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Sponsors and Partners

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please, contact Alex Williamson, our Managing Director.

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Arab Air Carriers Organization

The Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO), established in 1965 within the framework of the Arab League of States, is the Regional Association of the Arab Airlines who have their home base in countries members of the Arab League. At present, AACO has 25 Member airlines in 18 countries. AACO serves the Arab airlines, represents and defends their common interests regionally and globally through creating joint frameworks that aim at developing economic and safe operations for its members. 

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Event Partners

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has in just eight years established itself as the world’s leading airline.Set up by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July 2003, Etihad commenced commercial operations in November 2003 and has gone on to become the fastest growing airline in the history of commercial aviation.Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is the airline’s hub. Etihad’s fleet of 61 aircraft operates more than 1000 flights per week, serving an international network of 71 destinations in 46 countries.The airline seeks to reflect the best of Arabian hospitality – cultured, considerate, warm and generous – as well as enhance the prestige of Abu Dhabi as a centre of hospitality between East and West.Etihad has received a range of awards that reflect its position as the leading premium airline brand in the world, including ‘World’s Leading Airline’ at the World Travel Awards in 2009 and 2010.

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Event Lead Sponsors

Parsons

Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering and construction firm 100% owned by its employees. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects to private industrial customers worldwide as well as federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program and construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide, as well as government agencies. Parsons has been combining strong forward-thinking and cutting-edge technology to improve the way people connect with the world for more than 65 years. Our success has been in striking the balance between big ideas and the technical ability to bring them to life. Thanks to Parsons’ global network of resources, we have the power to combine leading-edge technology with unparalleled quality and control.
We back it all up with an unwavering commitment to safety for domestic and international projects of any scale, under any conditions. All across the world, at every time of day, Parsons is keeping people moving toward a brighter, safer world.
Parsons has been active in the Middle East for nearly 30 years.

IBM

IBM is one of the world's largest IT services and consulting company, operating in over 180 countries. IBM has been present in the Middle East since 1947 and is committed to bringing innovative solutions to a diverse client base -- to help them overcome their business challenges and to seize competitive advantage in the marketplace.  IBM has a strong local presence, operating with a number of business partners who provide additional support, services and expertise. Through partnerships with businesses and governments across the world, IBM can help to build a smarter planet.

IBM’s vision for a ‘Smarter Planet’ is that almost anything can become digitally aware and interconnected: smart airports, smart banks, smart roadways, smart cities – where IBM believes that, with so much technology available, the list of possibilities is endless.

IBM is the premier provider of IT solutions, consulting and services for the Travel and Transportation industry, including over 90 airports and 200 airlines worldwide. IBM has the industry expertise and capabilities to help airports leverage information to meet capacity demands, provide enhanced service, address rising costs and differentiate themselves in today’s demanding environment. IBM can help set priorities, leverage innovation points, and complete projects with short-term ROI and long-term effectiveness. IBM can also provide business process re-engineering, application management, and strategic outsourcing. Our analytic software can aggregate, associate, and analyze information to achieve real-time awareness, insight, and agility. Airports need to contain costs, operate efficiently, enhance non-aeronautical revenue, and improve service for passengers, airlines, and tenants. IBM offers a variety of solutions to help achieve these goals. 

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Associate Sponsors

Crisplant

The Crisplant name is inseparably associated with innovation, system design and integration of baggage handling solutions to help our customers set new standards. Part of the BEUMER Group since 2009, Crisplant has strengthened its position as one of the few leaders worldwide in connection with execution of truly large-scale baggage systems. More than 2,000 experienced and dedicated employees worldwide combined with outstanding products, make Crisplant and the BEUMER Group capable of undertaking baggage handling solutions which combine advanced technologies in high-speed sorting, tracking, scanning, transport and control systems. The majority of the baggage handling equipment is own design, manufactured in Denmark and Germany as well as from own factory in China, and complemented by products and services, sourced locally.
Crisplant has been active in the Middle East since 2007, being awarded the contract to supply the entire BHS for New Doha International Airport in Qatar. The contract includes Operation and Maintenance for 5 years after completion. Our reference list counts more than 65 major systems for baggage handling delivered by Crisplant since 1967, of which some are complete, integrated systems for major airports such as Singapore Changi, Shanghai Pudong, Munich, Helsinki, Copenhagen, etc.
 

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Media Partners

Arabian Aerospace

ARABIAN AEROSPACE magazine covers the entire breadth of the fastest growing aviation market in the world. More than a quarter of the world’s new airliners are on order for the Middle Eastern carriers and issues relating to the Air Transport industry feature very strongly within this magazine alongside other topics from Airport Development, Business Aviation, Defence, Maintenance and even Space.
The magazine is produced quarterly with additional supplements, Show Dailies and a weekly Radio Programme available via podcast every Sunday. Our daily updated hot-news element is delivered online at www.arabianaerospace.aero with over 21,000 regular unique users to the site per month.

