Monthly Newsletter issued by Civil Aviation Authority www.viadubaionline.com Issue 55 December 2017

Inside DCAA DCAA participates in 6 Dubai Airshow 2017 Ahmed bin Saeed: Loyalty 8 to the homeland reflects our values Sport Day at DCAA 9 DCAA signs MoU with 14 General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones UAE Flag Day 15

ICAN – an efficient 16 platform to facilitate liberalization and enhance air connectivity 20

UAE in Focus Sheikh Mohammed: Dubai Airshow’s

ENOC Group expands 22 success is a triumph for the UAE its aviation global footprint by 70 per DCAA Interview cent over past China’s five years Hamad Al Janahi ambitious Employees Happiness Inflight is a lifestyle Internet plan we seek to reach 25

World Airport Improving the Traffic Forecasts passenger 2017–2040 experience.

Angela Philippe 18 Gittens 28 Rainville 26 Middle East News 24 International News 25 Cargo & Logistics 32 Technology 33 Our Smart Services DCAA Smart App will allow the customers the below services:

• Issuance of Landing permissions • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Carriage of Restricted Articles • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Aerial Work • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Aircraft Warning Light • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Heliport • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Pyrotechnic Display • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Building Height (Below 300m) • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Building Height (Above 300m) • Issuance of Approval for Heliports Certification • Issuance of Approval for Crane Operation • Issuance of Approval for GSM or other communication tower • Issuance of Approval for Balloon Operations • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Sky Trackers / Space Cannon

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• Issuance of Landing permissions • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Carriage of Restricted Articles • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Aerial Work • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Aircraft Warning Light • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Heliport • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Pyrotechnic Display International Civil • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Building Height (Below 300m) • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Building Height (Above 300m) Aviation Day • Issuance of Approval for Heliports Certification

• Issuance of Approval for Crane Operation am pleased to send this message on the occasion of • Issuance of Approval for GSM or other communication tower I the International Civil Aviation Day – 2017. Issuance of Approval for Balloon Operations Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum • The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) • Issuance of No Objection Certificate for Sky Trackers / Space Cannon established the International Civil Aviation Day as a part of its activities on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. Thereafter, in 1996 United Nations General Assembly declared 7th December as the Registration Requirements: International Civil Aviation Day, which is celebrated annually under different themes. We, in the Emirate of Dubai and the , through our efficient implementation of • Company Name • Username This day is annually observed to raise awareness ICAO’s Standards and Recommended Practices have • Company Address • Password of the importance of international civil aviation in ensured safe and secured air travel for the benefit of • Telephone Number • Email Address the social and economic development of States and the travelling public around the world. UAE, through its commitment, in providing efficient and up to date • Fax Number • Name also the role that the ICAO plays in international air transport. facilities at airports and air navigation services etc., • PO Box • Mobile Number ensure safe, secure and environmental friendly global • City • Emirates ID Number I consider the theme for this year, “Working together aviation network effectively contribute to ICAO’s • Choose one secret questions • Category (Individual - Airline - Agency - Expert - Provider) to ensure No Country is Left Behind”, is important activities through “No Country left behind Initiative” in the light of the increasing international air transportation between States. I wish the International Civil Aviation Organization all success in its endeavors.  You can download the application The No Country Left Behind (NCLB) initiative reflects the efforts of ICAO to assist its Member by searching in App Store and Play States in implementing ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and harmonizing Store by typing DCAA its implementation to ensure that the States will gain social economic benefits from safe and secured air or scan the QR code transport.

For more information, please call technical support on: +971 56 6810685 www.dcaa.gov.ae December 2017 3 email: [email protected] CONTENTS In 2007, the functions of the Department of Civil Avia- tion were restructured. Accordingly, the Dubai Civil Avi- ation Authority (DCAA) was established as a regulatory body, by a decree of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, on proclamation of law No. 21 of 2007, as amended by law No. 19 of 2010, to under- take development of Air Transport Industry in the Emir- ate of Dubai and to oversee all aviation-related activities. Inside DCAA

08 Ahmed bin Saeed: Loyalty to the homeland

Via Dubai is the official bilingual monthly -news reflects our values letter of DCAA, designed to highlight the initi- atives and developments in the aviation indus- try and act as a knowledge-sharing platform for all the stakeholders and aviation professionals.

General Supervision Mohammed Abdulla Ahli Coordinator Hanan Al Mazimi Creative Manager Mohammed Al Jarouf DCAA’s Sport Day Flag Day Editor 09 14 Shveta Pathak E-mail: [email protected]

Legal Disclaimer The views expressed in the articles are of the writers and not necessarily belong to DCAA. We take all reasonable steps to keep the information current and accurate, but errors can occur. The information is therefore provided as is, with no guarantee of accuracy, completeness or timeliness. The DCAA or Via Dubai does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the quality, accuracy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information. Via Dubai does not endorse or recommend any article, product, service or information mentioned in the newsletter. Any perceived slight of any person DCAA Interview or organisation is completely unintentional. Hamad Al Janahi Advertise with us Employees Editorial, Production, PR & Marketing Happiness is Nadd AlShiba PR and Event Management a lifestyle we seek to reach 18

Our Vision Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is driven by the vision of Dubai to become the global Aviation hub contributing to prosperity and enabling growth for Dubai. Our Mission Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is committed to support the aviation sector in: u Capturing the full value potential as a global passenger, tourism, trade, cargo and logistic hub u Providing the capacity, connectivity and leveraging existing assets to meet the aviation sector and economic growth plans of Dubai E-mail: [email protected] u Ensuring sustainable and responsible growth committed to safety, health, environment and security Website: www.dcaa.gov.ae u Providing and creating customer-focused services to gain competitive advantage from innovation, knowledge and efficiency u Building and retaining capabilities, for the aviation sector, while offering career opportunities for Nationals Tel: (971) 4 216 2009 u Ensuring a transparent, effective and commercially balanced regulatory framework that reflects the interests of the aviation industry, Dubai and the UAE Fax: (971) 4 224 4502 u Providing efficient and cost-effective services to the aviation sector P.O.BOX 49888 http://www.facebook.com/DCAADubai twitter.com/DcaaDubai youtube.com/user/dcaadubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates Message from the Director General

International Civil Aviation Day

t gives me great pleasure to send this message on the International Civil Aviation Day. I Mohammed Abdulla Ahli 7th December is a unique day in the annuls of civil aviation as it was the day the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) was signed in the year 1944. This Day is observed every year, under different themes, as the International Civil Aviation day since 1994, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the convention. standards, in cooperation with the Federal Authority, to ensure safe and secured air transport system in The Council of the International Civil Aviation the Emirate of Dubai which will eventually benefit Organization has selected the theme “Working the global aviation industry as well. together to ensure No Country is left behind” for 2015 to 2018. ICAO’s initiative “No Country Left The Government of Dubai will continue with its work Behind (NCLB)” is to assist States to implement together with its stakeholders to ensure the efficient ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices implementation of the highest standards and (SARP’s) to ensure that SARP’s are implemented in practices to provide a safe and secured air transport a harmonized manner to enable all States to have access to socio-economic benefits that derive from system for the benefit of the travelling public and safe and secured air transport. the benefit of the peoples of the world.

