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The price is right How to keep abreast of changes to the value of your assets
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MARKET WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES?
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20 MARKET OUTLOOK What does the future hold for Middle East airlines? Oryx Aviation managing director Sebastian König explains that now is the time for airline CEOs to put their expert skills to good use, and it is the outcome of these skills that is determining which airlines will survive and which ones will fail in 2010. In addition, we profile the plans of the region’s major airlines and ask their CEOs what they believe lies ahead for an industry hard hit by the global financial collapse.
06 REGIONAL NEWS The first Bahrain International Airshow takes place this month, and we are being told to expect a totally different type of event. Meanwhile, the Dubai Airshow has posted its final visitor numbers; Air Arabia CEO Adel Ali tells an audience of senior executives that the recession is simply history repeating itself; and, Oman Air is spending millions of dollars on a key multimedia advertising campaign.
27 FACE TO FACE ExecuJet managing director Mike Berry explains how the company has held its own during the economic downturn.
30 MOVERS & SHAKERS Etihad Airways appoints a new country manager. ADAT hires a chief operating officer. ExecuJet names its new Abu Dhabi rep and the GCAA bolsters its senior safety team. www.arabiansupplychain.com
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SECTOR NEWS In the world of business aviation, Vistajet is keeping an optimistic outlook for the year ahead. In terms of freight, figures are on the rise and companies are responding by signing new deals and building on existing services. Industry suppliers are also experiencing a good start to the year, with a couple of newsworthy acquisitions at Dnata and a key contract win for Travelport.
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ASK THE EXPERT IBA Group head of valuations and modelling Dr Stuart Hatcher asks ‘how can airlines keep abreast of changes to the value of their assets?’ One solution is the firm’s Jet Values 2 system, which allows for specification distinctions to be made based on an asset’s worth both now and in the future, because as Dr Hatcher points out, no two aircraft are the same. January 2010
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EDITOR’S COMMENT Will recovery happen this year?
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f expert opinion is to be believed, then the answer is, yes. Industry analysts are predicting that the Middle East aviation sector in particular, is likely to recover this year as the passenger traffic and cargo revenues recorded significant growth in the second half of 2009. These growth figures have resulted in losses of Middle East airlines shrinking to US$300 million this year from a massive $1.2 billion in 2009, according to the latest reports from the International Air Transport Association.
Despite the growth in passenger traffic however, these significant losses are due to the drop in yield against the backdrop of the fall in fares. But, by next year the market forces will start operating more aggressively, say analysts, and the industry will be able to adjust to a higher level of yield.
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Dubai starts recruiting for mega airport
GCC to centralise air traffic control?
One of the best green shoots is the announcement of DWC-AMI operation at the Dubai Airshow. It will galvanise the leadership of all airlines now in Dubai as the hub – a quantum leap in managing commercial cargo and executive passengers. Philbert Suresh, Chennai
It’s the greatest idea to solve current and near future problems. Regarding the growth of air traffic, we need to establish such an airspace for direct routes, reduced workloads, improved safety and attracting more overfl ights. I hope this happens very soon. Ali, Tehran
Supersonic business jet firm seeks partner
Aviation Business Awards
A supersonic business jet is the right product for a global economy. Maximum efficiency and compliance with all regulations is the correct formula. Aerion will succeed for sure. Ricardo, Mexico
Dubai World Central ‘almost complete’ Does it sound like the King who wears no clothes? We have a guy working out there and he laughed at this comment as well. Dave, undisclosed location
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I would like to congratulate Peter Baumgartner [Etihad Airways] for winning the award for sales and marketing manager of the year. He really deserves it for being such a devoted and talented man and for leading Etihad to become aviation’s world leading brand. Pearl, undisclosed location
Congratulations Royal Jet Congratulations to Shane and Amna for winning Aviation Business awards. You deserve it. Cristina, Abu Dhabi
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Countdown to the inaugural Bahrain Airshow begins Visitors can expect a totally new trade show concept to the region, says event organiser BUSINESS
The first Bahrain International Airshow will open its doors on January 21, 2010, bringing a totally different trade show concept to the region, said its organiser. The three-day event will be held under Royal patronage at the Sakhir Airbase, and is brought to the Middle East by Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs and Farnborough International, organiser of the well-established Farnborough Airshow in the UK. It is solely a business to business event, catering for the civil, defence and business aviation markets, but the set-up of the show is quite different from what the industry has come to expect from international air shows. With no exhibition halls it comprises just 40 chalets where participating companies will take up residence in luxury surroundings for the full three days. January 2010
Farnborough International exhibition ber, but Stainer said that the figures would and events director Amanda Stainer ex- not be affected by a saturated market. plained the concept that has shaped the “It is a totally different concept combrand new event. pared to that of previous international air“It is a business to business event held shows. All clients will be hosted in chalets under luxurious five star surroundings, with the static display and flight display focused entirely towards the client. happening right in front of them. “Forty companies from ap“It is a niche and small show, proximately 40 countries are and a very different trade event participating, providing an from Dubai.” companies from even mix of civil, commercial Hosting the airshow is and defence organisations, a key move by the Bahrain 40 countries are taking and we have formulated a government, which is keen part in the Bahrain specific delegation programme to establish the country as an Airshow for each sector.” attractive business and tourOne sector in particular remains ism hub. a strong growth market – private aviaBahrain International Airport is untion – and a number of strong players will dergoing a multi-million dinar expansion be participating. programme, which will give the airport The event comes hot on the heels of the the capability to handle more than 20 milDubai Airshow, which was held in Novem- lion passengers a year by 2015.
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REGIONAL NEWS
Dubai Airshow visitor numbers rise 18 per cent
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The Dubai Airshow set a new record in visitor numbers, with more than 52,000 attendees passing through the doors of Airport Expo, an increase of 18% from the 2007 event. The five-day show ran from November 15 to 19 and attracted a total of 52,978 industry professionals from some 138 countries. While the UAE accounted for the largest country share, it represented less than a third of the overall tally at just over 17,000 visitors. In addition, the show attracted its biggest-ever exhibitor numbers – 890 companies, with 150 first-time participants – plus an additional 7000 square metres in floor space. The order book closed in excess of US$14 billion.
Air Arabia CEO sees green shoots of recovery BUSINESS
People will continue to travel and the aviation industry will bounce back, Air Arabia CEO Adel Ali, said confidently at the Arabian Business conference in Dubai in December. “Every time we have seen a recession, we have seen it coming back quickly,” he said, looking back at previous downturns in history. “In 2010, we will see [the aviation sector] turning around; it won’t be a boom year, but we will see the trend in the right direction,” he forecast. Ali pointed out that the global aviation industry was expected to lose US$11 billion in 2009 and yields and passenger traffic were expected to decline by 12%. However, he was confident in the future as passenger numbers increased 7% in September, while OctoAdel Ali says the recession is simply history repeating itself
ber saw figures enter doubledigit growth at 11%. During the 2001 crisis, the aviation sector went through a decline; however, Ali pointed out that six months later it was back in growth, which lasted until the second part of 2008. “It is as simple as history repeating itself,” Ali said of the cyclical nature of the economy and sectors. In November, Air Arabia, the largest listed Arab airline by market value, saw
third quarter profit fall 9%. But, overall, Ali said 2009 had been a good year for the airline. “Profits are up 6% on last year [2008]. We run a business model, that when people are cutting back, they will turn to.” Ali added that the airline is expecting to make a profit in 2010, “but it is conservative in value”. “We don’t operate in a different way to low-cost carriers in Europe, but the European market has been much worse impacted than here. It has come down to a numbers game.”
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Oman Air launches US$10m ad campaign STRATEGY
Oman Air is spending US$10 million on a new international advertising campaign to promote its new aircraft and onboard products. The campaign will run across broadcast, print, online and outdoor media. The broadcast element will be run in key European and Asian markets, and online. The print, online and outdoor elements will include trade and consumer publications in the UK, France and January 2010
Chief commercial officer Barry Brown says Oman is Arabia’s best kept secret
Germany. Launching the campaign in London, Oman Air chief commercial officer Barry Brown said travellers were in for a surprise. “Oman is a stunning destination, a taste of the ‘real Arabia’ that will thrill, delight and surprise visitors. However, in many ways, Oman is Arabia’s best kept secret and, as Oman’s national airline, we want more people to have the opportunity to visit the country and to experience its hospitality and its culture.”
