Sohail Ali

KSA is the Future Aviation stage with Aircraft Orders as well as shaping the future.

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The Future of Flight: Air Arabia's Fleet Expansion Set to Transform Aviation 🚀✈️ Exciting times are ahead for the aviation industry, and Air Arabia is at the heart of it all. With ambitious plans to expand its fleet, this low-cost carrier is set to change the face of air travel over the next five years. Air Arabia’s Bold Move Air Arabia is making headlines with its plan to lease additional aircraft, boosting its fleet to 90 by the end of 2024. According to Gulf News, this expansion is aimed at meeting the growing demand for air travel and enhancing service offerings. More planes mean more flights, more destinations, and more convenience for passengers. Why Low-Cost Carriers Matter Air Arabia has been a game-changer in making air travel affordable and accessible. By offering competitive prices without skimping on service, it’s attracted a wide range of travelers. As the fleet expands, we can expect even more budget-friendly options and increased flight frequencies, making travel easier and more flexible. What to Expect in the Next Five Years The aviation sector is poised for significant growth, and with Air Arabia leading the charge, here’s what we can look forward to: 1. More Flights: Increased flight frequencies mean less waiting and more travel options. 2. New Routes: Expect new destinations to be connected, making travel more convenient. 3. Economic Benefits: Job creation, boosted tourism, and more business travel opportunities. 4. Technological Advances: Air Arabia’s new A321neo LR, showcased at the Dubai Airshow, promises better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and an improved passenger experience. The next five years will be transformative for air travel, and Air Arabia is at the forefront. With its fleet expansion and commitment to affordability and innovation, the airline is set to offer more options, greater convenience, and an enhanced travel experience. Ready to take to the skies with Air Arabia? Let’s discuss the future of air travel! 💬👇 #AirArabia #AviationBoom #FutureOfFlight #LowCostCarrier #TravelTrends #DubaiAirshow #InnovationInAviation #StayInformed https://lnkd.in/gJuAKuWB

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Saudi Arabia's General Aviation industry is about to take off! The General Aviation Roadmap will be revealed at the Future Aviation Forum in #Riyadh from May 20th to May 22nd, 2024. This exciting news is expected to have a significant impact on the Kingdom's GDP. Stay tuned for more updates on the future of aviation in Saudi Arabia. #generalaviation #vision2030 #saudiarabia #futureaviation

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ABU DHABI- Etihad (EY) has undergone significant restructuring, downsizing, and stabilization in recent years. However, the airline is now on track for growth and is returning to its roots as a network provider. The airline's CEO, Antonoaldo Neves, sheds light on the reasons behind this new strategy to aeroTelegraph. #Boeing777X #Boeing777XOrders #Etihad #Etihad777X #EtihadA321neoNews #EtihadBoeing777 #EtihadBoeing777X #EtihadCEO #Etihadnews

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Attending the 80th International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM in Dubai was an incredibly energising experience! Listening to industry leaders like Willie Walsh, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, and H.E. Abdullah bin Touq AlMarri offered profound insights and renewed optimism for the future of aviation. ✈️ Industry Recovery and Performance: Willie Walsh shared exciting news that airlines are on track to transport nearly 5 billion passengers and 62 million tonnes of cargo in 2024, with record revenues close to $1 trillion! While profitability remains tight due to high expenses, the resilience and dedication of our industry are truly inspiring. 📜 Regulatory Challenges: The need for efficient regulations and global standards in corporate tax reporting and passenger rights is critical. Willie Walsh's call for better passenger rights regulations resonates deeply as we strive for fairer, more efficient regulations worldwide. 🤝 Global Cooperation: For a global industry, collaboration is key. By working together on global solutions, especially in environmental sustainability and regulatory frameworks, we can tackle the industry's biggest challenges and drive meaningful change. 🌍 Decarbonisation Efforts: Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is not just a goal, but a true commitment. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is at the forefront of this transformation, and it's crucial for governments to support and facilitate this exponential growth. Together, we can make flying greener and more sustainable. 🇦🇪 Sustainability Initiatives in the UAE: H.E. Abdullah bin Touq AlMarri's commitment to sustainable practices and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 aligns perfectly with global goals. Investing in SAF and innovative technologies will drive our industry towards a more sustainable future. 💼 Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Yvonne Manzi Makolo's emphasis on the 25 by 2025 initiative is a powerful reminder of our commitment to gender balance. Breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for women in aviation is essential for our industry's progress. 🌍 Focus Africa Initiative: The potential of the Single African Air Transport Market to enhance connectivity within Africa is immense. With renewed focus on capital infrastructure and safety regulations, the future of African aviation looks bright. Leaving Dubai, I am filled with hope and excitement for what's to come in the aviation industry. Let's continue to innovate, collaborate, and soar to new heights! 🌟✈️ #IATAAGM #HahnairEverywhere #FutureOfAviation #Sustainability #Innovation #Diversity

