Highlighting innovations in design for an enhanced travel experience

Dubai, UAE. 15 November 2009 –The second Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) show, from 28 February to 1 March 2010, is attracting top interiors companies to exhibit and meet with an impressive list of hosted buyers.

Running over two days at Airport Expo, Dubai, UAE, AIME comprises workshops and an exhibition which will showcase cutting-edge design, innovative cabin fittings and technological advancements for the region’s rapidly developing commercial and business aviation market.

Top airlines, including Air Asia X, Bahrain Air, Embraer, Emirates, Etihad and Wataniya Airways are participating in the show’s Hosted Buyer Programme, which brings together decision-makers in cabin interior procurement and selected exhibitors for pre-scheduled meetings during the show’s two days.

Alison Weller, Director of show organiser F&E Aerospace, said: “The second Aircraft Interiors Middle East show is benefiting from the success of last year’s inaugural event, attracting a host of key buyers from across the aviation industry.”

The exhibition is selling well and the F&E Aerospace team is booking space here at the Dubai Airshow.

The most recent booking came from the French Chamber of Commerce & Industry which booked 140sqm for a French Pavilion. They are joined by other top names in the aircraft interiors industry, including Andrew Muirhead, Anker, AvioInteriors, CEBE Network, Eastern Aero Marine, Gerflor, Kydex and Sabeti.

Ms Weller added: “As business recovers from the recent economic downturn, we shall soon see an increase in travel. However, the public is now more cautious in its choices and airlines that are 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.”

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation, will officially open AIME on Sunday 28 February.

Speakers at the workshops include Gary Doy of the UK’s Design Q and Noureddine Madoui of German design firm Cas4de, who collaborated to produce a unique VVIP Airbus A380 interior for a Middle East customer. Design Q also designed the interior BAE Systems’ Avro Business Jet (ABJ) which is currently on display at Dubai Airshow.

Patrick Brannelly, VP Passenger Communications, Emirates Airline, will take part in a panel discussion on connectivity during the workshops.

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.

 F&E Aerospace will be hosting an AIME 2010 reception in Pavilion No.6 on Monday 16 November, from 4 to 5.30pm. Media are welcome to attend and hear more about the event.

Visit: www.aime.aero

For more information, contact: Ms Frances Barton, PR Manager, F&E Aerospace, T: +9714 286 7755; M: +97150 650 3900; e: frances.barton@dubai.aero

About F&E Aerospace

F&E Aerospace, one of the most influential names in the aerospace industry's events sector, is a division of F&E, which launched the very first Dubai Airshow in 1989. F&E Aerospace continues to produce the biennial event in collaboration with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Dubai Airports and the UAE Armed Forces.

F&E Aerospace produces all aerospace-related events in the F&E portfolio and has a long-standing relationship with the global aerospace industry, an in-depth knowledge of the market and a hard-earned reputation for delivering event excellence. F&E Aerospace maintains offices in Dubai and London.

Dubai Airshow 2009, the 11th show in the series, takes place from 15 to 19 November 2009, at Dubai Airport Expo. The last show in 2007 drew 850 exhibitors and some 45,000 visitors, achieving a world record-breaking order book of US$155 billion.

The Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show in November 2008 attracted some 250 exhibitors from 30 countries and over 5,500 visitors. Organised on behalf of Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), the event closed with more than US$1.5billion worth of deals announced. The next MEBA event will take place from 7 to 9 December 2010 in Dubai.
Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) services the region's rapidly developing commercial and business aviation market. The second running of AIME will take place from 28 February to 1 March 2010 at Dubai Airport Expo.

MRO Middle East 2010, the highly successful maintenance, repair and overhaul show, run in conjunction with Aviation Week magazine, will be co-located with AIME. The inaugural event in 2009 exceeded initial projections, with more than 1,200 registered visitors from nearly 50 countries.

The Aerospace & Defence Training Show (ADTS) is the latest event in F&E Aerospace’s stable. Predominantly a conference with a supporting exhibition, ADTS will debut in 2010 at Dubai Airport Expo, from 3 to 4 March. The event is dedicated to the growing Middle East demand for both civil and military aerospace training, recruitment and simulation.

Delivering world class events for 50 years, F&E organises international trade events for business and consumers all over the world. It is a member of the Tarsus Group plc, which was founded, and listed on the London Stock Exchange, in 1998. With offices in the UK (London), USA (Milwaukee), France (Paris), Germany (Düsseldorf) and China (Shanghai), the international business-to-business media group has interests in exhibitions, conferences, publishing and online media.

Visit us at: www.dubaiairshow.aero

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