The campaign is a culmination of the airline’s recent new route launches to Paris, Munich, Frankfurt, Male in the Maldives and Colombo in Sri Lanka; the introduction of two new Airbus A330 aircraft and a new Boeing 737; new economy, business and first class cabins; and, new menus. Oman Air’s next move will see the launch of the carrier’s new three-class service on the daily, direct non-stop route between London Heathrow and Muscat. www.arabiansupplychain.com
REGIONAL NEWS
More A380s for Emirates FLEET
Emirates Airline has received two new Airbus A380s. The two additional aircraft take the airline’s fleet of super jumbo’s to seven, serving destinations including Sydney, Auckland, Bangkok, Toronto, Heathrow and Seoul. From December 29, Emirates also began an A380 service to Paris. In time for the handover of its new A380 aircraft in December, Emirates Airline had arranged finance agreements worth more than US$1.13 billion. The financing for these six aircraft was arranged and funded under two separate finance agreements. The first agreement, covering three A380 aircraft, has
been undertaken with Citibank, backed by a guarantee from the European Export Credit Agencies (ECAs). A second financing agreement has been arranged through Doric Asset Finance and covers the
remaining three A380 aircraft. Emirates Airline president Tim Clark said the move confirmed that the airline was in a secure financial position, despite the global financial crisis. “We have never encountered difficulties in obtaining finance for our aircraft acquisition programme, with both international and regional Tim Clark says banks comfortable with our Emirates is financial stability. financially secure “As one of the world’s most profitable airlines, Emirates has always honoured its financial commitments and we continue to progress with our rigtotal number of A380 orous fleet and network aircraft on order by expansion plans.” Emirates The arrival of the seventh A380 forms part of the 53 A380 aircraft that Emirates currently has on firm order.
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flydubai’s sixth aircraft arrives
FLEET
flydubai has taken delivery of its sixth aircraft in as many months. The newest Boeing 737800NG was deployed on the low-cost carrier’s first flight to Bahrain on December 13, 2009. It will also operate the Kathmandu route, which began on December 15. The Dubai-based carrier will take delivery of its next aircraft in March 2010.
787 takes its first flight
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner shortly after take-off from Paine Field, Washington
TECHNOLOGY
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner completed its first flight on December 15, 2009 in front of a crowd of 12,000 people. The 3-hour, 6-minute flight was the first of a rigorous test programme through 2010, culminating in first delivery in the fourth quarter. Taking off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, USA, it landed at Seattle’s Boeing Field. During the flight, 787 chief pilot Mike Carriker and Captain Randy Neville tested some of the airplane’s systems and structures, as onboard equipwww.arabiansupplychain.com
ment recorded and transmitted real time data to a flight test team at Boeing Field. “Today is truly a proud and historic day for the global team who has worked tirelessly to design and build the 787 Dreamliner – the first all-new jet airplane of the 21st century,” said vice president and general manager of the 787 programme Scott Fancher. “We look forward to the upcoming flight test programme and soon bringing groundbreaking levels of efficiency, technology and comfort to airlines and the flying public.” January 2010
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Mideast airline losses to drop
DATA
Losses of Middle East airlines are predicted to shrink to US$300 million in 2010 from $1.2 billion this year amid a growth in passenger demand, according to a new report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Global airline losses in 2010 will total $5.6 billion, about half the $11 billion deficit that IATA predicted for last year, the report added. It said passenger demand, after a decline of 4.1% in 2009, may grow by 4.5% in 2010 as the industry rebounds from the recession, IATA director general and CEO Giovanni Bisignani said in comments published by newswire Bloomberg. “The worst is likely behind us,” Bisignani said. “For 2010, some key statistics are moving in the right direction.” IATA, which represents 230 airlines carrying 93% of international traffic, estimated that jet fuel will represent 26% of operating costs in 2010. In addition, European airlines will generate the largest losses of any region at $2.5 billion, while North American carriers may cut losses to $2 billion from $2.9 billion. Asia-Pacific carriers are forecast to lose $700 million, improving from $3.4 billion in 2009. African carriers will lose about $100 million, unchanged from 2009. The only region whose carriers will earn money is Latin America, which may see profits in 2010, as in 2009, of about $100 million, IATA said. January 2010
Halve emissions by 2050 DATA
Airlines, airports, air navigation service providers and manufacturers are calling for a net reduction in carbon emissions of 50% by 2050 compared to 2005. In addition, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has pledged that the aviation industry will improve fuel efficiency by an average of 1.5% per year to 2020. Speaking at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Copenhagen, IATA director general and CEO Giovanni Bisignani, said: “We are the only global industry coming to Copenhagen with a strong track record and a commitment to cut our emissions in half by 2050. These goals clearly show that the aviation industry is even ahead of its
“The only way that we can meet our targets is by working in cooperation with governments through ICAO. I call on governments in Copenhagen to give ICAO a clear mandate to report back to COP-16 with a Global Sectoral Approach that will enable the aviation industry to deliver real results against concrete targets.” target year for carbon IATA’s CEO emissions to be proposed that rereduced by 50% sults should be measured against targets using a number of methods including, full acBisignani says the aviation industry counting for aviation’s emiswill need help to achieve lofty goals sions as a global industrial sector, not by state; global coregulators in its approach to ordinations of economic measclimate change.” ures to ensure that aviation But Bisignani was clear that will not pay more than once the aviation industry could not for its emissions; and access to achieve its goals alone. global carbon markets.
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Gulf Air set to cut its carbon footprint STRATEGY
magazine, is being produced Gulf Air has introduced a se- using a lower grade (gsm) paries of initiatives, which will per to reduce the overall weight result in an annual reduction of carried on board. In addition, around 33,000 tonnes of carbon the airline will reduce the dioxide (CO2) emissions from number of spare in-flight magits aircraft. azines carried on board The measures will and instead make be rolled out by the provision for storage Gulf Air Fuel Conand replenishment servation Comon the ground mittee, which is at its Bahrain charged with lookhub and outannual reduction of ing at ways for the stations. The CO2 emissions airline to reduce its combined benefit carbon foot print. of these measures Some of the measures in- will result in the reduction clude flying a more direct route of approximately 600 tonnes to certain destinations result- of carbon dioxide emissions ing in the reduction of around per year. 22,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions In another enviper year. ronment-friendly In another initiative, the measure, Gulf Air airline has combined the two has also reduced in-flight magazines, Gulf Life the amount of and the in-flight entertainment potable water guide, On Air into one maga- it carries on zine. The new look, Gulf Life board its
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flights by 25%, which will save around 1800 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. Gulf Air CEO Samer Majali said: “What better occasion can there be than announcing our comprehensive carbon-emission reduction measures, when countries of the world have converged in Copenhagen to discuss climate change? “As a responsible corporate citizen we are fully committed to this global cause.”
Samer Majali hopes his airline will downsize its global footprint
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Dubai Duty Free set to report revenue growth Promotions and special offers help push revenue up 3% in 2009 DATA
Dubai Duty Free is on track to do US$1.1 billion in revenue in 2009, an increase of around 3% year on year. Net profit is set to grow faster, at around 11%, thanks to a number of cost containment initiatives implemented by the airport retailer. “2009 started a little bit shakily, like the rest of the duty free industry, and after a few months of the year we
were down on last year in revenue,” said Dubai Duty Free (DDF) managing director Colm McLoughlin. “But, we reckoned we should do something about it; we’re happy to say now [December] that we’re plus almost 3% on last year’s turnover.” Amongst the measures taken were greater use of promotions, discounts and one-off special offers to entice reluctant
customers to spend. Consumption of packaging, water and electricity was reviewed and kept under tight control. Paid overtime has been kept down to a minimum and recruitment was put on hold for six months, but McLoughlin says there have been no enforced layoffs at DDF. Although revenue is up 3%, the airport’s passenger numbers have grown around 8% this
year. While that means each individual passenger is spending less than before, McLoughlin says this is hardly surprising. “People are being careful; there has been less money available,” he said. 2009 has been the first full year of operation for Dubai airport’s Terminal 3, and McLoughlin confirmed that some aspects of the terminal’s layout were under review.
Cavotec lands US$45m Emirates opens luxury deal with Bahrain airport lounge in Johannesburg TECHNOLOGY
Cavotec Middle East will supply a range of environmentally friendly ground service equipment to Bahrain International Airport, in a deal worth US$45 million. The Dubai-based subsidiary of global engineering group Cavotec MSL, will provide and install 18 pre-conditioned air systems – the centrepiece of the project – plus, pop-up units, transformer sub-stations, and 400Hz power supply systems. The deal was agreed Cavotec ME MD, Juergen Strommer
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by Cavotec Middle East managing director Juergen Strommer and Bahrain Airport Company CEO Dr Osama Al Ali. “Responsible environmental stewardship is a key aspect of the [Bahrain International Airport] expansion programme. These technologically advanced systems allow us to improve efficiency and environmentally friendly practice throughout aircraft operations,” said Al Ali. “We are proud to support the Bahrain International Airport in their commitment to highefficiency green technologies,” Strommer added. The order is a key element of Bahrain airport’s US$4.7 billion expansion programme, which will see the creation of 110 aircraft stands, including 87 with contact gates. Currently, the airport hosts 42 airlines.