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), based on I congratulate the ICAO and the Civil Aviation the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Authorities of the Member States for their untiring Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister efforts and contribution in the development of international civil aviation and wish the aviation of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, and the guidance of His  Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, community the very best in their future endeavors. President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, is committed to the implementation of the highest

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DCAA participates in Dubai Airshow 2017

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority participated in the 2017 Dubai Airshow, which was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and was held from November 12 to 16.

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Ms. Shaima Al Qasimi Director of International Affairs and DCAA team members in Dubai Airshow 2017 Disasters and Ms. Shaesta Waiz Founder and President of Dreams Soar Crises Committee were in the operations room and in the area in group photo with Women in Aviation – Middle East for any emergency during the event. Chapter) representatives during the Dubai Airshow 2017

Many visitors from different sectors and companies visited DCAA’s stand during Dubai Airshow

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Pension Authority honours employees with the longest service Ahmed bin Saeed: Loyalty to the homeland reflects our values n the presence of His Highness Sheikh government to keep citizens in the labour leading countries in encouraging its citizens Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President market for as long as possible. to learn, acquiring and developing skills to ofI Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman reflect the contributions of individuals in of Dubai Airports, Chairman and Chief Sheikh Ahmed added that a friendly work the service of their families and community. Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, environment at the Dubai Civil Aviation This is clear from today’s honouring of a the General Pension and Social Security Authority (DCAA) has brought this moment UAE national, who devoted more than 50 Authority (GPSSA) honoured employees in which we celebrate the honouring of years toward the service of his country. with longest service, as part of Faithfulness the members of the Authority. He said to the Homeland initiative ‘Waffa Lil that the Authority’s strategy is based on Al Hameli stressed that while some choose Watan’. enhancing the sense of belongingness and to leave at an early age, others choose to deepening the loyalty among its employees continue working towards achieving lofty Thanking the GPSSA for the initiative, and empowering them by developing their goals that are embodied in their sense Sheikh Ahmed said it reflects the values talents, and developing an inspirational of community responsibility toward their of loyalty with which we have been raised leadership that stimulates productivity. country, which provided them all means of in the UAE, a nation known for its spirit support. of giving and dedication to work. He said His Excellency Mohamed Saif Al Hameli, these values have contributed to raising Acting Director General of GPSSA, said Thanks the name and position of the UAE on all that the initiative aims to consolidating the Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director General, international forums. concept of giving, raising the value of work, DCAA, thanked GPSSA, its Director and recognising national talents who spent General and the DCAA, represented by Sheikh Ahmed emphasised that a the majority of their time in the service of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al nations’s sustainable development process the UAE, and give our youth the role model Maktoum, for this generous initiative and necessitates the presence of unknown that enhances the spirit and ideal values of said that his honouring is a tribute to all soldiers whose thinking does not stop citizenship. those who work on this good land and at a certain age, and pointed out that spare no effort to raise its position. He the nation supports all human cadres He said that the UAE community is full said that it is our duty to give back to this who demonstrate the readiness and of such employees, who are known for nation, which has bestowed its grace over professionalism to continue in this process their efficiency and high professionalism, the years of our lives from childhood to the and in line with the directions of our wise and indicated that the UAE is among the present day.

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Sport Day at DCAA

E. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli joined the DCAA’s staff in the Sport Day Activities, arranged in line with #DubaiFitnessChallange.H The activities included different sports and challenges at Bel Remetha Club.

DCAA participated in the challenge under the slogan #ChallangeAccepted, through encouraging the employees to practice different sport activities and participating in the sport events during the fitness challenge.

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Develop the international air transport industry

he remarkable success of the ICAO Air Service Negotiation Conference (ICAN) is a testimony on the commitment of StatesT to further international cooperation and to develop the international air transport industry through bilateral arrangements. From the inaugural ICAN held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2008, this annual event has shown a tremendous success. The statistics relating to the number of States attended and the agreements concluded during the past ICAN events amply demonstrate this fact.

The Emirate of Dubai, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice- Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, is committed to contribute to the development of the international air transport industry through the events held under the auspicious of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and also the development of aviation infrastructure and facilities. We are pleased that the inaugural ICAN meeting held in 2008, which was hosted by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, has laid a strong foundation to this annual event and it will celebrate the 10th Anniversary in Colombo, Sri Lanka in December this year. The contribution made by the Civil Aviation Authorities in hosting the past ICAN meetings through its decade long journey is commendable.

I congratulate HE Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President ICAO Council and its members, Dr. Fang Liu, Secretary General, the Air Transport Bureau and the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the Government of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of ICAN.

I wish ICAN 2017 all success!

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10th Anniversary of the ICAO Air Service Negotiation Conference

t gives me great pleasure to send this has been held annually in Member States message to the “Via Dubai” monthly representing many geographical regions and newsletter,I when the International Civil has been growing from strength to strength. Aviation Organization (ICAO) reaches Besides, concluding air service negotiations, another milestone in the global aviation such a gathering has brought the aviation industry as the 10th ICAO Air Service community much closer to each other and Negotiation Conference (ICAN) will take strengthen the friendly relations between place in Colombo, Sri Lanka. the Member States.

