies of this revolutionary new aircraft type. We are also working very closely with Boeing to integrate the capabilities that the company offers into our supplier base,” said Ken McAlpin, L-3 Platform Integration’s vice president of VIP and head-of-state programs. “Our team has developed some proprietary concepts that should allow L-3 to offer the best overall combination of quality, pricing and delivery speed.”

“We have invested significantly over the past several years in internal research and development programs to ensure the finished product reflects the technical expertise and ingenuity for which our VIP and head-of-state

completion center is known,” McAlpin said.

When L-3 Platform Integration was granted a four-year extension of its U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) in early 2013, the Boeing 787 was added to the types of aircraft L-3 is authorized to modify. The FAA-granted ODA allows L-3 Platform Integration

to issue certificates of airworthiness and supplemental type certificates as a designee on behalf of the federal agency.

L-3’s VIP and head-of-state completion center was one of the first to engage with Boeing on the 787, having collaborated with the aircraft manufacturer and a major engine supplier in 2007 to qualify the first 787 engine solution on a flying test bed aircraft.

L-3 ready to meet needs of the 787-completion market

MBDA presents multiple solutions for modern combat missions

Day 5 21 Nov

17

OGMA combines the accumulated know-how of more than 90 years as maintenance provider and aerostructures supplier, providing high quality and value added services and solutions.

Within the MRO market, OGMA offers a complete portfolio of services for defense, commercial and executive aviation, enlarging the aircraft availability

as it ensures higher reliability standards and shorter downtime periods.

Looking not only into the future, OGMA also has become one of the best specialized companies to keep the airworthiness of older aircraft fleets with a considerable experience in heavy maintenance, modifications, upgrading, along with complete set of

supporting maintenance services on their components, as well as providing full fleet management support.

OGMA’s positioning in the aviation world is not only marked with its age achievement but most of all on its continuous performance improvement on to the current and upcoming challenges.

The human side of aviation

Spotlight on services and solutions

The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) proved there’s a humanitarian side to the

business at the airshow, after signing a deal with the United Nations World Food Programme to donate US$20 with every MENA private flight.

Ali Ahmed Al Naqbi, MEBAA’s founding chairman, said: “Our new ‘Fly and Feed’ programme is a commitment from MEBAA to support this most worthy cause. The idea might have come out of this region, but it will become global through our association with the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC).

“Many people perceive our industry as a tool for high net worth individuals. But this is not quite true. It’s a tool for productivity and profitability. Our intention is to support the WFP, a great

cause. With this, we want to change the perception of business aviation,” he said.

Al Naqbi suggested the regional industry would be worth US$ 1billion by 2018, and have 1,375 registered business aircraft by 2020.

Capt. Cesar Arroyo, WFP Chief of Aviation Service, said: “The aviation arm of the WFP is the first-line air transport service provider to the humanitarian community, operating in remote, challenging environments, where no safe surface transport or commercial aviation options are available.”

Last year, WFP Aviation transported more than 350,000 people and 6,000 metric tonners of light humanitarian cargo in countries including Afghanistan, Chad, the DRC, South Sudan and Mali.

Abu Dhabi-based ADCOM Systems has also donated a US$ 54.5 million

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle system to the United Nations Environment Organisation for humanitarian and environmental purposes. The system, invented, designed and manufactured in the UAE, is designed as a multi-functional, remotely piloted flying platform.

Dr. Ali M. Al Dhaheri, CEO of ADCOM, said: “The civilian version of the Global UAV can carry up to 18 air-drop containers for search and rescue survival equipment. Two extra heavy load pods can carry bulky and extra heavy air-drop containers, while one cargo hold can be utilised for humanitarian and environmental missions. If the flight operation of Global UAV saves one human life, it was worth developing such a highly sophisticated and extraordinary UAV system.”

Day 5 21 Nov

18

Farsound Aviation, the specialist MRO supply chain and distribution company, plans to expand with

a new distribution facility in the UAE, after successfully securing a contract with Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT).

