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Sustainability & Future Trends, The Focus At Arab Aviation Summit | |
| Sumita Pawar |
A report says the upcoming 10th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS) in Ras Al Khaimah will feature discussions and debates on sustainability, the economic outlook, and key trends shaping the future of aviation.
The event will take place at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Center from March 14 to March 16.
Organized under the theme ‘Impactful sustainability in modern-day travel and tourism’, the three-day summit, which will host a distinguished gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts, will explore decarbonizing pathways in aviation and discuss the challenges and opportunities in the industry with the continued rise of disruptive technologies, stated the report.
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Leading regional and global players in the aviation and travel industries will headline inspiring keynote addresses and participate in interactive panel discussions that offer a deep dive into best practices, sustainable business models, regional trends in aviation and tourism, and more.
In a discussion with other industry experts, Ted O'Byrne, Chief Executive at AviLease, and Mikail Houari, President, Africa and Middle East at Airbus, will explore the fundamentals of airline economics under the pillar of sustainability.
According to the report, Val Miftakhov, Founder & CEO at ZeroAvia, a company developing the world's first practical zero emission aviation powertrain, will discuss pathways to net zero in the aviation, travel, and tourism industries, while Andreas Slettvoll, CEO of Choose, will be part of a discussion on the rise of the next generation traveller and share insights on how the industry is preparing for the future of travel. Dr. Fethi Chebil, CEO and Founder of VPORTS, will offer insights into how advanced air mobility will shape airlines, airports, and travel operations.
Several other industry professionals at the summit will also deliberate on the rise of travel destinations in the Middle East and offer varied perspectives on airport sustainability, including how technology and influencers are shaping the travel and hospitality industries, it added.
Hosted in collaboration with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, AAS 2023 is supported by global industry partners such as Airbus, CFM, Collins Aerospace, Turkish Teknik, T3 Aviation Academy, and others.
According to the report, the Arab Aviation Summit is an industry initiative committed to improving the state of Arab aviation and tourism by facilitating a constructive dialogue for public-private cooperation.
Referred to as the ‘voice of the industry’, this initiative attracts the largest assembly of top executives from the aviation and tourism sectors as well as Arab media.