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The digital transformation of Dubai’s aviation regulator, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has made a key difference is the sector’s capability to meet the fast-growing number of movements. Speaking at the Airport Show held in Dubai this week, the organisation’s director general, Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi said the agency’s success had attracted a lot of interest from industry visitors. “They have been keen to understand DCAA’s role in advancing Dubai's aviation industry and its shift to fully digital, paperless services”, he said. “This digital transformation simplifies customer access, enabling them to complete transactions anytime and anywhere via the Authority’s website which offers a superior customer experience with instant, self-service options.” One of the key achievements showcased was the significant growth in commercial activities in the aviation sector during the first quarter of 2024, totalling 11,990 activities, a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This growth has led to a surge in permit requests by 72% and permit renewals have grown by more than threefold. While requests for landing permits for aircraft (private, passenger, and cargo) at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport to operate all types of non-scheduled and designated flights (commercial and non-commercial) have also increased, reaching more than 4,000 permits in the first quarter of 2024. Building and elevation permits in air easement zones have increased significantly as the emirate's construction industry has grown, reaching two and a half times the previous level. https://lnkd.in/d-gW7dtM #airportshow #events #digital #regulators #civilaviation #aviationindustry

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This week has been stellar for aviation giants from the UAE, as both Emirates and Etihad Airways reported outstanding financial results. Emirates disclosed record profits and revenues for the FY 2023-24, with an annual profit soaring to $5.1 billion—a 71% increase from last year. The airline served nearly 52 million passengers and saw a 21% rise in seat capacity. With the highest-ever cash balance, Emirates is flying higher than ever!  Meanwhile, Etihad Airways saw a ninefold profit increase in Q1 to $143 million, a significant leap from $16 million the year before. With a 41% increase in passenger traffic and network expansions to exciting destinations, Etihad is also making impressive strides. The buzz around a potential $1 billion IPO for Etihad is gaining momentum... However, I personally hope to see a bold move—a merger between Emirates and Etihad. Imagine the possibilities if these two powerhouses joined forces! Such a merger could redefine competitive dynamics and secure a position as a global leader in aviation. #aviation #Emirates #Etihad #IPO #merger #businessstrategy #leadership #globalaviation

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Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi have inked a framework agreement to launch #flyingtaxi services in the Emirates, with plans to manufacture aircraft locally, establish helipads, and commence commercial flights. The collaboration, announced at the DRIFTx Abu Dhabi event, underscores the Emirate's commitment to advancing civil air transport and Archer Aviation's role in revolutionizing the sector. With support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Archer Aviation aims to accelerate its operations, aiming to debut electric flying taxi services by late 2025 and establish its international headquarters in Abu Dhabi. This partnership follows a six-month collaboration initiated after the memorandum of understanding signed in 2023 between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Archer Aviation. Supported by Mubadala Investment Company and operating partners like Falcon Aviation Services, Archer Aviation aims to offer sustainable, low-noise flying taxi trips with its Midnight electric plane, designed for quick, consecutive flights, thereby transforming civil air transport in the region. https://lnkd.in/drGpjM9M

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👀 New Report: Middle East Aviation In the latest report from OAG, you will discover: ✈ How the Middle East has been so successful in its growth over the last forty years 📊 Incredible statistics including: airline capacity growth, airport pairs, passenger bookings to/from Saudi Arabia + more 💡 Expert analysis as we look ahead to the next decade, which promises to be the most exciting and potentially disruptive period of change.