The birth of the ICAN is unique. The ICAO The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is proud 5th Worldwide Air transport Conference to be associated with this annual event that (ATConf/5) in 2003, deliberated on facilitates the liberalization of the global the possibilities that could facilitate and air transport market. UAE, represented by support the Member States in their the General Civil Aviation Authority has endeavor to liberalize the international taken part at every ICAN meeting and has Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori air transport industry and concluded that, concluded a considerable number of air ICAO should explore the feasibility and service agreements and memoranda of Minister of Economy and the Chairman, possible benefits of serving as a global understanding. General Civil Aviation Authority marketplace, where ICAO provides the facilities and any expertise that may be The General Civil Aviation Authority UAE, with the cooperation from the local required, for States to discuss and exchange plays an important role in the area of authorities and the aviation stakeholders market access at the bilateral and/or international cooperation. It has been will continue to with its contribution to plurilateral levels” . The “one-stop shop” actively involved in fostering international foster friendship amongst States and approach proposed by the ICAO to help and regional cooperation. The UAE carriers Peoples of the world through aviation and overcome the shortcomings of the complex have been providing innovative service and for the benefit of the traveling public. bilateral negotiation process where State efficient connectivity to the traveling public has to negotiate with individual bilateral by connecting the continents. Besides I take this opportunity to Congratulate HE partner States to establish international air that, there are over 100 scheduled carriers Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President ICAO services and/or to improve on the existing operating to the airports in the UAE. UAE Council and its members, Dr. Fang Liu, relations. Such process is, undoubtedly, has signed over 160 Air service agreements Secretary General, Mr. Boubacar Djibo, the time consuming and incur a considerable and/or Memoranda of Understanding with Director Air transport Bureau and his team cost in addition to causing undue delays in ICAO Member States of which majority and the ICAO on the occasion of the 10th concluding agreements, which eventually are fully liberalized and/or open skies Anniversary of ICAN . hampered the expansion of international agreements. This amply demonstrates air transportation market. our liberal approach in the air transport I also wish to extend my appreciation to industry. Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, the host of In 2007, under the leadership of HH Sheikh the inaugural ICAN in 2008 and the other Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Dubai UAE has shared the benefits of air Member States for successfully hosting Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) came transport liberalization with the travelling the ICAN meeting and also to the Member forward to host the ICAN, which eventually public, through its designated airlines and States for their unreserved contribution led to the hosting of the first ICAN those operating to the airports in the UAE towards the liberalization of the international Conference in Dubai from 24th to 27th by providing efficient connectivity and air transport through ICAN. November 2008. This historic event hosted affordable air travel. In addition, UAE has by the DCAA with the support of the Federal always demonstrated its commitment to I wish to congratulate the Civil Aviation Government of the United Arab Emirates ensure safe and secure environment in the Authority of the Government of Sri Lanka brought together twenty seven Member aviation industry. Environmental protection for being the host for the 10th Anniversary States and two international organizations. and sustainable development are key of ICAN and wish all the success at ICAN From its humble beginning in the UAE, it elements of the UAE’s aviation policy. 2017. 

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ICAO Air Service Negotiation Conference - A way forward!

t the time when the State Negotiators The General Civil Aviation Authority representing the global aviation (GCAA) believes that international industryA are scheduled to meet in early cooperation is an essential aspect to December 2017 at the 10th ICAO Air enhance connectivity amongst states and Service Negotiation Conference (ICAN) also to ensure safe and secure air transport. in Colombo, Sri Lanka, it gives me great In this regard, GCAA has been working pleasure to send this message to the “Via closely with the other Member States on Dubai” monthly newsletter. bilateral and multilateral basis and also through the ICAO Council to strengthen The inaugural ICAN meeting held in 2008, international and regional cooperation. in Dubai, United Arab Emirates hosted by GCAA together with the cooperation the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority with from the local authorities and the aviation the support of the General Civil Aviation stakeholders in the UAE, will continue its Authority laid a solid foundation of the contributions to achieve a sustainable, safe ’Market place’ concept to the bilateral and secure global aviation industry. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi negotiations for international air service agreements. The first meeting attracted In conclusion, I congratulate His Excellency Director General, UAE General Civil 27 states from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President Aviation Authority Middle East and north-American region. ICAO Council, Dr. Fang Liu, Secretary The participating States held 100 bilateral General ICAO, ICAO Council members, , Mr. meetings within a period of four days. Boubacar Djibo, the Director Air transport Since then, ICAN has become a regular Bureau and the Civil Aviation Authority event in the International Civil Aviation of the Government of Sri Lanka on the Organization’s calendar as the interest of occasion of the 10th Anniversary of ICAN the States to participate at the ICAN has and extend my warm greetings for ICAN grown tremendously. 2017.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken part at every ICAN event held since 2008. We have seen the benefit of the single meeting place setting whilst joining hands with the Member States to promote the liberalization of international air transport for the global economic prosperity and wellbeing of the people of the world.

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Year of Giving Lasting impact

t was in December 2016, that the United Arab Emirates IPresident His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al DCAA signs MoU with Dubai Nahyan declared 2017 as The Year of Giving. Inspired by the values of hospitality and generosity which Airport Freezone Authority lie at the heart of the UAE’s Arab identity and the example of the country’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan he Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) signed a Al Nahyan, the year highlighted three key pillars of giving- memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Corporate Social Responsibility, Volunteering and Serving AirportT Freezone Authority (DAFZA) during the Dubai the Nation. Airshow 2017. The focus was on encouraging social and humanitarian The MoU aims to enhance joint cooperation between the initiatives, managed by federal and local government and two entities with a view to achieving positive results on also private sector; volunteer work, which included skill socio-economic and cultural areas. The MoU was signed by based volunteering across all sectors; and enhancing the H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director General of DCAA, and contribution of the private sector reflecting the goals and Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Director General of DAFZA, in vision of its corporate social responsibility. the presence of representatives from both entities. Residents across all sectors, government and private The MoU provides for cooperation in the area of aviation organisations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) commercial affairs through the activation of the digital link wholeheartedly embraced the spirit of the ‘Year of Giving’. project “Blockchain” between the two entities, and linking This was reflected in the numerous innovative and the licensing service of activities performed by commercial unique philanthropic initiatives throughout the nation, aviation operators via digital link technology, with a view to benefitting the deserving ones locally, regionally as well as creating a positive impact on foreign investors’ experience in internationally. the free zone. The MoU also includes joining forces in areas of safety, the environment and altitude control. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) also took several initiatives with a strong commitment to promoting H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli remarked that the MoU aims the culture, enhancing the spirit of volunteering and giving to improve strategic cooperation with Authority partners, back to the community. which will enhance Dubai’s global position in all fields. DCAA’s activities related to children, elderly, and the youth Dr. Al Zarooni said that DAFZA seeks through this MoU to alike, with the aim of reaching out to people from across consolidate its partnership with DCAA in line with its strategic all sectors. priorities to create a positive and distinctive experience bound to attract direct foreign investments and contribute to The continuous efforts across all sectors of the community achieving DAFZA’s goals. He added that in doing so, DAFZA reflected the deeply rooted the spirit of charity in the UAE’s will draw on its successful experience attained over more culture. And even as we enter the last month of this year, a than two decades.  lasting impact has been created, which will benefit present and future generations.

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DCAA signs MoU with General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones he Dubai Civil Aviation Authority vital importance of joint cooperation (DCAA) signed a memorandum and the necessity to benefit from ofT understanding (MoU) with the data and information to support General Authority for the Security specialised work in all areas that of Ports, Borders and Free Zones, serve the public interest. with the aim to establish cooperation in the area of exchanging data and The MoU signed includes a number of information related to civil aviation articles, including the importance of traffic operations and activities in having airlines (Commercial aviation, both entities, by H.E. Mohammed the Emirate of Dubai. The signing Cargo Aviation and Private Aviation) Abdulla Ahli, Director General, DCAA, of the MoU comes as an effort to apply and receive registration before and H.E. Jassem Mohammed Al Zaabi, periodically regulate the activities of they start their operation in the skies Director General, General Authority local civil aviation traffic via Dubai of the UAE. The MoU was signed, in for the Security of Ports, Borders and airports. The MoU stresses on the the presence of representatives from Free Zones. 