The contract win, which sees Farsound support the company with its maintenance and repair requirements for the next three years, follows a

strategic focus of the company directors on the growth into the UAE.

Lee Kelsey, sales director at Farsound Aviation said: “This is a significant step forward for the company. Despite strong competition, we have been able to secure a contract with an important local business, which gives us the platform we require to take our business forward in this important market.”

To ensure it continues to deliver

the specialist expertise required by its customers, earlier in 2013 Farsound divisionalised its manufacturing and logistics arms into two autonomous entities – Farsound Aviation Ltd and Farsound Engineering.

Farsound Aviation will build on its 27 years of experience, offering a targeted, bespoke service to its customers. The company hopes to open its first site in the UAE next year.

Boeing has projected that airlines in the Middle East will need nearly 100,000 new pilots and

technicians to support the expanding demand for new airplane deliveries over the next two decades.

Boeing released the regional projections of the 2013 Pilot and Technician Outlook, a respected industry forecast of aviation personnel, at the show. With the aviation industry in the Middle East growing faster than the world average, the outlook predicts the region will require 40,000 pilots and 53,100 technicians over the next 20 years.

“We’re seeing a significant, urgent need for competent aviation personnel in the Middle East and across the globe due to the growth in airline fleets,” said Sherry Carbary, vice president of Boeing Flight Services. “We are working hard with airlines, regulators, independent flight schools and other industry groups to make training accessible, affordable and efficient so that anyone in the Middle East, or anywhere else in the world, who qualifies can become a pilot or maintenance technician in this industry.”

According to the report, for the Middle East region, an average of 2,000 new pilots and more than 2,600 new airline technicians will be needed each year to

meet the expected demand.The 2013 global outlook projects

significant increases in pilot demand, compared to previous forecasts, in all regions except Europe, which declined slightly over last year’s outlook. Overall, the demand is driven by steadily increasing airplane deliveries. In the Middle East, more than 60% of the pilot demand will be driven by increased deliveries of twin-aisle or widebody airplanes.

In terms of demand for technicians, the introduction of more efficient and smarter airplanes will require fewer mechanics over time, as aging aircraft, which typically require more maintenance, are retired from service. New airplane technologies

featuring more advanced components are likely to lead in some areas to lower maintenance requirements and corresponding lower technician demand.

“This is an issue that has the attention of the entire aviation industry,” said Carbary. “To attract a new generation of pilots and technicians, we need to train them in new ways. At Boeing, we are continually looking at innovative training methods, moving away from paper and chalkboard-based learning to incorporate tablets, eBooks, gaming technology and three-dimensional electronic modeling techniques. We need to make sure aviation is as great a career option for the world’s youth as it is for us.”

Boeing forecasts increased demand for pilots in the Middle East

Farsound Aviation expands with new distribution facility in the UAE

Day 5 21 Nov

19

Rockwell Collins is showcasing its most advanced in-flight entertainment, cabin systems,

aviation electronics and network communication solutions at the Airshow.

Highlight of the Rockwell Collins exhibit is the company’s new PAVES On-demand in-flight entertainment system, entering into service in early 2015.

PAVES On-demand will provide passengers with a high-definition entertainment experience on a convenient, intuitive touchscreen display. For airline customers, the seat-centric design of PAVES maximizes reliability, and maintenance is simple with a quick-release mechanism for immediate removal or replacement.

Rockwell Collins industry-leading Venue cabin management and HD entertainment system, which recently surpassed the 300-installation mark, is also be featured at the show. The features and functionality of Venue equal even the most advanced home

entertainment systems and executive suites. It has been selected by a growing number of Airbus Corporate Jet and Boeing Business Jet owners to update existing aircraft in response to passenger demands for the highest level of amenities.

Government customers visiting the Rockwell Collins exhibit will benefit from company experts sharing insight on network communication solutions including FireStorm, a combat-proven,

lightweight targeting system with 1 mil surgical accuracy.