Emirates’ new lounge at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport
STRATEGY
Emirates Airline has opened a new luxury lounge in Johannesburg, its first in Africa and sixth worldwide in 2009. Leather armchairs, complimentary gourmet chef prepared food, drinks, reading material and shower facilities are available to premium passengers at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport.
The lounge can seat up to 135 guests and offers flat screen TVs and free internet access. Throughout 2009, lounges opened in Hamburg, Manchester, Dusseldorf, Mumbai and Beijing. In the months ahead Birmingham will come on stream, representing investment of more than US$72 million. In 2010, the Dubai-based carrier will launch flights to Tokyo. www.arabiansupplychain.com
PRIVATE JET NEWS
Vistajet optimistic Piaggio appoints Air Synapsis for Middle East growth FLEET
STRATEGY
VistaJet has reported strong demand for its services in the Middle East over the past 12 months and expects business to continue expanding. The company, currently has, on average, between three and five of its fleet of Bombardier jets flying in the region on any given day and anticipates that
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planes in Vistajet’s fleet, including seven new aircraft received in 2009
this figure will rise in 2010. The company saw its revenue grow by around 22% in the first half of 2009 and by the end of last year it had taken delivery of seven new aircraft, taking its total to 25. Vistajet has plans to add a similar number this year – a portion of which will be allocated to the Middle East market. Vistajet founder and chairman Thomas Flohr, said: “Currently, it [the Middle East] makes up around 10% of our business. However, we expect that figure to increase, and by 2012, I would see the region representing around a third of our total revenue intake.”
Dubai-based company Air Synapsis has been appointed by Piaggio Aero as its aircraft sales representative for the P180 Avanti II in both Jordan and Lebanon. Air Synapsis managing director Karim Hijazi, said the Italian designed and built aircraft was well-suited to the GCC region’s needs. “The increasing demand of the Middle East market for cost effective regional travel solutions opens a large opportunity to develop new business aviation services for which the P180 Avanti II is definitely the best fit. “Unlike the light and very light business jets heavily affected by the region’s high temperatures the P180 Avanti II delivers outstanding performances in the most demanding conditions.
Karim Hijazi says the P180 is suitable to withstand demanding conditions
The Avanti’s large stand-up cabin and dramatically low operating costs places it far ahead of its competitors as the most cost-effective solution available in the market,” added Hijazi.
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Jazeera Airways gets connected with Travelport Airline to participate in the GDS channel for the first time TECHNOLOGY
Jazeera Airways has signed an agreement with Travelport to provide Galileo and Worldspanconnected travel agents access to the airline’s published fares and inventory. It will be the first time that the airline has distributed its content through the GDS channel. Operating from Kuwait, the airline is the Middle East’s
fastest-growing regional carrier provide us with an important (according to figures by Dnata) distribution channel that will with plans for a secondary hub help make Jazeera fares more and ambitions to fly 82 accessible to our guests. routes in the Middle Travelport is a valued East within the next distribution partner five years. and will become “With an impreseven more so as our routes to be launched by sive travel agency route network exJazeera Airways during network and an expands,” said Jazeera the next five years tensive global footAirways CEO Steprint, Travelport will fan Pichler.
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Travelport director for airline supplier services, MEA Khalid Alkhalidi, added: “We are committed to bringing the best content to our travel agents through the most efficient channel. We are pleased to add such an innovative airline to our list of customers and look forward to supporting Jazeera Airways’ distribution needs during this exciting phase of its growth.”
Dnata acquires airport Kronos gets Etihad’s crew in order handling operations in UK TECHNOLOGY
Dnata’s president, Gary Chapman
BUSINESS
Dubai-based firm Dnata will acquire two of the UK’s leading ground handling operations. The international airport services provider will acquire Plane Handling Ltd., which is currently part of the Go-Ahead Group plc, providing cargo and ramp handling services at London Heathrow Airport and www.arabiansupplychain.com
cargo handling services at Manchester Airport. In addition, Dnata is also taking over passenger and ramp handling operations at Terminal 3 and 4 at London Heathrow Airport from Aviance Ltd, which is also part of the GoAhead Group plc. These acquisitions, which are valued at US$25 million, mark Dnata’s entry into the airport handling business in the UK. The transaction will be completed on January 30, 2010. It takes Dnata’s operations portfolio to 19 airports in some eight countries. Dnata president Gary Chapman, said: “We are very pleased to add Heathrow and Manchester to our growing international network. These businesses will be a perfect fit with our businesses across the globe.”
Etihad Airways is using workforce management software provider, Kronos to improve management processes for its 3900 cabin and flight crew members. The crew planning software system will help the Abu Dhabi-based airline increase the quality of its crew planning and improve the stability of crew rosters. Etihad Airways chief operations officer Richard Hill, said the airline’s growth plans had made the procurement decision necessary. “In the next 10 years, the number of Etihad Airways flights will triple and it is vital that we have modern crew planning systems in place to optimise crew utilisation. The adoption of the Kronos AD
OPT solutions will enable us to increase operational efficiency and improve our strategic resource planning processes to sustain our long-term business strategies.”
Etihad’s chief operations officer, Richard Hill
January 2010
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Aviation Etihad passes EU audit GEpowers 787 MRO
Abu Dhabi-based airline, Etihad Airways could soon be carrying out aircraft line maintenance work on behalf of other major European airlines, following a successful recent audit of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.
The airline has been awarded EASA Part 145 certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), following an audit by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA). The approval effectively means that Etihad Airways’ technical division is now ful-
A team of Etihad Airways’ engineers work on the nose wheel of an aircraft
ly accredited to provide line maintenance services on Airbus A319, A320, A330, A340 and Boeing 777 aircraft types for all European carriers. Etihad Airways executive vice president, technical Werner Rothenbaecher, said: “This is an important step forward in the airline’s MRO capabilities and represents the culmination of a lot of hard work by the airline’s technical and quality assurance teams.” Rothenbaecher added that Etihad would look to provide MRO services to European carriers both at its Abu Dhabi hub, as well as its other satellite bases overseas. To obtain the certification, Etihad had to submit a Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), supported by a fully documented set of processes and procedures. The EASA is an agency of the European Union (EU) with responsibility for specific regulatory and executive tasks in the field of civilian aviation safety.
Air Arabia Maroc eyes new cities STRATEGY
Air Arabia Maroc is planning further expansion into European countries with the help of general sales agent (GSA), AVIAREPS. The Morocco-based arm of low-cost carrier, Air Arabia is eying expansion in markets such as Belgium and Luxembourg, the airline has confi rmed. Air Arabia has entered into the markets of Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland already, but from December 13, all sales, marketing and ticketing activities in the newly contracted countries are being carried out from AVIAREPS’ subsidiary in Brussels. www.arabiansupplychain.com
Air Arabia Maroc however, is reducing fl ight frequencies between Brussels and its base in Casablanca, from four weekly flights to three weekly flights from March 28, 2010. Despite launching just eight months ago, the airline
currently operates connecting flights to a number of European destinations via its Morocco hub, including Marseilles, Paris, Lyon, Milan, Bologna, Barcelona, Istanbul and Amsterdam, using three new Airbus A320 aircraft.
