US$42 BILLION ORDER BOOK FOR DUBAI AIRSHOW BY DAY 3!

US$42 BILLION ORDER BOOK FOR DUBAI AIRSHOW BY DAY 3!

Two more days of orders expected

Dubai, UAE. 15 November 2011 – The third day of the Dubai Airshow saw companies continue their buying spree, with some manufacturers reaping rewards and others disappointed, making it a busy and somewhat controversial day for the world’s press attending!

Aviation Capital Group (ACG), the US-based aircraft leasing company, signed an agreement with Airbus for 30 eco-efficient A320neo (new engine option) aircraft, valued at US$2.7 billion at list price. “Faced with increasing fuel prices and tough competition, we are seeing a stronger than ever demand from our customers for modern fuel-efficient aircraft such as the A320neo,” said Stephen Hannahs, CEO & GMD of ACG.

Airbus was not so fortunate in their contract negotiations with Qatar Airways for a predicted aircraft order, leaving the glory to Boeing, which clinched a deal with the Doha-based carrier for two Boeing 777 freighters, valued at US$560 million at list price.

Bombardier Aerospace and Turkey’s Atlasjet Havacilik A.S. have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to acquire 10 CS300 jetliners, with options for a further five. The firm order contract is valued at US$776 million, which could increase to US$1.18 billion if the options are converted to firm orders.

At another press briefing, PT Nusantara Turbin dan Propulsi (NTP) of Indonesia and Joint Stock Company (JSC) BEK Air Kazakstan announced a maintenance agreement worth US$13 million for the field service, repair and overhaul of TAY 650-15 engines for its Fokker 100 aircraft.

This year’s Dubai Airshow is the biggest yet, with nearly 55,000 trade visitors expected over the week.

Alison Weller, Managing Director of airshow organiser F&E Aerospace, said: “We have now reached an order book of US$42 billion, three times more than the tally of the last show in 2009. However, the day nor the Dubai Airshow is yet over and we anticipate more exciting announcements!”

The Dubai Airshow is organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in co-operation with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.

Photo caption: At the Airbus signing, from left: John Feren, EVP ACG; Tom Enders, CEO Airbus; and Stephen Hannahs, CEO ACG.
2: At the Boeing signing, from left: Chet Fuller, SVP Bombardier; Guy Hachey, President & COO Bombardier; Murat Ersoy, Chairman Atlasjet; and Orhan Coskun, CEO Atlasjet.




About F&E Aerospace
F&E Aerospace is a division of F&E, one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector, and which launched the very first Dubai Airshow in 1989, in conjunction with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.
Covering all aerospace-related events in the F&E portfolio, F&E Aerospace has a long-standing relationship with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the market and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence. F&E Aerospace maintains offices in Dubai and London.

Dubai Airshow, the 12th show in the series, takes place from 13 to 17 November 2011 at Dubai’s Airport Expo. The 2009 edition of the biennial show drew 890 exhibitors from 47 countries and almost 53,000 industry professionals from 138 countries. www.dubaiairshow.aero
The Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE), from 14 to 15 November 2011, is a conference running during the Dubai Airshow at Dubai’s Airport Expo. Dedicated to the growing regional demand for civil aviation training, recruitment and simulation, GATE also features a pavilion within the airshow exhibition halls to showcase companies providing flight training products and services. www.gates.aero

Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME), which showcases the latest innovations in aircraft interiors, equipment, inflight entertainment and telephony, is co-located with MRO Middle East (MROME), the highly successful maintenance, repair and overhaul conference and exhibition, run in conjunction with US-based Aviation Week, and will run from 1 to 2 February 2012 at Dubai’s Airport Expo. www.aime.aero www.mrome.aero

Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA), from 11 to 13 December 2012, is organised on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) and brings together the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturers and industry suppliers. www.meba.aero
Delivering world class events for 50 years, F&E organises international trade events for business and consumers all over the world. It is a member of the Tarsus Group plc, which was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Milwaukee), France (Paris), Germany (Düsseldorf), China (Shanghai) and Turkey (Istanbul), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media.