DCAA signs MoU with Academy of Technical Training he Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) for training purposes, and will provide signed a memorandum of understanding specialised cadres for explanation and withT the Academy of Technical Training on training. The second party will also provide qualification, training and development of members of the first party the opportunity human resource in practical and scientific to participate in experiments and exercises fields related to civil aviation. that contribute to their development, in addition to providing safety and protection The MoU was signed by H.E. Mohammed equipment to all Academy members, in line Abdulla Ahli, Director General of DCAA, with the safety and security guidelines in and Mr Lahej Saif Al Falasi, Chairman of place during their presence at the airport. the Academy of Technical Training, in the presence of representatives from the two H.E. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director entities. General, DCAA, said: and deepening their knowledge and The MoU signed between the Authority “In line with the vision of His Highness expertise levels. Hence, DCAA supports and the Academy provides for a number of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, national organisations that contribute to articles, including the provision by the First UAE’s Vice-President and Prime Minister the development of civil aviation in Dubai.” Party to the Second Party of annual training and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the programmes and scientific materials, and airport of the world and enable it to occupy With the accelerating growth pace in the provision of specialised cadres for civil the first rank in all fields, and following the aviation industry and the continual aviation training related purposes. the directions of His Highness Sheikh advancement of technology, procedures Ahmad bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President and systems, both entities realise the The Academy will also offer all Authority of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, on the importance of developing academic employees the opportunity to benefit from coordination and cooperation with all civil programmes for employees, in line with civil aviation specialised training courses. aviation organisations, the employees of modern concepts and latest developments DCAA will receive training opportunities and information, which is bound to enable In return, the second party will facilitate that combine theoretical concepts and them achieve excellence in their careers the reception of first party members to practical application, which will contribute and commitment to the latest international visit Dubai airports or any other premises to enhancing their competitive experiences standards. 

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UAE Flag Day

Distributing UAE flags on the occasion of the UAE Flag Day

DCAA staff expressed their gratitude for their great nation by writing special messages

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Boubacar Djibo, Director, Air Transport Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization ICAN – an efficient platform to facilitate liberalization and enhance air connectivity he annual ICAO ICAN event has become an efficient and ever popular tool used by States in conducting their bilateral air service negotiations, greatly contributing to theT enhancement of connectivity.

The operation and expansion of developed an innovative concept of three negotiating days, more than 100 international air services around the “ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event formal and informal bilateral meetings world are governed mostly by some (ICAN)” designed to provide a central were conducted, which led to the signing 4000 bilateral air transport agreements meeting place where States can gather or initialing of over 20 bilateral air service negotiated and concluded between pairs and conduct a multiple number of agreements or arrangements. While some of States. These agreements determine bilateral negotiations in a single location. negotiations yielded agreements, many the essential rights and operational Such a facility would not only improve other talks helped open opportunities for elements for airlines, such as the cities the efficiency of the negotiation process developing better aviation relations and to be served, the number of flights to but also permit participating countries air links between States. be flown and the type of traffic tobe to engage in regional or multilateral carried. negotiations, if so desired. In addition, The outcome of ICAN2008 has proven the participants could use it as a forum its value and benefits. Building on its Traditionally, air service negotiators of to exchange information and discuss success, nine subsequent ICAN events a country would have to travel to each topics of common interest. were held with the support of hosting of its bilateral partner States to conduct countries (see Table and Figure below). negotiations in order to conclude such Turning the concept into reality was It has now become a popular annual agreements, a process that is time a challenge. In 2008, the Dubai Civil event, accessible for utilization by consuming and expensive, which often Aviation Authority of the United Arab countries in all regions. To cater to the impedes the expansion of air services to Emirates, a strong supporter of the broad interest of aviation stakeholders, meet market demand. work of International Civil Aviation ICAN is now also open for participation Organization (ICAO), and backed by by interested parties from the air In playing its role to facilitate the Federal Government, became the transport industry, tourism and local air transport liberalization as first host of ICAN. Held in Dubai from communities. recommended by the 2003 Worldwide 24 to 27 November 2008, ICAN2008 Air Transport Conference: Challenges brought together air service negotiators This year’s ICAN2017 will be held and Opportunities of Liberalization representing 27 States from all regions in Colombia, Sri Lanka from 4 to 8 (ATConf/5), the ICAO Secretariat of the world. Within a short span of December 2017, hosted by the Civil

Dubai, UAE Istanbul, Kingston, Mumbai, Jeddah, Durban, Bali, Antalya, Nassau, Turkey Jamaica India Saudi Arabia South Africa Indonesia Turkey Bahamas Venue Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Number of 27 52 39 65 62 73 78 95 67 participating States Number of bilateral 100 200 200 340 350 485 550 588 430 meetings held Number of 20 60 60 120 130 458 500 550 400 agreements and arrangements signed Number of 106 200 160 350 350 393 442 802 517 Participants

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Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. It marks Over the past nine years, the number During ICAN2017, participants will the tenth anniversary of the event since of participating countries has steadily also celebrate International Civil its inception in 2008. It will once again increased. By November 2017, a total of Aviation Day on 7 December 2017 demonstrate the firm commitment of 141 States, representing 74 per cent of with the theme “Working Together ICAO and its Member States to achieving the ICAO membership, have utilized the to Ensure that No Country is Left one of the overarching objectives of ICAO, ICAN facility at least once. The meetings Behind”. Through this celebration, as set out in Article 44 of the Convention held during ICAN and the resulting ICAO hopes to increase the awareness on International Civil Aviation, “to agreements or understandings reached of the contribution of civil aviation to foster the planning and development of will have an important and positive impact the sustainable development of the international air transport so as to … meet on the world’s air transport development air transport system, and the positive the needs of the peoples of the world for as these arrangements will create better impact on the broader economy, trade safe, regular, efficient and economical air aviation relations between and amongst and tourism for the benefit of all people transport.” States and help improve air connectivity. and aviation stakeholders.