From its Casablanca hub, Air Arabia Maroc flies to cities such as Paris and Milan
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GE Aviation supplied the common core system (CCS) and the landing gear system on the 787 Dreamliner’s first flight. GE’s common core system serves as the aircraft’s central nervous system and provides the primary computing environment for the Dreamliner. “We are delighted to share this historic milestone with Boeing and provide the latest integrated systems technologies for the 787,” said GE Aviation Systems president and CEO Lorraine Bolsinger. GE’s common core system is the backbone of the Boeing 787’s computers, networks and interfacing electronics. The remote data concentrators (RDC) are designed to consolidate inputs from the aircraft’s systems and sensors and distribute it via the Rockwell Collins avionics full duplex switched Ethernet network. The CCS was developed on the Wind River VxWorks 653 partitioned operating environment and was designed, manufactured and tested at GE’s US locations in Washington and Michigan and at its Cheltenham UK facility. In addition, the test-flight Dreamliner aircraft, which flew from Washington to Boeing’s airfield in Seattle, was powered by GE Aviation’s GEnx-1B engine. January 2010
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Qatar Airways Cargo builds on Malaysian services
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Qatar Airways Cargo has boosted its dedicated freighter services to Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The new twice-weekly schedule has been introduced to improve access to Johor Bahru, a central spot in the south of the Malaysian peninsula, which offers an alternative entry point for shipments into South East Asia. It has also been combined with Qatar Airways Cargo road haulage operations to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore for customers looking to ship beyond Johor Bahru. “With increased capacity into the region, the revamped operation allows customers from Europe, Africa and the Middle East an alternative route on a freighter operator with proven reliability,” the operator explained in a statement issued in December. The announcement came as the airline forged ahead with expansion plans for the Far East and Australasia. A route launch to Melbourne, Australia took place on December 6, 2009 and daily non-stop flights from Doha to the cosmopolitan city of Sydney are planned for early 2010, highlighting the airline’s increasing presence in the region. January 2010
flydubai wins Danzas deal BUSINESS
flydubai, Dubai’s first low-cost carrier, has secured a logistics contract from Danzas. The company, which is a joint venture between Al Tayer Group and DHL, will coordinate the logistics requirements from transporting flydubai’s ‘Above and Below Wing’ consumables. “We want our customers to experience good flights, good service and good prices. In order to fulfill that ambition, we have to be confident our logistics partners can deliver what we need, when we need it,” said flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith. “Danzas belongs to the world’s largest logistics company and has extensive experience of working in the Middle East, which makes them the ideal choice to handle flydubai’s logistics requirements.” Danzas – which has facilities in Dubai Cargo Village,
Dubai Airport Free Zone, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Investment Park and Sharjah – provides transport by ocean, road and air as well as warehousing and distribution services. DHL Global Forwarding EMA region CEO and president Enver Moretti said his company already had a strong association with the Middle East aviation industry and
both parties were looking forward to the benefits of a long term arrangement. “Partnering with flydubai is going to be extremely rewarding for us both. This is very much a ‘strengthen and support’ exercise, where we can take care of the non-core aspects of the flydubai business and help the airline maintain its growth,” he said.
Ghaith Al Ghaith (l) and Enver Moretti sign the deal at the 2009 Dubai Airshow
SkyChain links with Latin America TECHNOLOGY
Emirates Group-owned business technology provider Mercator has gone live with its cargo product, SkyChain in Latin America. The IT solution has been chosen by TACA Cargo, which
Duncan Alexander says SkyChain helps airlines to share information
offers specialised cargo and courier services across North, Central and South America. SkyChain, aimed at airline cargo companies, is designed to ‘maximise customers’ performance, help them raise their service quality and optimise their resources’. TACA Cargo director Dante O Klüver, said: “TACA was looking to reassess its IT core systems functionality to enable a successful implementation of its long term strategy. “We are very pleased that Mercator was able to work with us so successfully on this solution. We are confident about the positive impact SkyChain will have on our ability to deliver the level of service our customers have grown to expect from us. “Information will be better shared, more accurate and improve productivity.”
Mercator vice president, sales and market development Duncan Alexander, added: “We were delighted to be asked to provide SkyChain’s many benefits to TACA. “In turn they brought with them knowledge and experience of their own local air freight market, enabling us to create a tailor made solution for them. “One of SkyChain’s many benefits is its ability to host multiple airlines within the same group – making it perfect for TACA. “These airlines can then share critical information, bringing substantial benefits in terms of organisational synergies and cost advantages.” Other airlines using the SkyChain system include, Swiss World Cargo, Sri Lankan Airways and Emirates SkyCargo. www.arabiansupplychain.com
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Qatar Airways announces new routes for 2010
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atar Airways will launch international flights to three new cities this year. Tokyo, Bengaluru and the Turkish capital, Ankaru will all be added to the airline’s schedule over an eight-week period from the beginning of February, 2010. India’s largest technology hub of Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, will be the first of the three launches, with daily flights. During April, Ankara will be added to the route network, as will the Japanese capital
Tokyo, which will be served daily via Osaka. Seoul, which is currently served via Osaka will become a non-stop direct service from the end of March. Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, said: “At a time when airlines globally are retrenching, cutting capacity, trimming staff, parking planes, or cancelling aircraft orders altogether, Qatar Airways is doing exactly the opposite, remaining well on track to offer the travelling public with greater choice of flights and destinations.”
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MARKET WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES? owards the end of 2008, it became evident that the Middle East was unlikely to be spared from the devastating affect of the global recession. Aviation experts argued that, in this region at least, we would see an impact on the bottom end of the aviation market, while the legacy carriers would be afforded the foresight of cutting costs pre-emotively. But, quite the opposite has occurred. While the legacy carriers continued to tough out the economic downturn, it was the lowcost carriers that saw a healthy growth in their figures during 2009. Take Air Arabia for example. During the first nine months of 2009, the company registered a turnover of US$400 million. That is just 2% lower than the figure recorded during the same period last year. Not a bad result considering the critics’ argument that the re-
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gion’s low-cost carriers would be the first to flounder as the financial crisis took hold. The sharp economic downturn has devastated airlines in other parts of the world however, and due to the recession, the future is uncertain, even in the oil rich countries of the Middle East. “In times where the entire industry is consolidating, most of today’s airlines are facing the challenge of survival,” explains Oryx Aviation managing director Sebastian König, “and navigating through the rough waters of stiff competition requires a mixed skill-set. “A significant drop in demand paired with a constant growth of low-frills carriers and a higher volatility in oil prices have all resulted in a situation where the industry’s fundamental problems are being disclosed,” he adds. But a handful of airlines have managed to handle their cost base expertly, and despite the hard times, have increased their shareholder value. So why have some carriers survived,
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A growth of low-frills carriers ... [has] resulted in a situation where the industry’s fundamental problems are being disclosed Sebastian König, managing director, Oryx Aviation
while others have failed? “A common feature of those successful airlines is that all of them persistently lowered their cost base without jeopardising the core of their business, meaning that the art of cost cutting lies in the ability to reduce expenditures along the service value-chain where it doesn’t show to the customer,” König explains. “Having talked to several senior executives in the Middle East, as well as in other regions across the world,” he adds, “the majority emphasised that the exercise of relentless cost cutting has to dissolve into each and every departmental function, eventually resulting in a substantial paradigm shift of an airline’s employees.” A case in point, it seems, is Gulf Air. The airline’s CEO, Samer Majali is making it his priority to adapt the troubled airline according to changeable market conditions. The decision to fly to five cities in Iraq has been hailed by experts as an “excellent one”, and Majali remains adamant that there needs to be a change of culture within the airline in order to establish itself in a profitable position. “Altering the mindset of the staff could take a long time – maybe even a generation – so we have to ask them to give more than 100%,” he told Aviation Business in October.
König argues that quite often, where airlines fail however, is in conveying the sense of urgency needed to cut costs. “Very often, cost cutting schemes simply lack the profound structure required to tackle this issue in a holistic and sustainable manner, meaning that they are either not aligned with a company’s overall business strategy, or, rather, they focus on quick-fix solutions in order to present short-term success to the shareholders.” But the biggest contributor to an airline’s downfall, König says, is a lack of support from the board of management. “In other words, just a few months down the line, many executives tend to question the viability of their cost cutting programme and eventually, may refrain from executing it.” But how should an airline go about establishing a comprehensive and yet detailed cost reduction scheme? “Like all other strategic decision-making processes, the initial step is to set the scene”, says König, which
implies to accurately evaluate the company’s status quo. “Widely used theories that support these efforts are the SWOT (Strengths – Weaknesses – Opportunities – Threats) model, Porter’s Five Forces and the so-called Gap Analysis. Properly deployed, they all serve the purpose of obtaining a profound ‘helicopter view’ on the company’s starting position, with a view to benchmarking it against the competition. “An implementation team must be formed, quarterly or bi-annual review meetings have to be scheduled, and operational results must be measured,” König says. “It is then up to senior management to set a strategic direction, taking into consideration the company’s long-term plans, cost cutting goals, future trends and, of course, constraints. Finally, the delivery of the action plan has to be ensured.” Unfortunately, cost reduction is only one part of the business, however. In times of increasingly fierce competition, yields also have to be maintained in order to secure positive operational results at the end of an airline’s financial year, and as transparent and easy as all of this may sound, most companies fail to execute their cost cutting plans, simply because of poor internal communications, or a lack of trust in the board of management, König adds. Read on to find out what 2010 holds for some key Middle East airlines.