Asian Aviation

Asian Aviation is a specialist magazine published out of Singapore by Asian Press Group Pte Ltd. It is dedicated to the rapidly expanding civil aviation industry in the Asia-Pacific region and prides itself on its incisive but balanced approach to worldwide developments affecting the regional end-user. Asian Aviation has established itself as a leading independent source of relevant, timely and objective information on all aspects of the Asia-Pacific region’s civil aerospace industry. The controlled, audited circulation encompasses a broad but carefully selected range of management personnel and key decision makers at airlines, MRO's, airports, manufacturers and associated industries, as well as regulatory bodies and relevant government departments.

Low Cost and Regional Airline Business

The low-cost and regional airline sectors are constantly evolving, driven by the initiatives of those who work in this competitive industry. Low Cost & Regional Airline Business magazine offers detailed, accessible analysis of these business strategies and the technologies that transform working practices.
This is essential reading for executives at airports, airlines and companies within these sectors that are looking to stay ahead of trends.
Low Cost & Regional Airline Business is available on a FREE, controlled basis to professionals working within the industry. From the same publisher comes Airport Yearbook: the contact book for all of your specialist buying needs.

Aviation MiddleEast

Aviation Middle East, a B2B portal which consists of strong data base and company profile of the Aerospace, Airports & Aviation companies in the Middle East. The portal is categorized into several section namely Airline, Airports, Charter & Leasing, Ground Handling, MRO, FBO, Equipment manufacturers & suppliers, Aerospace, Service providers, Safety & Security and Training.

Blue Skies

Blue Skies magazine (bi-monthly) published by Media Sultan Group on behalf of the Dept. of Civil Aviation focusing on the Middle East Aerospace, Airports & Aviation Fraternity in the Middle East. The media is enriched with editorial, news update, analysis, reports, industry & company focus, special focus on industry segments and events. The media is distributed to the targeted audience in the Middle East and to enhance the visibility & reach, it is distributed in various industry related events in the Middle East, Europe, Far East and Indian Sub-continent.

Airport International

Airport International is an airport information and suppliers platform delivering the latest aviation news and information to users around the world. The portal forms an invaluable business resource for industry professionals, providing complete supplier profiles searchable by their products and services. The features offered by Airport International also include detailed events and exhibition listings, videos and image galleries, supplier article publications, the latest contracts and tenders and job vacancy listings within the industry.
 

Airport Suppliers

Airport-Suppliers.com is the global airport industry’s number one meeting place for buyers, vendors, specifiers, decision makers, architects, consultants and system integrators. The portal encompasses all aspects of airport equipment, technology, design and services.We provide a comprehensive breakdown of products and services from leading industry contractors, with up-to-date news and press releases when exciting developments occur. With links to the most important airport related organisations and governing bodies in the world.

Airport Cities

Airport Cities offers a snapshot of what is happening within the Middle East Airports and Aviation Industry including news, research, interviews, updates, information and insights. The publication boasts a controlled subscription of key decision makers from the companies operating in the regional airport and aviation industry, the relevant ministries, free zones and key senior decision makers. Each issue keeps these readers up-to-date with the developments around the region and emerging markets to enable them increase their efficiencies and achieve a competitive advantage.

The Gulf

The Gulf is the region’s leading publication focused on business and economics in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). Designed for any reader with a serious interest in the region, The Gulf brings analysis, features, insight and interviews with business leaders and policy-makers to its thousands of readers, both in print and online. With an audited circulation of more than 14,000, The Gulf has one of the widest guaranteed distributions of any monthly business publication in the GCC, with direct access each month to more than 50,000 senior executives regionally and internationally.

The Gulf offers insight into key markets including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the fast-growing emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. News from 20 market sectors, ranging from energy to capital markets, is supported by an analysis of business trends and topical issues, helping readers stay informed about changes in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.

Redes de integracion

REDES DE INTEGRACIÓN (Integration Networks) is a new leading magazine conceived for Argentina and for the rest of the Hispanic American market. Edited, produced and distributed by the IAF (Argentine Railways Institute), it seeks to be a means of expression for the railway industry, including news on logistics, energy, communications, procurement, economics, social development, job opportunities and education, the elements that help integrate us all. Edited by a team of professional journalists, Redes de Integración is a different, open magazine aimed at policy-makers, railway professionals, government officials and academics

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Alex Williamson, Managing Director
T. +44 (0) 20 7045 0900
F. +44 (0) 20 7045 0901
E. alex.williamson@globaltransportforum.com