Ahmed Abdul Rahim Al Attar Tower photos,Sheikh Zayed Road,Dubai, 04/November/2011

Burj Khalifa photos, Downtown Dubai,UAE, November 2011

DUBAI AIRSHOW PLATFORM FOR GROWING IMPORTANCE OF REGIONAL AEROSPACE COMPANIES

DUBAI AIRSHOW PLATFORM FOR GROWING IMPORTANCE OF REGIONAL AEROSPACE COMPANIES

Dubai, UAE. 14 November 2011 – The second day of the Dubai Airshow was the day for Middle East companies to consolidate its growing importance across the aerospace industry.

Running until Thursday 17 November 2011 at the Airport Expo, the show has been decked out in the UAE national flag colours to celebrate the nation’s 40th anniversary in two weeks’ time on 2 December.

Oman Air signed an order for six Boeing 787-8s, completing an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO to transfer existing orders for the six Dreamliners from ALAFCO to Oman Air. “Our decision to order the 787-8 is part of Oman Air’s long-term growth strategy to expand and modernise our fleet with newer, more fuel-efficient airplanes,” said Oman Air CEO Peter Hill. “We see direct benefits because of the Dreamliner’s fuel efficiency and operating economics as well as the enhanced travel experience that Oman Air will be able to offer its customers aboard this airplane.”

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Aerospace announced agreements to advance the commercial and military aviation industry in the UAE. Mubadala Aerospace’s composite aerostructures facility, Strata Manufacturing is to become a Tier 1 supplier to Boeing.

Another Mubadala company, Advanced Military Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Centre (AMMROC), announced a strategic agreement with Boeing Defense, Space & Security to provide support to military aviation platforms in the UAE, specifically the support infrastructure for the operational readiness of the UAE Armed Forces aircraft, including Boeing-built Apaches, Chinooks and C-17s in its fleet.

“These strategic agreements represent the natural evolution of the longstanding military and commercial aerospace collaboration between Boeing and the UAE,” said Mubadala Aerospace Executive Director Homaid Al Shemmari.

At an Airbus briefing, COO John Leahy said that the Middle East fleet will almost treble in the next 20 years, with 1,920 aircraft worth over US$347 billion required by 2030. “The Middle East remains one of the world’s most robust aviation regions and this is confirmed by a 200 percent increase in inter-regional passenger traffic over the last 10 years. The region is uniquely placed, with more than 85 percent of the world’s population within reach of the direct flight, making the Middle East a fertile market place for our eco-efficient aircraft today and beyond.”

This year’s Dubai Airshow is the biggest yet, with nearly 55,000 trade visitors expected over the week.

Alison Weller, Managing Director of airshow organiser F&E Aerospace, said: “The Dubai Airshow has proved itself this year as the platform for the region’s aerospace industry. Following on from yesterday’s fantastic order by Emirates Airline for 70 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, worth US$26 billion, we now see Boeing’s latest aircraft the 787 Dreamliner being snapped up by Oman Air, with Mubadala Aerospace showing it’s significance in the industry as a Tier 1 supplier to Boeing.

“The Dubai Airshow, however, is not just about orders; its also a platform for building strategic alliances and developing relationships in order to further the aerospace industry in the region."

The Dubai Airshow is organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in co-operation with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.

Photo caption: At the Mubadala signing, from left: Strata CEO Ross Bradley, AMMROC CEO Fahad Ghareeb Al Shamesi, Mubadala Aerospace Executive Director Homaid Al Shemmari and Boeing CEO Jim Albaugh.

About F&E Aerospace
F&E Aerospace is a division of F&E, one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector, and which launched the very first Dubai Airshow in 1989, in conjunction with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.
Covering all aerospace-related events in the F&E portfolio, F&E Aerospace has a long-standing relationship with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the market and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence. F&E Aerospace maintains offices in Dubai and London.