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n terms of the recession, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group, says that the global meltdown has really tested the carrier’s mettle during 2009. However, recent figures show Emirates net profit jumped 165%, at US$205 million, during its current financial year ending September 30, 2009, compared to $77 million for the same period Emirates Airline’s net profit in 2008. But it is not all good news. increase to September 2009 Revenue for the same period compared to 2008 totals $5.4 billion, 13.5% lower compared with $6.2 billion recorded last year, largely reflecting lower passenger and cargo yields.
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Despite the tricky market conditions, between March and September, the airline carried more than 13 million passengers and more thsn 700,000 tonnes of cargo. In addition, it added eight new aircraft to its fleet, launched two new destinations and upped its route frequencies. Looking ahead, Sheikh Ahmed, who is widely regarded as one of the most astute airline bosses in the business, is gearing up to celebrate Emirates Airline’s 25th year of operation this year. He recalls the instructions he received leading up to the launch date of the airline, back in 1985. “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said, ‘we have nine months to prepare’. It was a big job. People think you buy a plane and fly it where you like. It’s not that simple.” January 2010
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aving received its first Airbus A320 towards the end of last year, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is well underway with its fleet modernisation plan. Saudia director general Khalid Almolhem says the new aircraft will be deployed on routes to Europe and to the Indian subcontinent from the airline’s hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah. Saudia has a promising future due to the country’s three main international airports being turned into ‘airport cities’. Up to 30 private aviation firms will develop Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam and the land around them into international gateway airports with plans for huge commercial offices, malls, hotels, conference halls, and service agencies to be established.
The increase was reflected in the airline’s profits for the quarter, when it booked US$56 million in revenues and recorded a profit of $2.7 million. Since taking over as CEO in June, Stefan Pichler has been working to develop the brand into becoming the leading network carrier in the Middle East. In October, he told Aviation Business that the airline’s strategy would be to chase the highest revenues available, the business sector. “Our airline currently has Jazeera Airways’ current the highest on-time performon-time performance rate ance with 93% in the Middle East, which is very significant in the Middle East n 2009, Kuwaiti airline, to the business traveller.” Jazeera Airways, became In 2010, the strategy will fothe fastest growing airline in cus on frequency increases that will the Middle East, according to the lat- benefit the network as a whole, he says, est passenger figures released by Dnata. making the airline more sustainable durAs the 10th largest carrier operating ing the downturn. from Dubai International Airport, the “We will continue to strengthen our airline carried 582,490 passengers in the network and gain market share in 2010, but third quarter of 2009, an increase of 65% will focus on sustainable profitability.” on the 352,572 passengers flown during With 30 aircraft on order, the next one the same period last year. will join Jazeera’s fleet this month.
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ir Arabia group CEO Adel Ali tioned period, an increase of 14% compredicts 2010 to be a year pared to 2.6 million passengers during the of consolidation. same period last year. “The global wave of mergers But it is Air Arabia’s average seat load and acquisitions began to take shape even factor that remains impressive, which before the economic downturn started, from March to September, 2009 – stood and will probably gather further pace in at a strong 79%, and, for the industry as a 2010,” Ali tells Aviation Business. whole, there remain significant grounds He believes this ‘healthy trend’ for optimism, he adds. in mergers and acquisitions will “The recovery will come stabilise the market and indiearly to the region – and the cate its increasing maturity. collective future for the But, a lack of stability is industry is secure. In its Air Arabia’s average seat not something the Middle place regional carriers will load factor from March to East’s first low-cost carrier have to turn their attenSeptember 2009 need worry about. It has retion to environmental iscently announced a net profit sues, including reduced for the first nine months of 2009 emissions and improved of US$92 million, an increase of 6% fuel efficiency.” compared to the same period in 2008. Despite the challenges that Not only that, during the first nine lie ahead, Air Arabia’s future is months of 2009, the company registered bright. From March, its third a turnover of $400 million, just 2% lower hub in Egypt will serve Euthan the figure recorded during the same rope, the Middle East and period last year. Africa and its 300-room hoThe airline served more than 2.96 mil- tel in Sharjah will be comlion passengers during the abovemen- plete by April 2010.
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OMAN AIR
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he final quarter of 2009, was a busy time for Oman Air’s CEO, Peter Hill. The airline chief led the carrier into five new markets in Europe and the Indian Ocean, ordered five Embraer 175 aircraft – one of which will be operated by the Royal Omani Police – signed multi million dollar MRO and technology contracts, and launched a US$10 million advertising campaign. Prior to these events, the airline had already launched its new business and first class products that it claims are superior to those in its competitive set, showing that 2010 could be a significant year for the Muscat-based carrier.
atar Airways’ CEO could be taking the tough line on aircraft deliveries in 2010. In November, Akbar Al Baker said he would cancel orders with Boeing if the delivery dates of its troubled 787 Dreamliner aircraft slipped further. The airline chief has been less than impressed with the way Boeing has handled customers that are waiting for the 787 to join their fleets, saying, “if this is the way they treat customers as they have tried to treat us then … yes, they will further European routes not only lose me but will be launched by Qatar they will lose others.” Airways in 2010 On a positive note, 2009 was a good year for the airline in terms of new routes, and the network development is set to continue into 2010. Two points in Europe are planned and a second Australian route is expected to begin this year.
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ulf Air will kick off its realignment programme in 2010, with the aim of becoming a commercially viable business by 2012. The airline’s CEO made 2009 the year to begin turning the troubled company into a financial success. In his first three months as Gulf Air’s chief executive (he joined the airline in August, 2009), Samer Majali executed a ‘structural review’, which has seen the airline reentering the Iraq market and streamlining its operational costs. However, the Bahrainbased business remains reliant on government support in order to stay afloat and in provide better services to Airbus A340 aircraft a major step toward becombelonging to Gulf Air could some of the world’s leading ing self-sufficient, Majali has financial markets, helping to be sold this year released details of his three support Bahrain’s significant year strategy plan, beginning financial services sector.” this year. Its international network is also “For the first time, Gulf Air will focus being re-worked with the business exspecifically on Bahrain, serving the King- panding its operations to more than 20 dom with higher frequency, non-stop new destinations in the Middle East, Afriservices to more destinations across three ca, Asia and Europe. Majali adds however, continents,” Majali explains. “We will also that up to 15 other routes and a number of
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overseas stations that are currently draining the carrier’s coffers will be suspended or closed, including the airline’s current operations to Shanghai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. In terms of aircraft investment, Majali said the airline will focus primarily on narrow-body aircraft and regional jets, including a number of long-range, narrowbody aircraft which will connect Bahrain to key financial centres in Europe and Asia. The carrier is considering selling five of its Airbus A340 aircraft, along with other unstipulated types. Majali adds that throughout the realignment process, a number of redundancies will be inevitable. “This programme will require some tough decisions as we look to address what remains a challenging and volatile marketplace. We will be reviewing all cost elements that do not provide equivalent or greater value and within that context we will be looking to significantly re-size our workforce over this three-year period, therefore some redundancies will be inevitable.” January 2010
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t seems the UAE’s national carrier, Etihad Airways is set to maintain its steady growth in 2010. Currently, the Abu Dhabi-based airline has more than 50 aircraft and a flight network of 58 destinations, which, in the first quarter of this year, will expand to include the Japanese cities of Nagoya and Narita. Product enhancements in all three cabins and new code share agreements complete Etihad’s strategy for 2010. The airline’s CEO remains cautious of the year ahead, however. “We are already starting to see signs of an upturn in 2010, but the next twelve months will still be tough for airlines as they strive to recover from one of the toughest periods the industry has ever encountered. While we can expect to see people’s appetite for flying return – and therefore healthy seat factors - pressure is likely to remain on yields. “Competition for customers remains intense but Etihad is in a much stronger position than many other carriers. Its recent investment and product innovation will ensure its survival,” he adds.
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oyal Jordanian’s new CEO, Hussein Dabbas has picked up where Samer Majali left off, and recorded a net profit of US$36 million in the first nine months of this year, helped, in part, to a 20% reduction in operational costs. Looking ahead, Dabbas says the airline has exhausted the region in terms of new route launches, so it is a case of improving schedules and increasing frequencies. But the growth plans do not end there. The airline is on the hunt for a merger deal, and further codeshare agreements could see it entering new markets. Dabbas has not ruled out the possibility of RJ merging with a European airline as carriers such as Lufthansa German Airlines threaten to topple Middle Eastern carriers. “We would like to find an airline reduction in Royal that fits our ambitions. In order to Jordanian’s operational grow we need to share operational costs in 2009 costs, such as fuel sharing and catering costs, etc. Consolidation is the future and we will use alliances as a means of facilitating travel,” he says.