The ICAO Air Services Navigation a geographically natural hub made a All these factors promoted a rapid Conference (ICAN) for 2017 was held in huge contribution of approximately 600 and exponential growth, safely and Srilanka and Turkey has been a part of million dollars financial turnover into sustainable way in aviation sector this unique organisation. aviation industry. which will be maintained in the future as well. According to ICAO’s September After hosting ICAN Event for the first It is a fact that all participant countries 2017 Air Transport Monthly Monitor time in 2009, DGCA Turkey was honored both increased their connectivities and Report, Istanbul Atatürk Airport ranked to host the 8th ICAO Air Services made great contributions into their 11th with respect to the number of Negotiation Event (ICAN/2015) which countries’ economies by means of the departures and 12th with respect to was the biggest ICAN event ever made arrangements they concluded within number of passengers in the world wide with a brand-new approach. this framework. With the help of ICAN ranking, with a record 17% increase Events, the process of negotiating and compared to 2016. In parallel, Turkish Eight international organisations and concluding agreements which might Airlines recorded the strongest growth 93 industry members came together take many years is accomplished within (19.6 %) within the top 15 airlines and on this platform for conducting air a week period. Therefore, we appreciate ranked 13th with respect to revenue services negotiations, with 588 bilateral ICAO’s efforts to further develop the passenger kilometers. meetings and a record level participation ICAN concept, which is a great initiative. by 801 participants. Turkey continues to support to the NCCB On the other hand, I would like to initiatives & regional developments Within the scope of the ICAN 2015 take this opportunity to mention the by providing fellowships and sharing Event, Turkey performed bilateral recent developments in the Turkish civil its current potential, capabilities and meetings with 52 countries and aviation sector. Turkey has recorded an experiences with the neighboring states, signed documents with 36 countries unprecedented growth in air transport in order to achieve the objectives set including 6 Air Services Agreements, over the last decade. The number of by the lnternational Civil Aviation 30 Memorandum of Understandings, 7 airports in Turkey raised from 26 to Organization (ICAO) and to contribute Protocols, 6 Record of Discussions and 55 over the last fourteen years and 39 to the sustainable growth of the 1 Memorandum of Cooperation. of them are international. Of course global aviation system. It also remains the ideal location of Turkey was also committed to contribute to global Through these arrangements focussed another factor contributing to the rapid qualitative development of civil aviation on facilitating increase and new growth of our aviation sector. Turkish by actively participating in decision scheduled points, Turkey gained more carriers highly benefitted from Turkey’s making mechanisms and by operating than 300 additional weekly frequencies, geographic location. lstanbul as the main in cooperation with other international and more than 25 new destinations. hub of Turkey connects 41 countries aviation organizations such as European By means of these new acquirements within three hours, 53 countries within Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) and and additional frequencies, Turkey, as four and 66 countries within five. EUROCONTROL.” 

December 2017 17 DCAA Interview

Hamad Moin Al Janahi, Director, Human Resources Department DCAA to increase Emiratisation to 85 per cent by 2020 Employees Happiness is a lifestyle we seek to reach he Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) is preparing to launch a host of new initia- tivesT in 2018 aimed at ensuring happiness of its customers, stakeholders and employees.

The department is also actively policies and development and We will achieve this through hiring furthering the Emiratisation agenda human resource recruitment and skilled people, and through investing within the Authority and plans to service section. in DCAA employees . We will also achieve 85 per cent Emiratisation select talented Emirati students within the next three years, Hamad All our functions are focussing on from Emirates Aviation University, Moin Al Janahi, Director of Human supporting the vision and mission of to sponsor and train them Resources Department, DCAA, told the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority according to the work requirements Via Dubai in an interview. (DCAA), which is in line with the at DCAA. This will also contribute vision of Dubai and the United Arab towards developing Emirati talent. He shared the role of the Emirates (UAE) towards developing department after the recent the Emirati talents and achieving What is the system of DCAA’s organisational restructure within 100 % in customers, stakeholders Human Development? Dubai civil aviation authority, the and employees happiness. As Aviation is a specialised area, we new initiatives, and future plans. encourage our employees to get the What are your plans to required trainings to enhance their Excerpts from the interview: increase the percentage of skills at work, through registeting Emiratization? them in the best available What is the role of In line with our government’s trainings whether it is locally or the Human Resources directions to increase Emiratisation, internationally. Department in the new DCAA is working towards organisational structure increasing the percentage of They also participate in seminars that DCAA has announced? Emirati employees to 85 per cent and workshops which some of them After the restructuring, the by 2020. Presently, 100 per cent are hosted by DCAA such as the department has more clearly of the higher management are World Aviation Safety Summit, and defined functions, which widens our Emiratis and in total, and 70% of any other regional and international role as now, the human resource the employees are Emiratis, so the conferences and workshops. Last section is a department now with plan is to increase it 5% yearly year, 116 employees from DCAA two sections- human resources from now till the year 2020. went for training, in which 81 were

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UAE nationals. Also, 28% of the More than 25 We also have initiatives to employees received certifications in encourage employees volunteering different areas. initiatives in 2018 in the different areas, which will enhance their loyalty to the country We also encourage employees to to ensure happiness and their family. share knowledge that they learn in their training by encouraging them of customers, Another initiative is gathering to join the ‘knowledge’ platform of employees personal talents and the DCAA where they can share stakeholders and skills in different the areas, to their knowledge and experiences employees encourage them to share then with with other employees. their colleagues. also planning to have ”Customer What are your plans for Happines Cnetres” in different areas Moreover, we will increase the 2018? to provide an easy access to our number of employees awards at In line with the Happiness services for our customers. around 30 awards, to encourage Agenda launched by His Highness them to accomplish more Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Can you please elaborate achievements in the different areas. Al Maktoum, we have created on the initiatives for our own agenda which will focus employees? What is the HR vision on customers, stakeholders, and Employees Happiness is a lifestyle Our main focus is to contribute to employees happinessIn the year we seek to reach the vision of the Dubai Civil Aviation 2018, we will be implement over 25 Authority ”The World Airport, initiatives, in cooperation with the We will achieve this vision through Dubai”, through bringing out the Strategy and Corporate Excellence encouraging our employees and best talent of our employees, and Department, customer Happiness developing their talents to support achieving 100% in employees, centre, corporate communications them in providing their best efforts. customers, and strategic partners and finance department, within the We will have different initiatives for happiness. We are also contributing DCAA. 2018 in this regard. in the government’s vision towards the development of Emirati’s talents. Regarding strategic partners, we are In the area of innovation, our plan is planning to have regular meeting to have an awareness workshops on toward which the human resources with them to take their feedback innovation to motivate employees department aims to bring out and comments on their experience, to participate. the best in our employees and to enhance the services that we ensure 100 per cent happiness provide to them. Another major initiative is the of our employees, customers and ‘Open Day’ where we will have all stakeholders. Our goal is to achieve 100 % in DCAA employees to share their customer satisfaction/Happiness experiences and give suggestions We are also committed to survey, to insure their happiness. We in various areas, which can inhance supporting the government’s vision also have the Happiness Meter to working environment. of developing Emirati talent.  measure our customers happiness. However, DCAA was one of the first Government Departments to launch the Happiness Meter.

