INAUGURAL AIRPORT SOLUTIONS DUBAI GETS UNDER WAY

Dubai Airports smart solutions highlighted as key to addressing rising passenger numbers With global passenger demand rising rapidly, making passenger journeys seamless and more enjoyable is key to successful airport operations. That was the message from His Excellency Jamal Al Hai, Member of Federal Council and Deputy Chairman of Dubai Airports, this morning as the inaugural Airport Solutions Dubai, part of the Airport Solutions global series, got under way at the Dubai Airshow 2017. The two-day conference which focuses on bringing together the entire buying chain of the airport industry from operators and designers to airlines and solutions providers, opened … Continue reading INAUGURAL AIRPORT SOLUTIONS DUBAI GETS UNDER WAY

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim to open second hangar during Dubai Airshow

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF), a joint venture between Dubai-based Al-Futtaim group and Germany’s DC Aviation, has confirmed the opening of its second hangar on the inaugural day (November 12) of the Dubai Airshow. The 7,500sqm hangar will more than double the hangar capacity bringing its total land-side plot area to 24,000sqm and apron area to 13,000sqm. The new hangar will enable DCAF to add two single-aisle aircraft maintenance bays and provide enough space for an additional workshop and equipment storage. It will also significantly increase the number and size of aircraft that can be accommodated at the facility. The new … Continue reading DC Aviation Al-Futtaim to open second hangar during Dubai Airshow

SITA APPOINTS JACQUES DEMAËL AS SVP STRATEGY & BUSINESS SUPPORT

Demaël will steer strategy, transformation and innovation aimed at accelerating SITA’s growth SITA today announced that Jacques Demaël has joined the organization as SVP Strategy & Business Support. Reporting directly to CEO Barbara Dalibard, Demaël will be based in Geneva, Switzerland. Working together with the CEO and the Executive Team, Demaël will drive SITA’s overall strategy as well as several key strategic initiatives. He will be responsible for leading a transformation program to align the organization, processes and skills to support SITA’s ambitions and will help define the organization’s technology and innovation roadmap. Barbara Dalibard said: “SITA offers a remarkable … Continue reading SITA APPOINTS JACQUES DEMAËL AS SVP STRATEGY & BUSINESS SUPPORT

RIDING THE WIND: SERGEY PETROSSOV FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO – JET SMARTER

Sergey Petrossov is one of the youngest influencers in the aviation business at the age of 28 as he spearheads JetSmarter, the world’s largest mobile marketplace for private jets. JetSmarter recently revolutionized the aviation industry by making private flying accessible to the masses. We interview Sergey to find out how JetSmarter has created a new class of air travel that offers both custom charters and unused seats across thousands of flights. Born in Moscow, Russia, Sergey has lived most of his life in South Florida. He attended University of Florida and after receiving a degree in Finance, co-founded two IT projects prior to JetSmarter: an online chat system for … Continue reading RIDING THE WIND: SERGEY PETROSSOV FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO – JET SMARTER

ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP OPENS MULTI-PURPOSE SHARED SERVICES CENTRE IN BELGRADE

Facility to perform shared services functions, including Contact Centre and Loyalty Operations for EAP carriers “Centre of Excellence” allows EAP airlines to compete in a complex and competitive global market Provides new job opportunities for Serbian nationals and furthers economic growth in Serbia EAP Shared Services, part of Etihad Aviation Group, has opened a new global Shared Services centre, in Belgrade. The EAP Shared Services centre was officially opened today, Monday 13 March, by Aleksandar Vučić, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia; James Hogan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group, and Siniša Mali, Mayor … Continue reading ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP OPENS MULTI-PURPOSE SHARED SERVICES CENTRE IN BELGRADE