Press Release

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation, will officially open the second Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) show on 28 February at Airport Expo, Dubai.
 
An impressive line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the workshops running over the two days of the event.
 
The accompanying exhibition will showcase cutting-edge design, innovative cabin fittings and technological advancements for the region’s rapidly developing commercial and business aviation market.
 
In addition to the recently confirmed 140sqm French Pavilion, the exhibition will feature key names from the aircraft interiors industry, including Andrew Muirhead, Anker, AvioInteriors, Percival Aviation, Eastern Aero Marine, Gerflor, Kydex and Sabeti.
 
F&E Aerospace Director Alison Weller said: “The second Aircraft Interiors Middle East show is benefiting from the success of last year’s inaugural event, attracting a host of industry professionals, keen to share their expertise with their peers at tailored workshops.”
 
Speakers at the workshops include Gary Doy of the UK’s Design Q which designed the interior of BAE Systems’ Avro Business Jet (ABJ), and Noureddine Madoui of German design firm Cas4de, who collaborated to produce a unique VVIP Airbus A380 interior for a Middle East customer.
 
Patrick Brannelly, VP of Emirates Airline’s Passenger Communications & Visual Services, will deliver the opening address and also take part in a panel discussion on connectivity during the workshops.
 
A key element of AIME is the innovative Hosted Buyers Programme which will see decision-makers from top airlines, including Air Asia X, Bahrain Air, Embraer, Emirates, Etihad and Wataniya Airways attending pre-scheduled meetings with exhibitors during the show’s two days.
 
“As business recovers from the recent economic downturn, we shall soon see an increase in travel,” said Ms Weller. “However, the public is now more cautious in its choices and the airline investing in the latest innovations in design and connectivity to enhance the travel experience, without increasing costs for its customers, will become the airline of choice in the future.
 
“I am confident that this year’s AIME will attract smart decision-makers in procurement who will seek out like-minded exhibitors and we shall see some good deals being made.”
 
AIME is co-located with MRO Middle East 2010, F&E Aerospace’s highly successful maintenance, repair and overhaul event, in conjunction with Aviation Week.