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TRAVEL TRENDS
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
The rise of no-frills airlines is set to continue in 2010, and this time they are planning to make a major impact in the hospitality industry. Air Arabia will open its hotel in Sharjah, while Air Asia boss Tony Fernandes is hot on the trend with a new Malaysian hotel that offers hotel rooms for 20 cents a night. Fernandes plans to open 150 hotels like this around the world by 2012.
WHOLE BODY IMAGE SCANNERS
ENVIRONMENT
Checking through security is set to be a revealing experience in 2010, with the rollout of whole body image scanners that can see beneath clothing. The technology will replace traditional x-ray machines, and it is currently being tested at certain airports around the world. The whole body image scan is expected to become standard at some airports, although it has faced harsh criticism for being an invasion of privacy.
From 2010, airlines with operations to, from and within the European Union (EU) are required to monitor data in preparation for the EU’s emissions trading scheme in 2012. Consultant Sebastian Gallehr says, “Our advice here is to take a step back and use the time available to approach this from the business perspective.”
TRAVELCENTRIC BUYING
HOLIDAY PACKAGES
The demand for managed travel programmes that revolve around the entire lifecycle of reservation, rather than just the purchase of travel is set to soar. Labeled as travel-centric buying, travel employees can be kept informed about a guest’s plans pre-trip, including their profile, preferences, historical behaviour and situational circumstances.
A number of airlines, including Air Arabia and Jet Airways, are offering holiday package services either via an online portal or through a travel agent. Travellers could save substantial dollars by booking flights, hotels, and excursions at the same time through the airline they choose to travel with, says Jet Airways acting CEO Nikos Kardassis.
VIDEO CONFERENCING
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The business travel sector could face another tough year as 2010 is billed as the year for video conferencing. You may think you have heard it all before, but developers, such as Telepresence, have built on technology that can reproduce a highquality interaction. In addition, the latest ‘halo rooms’ that enable meetings around a virtual conference room are already proving popular.
Mergers, alliances and operational cost cuts are set to continue in 2010. The commercial aviation industry recorded billion dollar losses in 2009, and although the financial upswing is expected to begin this year it will only be made possible by the forging of new partnerships, say airline chiefs.
AIRBORNE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
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Wifi connectivity and broadband will become standard in aircraft from as soon as this year, says US consultancy firm, CWT. Suppliers, such as Aircell and Satcom 1 prohe vide complete packages to both the n business and commercial aviation sectors, which do not necessarily involve purchasing new and expensive equipment. www.arabiansupplychain.com
BUDGET TRAVEL
The capabilities to plan itineraries, track flights, receive travel alerts and serve as a boarding pass is making mobile devices indispensable to travellers. “SITA research shows that 80% of airlines are planning to offer mobile check-in capability by 2012,” explains SITA regional director Jihad Boueri. “Not one airport has deployed all these technologies yet, but we’re getting there.”
The new fuel-efficient Airbus A380 will impact competition on international routes by shaving approximately 15% off costs per seat. On domestic routes, budget carriers will continue to apply downward press pressure on fares and drive growth. As a result, airline competition will inev inevitably increase in the shortterm and decrease in the mediumterm term, say industry insiders. January 2010
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The price is right Question: How can airlines keep abreast of changes to the value of their assets? Expert: IBA Group head of valuations and modelling Dr Stuart Hatcher
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hrough the thousands of aircraft appraisals the International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) has conducted over the years, the valuation team has learnt that no two aircraft are the same – so why would they be valued in the same way and under the same parameters? The Jet Values 2 (JV2) system, from IBA, uses advanced technology designed with this knowledge in mind. It can allow for specification distinctions to be made, taking account for modifications, or the various options manufacturers make available when selling new aircraft. It will also factor in the retrofit options that keep older aircraft flying for longer. The main benefit of the JV2 system is the ability to access valuation expertise on an asset’s worth, both now and in the future. Over the past two decades, IBA’s team has seen all manner of business scenarios, from cyclical trends with typical peaks and troughs, to unpredictable and hard to read depressions and upturns. To gain a value opinion for most commercial aircraft in service, you can set the forecast length and inflation percentage, request a lease rate, market value and soft value projection, whilst also choosing the output format. Couple this with a specification adjustment tool, and you get an opinion that truly reflects the value of the asset under analysis - not just a ‘text book’ example.
Dr Stuart Hatcher says different aircraft should be valued under different parameters
When used with the ‘My Fleet’ function, the system will also generate full portfolio valuations, both current and for the future. In addition, JV2 enables companies to construct and manage their own fleet of aircraft from scratch, however big or small. Their fleet can contain any number of individual aircraft selected from the fleet of current Western build
IBA’s team has seen all manner of business scenarios, from cyclical trends with typical peaks and troughs, to unpredictable depressions Dr Stuart Hatcher, head of valuations and modelling, IBA Group January 2010
commercial models, as well as custom aircraft that can be tailored to specific needs. As many different fleets as required can be created and sub-divided into portfolios, for quick and easy ‘at a glance’ management. The system contains detailed specifications on all the aircraft listed within the system. This includes many details that have a direct bearing on the valuation, such as delivery date, Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW), engine type, current hours and cycles, as well as range and fuel capacity. The aircraft serial number, current registration, owner and operator are also provided. Every value opinion produced also gives information on the specific value effect. This is included in the report document, in addition to the specific values requested – giving a detailed one page analysis every time. IBA tries to keep reports to a single page ‘snapshot’ value opinion, which can easily be inserted into existing models/reports or distributed among colleagues. IBA is working to develop the next ‘add-ons’ to provide more functionality to the user. Two of these developments include full-life adjustments and the PDF store. With these two enhancements, users can determine their end of lease compensation exposure and download the latest market reports as generated by the valuation team. Users have said these reports have proven invaluable in front of countless credit committees time and time again – so now IBA plans to make them more easily available. As values hit rock-bottom, the industry is identifying that 2010 is the optimum time to make money in the long term, and IBA’s jet valuation system forms an important part of this strategy for all organisations operating in the aviation sector. www.arabiansupplychain.com
FACE TO FACE
WEATHERING THE DOWNTURN ExecuJet managing director Mike Berry explains the company’s plans for 2010 Did ExecuJet manage to grow as a business throughout 2009, despite the downturn? During the downturn it was reported that on a global basis most business activity was down by about 30%. At ExecuJet Middle East we experienced a drop in demand which was expected. It was always going to be difficult to meet the business plan for 2009, yet alone grow the business. That said, ExecuJet certainly held its own until the advent of summer and Ramadan, before reporting moderate improvements through the fourth quarter of last year.
Overall results show business levels to be lower than most were expecting. As a company we prepared ourselves for a hard year Mike Berry, managing director, ExecuJet
that part of the success in weathering the downturn has been as a result of the diversified revenue streams ExecuJet operates already. Do you plan to add to the company’s fleet of aircraft in 2010? ExecuJet remains vigilant to grow the charter fleet as the business activity picks up, ensuring that we have a balanced solution for our customers. In addition we will be fully accredited/compliant with ISBAO and thus provide the management platform for all privately managed aircraft within the region requiring a solution under such amendments.
What significant projects does the business have scheduled for 2010? For 2010, ExecuJet Middle East will be continuing with the development of the business plan, which is in line with the opening of the new Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai World Central. The project plans to cater for the expected growth of both the aviation industry as well as ExecuJet service soluDo you think the industry was tions across the region. The new harder hit by the financial crisis facility will allow us to offer a than originally thought? wider range of options for our A number of reports released clients and provide us with reported global early in 2009 reflected sentithe opportunity to signifidrop in business jet ment that this region would cantly expand on the amount activity during 2009 not be as badly affected, howof managed aircraft under the ever I believe there is now generMiddle East fleet. al consensus that the aviation sector Would you consider adopting other throughout the region has felt the imrevenue streams in order to boost rev- pact to various degrees, with overall enue during the downturn? results showing business levels ExecuJet believes in the current business lower than most were expectmodel, offering a comprehensive service ing. As a company we prepared proposition encompassing aircraft sales, ourselves for a hard year management, charter, maintenance and which has now left us in a FBO passenger processing. We believe strong position.
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So you see 2010 being a better year for the private jet business in the Middle East? We believe that whilst the general aviation sector enters the historically busy period through to the end of the first quarter of 2010, the recovery which is expected to reflect marginal growth over 2009 is going to be a difficult process. But with positive signs of recovery already, we are all hoping for a good start to 2010.
