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Video answers: ‘Interview with Flydubai CEO’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Flydubai was established to link closer destinations that hadn’t previously been well served.
  2. They have recently received their 50th aircraft.
  3. They have 75 firm orders for 737 MAXs and 25 options.
  4. They retire their aircraft at 8 years old.
  5. Traffic rights are their biggest challenge because they don’t have an ‘open skies’ agreement in the region.

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Video: ‘Interview with Flydubai CEO’

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Here’s a video with Flydubai’s CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Why was Flydubai established?
  2. What size is the current Flydubai fleet?
  3. How many 737 MAXs have Flydubai ordered?
  4. At what age does Flydubai retire their aircraft?
  5. What difficulties will Flydubai face with their planned expansion?

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Interview with Flydubai’s chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith

We interview Fly Dubai’s Ghaith Al Ghaith, who has built a consistently profitable business, a distinct brand identity and a fleet of 50 Boeing 737-800s – the last of which arrived to complete an order placed at the 2008 Farnborough air show.

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Video answers: ‘Dubai Airshow 2015’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It’s being held at Dubai World Central Airport.
  2. 65,000 people are expected to attend this year.
  3. He says that Dubai is a ‘hub’ in the middle of the world and really has people from all over the world.
  4. He usually starts his preparation a couple of months before the show.
  5. About 70% in his experience.
  6. (Your own answers)

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Video: ‘Dubai Airshow 2015’

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Here’s a video that gives you an insight into what’s going on at the Dubai Airshow and how one of the air display commentators prepare for the display.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Where is the Dubai Airshow being held this year?
  2. How many people are expected to attend this year?
  3. What’s special about the Dubai Airshow according to Joe?
  4. When does he start his preparation for the show?
  5. How much of his preparation can be done before the show begins?
  6. What other airshows do you know about? Have you ever been to one?

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Dubai Airshow Draws Crowds to Middle East’s Aviation Bazaar – AINtv

The 2015 Dubai Airshow is open for business with around 1,100 exhibitors vying for a share of the Middle East market. This air show in the desert has an atmosphere like none other.

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Video answers: ‘2015 Dubai Airshow preview’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It will be held from 8th – 12th November at the Dubai World Central site.
  2. A 3D printing pavilion, where the exhibitors can show their printing products. Also, the flying display is going to have unmanned vehicles for the first time.
  3. It’s important because all business in the Middle East requires face-to-face networking and relationship building.
  4. It’s scheduled to be the largest airport in the world in the near future.

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Video: ‘2015 Dubai Airshow preview’

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Here’s an interesting video that previews the 2015 Dubai Airshow.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. When and where will the Dubai airshow 2015 be held?
  2. What’s going to be new at the show?
  3. Why is a visit in person to the Dubai airshow important for people doing business?
  4. What interesting point is made about Al Maktoum International Airport?

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The 2015 Dubai Airshow Promises New Features – AINtv

The 2015 Dubai Airshow is coming soon, and the organizers say it will be the best ever, with new features including a 3D printing pavilion and unmanned aircraft in the flying display. Once again, AIN will be there bringing you the news as it happens in our daily on-site issues and at AINonline.com.