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Aviation is taking off across the GCC. I don't recall ever having this many aviation-related news come across my desk. Beyond airliners though, I'm also getting a sense there is a growing interest in the infrastructure itself - Most recently there have been talks about possible revisions to the bid submitted by ADIA's consortium for Malaysia Airports. Worth keeping an eye out for airport operator listings across the Gulf over the next 5, 10 years? https://lnkd.in/dJrF3Ps2

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The Future Aviation Forum 2024 in Riyadh saw the signing of 102 MoUs worth over SAR75 billion, highlighting the growth and potential of the Saudi aviation sector. The event focused on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on human capabilities and the future of the industry. GACA's first aviation sector report showcased the sector's significant contribution to the Kingdom's economy, creating jobs and attracting investments. The forum's success in establishing partnerships and agreements demonstrates international confidence in Saudi Arabia's civil aviation system and its potential to lead in the global aviation sector. #SaudiArabia #aviationindustry

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The airline industry is expected to produce a $30.5 billion profit this year, up from $25.7 billion guided in December, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh said today during the Annual General Meeting in Dubai. Revenues should reach $996 million, up from $964 million in the December forecast. But expenses are also up, to. $936 million from $914 million. This year, airlines are expected to carry an all-high 4.96 billion passengers. While the numbers confirm remarkable recovery from the losses during the Covid years, profit margin remain “wafer thin” at just 3.1% or $6.14 per passenger. That’s the cost of an espresso coffee in the lounge of this hotel, Walsh said. He compared this to Starbuck’s 11 percent net margin. The airline industry has never been above 5 percent. Walsh repeated various concerns. The availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be just 1.5 Mt or 0.53% of all jet fuel produced. Despite urgent calls to governments to stimulate energy producers to invest in SAF capacity and some 140 initiatives announced until 2030, Walsh is concerned that the 2030 target of a 5 percent reduction of carbon dioxide emissions will not be met. IATA’s point is to incentivize SAF production (the US way) instead of introducing mandates (the European way). Not new either are IATA’s objections against it introducing or increasing taxes for air passengers. While it’s obvious that consumers will have to contribute to the costs of making aviation more sustainable, the patchwork of recent taxes does nothing to help this. Walsh was also vocal in his criticism of how the Dutch government unilateral policies to reduce capacity at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport are contravening global policy frameworks. The next AGM will be in Delhi on June 8-10, 2025.

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Exciting news for Saudi Arabia's General Aviation sector! The industry is set to grow tenfold into a $2 billion industry with a focus on the business jet segment, including charter, private, and corporate aircraft. This expansion is aimed at developing Saudi Arabia as a global high-value enterprise and tourist destination. The growth of the aviation sector will bring about opportunities for economic growth and increased connectivity for the country. #SaudiArabia #aviationsector #businessjet #charter #privateaircraft #corporateaircraft #economicgrowth #connectivity #generalaviation https://lnkd.in/d76S-b3V

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Yesterday, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed the latest figures for the world's airlines at its AGM in Dubai. The headlines were... ✅ Record revenues expected 🙌 ✅ Record passenger numbers 🙌 But... ❗ ...profit margins remain slim. Rising costs are one of the key reasons why – expenses reached a record high of $936 billion. Managing and reducing direct operating costs remains crucial to airline profitability and growth. We can help with that – follow the link in the comments to learn more about our solutions. https://lnkd.in/eMMFvxQC #airlines #profitability #costmanagement