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he improvement trend continued in October 2009, with airports reporting an increase of 1.8% in total global traffic. Continuing growth in Asia Pacific and Middle East markets also contributed to the improving overall results,
with the latter recording a year-on-year increase in total passengers of 8.7%. Global traffic has continued to climb since May 2009, with domestic traffic leading the renewed demand curve, notably from Indian airports reporting particularly good results.
SEPTEMBER 2009/2008 CITY/COUNTRY
PASSENGERS (tonnes)
CARGO
% CHG
(tonnes)
YEAR-TO-DATE SEPTEMBER 2009/2008 MOVEMENTS
% CHG
(tonnes)
PASSENGERS
% CHG
(tonnes)
CARGO
% CHG
(tonnes)
MOVEMENTS % CHG
(tonnes)
% CHG
MIDDLE EAST ABU DHABI, UAE
756,945
6.8
34,470
3.2
8285
8.3
7,174,294
7.5
275,942
2.4
74,758
8.3
BAHRAIN
714,069
8.4
25,680
(10.3)
8400
4.3
6,681,927
2.0
254,097
(8.6)
76,179
1.2 24.1
BEIRUT, LEBANON
463,913
27.0
5884
(11.2)
5901
22.0
3,785,831
25.6
53,090
6.8
49,275
3,190,408
19.5
168,335
2.7
22,354
7.2
30,068,739
8.0
1,366,881
0.4
205,555
2.6
KUWAIT
641,683
25.9
17,883
16.0
7851
20.1
6,174,144
12.4
148,344
8.9
73,127
10.5
MUSCAT, OMAN
337,358
21.4
5650
11.6
4617
25.8
3,293,460
9.5
45,446
2.6
39,753
17.1
SHARJAH, UAE
439,644
7.9
35,710
(3.9)
5342
1.3
4,179,354
4.8
303,386
13.7
47,394
1.3
ACCRA, GHANA
120,205
2.4
3727
(19.4)
1638
11.5
1,031,854
0.2
34,931
(9.9)
14,909
9.5
1,310,105
6.9
20,721
(2.9)
12,508
5.8
10,661,169
(0.7)
210,267
0.5
105,036
3.1
CAPETOWN, SA
612,361
(1.9)
*****
*****
7340
(5.1)
5,603,524
(6.5)
*****
*****
69,075
(5.1)
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO
483,476
6.2
3808
(16.9)
6060
8.5
4,710,327
0.8
41,328
(6.7)
53,195
(2.0)
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZ
116,387
(5.2)
1587
(15.9)
4992
(9.4)
1,039,019
(11.2)
14,034
(21.2)
42,720
(7.2)
DUBAI, UAE
AFRICA CAIRO, EGYPT
JOHANNESBURG, SA
1,478,446
(2.6)
19,637
(22.7)
16,917
(5.1)
12,977,126
(7.4)
177,792
(25.8)
150,272
(6.5)
MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
219,667
(0.0)
68
25.3
2268
2.3
2,191,013
(6.2)
1185
8.3
21,687
(9.3)
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT
596,972
8.0
*****
*****
4454
7.6
5,277,712
(7.6)
*****
*****
40,051
(8.5)
ASIA PACIFIC BANGKOK, THAILAND
3,172,301
22.4
94,374
(5.4)
20,947
9.7
29,018,442
(5.1)
736,642
(20.9)
189,887
(2.0)
BEIJING, CHINA
5,357,300
7.7
141,500
16.7
40,790
7.8
48,500,397
19.8
1,029,930
(0.2)
364,144
16.6
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
1,766,225
10.2
33,283
10.8
17,196
8.9
18,074,077
10.1
245,100
(9.6)
169,357
12.5
MUMBAI, INDIA
1,888,044
15.1
48,014
0.2
18,925
3.3
17,825,940
(4.5)
413,916
(3.5)
178,752
(2.8)
NEW DELHI, INDIA
1,947,090
21.2
41,049
0.7
19,661
3.8
18,147,525
3.1
343,971
(1.0)
180,007
0.6
SINGAPORE
3,063,650
6.0
142,934
(12.4)
20,474
6.5
26,685,513
(4.6)
1,196,965
(17.4)
180,087
3.2
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
2,827,798
5.3
*****
*****
24,141
(3.0)
24,302,409
(1.9)
*****
*****
215,295
(4.4)
TOKYO, JAPAN
5,717,124
(2.3)
68,171
(4.8)
27,714
(1.0)
46,239,970
(7.3)
553,127
(10.8)
251,156
(1.3)
FRANKFURT, GERMANY
4,606,673
(4.7)
164,463
(6.4)
40,150
(4.7)
38,557,207
(6.1)
1,332,823
(17.0)
348,119
(5.5)
LONDON, UK
5,790,275
(0.3)
115,670
(6.9)
38,465
(4.6)
49,971,597
(2.3)
963,889
(14.2)
352,358
(2.6)
MADRID, SPAIN
4,242,033
0.1
27,679
(6.2)
37,021
(4.1)
36,625,224
(7.5)
228,736
(14.3)
327,600
(9.2)
MUNICH, GERMANY
3,138,118
(3.6)
19,331
(12.6)
35,323
(9.3)
24,619,997
(7.3)
166,091
(16.4)
300,412
(8.9)
PARIS, FRANCE
5,040,644
(4.3)
151,350
(7.2)
44,340
(7.4)
44,128,063
(5.8)
1,321,450
(14.1)
399,896
(6.3)
ATLANTA
6,982,052
0.3
49,403
(5.2)
78,315
0.5
66,542,475
(2.2)
399,978
(19.9)
730,726
(0.7)
CHICAGO
5,132,725
(8.1)
105,173
(6.3)
69,430
(4.8)
48,691,216
(10.8)
802,650
(22.4)
620,983
(7.9)
DALLAS FORT WORTH
4,389,321
2.0
51,759
2.6
53,171
(0.7)
42,212,452
(2.7)
452,576
(9.9)
477,485
(3.8)
LOS ANGELES
4,510,651
1.0
132,138
2.1
43,939
(5.7)
42,510,492
(8.0)
1,068,158
(14.8)
407,679
(16.0)
EUROPE
NORTH AMERICA
Passengers = total passengers enplaned and deplaned (transit passengers counted once). Cargo = loaded and unloaded freight & mail. Source = Airports Council International *Growth rate > 200% or < -50% due to extraordinary circumstances, i.e. war, social and political unrest, major sports events, new routes.
