Market Intelligence: Middle East

Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE’s CEO Visits UAE Training Center – Indicates Expansion

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – CAE’s President Marc Parent visited the United Arab Emirates to meet with Board Member Steve Allen of CAE’s Joint Venture Emirates-CAE Flight Training to discuss the strategic partnership. During the visit:

  • Emirates’s Cabin Crew Training Center: Mr Parent toured the state-of-the-art training facilities, including:
    • The newly deployed Airbus A350 cabin crew emergency evacuation simulator.
    • A full mock-up of the Emirates A380 business and first-class cabin, showcasing crew preparation for service and safety on the iconic superjumbo.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Mr Parent met with Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) Centre Board member Steve Allen to discuss expansion plans for ECFT, including additional simulator capacity to support growth in pilot training.
  • flydubai Collaboration: CAE reaffirmed its support for flydubai’s new training center as part of its commitment to regional training excellence.

Statement’s

  • “I’ve also had the opportunity to engage in key meetings that underscore our continued growth and innovation. I was happy to meet with Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) Centre Board member Steve Allen to discuss our strategic partnership. ECFT, one of CAE’s long-standing joint ventures, is set to expand simulator capacity, positioning us for significant growth. We’re also proud to support the new flydubai training center as part of our shared commitment to excellence.” said Marc Parent, CAE President.

Source: Marc Parent (CAE)

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Signs Multiple Aircraft Sales During Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Diamond Aircraft’s last exhibition of the year was also their first time exhibiting at Air Expo Abu Dhabi, which took place over three days from 19-21 November in the UAE capital.

The UAE, and the Middle East region as a whole, is an area of rapid expansion for Diamond Aircraft, with a series of new aircraft sales in recent months.

At Air Expo Abu Dhabi, Diamond Aircraft was delighted to celebrate the delivery of the first DA50 RG aircraft to a UAE customer, Abdulla Al-Zaabi – who also happens to be the founder-owner of Project Aviation, a new Abu Dhabi-based flight school. Project Aviation has also just signed a contract for the purchase of two DA40 and one DA42 aircraft.

They also celebrated the delivery of the first DA62 into Kuwait – more to come on that soon.

Apart from the new aircraft sales, the event was a fantastic chance to catch up with established partners, as well as to raise the profile of the Diamond brand and discuss their product range with private and professional pilots meeting us for the first time.

A definite highlight of the trip was a flight in the new DA50, kindly arranged by Al-Zaabi, taking off from an airfield about an hour’s drive into the desert and flying by the beautiful Abu Dhabi coastline.

Diamond Aircraft looks forward to returning to the UAE in 2025!

Source: Diamond Aircraft
Photo Credit: Diamond Aircraft

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Flight School Management Software Provider, Flight Schedule Pro, Appoints 2024 Chief Marketing Officer

USA – Flight Schedule Pro, a software solutions provider specializing in flight training and pilot management, has appointed Bryan Landaburu as its new Chief Marketing Officer. The announcement comes as the company, part of the Mainsail Partners portfolio, focuses on consolidating its recent acquisitions and redefining its market approach.

  • Landaburu brings significant expertise in marketing to support Flight Schedule Pro’s strategic growth initiatives.
  • Flight Schedule Pro has achieved dominant market leadership in the flight training software sector, with over 50% of flight schools and airline cadet programs utilizing its services.
  • Since its acquisition by Mainsail Partners in 2022, the company has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Coradine Aviation, LogTen Pilot Logbook, and Pilotbase.
  • Over 50,000 professional pilots currently log their flights daily using Flight Schedule Pro’s applications.
  • The organization is focused on creating a new, unified category that maximizes the potential of its combined brands, with an emphasis on maintaining pilots as the central figure in its narrative.

Statements:

  • “I am pleased to announce that I recently joined Mainsail Partners portfolio company, Flight Schedule Pro, as their Chief Marketing Officer. This is an exciting opportunity and a great fit for me,” said Bryan Landaburu. “In order for these strategic acquisitions to harmonize and realize their combined potential, we must rewrite the story and construct a new category. Staying true to the roots of our business, pilots will remain the hero of our story.”

Learn more about Flight Schedule Pro or Mr. Landaburu by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Bryan Landaburu (Flight Schedule Pro)
Photo Credit: Flight Schedule Pro

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Emirates Holds Pilot Roadshow in the USA in December 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates, has announced its highly anticipated Pilot Roadshow’s return to the United States. The recruitment team will conduct in-person sessions to provide detailed insights into the Emirates pilot recruitment process and the benefits of joining the airline. The roadshow is open to pilots and their partners, aiming to engage potential candidates and their families.

  • The roadshow will cover application processes, assessments, training programs, roster details, and benefits offered to Emirates pilots.
  • Dates and locations:
    • Orlando, Florida: December 1–2, 2024
    • Miami, Florida: December 3–4, 2024
    • Las Vegas, Nevada: December 5–6, 2024

Source: Emirates
Photo Credit: Emirates

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UAE Based Emirates Takes Delivery of the First of 65 Ordered Airbus A350

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates’ fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency and operational excellence. The A350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network.

Emirates has ordered a total of 65 A350-900s as part of the airline’s’ broader plans to support Dubai’s’ Economic Agenda, which aims to add 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map over the next decade. The A350 will play a vital role in establishing the newly announced Dubai World Central (DWC) mega hub, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global aviation leader.

Emirates A350-900 will feature three spacious and comfortable cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32  business, 21 premium economy and 259 spacious economy class seats). Emirates will also be the first airline in the Middle-East to introduce Airbus’ new HBCplus satcom connectivity solution, offering seamless, high-speed global connectivity.

The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient widebody aircraft and the long range leader in the 300-410 seater category. Its clean sheet design includes state-of-the-art technologies, aerodynamics, lightweight materials and latest generation engines that together deliver a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and CO₂ emissions. The A350’s Airspace cabin is the quietest of any twin-aisle in the sky featuring a 50% noise footprint reduction versus the previous generation aircraft.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

At the end of October 2024, the A350 Family had won more than 1,340 firm orders from 60 customers worldwide.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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