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The numbers are in and it's mostly good news for commercial aviation! 💰 But rising expenses are keeping profits low. Getting better control over your crew costs and improving crew productivity can boost airline profitability. And that's something we can help with 🙂 Find out how: https://rainmaker.aero/ #airlines #crewmanagement #costmanagement

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One of the most encouraging news for the Airline / Aviation Industry Emirates has witnessed record annual profit of AED 17.2 billion (USD 4.7 billion) for the 2023-2024 fiscal, up 63% from the year ago. Emirates carried 51.9 million passengers in the 2023-24, a 19% increase from the year ago, with seat capacity up by 21%. Revenue for the airline rose 13% to 121.2 billion dirhams and airline capacity increased by 20%, “closing [the] gap to pre-pandemic levels,”. Emirates Group, which comprises the airline and airline services and ground handling company dnata, saw its own best-ever financial performance with a record profit of 18.7 billion dirhams, a 71% jump from the previous year. It also ended the financial year with its highest-ever cash balance of 47.1 billion dirhams, and declared a 4 billion dirham dividend for its owner, the Investment Corporation of Dubai

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flyadeal has made a firm order for 51 narrowbody Airbus aircraft to fuel the next phase of its expansion plans. The order for 12 Airbus A320neos and 39 bigger capacity A321neos was signed as part of a wider announcement by parent Saudia Group Of Companies for a record 105 aircraft order – the largest in Saudi aviation history. The announcement was made on the opening day of the Future Aviation Forum held in Riyadh last week. His Excellency Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, presided over the official signing by His Excellency Eng Ibrahim Al-Omar, Saudia Group Director General, and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice-President Sales. flyadeal’s new fleet will support growth targets that will see a tripling in size from the current 32 all-Airbus A320neo and ceo variants to more than 100 aircraft by 2030, with its network reach rising sharply from 30 domestic and international destinations to over 100 within six years. Steven Greenway ستيفن غرينوي, flyadeal chief executive officer, said: “Today’s historic announcement is a clear statement of intent of flyadeal’s goals as we prepare for the next phase of dynamic growth beyond 2026 when we begin taking deliveries of the new aircraft. “flyadeal has exciting plans with the new fleet, especially the A321neos which will give us the flexibility on high-demand routes and to slot-constrained airports by offering up to 240 seats that represent 30 per cent more capacity than our current 186-seat A320s. And of course these new generation, environmentally friendly aircraft will provide optimum fuel efficiency, very much in line with the Kingdom’s sustainability drive and Saudi Vision 2030 to build a dynamic aviation industry.” https://lnkd.in/ddEA93Vq #airtransport #airlinesandairplanes #aircraft #expansion #aviationindustry

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Great to see Emirates announcing their largest purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to date, delivered at Heathrow. ✈   The airport's innovative SAF incentive provides a financial mechanism to help close the price gap between SAF and conventional fuel.    The latest Government figures show that around 0.7% of all jet fuel used in the UK last year was SAF. The majority of that was delivered to Heathrow's airlines, thanks in part to the incentive. This year we are targeting 2.5% SAF at Heathrow, £71m is available to support SAF purchases and the scheme has been fully subscribed to by our airline customers. Given that the airport represents about half of UK fuel use, that 2.5% at Heathrow would = c. 1.25% of total UK fuel!    Ultimately, we need the right Government market signals to scale SAF. The proposed 10% mandate for SAF and the "Revenue Certainty Mechanism”, is vital to attract SAF plants and green jobs to the UK, and to avoid a future dependent on scarce, expensive and insecure imports. The Heathrow incentive is playing an important role in getting SAF flowing in the UK in the early stages of the market. Now we're consulting with customers this year on how the incentive scheme could best play a role in the years ahead to complement Government policy. #saf #decarbonisation #aviation  

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