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tekstil taımacılıı AIR CARGO UPDATE 205x292 mm ING.pdf 1 10.10.2014 11:37 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K EDITORIAL Editor’s Note Bi-monthly: Vol 04 | Issue 10 | No. 28 New edition of Aviation Guide launched Middle East, Africa and South Asia Two major bi-annual aviation events – Dubai Airshow and Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) take place on a rotating basis and give us the chance to fully focus on each exhibition extensively. Both are held during the last quarter of the year and especially the Dubai Airshow is among the world’s biggest with the UAE’s and the region’s airlines waiting for the show to announce billion dollar agreements with leading aircraft manufacturers. COME EXPERIENCE This month Dubai again grabs the attention of the global aviation community with MEBA taking place from 8-10 December at Dubai World Central exhibition site in Jebel Ali at the outskirts of the booming city. This year’s biannual event is to see over 420 exhibitors from across the globe with more than 8,000 visitors. The industry gathering is known to attract anyone involved in chartering, leasing, selling, purchasing, operating and servicing SHARJAH business and VIP jets. Furthermore, there will be a static display of the latest business aircraft. THE PASSENGER’S CHOICE Leading experts anticipate further growth in business and PO Box: 9604, SAIF Zone, Sharjah - UAE private aviation expect around 1,300 business aircraft to be Tel: +971 6 557 9579, Fax: +971 6 579569, [email protected] registered generating business worth $1.3 billion by 2020. www.7dimensionsmedia.com Naturally, business aviation growth in the region will be the key to strengthening global ties and bolstering commercial success. Chief Editor Chandrima Dutta Taking advantage of the focused crowd, our annual Aviation [email protected] Guide is also launched during these events. The Aviation Guide Contributers will again celebrate the region’s sustained growth and success in Mallika Hussain the industry being the premier B2B directory and reference guide Nirmala Rao dedicated to the expanding aviation markets of the Middle East. Kiran Varghese Ayesha Rashid [email protected] Over the years it has evolved to embrace other fast emerging markets of Africa and South Asia and continues to offer a Head - Sales & Marketing definitive reference guide for these aviation markets in an easily Israr Ahmad readable format. [email protected] Head Operations From airlines to airports, MROs, FBOs, aircraft manufacturers, Jamal Ahmad airport suppliers, consultants and many more key divisions, [email protected] whoever you need to speak to or whatever product or service Photographer/s you are looking for, you will find among these pages. 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The opinions and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers. Readers are requested to seek specialist advice before acting on information contained in this publication, which is provided for general use and may not be appropriate for the reader’s particular circumstances. The publishers regret that they cannot accept liability for any error or omissions contained in this publication. www.sharjahairport.ae CONTENTS 8. 22. Cover Story THE ECS Group LOUNGE global leader in GSSA services 16 23 53 18 54 20 28 30. Feature 44. Events 52. Airports The industry’s leader with world- ICAO Conflict Zone Task Force Nippon Cargo Airlines expands class expertise: dnata adopts work program services at Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Aviation - Dubai’s next wave of Call for increased efforts to realize growth single ASEAN shipping market 54. Trucking Trans-Man receives 10,000th vehicle delivery from Renault Trucks 6 For more images visit www.facebook.com/aircargoupdate Air Cargo Update 205x292 F.ai 1 10/29/14 5:05 PM Under the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group THE Co-located events LOUNGE 10-12 May | DICEC, Dubai 11-12 MAY 2015 10-12 MAY 2015 Coyne Airways In this edition, we are hosting Liana Coyne, Director at Coyne transportation industries in the UAE and the region, Liana Airways who is currently based at the all-cargo airline’s Dubai remarked: “I would applaud the UAE and the GCC for their hub in the UAE. London-headquartered Coyne Airways, vision and leadership into making the region into one where which has been in business for more than twenty years, air cargo can thrive and grow, and I think that the region was founded by her father, Larry, and offers scheduled will stay at the forefront of the industry for the foreseeable services to complex destinations, as well as offering charters future. There has been recognition of the stimulus that to destinations worldwide. Liana helps oversee Coyne’s air cargo can have on the economy, and the benefits that operations throughout the Gulf and Central Asia and more open skies can bring, meaning that there has been political difficult-to-reach destinations, which the airline specialises in support from the highest levels, and impressive amounts of serving, such as Afghanistan and Iraq. investment in infrastructure and capacity.” Starting our conversation, we have first asked about the “However, going forward, the Gulf carriers will have to square challenges Liana faces in the office in day-to-day operations: up to certain challenges, among them dealing with increasingly “Firstly, I would like to thank Air Cargo Update for inviting congested airspace, maintaining and growing yields, and me to the Lounge to share a few of my thoughts. With regard keeping all that capacity flying. In order to keep aircraft in the to the question at hand, I am fortunate to be surrounded by air, we are seeing the Gulf carriers trying to assert themselves an experienced team who know how to handle most of the in mainstream and certain niche markets through a variety of challenges we face day-to-day here in Dubai and who do strategies. It will be interesting to see how the home carriers in their best to try to make my life easy,” Liana replied. those markets react over the coming years. I think that there have to be opportunities for cooperation and mutual benefit “However, when I first moved here, I did find it difficult in all this – if nothing else, by the improvements that increased Join us at the world’s largest having a Friday/Saturday weekend, when a lot of our competition can inspire. These are exciting times, and I for one customers seemed to become most active on Fridays as they will be watching carefully how Etihad’s investments play out,” tried to move things off their dock before their weekend Liana further notes. annual airport exhibition. started on Saturday/Sunday. We pride ourselves on our customer service and we work every day of the week. We do Talking about Liana’s typical day, Liana does not think that try to anticipate any issues that might arise for our customers any day in air cargo can be described as typical, which is Book Your Stand Today. but sometimes, and for some requests, we have no choice both a blessing and a curse. The only thing that the director but to get back to the client on Sunday when things reopen.” always makes time for is a daily team meeting, to go over the 12,000 + sqm gross exhibition space 100 + Hosted Buyers from flights and any issues arising. Aside from her two dogs and a 7,000 Aviation professionals 50 regional Aviation Authorities Liana continued, “The other challenge that can arise is when cat at home, on weekends, she enjoys getting together with you have to clarify to international customers that the UAE is good friends and great food, exploring parts of this great city 275 Exhibitors from over 40 countries 3 Networking platforms a single country, consisting of a federation of seven emirates, and country, and trying to keep up with a growing stable of 8 National pavilions 1 Airport leaders’ conference each of which can have different rules and requirements hobbies. when it comes to transporting cargo.” Liana also thinks that the move to Dubai was the easiest For stand booking and sponsorship enquiries, please contact Although Liana graduated with a degree in Politics, compared to any other city she have ever moved to. “You Raed El Forkh at [email protected] or call +971 50 653 1941 Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford University, and went can find virtually everything that you might miss from home 8 OFFICIAL HOTEL on to become an English-qualified solicitor, she decided to (and more), everyone speaks English, it is safe, clean - and SUPPORTERS PARTNER make the transition to join the family business and move the weather is glorious most of the year.