We will also have new initiative called “Hayak”, which means “You are welcomed” in English. Through this initiative, our costumer can directly communicate with us to meet their requirements.We are

December 2017 19 Cover Story

Dubai Airshow reaches new heights Sheikh Mohammed: Dubai Airshow’s success is a triumph for the UAE ith almost 80,000 trade visitors and an order book of $113.8 billion, the Dubai Airshow 2017, reached new heights and was Wthe largest ever in the history of the show. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and private equity firm Indigo bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE’s Vice- Crown Prince of Dubai, were among the Partners. President and Prime Minister and Ruler senior dignitaries who visited the show. of Dubai, said in a tweet: “The Dubai Michele van Akelijen, Managing International Airshow closed today One of the largest and most successful Director of organisers, Tarsus F&E LLC with record deals of AED420 billion for airshows in the world, the biennial Middle East, saying: “The figures speak over 780 aircraft. This key exhibition’s event was marked by game-changing for themselves – it’s been another success is a triumph for the UAE.” deals from start to finish. successful year. Dubai is geographically at the centre of the global aviation The show was opened by His Highness Trade visitors to the event were up world, and Dubai Airshow is where Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al around 20% on the 2015 event, with the sector comes to do business. We Maktoum, UAE’s Vice-President and 79,380 people entering the purpose- have seen incredible, unmatched deals, Prime Minster and Ruler of Dubai built hall at DWC, Dubai during its innovations and ideas. “Our variety and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed AL five-day run. At the end of the show’s of conferences – the Space Pavilion Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi final day, the aircraft order book stood and Conference, the UAV Summit, the and Deputy Commander of the UAE at almost US$113.8 billion including Cargo Zone conference and Pavilion, Armed Forces’ and Sheikh Hamdan bin major commitments from Emirates, Airport Solutions Dubai Conference and

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Pavilion, and the Gulf Aviation Training Event – underline our commitment to making the Airshow a centre of global thought leadership. We aim to help generate the creative knowledge- sharing environment the industry needs in order to thrive.”

Returning international exhibitor Turkish Technic, a maintenance, repair and overhaul company based at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, is celebrating a successful Dubai Airshow, and plans to return for the 2019 edition.

“During this year’s event, we signed an MoU with Saudia Aerospace 430 aircraft in its A320neo family. With key airline partners including Emirates, Engineering Industries, expanding our the order, Indigo Partners, a US- flydubai, Azerbaijan Airlines, ALAFCO support of its customer’s fleet in the based private equity fund, has doubled and Ethiopian Airlines. In addition, Egypt region,” said Turkish Technic spokesman, its existing order of 427 A320 family Air became a new customer for the 787. Muhammed Memduhoglu. aircraft. The fund owns four ultra low- The Airshow was a great opportunity cost airlines, Wizz Air, , to introduce our newest business unit, Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus JetSMART and . Global Services, to the Middle shored up its regional business with East market and reiterate the region’s a strong presence at the heart of the Golden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive importance to Boeing.” exhibition hall. Spokesman Bruno aircraft provider of Kuwaiti carrier Cabrini said he saw a great deal of Wataniya airways signed a deal to lease Boeing inked a US$27 billion deal with interest in the company’s latest aircraft 25 aircraft, carrier flydubai for 225 aircraft in its 737 offering – the PC-24, the world’s first while , the Middle East low MAX family, the largest-ever single-aisle business jet which can be used on short, cost carrier, agreed to lease six Airbus jet order – by number of airplanes and unprepared runways. A321neo aircraft. AerCap and Egypt total value – from a Middle East carrier. Air negotiated a deal with Airbus during Meanwhile US-headquartered Parker the Dubai Airshow to lease 15 Airbus Fledgling supersonic airline Boom Aerospace’s spokesperson Elizabeth A320neo. chose the Dubai Airshow to reveal Butterfield said their show had focussed more details of its plans for commercial on consolidating existing relationships Boeing won large commitments across Mach-2 flights. Emirates unveiled its across the region. “It’s been extremely its twin- and single-aisle commercial world-first enclosed first-class cabin worthwhile, she said, “We have managed airplane families, debuting key and next-generation broadband inflight to see all of our major regional customers capabilities including the CST-100 connectivity onboard its new Boeing in the space of four or five days. While Starliner docking and KC-46 re-fueling 777X fleet, and the UAE Space Agency we know this region well, the Dubai simulators, and announced services gave visitors insight into its plans for a Airshow gives us the chance to meet agreements at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. Mars probe. with our local customers, get them on our stand, and further understand their “This has been a very successful show “What an outstanding, exciting week it’s business needs.” for Boeing. Our regional customers have been. We look forward to welcoming all maintained their trust in our products our returning international exhibitors The Airshow was marked by game- and technology, and our partnerships and guests in 2019 – when the Dubai changing deals from start to finish. in the Middle East region continue to Airshow may reach even greater Airbus revealed its largest single grow,” said Bernard Dunn, President, heights,” concluded Michele van Akelijen, announcement ever – a US$49.5 billion Boeing Middle East, North Africa and Managing Director of organisers, Tarsus deal with Indigo Partners to purchase Turkey. “We signed agreements with F&E LLC Middle East. 

December 2017 21 UAE in Focus

ENOC Group expands its aviation global footprint by 70 per cent over past five years

NOC Group highlighted its growing competencies globally in the supply of jet fuel at the Dubai Airshow held at Dubai ESouth’s Al Maktoum International Airport. Over the last five years, ENOC has JP-8 military grade jet fuel for military technical services, including consultancy established a strong presence in the aircrafts showcasing at the Dubai on quality control, operations, technical aviation sector internationally, with 70 Airshow 2017. and EHS issues; design and upgrade of per cent growth in its network. This static and mobile facilities, including year, the Group extended its jet fuel The Group’s international aviation specifications; provision of aviation supply capabilities to India, Djibouti, presence was established in 2002 and quality control and operations manuals; Egypt, Mauritius, Georgia, Thailand has since provided jet fuel to over 26 quality control and operations training; and Italy, expanding its international customers across airports in the Middle inspections; as well as feasibility studies operations to cover 143 airports across East, Africa, South East Asia and for new aviation fuel infrastructure 23 countries. Europe. projects.