Rockwell Collins newest simulator RealFires is also on display. RealFires is fully integrated with the FireStorm targeting system and facilitates command, control and communications

for field training of Tactical Air Control Parties (TACP), Air Support Operations Centers (ASOC), Air Liaison Officers (ALO) and Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators.

Ballistic missile defense radar’s performance boosted

Rockwell Collins demonstrates its cabin, cockpit and network communications offerings

Ballistic missile raids, large numbers of simultaneously launched weapons, may soon

have a tougher time penetrating allied air defenses. Raytheon has started upgrading the AN/TPY-2 ballistic missile defense radar’s signal and data processing equipment (SDPE) to enable the ‘brains’ of the radar to more quickly and accurately discriminate threats from non-threats and enhance radar performance to protect against missile raids.

An integral element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), AN/TPY-2 is a mobile X-band radar that helps protect the US, warfighters and America’s allies and security

partners from the more than 6,300 ballistic missiles that, according to U.S. Intelligence estimates, are not controlled by the U.S., NATO, China or Russia.

“Raytheon is building on the AN/TPY-2’s record of outstanding performance by improving the system because rogue states are constructing more ballistic missiles that have longer ranges and are increasingly more sophisticated,” said Dave Gulla, vice president of Global Integrated Sensors in Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business. “The security of the US, our warfighters and our allies depends on having reliable, capable systems like the AN/TPY-2 to help

counter the growing ballistic missile threat.”

The upgrade, which is being performed on AN/TPY-2s bound for a foreign military sales customer in the Middle East, will also be inserted into new AN/TPY-2s that Raytheon is building for the US. Raytheon is replacing the old SDPE with a state-of-the-art, commercial off-the-shelf computer that has approximately five times the processing power of the old system. The new SDPE also weighs less, uses less power and takes up less space than the older system, providing space for future growth.

Day 5 21 Nov

20

Sberbank, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) and Abu Dhabi Investment Company (Invest AD)

signed a tri-lateral Letter of Intent to launch their cooperation in the Middle East in marketing and promotion of Sukhoi Superjet 100 in its basic and long-range modification.

Alexander Dementiev, Global head of Financial Institutions, Sberbank, said: “In the light of the recently adopted Sberbank Development Strategy for 2014-2018, we aim at becoming a

global partner for our clients. SCAC is a leader of the Russian aviation industry and one of Sberbank’s key clients. We are ready to support its interests at any spot in the world. Together with Invest AD as our strategic partner in the Middle East and Africa, we will support and help Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and the Russian Federation in promoting the Russian aviation industry production in this strategically important region of the globe.”

Andrey Kalinovsky, SCAC President

said: “Currently, the Middle East is one of the priority markets for SSJ100. In this regard, we signed the Letter of Intent in order to optimize funding proposals related to purchase of our aircraft by new customers in this region”.

Nazem Al Kudsi, General Director of Invest AD, added: “Invest AD is proud to support Sberbank’s strategic clients like Sukhoi in establishing a presence and developing operations in the UAE to cover the Middle East region”.

Investing in the modification of the Sukhoi Superjet 100

Alliance between Skyone and Kelly Aviation CenterSkyone Maintenance Services

(SMS) has entered into a business alliance with Lockheed

Martin’s Kelly Aviation Center (LMKAC),

a provider of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.

“Our chairman’s vision is to be a premier provider of commercial aircraft and engines throughout the Middle East,” said Salim Sam Sayani, Skyone chief executive officer. “Lockheed Martin’s Kelly Aviation Center’s expertise will help us provide our customers with a single center of MRO services for airframes and engines. Through these technical and commercial collaborations, we are implementing phase one of our plans to develop our 225,000 sq. ft. state-of the art MRO facility that is near completion in Fujairah.”

“We have already performed engine MRO work with Skyone with great success, and we are eager to continue

to support Skyone’s vision for the future,” said Frank Cowan, LMKAC director of business development.