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AVIATION DATA
EMIRATES SKYCARGO FUEL PRICE INDEX
AIRLINE ONTIME STATISTICS & DELAY CAUSES: OCTOBER 2009
410
Air carrier delay 5.26%
Ontime 77.27 %
Weather delay 0.52%
Diverted 0.20%
23 October
387
4 December
380 380
27 November
373 350
9 October
Index
341 320
100 = 53.5 US cents per US gallon
290
The fuel index is based on the average price of aviation fuel in five key spot markets (Rotterdam, Singapore, New York, US Gulf and US West Coast)
Fuel Price Index
National aviation system delay 8.52%
Cancelled 0.99%
11 Dec 09
04 Dec 09
27 Nov 09
20 Nov 09
13 Nov 09
06 Nov 09
30 Oct 09
23 Oct 09
16 Oct 09
09 Oct 09
02 Oct 09
260
Aircraft arriving late 7.20%
Security delay 0.03%
SOURCE: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (www.transtats.bts.gov)
Planned capacity growth for top 10 carriers between Middle East and Western Europe (OAG Data January 2010 versus January 2009)* WEEKLY CAPACITY
WEEKLY FREQUENCY
Planned capacity growth for top 10 carriers between Middle East and Asia/Pacific (OAG Data January 2010 versus January 2009)*
WEEKLY SEATS
WEEKLY CAPACITY
AIRLINE
WEEKLY FREQUENCY
Total
Change (%)
Total
Change (%)
814
6
504
5
165,850
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
206
20
192
32
40,976
26
EMIRATES
1315
34
QATAR AIRWAYS
298
12
276
10
63,612
12
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
370
21
47
-2
64
7
13,414
0
GULF AIR
217
-1
5
-50
JAZEERA AIRWAYS
6
ASK Million Change (%)
EMIRATES
IRAN AIR
WEEKLY SEATS
AIRLINE ASK Million Change (%)
AIR ARABIA
127
74
Total
Change (%)
298
Total
Change (%)
59
48,276
71
940
20
284,970
23
324
10
70,604
9
247
-4
51,928
-6
10
-62
1650
-62 63
3
50
8
33
1320
33
JAZEERA AIRWAYS
MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES
52
11
112
19
20,950
14
MAHAN AIR
37
37
30
88
9240
ROYAL JORDANIAN
53
13
138
13
18,934
12
OMAN AIR
75
14
192
9
31,300
13
GULF AIR
93
-3
106
-5
21,094
-4
QATAR AIRWAYS
513
33
455
16
105,821
23
MAHAN AIR
17
42
24
41
5040
21
ROYAL JORDANIAN
34
-3
38
12
6394
-5
270
91
195
55
64,701
82
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES
45
-10
41
-24
10,338
-17
Planned capacity growth for top 10 carriers between North Africa and Middle East (OAG Data January 2010 versus January 2009)*
Planned capacity growth for top 10 carriers between North Africa and Western Europe (OAG Data January 2010 versus January 2009)* WEEKLY CAPACITY
WEEKLY FREQUENCY
WEEKLY CAPACITY
WEEKLY SEATS
AIRLINE ASK Million Change (%)
Total
Change (%)
Total
Change (%)
Total
Change (%)
86
62
63
10,044
76
18
78
26
21,310
16
6
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
21
-9
38
-10
6400
-9
52,562
5
GULF AIR
11
-15
30
-6
5458
-14
35
13,136
32
JAZEERA AIRWAYS
16
45
62
51
10,230
51
265
10
51,728
16
MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES
2
100
28
100
4180
100
30
11
6894
14
OMAN AIR
36
2
35,836
2
283
12
41,901
15
AIR FRANCE
66
6
246
7
38,228
TUNIS AIR
68
5
368
7
BRITISH AIRWAYS
36
38
70
139
13
23
15 -34
WEEKLY SEATS
Change (%)
78
204
11
27
Total
26
0
50
LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES
WEEKLY FREQUENCY
ASK Million Change (%)
EMIRATES
46
AIR ALGERIE
KLM-ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES
AIRLINE AIR ARABIA
AIGLE AZUR
EGYPT AIR
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES
70
-17
12,253
8
33
14
0
2968
QATAR AIRWAYS
59
9
94
7
18,894
7
ROYAL JORDANIAN
12
33
100
19
12,030
34
SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES
58
23
133
7
34,879
30
-21
TURKISH AIRLINES
37
54
106
47
18,764
54
AIR ARABIA MAROC
51
0
168
0
25,200
0
*Data is for week of 4-10 January, 2010 against 5-11 January, 2009. Regions follow IATA definition. E-mail: dataservices@oag.com
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MOVERS & SHAKERS Etihad appoints new E country manager c E Etihad Airways has aappointed Ken Marsshall as its country m manager in Nepal. B Based in Kathmandu, M Marshall will take over ffrom Kumar de Silva, tto oversee the airline’s ooperations in Nepal. M Marshall has been with tthe Abu Dhabi-based five airline for fi ve years, previously serving as sales manager for Pakistan. He has also held senior management positions at British Airways, Emirates and Swiss International Airlines.
ADAT announces new COO Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) has appointed Juergen Haacker as chief operating officer (COO). He joins ADAT from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he served as director of operations. The ADAT senior management team is also bolstered by Paul Horstink, who joins as vice president of airframe services, David Hope, vice president of technical services and Talal Yahiya Al Riyami as executive vice president of quality and safety management. ADAT is wholly owned by the Mubadala Development Company.
ExecuJet gets Abu Dhabi representative Following the news that Aircell has appointed ExecuJet as its first authorised dealer in the Middle East, the airborne communications provider has hired Shoukry Shokralla as sales and service representative in Abu Dhabi. Shokralla will work st as it completes requisite closely with ExecuJet Middle East dealer training and begins to work with Aircell customers.
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A listing of trade shows, conferences and seminars relating to the Middle East aviation industry 17 19 JANUARY 2010
2 7 FEBRUARY 2010
9 10 FEBRUARY 2010
Intersec
Singapore Airshow
For the fi rst time in its 12-year history, the Intersec conference will focus entirely on disaster management and dealing with disasters – be they natural or manmade. A line-up of speakers has not yet been released, but topics will draw on themes from the exhibition to include health and safety, disaster management and fi re and rescue. Timely topics such as the effects of global warming and how to deal with medical pandemics will also be explored.
The Singapore Airshow is Asia’s largest aerospace and defence event, as well as one of the top three air shows in the world. In previous years, the event has attracted such names as ST Engineering, BAE Systems, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Rolls Royce International. The 2008 Singapore Airshow sealed more than US$13.4 billion worth of trade deals and attracted 30,000 trade visitors, and, impressively, more than 90,000 public visitors.
Business Travel & Meetings Show
VENUE: Dubai EMAIL: victoria.lee@uae.messefrankfurt.com WEBSITE: www.messefrankfurtme.com/intersec
VENUE: Singapore EMAIL: dannysoong@singaporeairshow.com.sg WEBSITE: www.singaporeairshow.com
24 25 FEBRUARY 2010
28 FEBRUARY 1 MARCH 2010
Indian Business Aviation Expo
Aircraft Interiors Middle East
MIU Events, in association with local partners, is launching the first dedicated business aviation event for the Indian market. The event will provide participants with a detailed insight into how business aviation in India is likely to develop and how to fully understand the characteristics and needs of this vast market. It will be the role of the Indian Business Aviation Expo 2010 (IBAE) to set the agenda for the business aviation market and to provide and agree best practice.
Brought to you by the organiser of the Dubai Airshow, F&E Aerospace is holding its second Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) event in Dubai. Located at the city’s Airport Expo, the two-day conference and exhibition is of use to operators seeking the ultimate in aircraft refinement, connectivity and efficiency, and gives suppliers direct access to airline decision-makers. The event will be co-located with MRO Middle East - F&E’s maintenance, AIME comes repair and overhaul event.
VENUE: New Delhi EMAIL: admin@miuevents.com WEBSITE: www.miuevents.com/ibae-10
VENUE: Dubai EMAIL: p.damgaard@fairs-exhibs.com WEBSITE: www.aime.aero
28 FEBRUARY 1 MARCH 2010
3 4 MARCH 2010
23 25 MARCH 2010
MRO Middle East
Aerospace & Defence Training Show
Passenger Terminal Expo
The MRO Middle East conference and exhibition is designed to offer the newest and most innovative concepts and best practices, while encouraging the advancement of the airline and aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul industries in the Middle East. Speakers will address the current and future forecast for this market, cost and staffing issues, supply chain trends, and a wide variety of other concerns. Opening remarks will be delivered by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
VENUE: Dubai EMAIL: Via website WEBSITE: www.aviationweek.com January 2010
Online visitor registration has opened for this London-based event and it could save you the standard entry fee of GBP30 (US$60) if you are quick to sign up. The website and the show have been revamped and updated in line with the show’s rebranding to incorporate more MICE content. It is billed as Europe’s leading travel and meetings event, and could be well worth a visit if you are involved in the corporate/business jet and premium travel sector.
VENUE: London EMAIL: charlotte@bastion.co.uk WEBSITE: www.businesstravelshow.co.uk
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FEBRUARY to Dubai
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Middle East Aerospace and Defence event organisers F&E Aerospace have teamed with specialist simulation and training providers Halldale Media to produce the ADTS event, which takes place in March. ADTS will feature an exhibition of the latest training and simulation offerings for regional airlines and air forces and will incorporate two simultaneous conferences. The event is supported by some key industry players including, Emirates and the AACO.
The global event for 2010 will be held in Brussels, Belgium and will bring together more than 200 suppliers for airport and airline teams to meet. The conference agenda will include more than 200 speakers to discuss a number of subjects including terminal design; management and planning; baggage handling; security; border control and check-in, amongst others. As usual, networking events will include one-toone meeting opportunities, dinners and cocktail evenings.
VENUE: Dubai EMAIL: p.damgaard@fairs-exhibs.com WEBSITE: www.adts.aero
VENUE: Brussels EMAIL: s.greenwood@ukipme.com WEBSITE: www.passengerterminal-expo.com
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Bahrain International Airshow 2010 Under Royal patronage, the Kingdom of Bahrain is proud to announce the launch of the Bahrain International Airshow 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 23 January 20 10. The Civil Aviation Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Farnborough International Ltd will present a dynamic and unique high-level global aviation trade show, offering exclusive business-to-business networking opportunities in a five star environment. The 3 day event, with a focus on the VIP corporate hospitality experience, is open to invited participants from the defence, civil and business aviation sectors, enabling buyers and suppliers to meet with visiting delegations. A daily flying display will further enhance the Bahrain International Airshow, creating a truly distinctive event in an important growth market area.
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