His Excellency, Saif Humaid Al Falasi, As a leading provider of jet fuel in the Last year, The Group’s aviation business Group CEO, ENOC, said: “As a national UAE for primary international carriers in received an appreciation award for the oil company, we are committed to Dubai, ENOC also offers fuel marketing completion of 10 years as Associate support our country’s ambitions of being services to UGAFCO in KSA and other Member of the Joint Inspection a leading player in the aviation sector. oil companies in the region. The aviation Group (JIG) – a body that represents Over the years, we have continuously business also offers services including the global aviation fuel industry and enhanced our partnerships with airlines, market studies and fuel hedging. The ensures standards for aviation fuel suppliers and airports, which enable us Group’s aviation business also provides handling, quality control and aircraft to supply over 3 million US Gallons of a comprehensive range of related refuelling operations.  jet fuel daily. With these recent network expansions, we plan to continue maintaining the highest standards of quality and operational excellence, both locally and internationally.”

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, the Group’s local aviation operations provides more than 55% of Dubai International Airport’s jet fuel requirements, through its two pipelines linking its storage terminals in Jebel Ali to the airport. The Group previously announced plans to extend a 16 km jet fuel pipeline to Al Maktoum International Airport, in order to meet the expected increase in traffic, in light of projections stating that the UAE will receive more than 25 million visitors by 2020. ENOC is also the sole supplier of

22 December 2017 December 2017 23 Middle East News

Growing airport hubs, diverse business models, infrastructure investments driving regional demand Boeing forecasts $730 billion market for new airplanes in Middle East oeing forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will need 3,350 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at an estimated $730 billion. Boeing presented its 2017 Current BMarket Outlook (CMO) for the region during the Dubai Airshow. “Traffic growth in the Middle East expected to make up nearly 50 percent deliveries in the Middle East will be is expected to grow at 5.6 percent of the new airplanes in the Middle East, single-aisle airplanes such as the 737 annually during the next 20 years,” and more than 70 percent of the value MAX. Operators in the region will need said Randy Tinseth, vice president at $520 billion. Both percentages are 1,770 single-aisle airplanes valued at of Marketing, Boeing Commercial significantly higher than the global $190 billion, driven by the growth of Airplanes. “The fact that 85 percent of average. low-cost carriers. the world’s population lives within an eight-hour flight of the Arabian Gulf, The strong long-term demand for Boeing’s presence and support for coupled with robust business models widebody airplanes was reinforced the Middle East also includes Global and investment in infrastructure, at the show as Emirates Airline Services, the company’s third and allows carriers in the Middle East to announced a commitment to purchase newest business unit that is expanding channel traffic through their hubs 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners in a its service capability offerings to and offer one-stop service between deal valued at $15.1 billion at current better support the region’s airlines many cities.” Twin-aisle airplanes are list prices. More than half of the total and aircraft.

Global Services is focused on bringing innovative solutions to market quickly within four capability focus areas: supply chain, engineering, modifications and maintenance, digital aviation and analytics, and training and professional services. Boeing’s services expertise, global reach, and strong customer in-country partnerships, position the company to compete and win.

“From training the next generation of pilots to creating tailored solutions and everything in between, the combined commercial and defense services market is estimated at $2.6 trillion over the next 10 years and includes strong opportunities in the Middle East,” said Tinseth. 

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Nepal wants EC ban lifted

he European Commission (EC) is assessing the progress made by theT Himalayan country to lift its ban on the airlines.

None of the officials from airlines and the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) had been invited for the CORSIA to impact the aviation industry Brussels safety committee meeting to reassess striking off Nepal from s the historic global agreement in the future. It is the ‘base year’ that the EC’s air safety list. of Carbon Offsetting and have raised concerns in the industry, ReductionA Scheme for International reports The New Indian Express. In December 2013, EC imposed Aviation (CORSIA) turned one year a blanket ban on all airlines from old, a debate in India at least is still According to IATA estimates, air Nepal from flying into the 28-nation on as to its impact on the aviation passenger traffic in the world’s bloc. In February and August, Nepal industry which is waiting at the cusp second most-populous country is requested EC to remove Nepal of a revolution. expected to grow to 442 million by from the safety list as it had made 2035. Thus, the aviation industry significant progress. Signed by 72 countries - which in the country is concerned about make up for 85 per cent of global fixing 2019-20 as the base year, The EC had pointed out deficiencies air traffic, at the 39th Assembly which would mean any emission in three areas - lapses in the of the International Civil Aviation over the volume recorded in that revalidation of the air operators’ Organisation (ICAO), CORSIA is an period will have to be offset. This certificate, training and licensing and initiative to reduce carbon footprint would force airlines to invest in CAAN’s institutional capacity. by airlines, with the average level more efficient engines, lighter of carbon dioxide emissions in civil aircraft and use of bio-fuels - In July, ICAO removed the significant aviation between 2019 and 2020 all of which entails substantial safety concerns (SSC) tag it had put taken as the base carbon neutral investment in a sector that is yet to on Nepal four years earlier.  growth figure to compare emissions find its feet. 

China’s ambitious Inflight Internet plan

he Chinese government has Yuan, together with China’s first announced an ambitious five- Inflight Internet Centre for Mass yearT plan for the ‘Inflight Internet’ to Entrepreneurship and Innovation, be completed by 2022. and a trillion-Yuan Inflight Internet Industrial Park. It aims to deliver inflight internet service to 500 million passengers The government is determined to by 2022, positioning itself on a par work hard to benefit passengers with with the US. It established a ‘Belt non-stop online surfing experience and Road Inflight Internet Fund’ on their inflight journeys within the with a capital injection of ten billion next five years. 

December 2017 25 Opinion

Improving the passenger experience

t is a challenge applying security measures while Iwanting to improve the passenger experience. Aéroports de Montréal (ADM), like its counterparts at other Canadian airports, is a local airports authority created 25 years ago.

Montréal Trudeau airport has experienced an average annual growth of five per cent over the last decade. There are no signs of things slowing down. Philippe Rainville President & CEO An essential part of our mandate - one which must Aéroports de Montréal (ADM) coexist at all times with security- is the passenger experience. At ADM, the passenger experience is a central focus and a key part of our development strategy. We are placing much emphasis on user friendly processes that reduce people’s anxiety levels more sophisticated automated kiosks for travellers while providing a highly attractive environment. from seven all over the world. In another innovation, forms will be accessible via a mobile application.  The customer experience is often a somewhat abstract concept when you attempt to link it with safety and security measures. But any effort to reduce the level of passenger anxiety and improve fluidity at border control Excerpts from the speech at Global Aviation Security Symposium and security checkpoints is already a step in the right (AVSEC-2017) in Montréal direction.

We have worked together, supported by a specialized firm, to develop innovative strategies to improve the arrivals process in in Montréal.

Using computer simulations, we determined that it had become not only necessary but essential to separate passengers whose final destination is Montréal from those who are simply transiting through the airport.

The idea of a dedicated “connections centre” was fully supported by the numbers: 20 per cent of our 17 million passengers are now in transit. We are planning phase 2, which will feature an expanded centre next year (2018).

