Top airline executives discuss future of aviation at Global Aviation Conference in Dubai

Top airline executives discuss future of aviation at Global Aviation Conference in Dubai

DUBAI, 20th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Some of the greatest minds in the aviation industry took to the stage at this year’s Global Aviation Conference in Dubai, UAE, hosted by KPMG Lower Gulf.

The two-day event, held on 19th-20th September 2022, was attended by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority, with headline speakers including senior executives from Etihad, Dnata and flydubai, as well as KPMG leaders flying in from all over the world. The conference theme was "Connecting Insights for the Future of Air Travel".

Nader Haffar, Chairman of Middle East and South Asia, Chairman and CEO of KPMG Lower Gulf, said, "The UAE’s flagship carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia, and world-class airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established their dominance on a global scale. Aviation is a vital sector for the UAE economy and is taking off again amidst economic recovery and increased consumer confidence. The Global Aviation Conference has provided a platform for industry experts and leaders to share their valuable perspectives, learnings, challenges and ideas."

Driven by strong pent-up demand, eased travel restrictions, and growing employment rates, passenger numbers are expected to exceed 80 percent of