Dubai Airshow, the 12th show in the series, takes place from 13 to 17 November 2011 at Dubai’s Airport Expo. The 2009 edition of the biennial show drew 890 exhibitors from 47 countries and almost 53,000 industry professionals from 138 countries. www.dubaiairshow.aero
The Gulf Aviation Training Event (GATE), from 14 to 15 November 2011, is a conference running during the Dubai Airshow at Dubai’s Airport Expo. Dedicated to the growing regional demand for civil aviation training, recruitment and simulation, GATE also features a pavilion within the airshow exhibition halls to showcase companies providing flight training products and services. www.gates.aero

Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME), which showcases the latest innovations in aircraft interiors, equipment, inflight entertainment and telephony, is co-located with MRO Middle East (MROME), the highly successful maintenance, repair and overhaul conference and exhibition, run in conjunction with US-based Aviation Week, and will run from 1 to 2 February 2012 at Dubai’s Airport Expo. www.aime.aero www.mrome.aero

Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA), from 11 to 13 December 2012, is organised on behalf of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) and brings together the world’s leading business aircraft manufacturers and industry suppliers. www.meba.aero

Delivering world class events for 50 years, F&E organises international trade events for business and consumers all over the world. It is a member of the Tarsus Group plc, which was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Milwaukee), France (Paris), Germany (Düsseldorf), China (Shanghai) and Turkey (Istanbul), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media.

Dubai Marina photos,UAE, 04/November/2011

Lakeside Residence photos , Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, 04/November/2011

Laguna Tower photos, Movenpick Hotel JLT , Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, 04/November/2011

JLT lake photos, Jumeirah Lakes Towers,Dubai, 04/November/2011

Elite Residence photos,Dubai Marina, 04/November/2011

100 m riders used Dubai Metro since launched in Sept 2009

100 m riders used Dubai Metro since launched in Sept 2009

Al Tayer: Green Line accounts for 30% of metro riders

Roads & Transport Authority – Mohammed Al Munji:

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that the ridership of the Dubai Metro Red and Green Lines has touched new heights breaking the 100 million passengers barrier since the service was launched in September 2009 up to November 7th. The metro ridership has grown tremendously following the operation of the Green Line last September which now accounts for as much as 30 per cent of the total metro riders, he says. Al Tayer expected that the number of metro commuters to grow significantly in the near future with onset of the winter marked with several events such as the launch of the Dubai Shopping Festival, holding of expos & conferences and influx of tourists & visitors to Dubai Emirate.

Al Tayer expressed his delight with these positive indicators of growth in the number of passengers using the metro; which clearly show that RTA plan to augment the number of public transport users is moving in the right direction. The trend also reflects a change and evolution in the culture of the community towards public transit means and people started to feel the benefits & advantages of using mass transit modes including the psychological & physical relief in travelling light and smoothly while saving outlays on fuel & maintenance of vehicles, he noted.
"Since launched in September 2009 and up to the end of October last, the number of passengers using the Red Line has touched 94,330,908 passengers, and the number of passengers using the Green Line since operated on 09/09/2011 up to the end of October last clocked 3,660,544 passengers. The number of the metro riders on both the Red and Green Lines during the first seven days of November 2011 has exceeded 2 million passengers."

"The ridership of the Metro Red Line has grown steadily since opened in September 2009 jumping from 1.8 million in October 2009 to 4 million in October 2010 and went even higher to touch 5.482 million passengers in October 2011. The Union, Khalid bin Al Waleed, Deira City Center, Mall of the Emirates, Rigga and Rashidiya stations account for the lion share of the metro riders on the Red Line. The Union Station was used by 10,984,461 passengers while Khalid bin Al Waleed Station was also used by 10,545,440 passengers, followed by Mall of the Emirates Station (8,256,307 passengers), Deira City Center Station (8,006,000 passengers), Al Rigga Station (6,217,000 passengers), and Al Rashidiya Station (5,142,000 passengers).

"The ridership of the Metro Green Line has equally has equally picked up since the service was opened to the public on 10/09/2011 till the end of September last (20 days) from 1.277 million passengers to 2.383 million passengers i.e. it accounts for as much as 30 per cent of the total ridership of the Dubai Metro on the Red & Green Lines combined. Al Fihaidi Station accounted for the biggest share of passengers clocking 453,000 passengers, followed by Bani Yas Station which serves a heavily populated and commercial area hitting 440,000 passengers, then comes Al Ghubaiba Station which was used by 290,000 passengers, Oud Metha Station used by 283,000 passengers and Salah Uddin Station used by about 245,000 passengers."

Captions:
- Mattar Al Tayer
- Metro riderhip on the rise