Lockheed Martin Corporation engine facility, Kelly Aviation Center, is a hub of excellence for commercial and military aircraft engine maintenance, repair, overhaul and test, providing services for 11 different engines, including those that power the B737, B747, B767, A300, A320, DC-10, F-15, F-16, C-130, and regional jets such as the Bombardier CRJ.

Established in Fujairah, SMS provides aircraft maintenance, field recovery teams and material support to operators of a wide range of Airbus and Boeing aircraft types, including the B737 family, A320 and B747. SMS is located at the Fujairah International Airport.

Day 5 21 Nov

21

Spatial Composite Solutions, the RAKIA based supplier of training equipment for cabin

crew, has manufactured the first A380 Door Training device to be built outside Europe. The unit, which was manufactured under license from Airbus Industries in Toulouse, was constructed using advanced composite materials reinforced with carbon fiber. The device is equipped with fire, smoke and water visual simulations and a computerised Instructors Operating Station which allows the trainer to operate via touch screen computer or portable tablet IOS (I-pad).

Spatial is equipped with advanced 3D design and engineering capability including a 5 axis CNC which enables the company to manufacture precision parts and components to aerospace

tolerances. The company has completed installations for some of the world’s major airlines including Emirates, flydubai, Etihad, Air Arabia, Virgin America in San Francisco and CAE in Singapore.

“We believe the A380 Door Trainer to be one of the most sophisticated Airbus training devices in the world which was built in its entirety at our manufacturing facility here in the Emirates. Downloading the design data from Airbus was a seamless operation - very straight forward and simple to control. We are proud to display the simulator on our booth at the forthcoming Dubai Airshow next week” said Joseph McKeever, Spatial’s C.E.O.

Spatial manufactures A380 Training Device

The Rafale is the most advanced combat aircraft of its generation, delivering multi-mission capability

that ensures its war fighting relevance beyond 2040.

This highly agile fighter from Dassault Aviation is equipped with cutting edge technologies that make it fast deploying, self supporting and combat effective. The Rafale draws on sophisticated on board electronic systems to carry out a wide range of missions day or night and in all weather conditions.

Thales provides equipment and systems, including avionics, that together account for about 25% of the total value of each Rafale. The Rafale is integrated with the largest and most modern range of sensors by means of the multi-sensor data fusion concept that allows the pilot to achieve global situation awareness and make well-informed tactical decisions.

This data fusion process links all sensors via the modular data processing unit (MDPU) to make the Rafale a truly network centric war fighter. This

multi-sensor capability draws on the active electronic scanning antenna RBE2 radar, spectra electronic warfare system, front-sector optronics, and advanced communication systems. The Rafale has performed extremely well in NATO operations over Afghanistan and Libya where it has been deployed with coalition allied forces.

The largest sensor on board the Rafale is the new generation Thales AESA RBE2 radar. The RBE2, Europe’s

first active electronically scanned array radar, takes combat system performance to a new level.

In operational terms, the AESA RBE2 radar can track all targets in radar field of view irrespective of the relative location between targets and/or the host aircraft. In addition, it allows a significant increase in detection range on enemy aircraft and a significant increase in reliability with respect to previous-generation radars.

Thales technologies onboard the Rafale

Day 5 21 Nov

22

Maintenance support provided by Falcon Aviation Services for Eurocopter helicopters in the

UAE and Middle East will be continued with the renewal of the two companies’ services agreement.

This will ensure the sustainment of top-level maintenance services within Eurocopter’s global support network from such providers as Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation Services. It also enhances both partners’ capability to serve the commercial and parapublic helicopter sectors throughout the United Arab Emirates.

Falcon Aviation Services was formed in 2006 under the initiative of HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, with the goal of filling gaps in the local aviation market through the provision of innovative products and services.

With its main operating base at the

UAE’s Al Bateen Executive Airport, which is a leading VIP airport located 10 km from Abu Dhabi’s city center, Falcon Aviation Services is well positioned to accommodate the region’s Eurocopter helicopter operators.