We have added customs and immigration screening kiosks and this fall we will install a new generation of

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World Airport Traffic Forecasts 2017–2040

ith global traffic expected to surpass the 8 billion passengers in 2017, forecasts reveal that traffic willW continue to rise rapidly in the short-term based on a projected compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% per annum. Over the long run it is projected to grow at an annualized rate of 4.5%, reaching 22.3 billion by 2040. Physical capacity considerations and potential bottlenecks in air transport infrastructure pose challenges in accommodating future demand.

Since infrastructure projects are costly and often Angela Gittens Director General, ACI World disruptive, a data-driven understanding of future demand—such as the expected number of aircraft movements, passenger traffic throughput and air cargo volumes—provides airport planners and investors the necessary information to build effective development strategies. The WATF is distributed in a standard EXCEL format and includes analyses, summary tables, predicted As such, Airports Council International (ACI) has rankings and charts as well as the full dataset of released the latest edition of the World Airport Traffic forecasts. For a detailed understanding of the Forecasts (WATF) 2017–2040. Boasting traffic methodologies used to produce the forecasts, please forecasts for over 100 country markets, the WATF refer to the ACI Guide to World Airport Traffic dataset presents detailed metrics which include total Forecasts. number of passengers (broken down into international and domestic traffic), total air cargo and total aircraft movements.

Absolute figures, compounded annual growth rates (CAGR), market shares and global growth contributions are presented over three-time horizons: short-, medium- and long-term over the 2017–2040 period.

In addition to global forecasts, regional estimates have been developed for Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America-Caribbean, Middle East and North America. Airport traffic projections are also presented for major economic groupings such as emerging versus advanced economies, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States), MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey) and more.

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December 2017 31 Cargo & Logistics

Unisys predicts strong air cargo growth by 2020 nisys, a global IT company specializing in providing industry-focused security solutions, data analytics, cloud and infrastructure services, says the cargo industry needs to embrace disruptive Utechnologies to increase its efficiency and meet customer expectation throughout the supply chain. Venkatesh Pazhyanur, Senior Industry Director of Freight Solutions for US-based Unisys Corporation, says the Asia Pacific air cargo industry is experiencing growth and transformation driven by rapidly increasing capacity supply on passenger flights, and the shift to business-to-consumer small parcel shipments as a result of e-commerce.

The popularity of e-commerce is changing the nature of cargo shipments, incrementally increasing the number of small parcels – which is predicted to grow five percent annually in mature markets and 17 percent annually in China.

The Unisys predicts innovation the “smart warehouse” of the future. conduct inventory checks more often in three areas in the cargo supply Recent innovations such as smart and more accurately, replacing the chain: smart warehouses will become glasses used to display information largely manual process. even smarter, drones will finally triggered by a barcode or QR code take off in the cargo supply chain – on a container3 will be taken to a Beyond locating lost or misplaced but inside the warehouse, and new new level by incorporating scanners items, the drones will use sensors to alliances between airlines and global to automatically capture and input monitor environmental information distributors will enable longer term information into the warehouse such as light or temperature for capacity management. Much of the system, and integrating voice AI to perishable food, pharmaceuticals or underlying technologies are already initiate actions. livestock, and raise alerts to unusual being used in other sectors. noise or movement that may indicate Similar technology is already used animals are in distress. Unisys predicts To meet the growing demand for in digital assistants such as Siri, this within the next 12 months. small parcel deliveries, warehouses Cortana or Amazon Echo. Unisys Unisys predicts a fundamental move will transform from a storage location, expects cargo operators to invest in to longer-term revenue optimisation to a dynamic facility using IoT and converting machine commands to based on strategic alliances between voice artificial Intelligence (voice AI) voice within the next three years. airlines and organisations with large enabling faster processing of more Unisys predicts the more immediate ongoing delivery requirements such shipments to generate a higher application of drones in the cargo as postal authorities, major online return on the real-estate investment. supply chain will be within the retailers, global distributors and supply The IoT-based technology will create confined space of warehouses to chain management companies. 

32 December 2017 Technology

Future airplanes to be super-polluting new fleet of supersonic jets Organisation (ICAO) expects to aircraft a year and it sees a market for the super-rich could be begin certifying by as early as 2020. for 600 supersonic business jets. flyingA over Europe within ten years, sparking calls from environmentalists Aerion, which has already received The US-startup say operators of for the EU to urgently regulate their over US$100 million in investment its business jets would have to CO2 pollution. to design an A-S2 supersonic offset their emissions under ICAO’s business trijet with Airbus, expects CORSIA carbon offsetting scheme Concorde, the world’s last commercial its first planes to come to market in if they emitted more than 10,000 supersonic aircraft, generated three 2025. It anticipates beginning the metric tonnes of CO2 a year in times more noise, NOx and CO2 construction in 2020 or 2021 - 36 international airspace.  than today’s subsonic planes and contributed five times more to global warming, due to the high altitudes at which it released its emissions.

No carbon dioxide regulations, either international or European, have so far been put in place for the next generation of supersonic aircraft, which the International Civil Aviation

NASA, Boeing to usher in 11 themes to affect air traffic new aviation technology demand up to 2035 he US space agency, NASA, and Boeing, the Chicago-based world’s esearch aims to help World air travel contributed 815 largestT aerospace company, have formed renewable jet fuel take flight million tonnes of CO2 emissions in a partnership to develop new aviation R 2016 -- two percent of the global technologies which could ensure safe Researchers at the University of human-made total, according to flights. The ‘Space Act Agreement’, Delaware’s Catalysis Center for the IATA. IATA predicts that 7.2 signed by them, is meant to improve Energy Innovation - supported by billion passengers will travel by flight training and aviation safety using the US Department of Energy – air in 2035, nearly doubling the NASA’s synthetic vision technologies are advancing the development 3.8 billion that flew in 2016. and Boeing’s 787 simulators. of renewable jet fuel made from corncobs and wood chips. One of the biggest hurdles to A research, based on these tools, will making renewable jet fuel is test pilots’ awareness and reactions to Airplanes zoom overhead, wispy- increasing the speed and efficiency unplanned situations. A group of 24 white contrails streaming behind of two critical chemical processes junior pilots from the Avianca Airlines them. The Federal Aviation -- coupling and de-oxygenation. in Columbia will undergo training to use Administration (FAA) handled International planes may fly at an the synthetic vision technologies which 43,684 flights, on average, every altitude of 35,000 feet, where the equip them to handle adverse conditions, day last year, and US military and outside temperature could be as including bad weather, higher levels of commercial flights together used low as -14° Centigrade – that’s the aviation traffic and the challenges caused over 20 billion gallons of jet fuel. temperature at which a plane has to by unpiloted vehicles.  All those emissions add up. run, and the fuel can’t be frozen. 

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