“Eurocopter and Falcon Aviation Services are ready to offer continuity

in services for the daily operational needs of helicopters operating in the Emirates. In a dynamic market such as the UAE, we value our partnership with leading companies as Falcon Aviation Services,” said Olivier Lambert, senior vice-president for sales and customer relations at Eurocopter.

Eurocopter and Falcon Aviation Services renew their maintenance support services agreement

Globe Hi-Fabs is a manufacture of Aviation Refuelling Equipment and supply Aircraft refuellers and hydrant dispensers.

The company exports these units to clients in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. Globe Hi-Fabs is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified and registered with Petroleum Explosive Safety Organization, Government of India.

The company has a branch office in USA since 2008 and have recently incorporated Globe Hi-Fabs Middle East, FZE with Ajman Free Zone Authority along with an office in Dubai. They are exhibiting at Stand No. 344

Refuelling equipment on display

Day 5 21 Nov

23

At the Dubai Air Show 2013, Air Algérie has signed a memorandum of understanding

for three A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans.

The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from the Air Algérie hub in Algeria. Air Algérie has already ordered a total of five Airbus A330, which have all been delivered to date.

“We are expanding our commercial strategy to strengthen our position in the market by extending Air Algérie network to long haul routes. This is now made possible with the A330 family aircraft. This new order for A330s reinforces our commitment to a family of aircraft which already helps us to achieve our ambitious expansion plans, in a profitable and sustainable manner,” said Boultif Mohamed Salah, CEO of Air Algérie.

John Leahy, chief operating officer for

customers at Airbus, added: “The A330 family aircraft is part of the best-selling widebody programme with its unique combination of unbeatable economics, versatility and fuel efficiency.”

The A330 Family, which spans 250 to 300 seats, and includes freighter, VIP, and military transport/tanker variants, has now attracted more than 1,200 orders, with over 1,000 aircraft flying with more than 100 operators worldwide. The A330 is one of the

world’s most efficient aircraft with best in class operating economics. With numerous ongoing product improvements, it still remains the most cost-efficient and capable aircraft, averaging dispatch reliability well above 99 percent.

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats

Air Algérie orders three A330 passenger aircraft

Leading international aviation fuel supplier, Air BP, once again demonstrated its excellence in

operations in the build up for the busy Dubai Air Show 2013 through a quick and efficient response to a call for extra fuellers.

Ahead of this year’s Dubai Air Show the venue Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) requested fuelling equipment support from local suppliers due to the increased aviation activity. Air BP swiftly and efficiently delivered on an urgent request for a bowser to be delivered ahead of the event.

On receiving the request Air BP immediately put into place its thorough operational procedures to ensure a safe, injury and damage free delivery, of the vital equipment.

Air BP focused on communicating with the preferred transport contractor on the type of vehicle suitable for transporting an expensive fuel truck. Details such as sharing a photo of the fueller with the contractor, providing detailed measurements and personally observing the loading task, ensured both a safe and smooth loading operation was carried out. The truck will now be in use throughout the air show. Furthermore Air BP’s excellence in operations will be in evidence this week as it supports Airbus and the Royal Air Force aerobatic team, The Red Arrows, at the show.

Since 1932 Air BP has successfully expanded its operational capacity in the Middle East. It now regularly serves 22 airports in the region

providing approximately 600 million gallons of fuel a year. It is active in the commercial market with 40 airline customers and is developing its business aviation activity with eight clients and partners across the region.

For the Dubai Air Show, the company has anticipated the delivery of around 30,000 gallons of fuel to over 30 aircraft.

“Safety is Air BP’s top priority when providing services to our customers which is why we implement complex risk analysis and detailed operational process across the full spectrum of fuel handling operations. It is an area where Air BP is aiming to lead the industry and we believe adds value for our customers,” said Giri Iyengar, regional sales and marketing manager for Air BP.

Air BP’s excellence in operations during the Dubai Air Show 2013