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This week, Xenial Events L.L.C. managed parallel shows across different cities and venues, including the 2024 Global Aerospace Summit at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Just as the evolution of aerospace reflects humanity’s quest for exploration, the event industry charts its path through creativity and connection. In aviation’s early days, each flight was a bold leap into the unknown, much like how every gathering in the event industry pushes boundaries to connect people. As aircraft evolved from fragile contraptions to sophisticated machines, the event landscape transformed from simple gatherings into immersive experiences that leverage technology and storytelling. Both fields thrive on innovation; aerospace engineers refine designs for efficiency while event planners adapt to trends that enhance engagement. Just as the aerospace industry aims for the skies, the event industry aspires to elevate experiences and forge connections that inspire change. #AerospaceSummit

Aviation - 'Airport Exhibition & Unfair Advantage' Have you ever heard the term 'an unfair advantage'? What does it really mean? Google says; Quote: An “unfair advantage” in business refers to a distinct competitive edge or advantage that a company possesses, giving it an upper hand over its rivals in the market. This advantage is often considered unfair because it goes beyond what is commonly available or accessible to competitors. Unquote. ☆☆☆☆☆ Attended the "Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024" with reportedly over 200 companies participating in the event; showcasing their latest products and services' offerings to industry players, clients, #businessowners, #consultants, #airlines, etc in the Saudi and the aviation #gulf market (if not #global aviation industry). By participating in this year #Saudi Airport Exhibition; these 200 companies have come and exhibit their 'unfair advantages' over their rivals (those companies who did not participate in this event). Saw radical☆☆☆☆☆ improvements from last year's event: ☆It seems more foreign companies participating including from Europe, China, etc. ☆ More local companies' presence ☆Previously less known brands have come to surface with wide variety of products under one roof ☆Latest airport #technology like #radar for #tracking #wildlife #birds and #drones that caught my eyes ☆One-stop airport solutions company displayed their #cuttingedge technology ☆#airport #consultants (global and regional) ☆#VR, #AI #innovations ☆#airport #seats #furniture ☆#airlines #hospitality #booths ☆etc. ☆Merrier, more vibrant and higher #energy Congratulations to the Saudi Airport Exhibition organisers (and participants)! for making this event meaningful; where networking done in record time (in 2 mins! for me at least), knowledge sharings took place and; hopefully more future opportunities created. ~Met with Egis Dubai colleague at Egis booth. With the towering height of 6ft or more this definitely gives the unfair advantage over 5 footer like me. Lol. But that's perfectly OK. My pleasure in meeting you Ghizlane L.! #airport #exhibition #knowledgesharing #networking

Making airshows sustainable; both commercially and environmentally. That was my answer to the question, 'what is the biggest challenge the airshow industry are facing?'. It actually applies to all organisations, not just airshows. The project I delivered for the British Air Display Association [BADA] used my tried and tested methodology. This is based on the marketing and growth strategy that I developed at the Air Tattoo. And can you can use this too: The first stage of this process is, - Analyse the data you have about your customers/audience - Understand the wider environment and where you fit - What trends and changes are taking place - Do you need more data/evidence? And the conclusion was YES. We needed more data to prove how important airshows are as a route into the science, technology, engineering and maths careers (STEM) as well as aviation, aerospace and defence. We have it anecdotally, but we need the data. The evidence to prove the airshow industry is a multi million pound marketing and recruitment campaign for STEM careers. We do this by delivering exciting and inspiring events. Once we have the evidence we can unlock the sponsorship to financially support the future of airshows. We discussed this and more on the 'Future of Airshows' panel at the recent European Airshow council convention. I joined Joe McGrath, Chris Crockford, Marcus Jannitto, Kevin Elliot (Pacific Airshow) and Sebastian Schwab on the panel. Excellently moderated by Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, MBA-Av.Mgmt. What are your views on the future of airshows, are they important, how can we make sure the survive? ______________________________ I'm the founder of International Airshows and Aviation Marketing, helping develop strategies to make your organisation commercially and environmentally sustainable. I also post video of aircraft whenever I can! Drop me a message if you think I can help. #Aviation #AvGeek #MarketingStrategy

#Singapore #Airshow - Record numbers at Singapore Airshow as post-COVID boom raises hopes, from Reuters News Agency: Record numbers attended the trade section of the first fully post-pandemic Singapore Airshow this week, with exhibitors and delegates optimistic about the aviation industry despite suppliers' struggles to keep up with rebounding travel demand. Close to 60,000 people attended the four trade days of the show, nearly four times as many as in 2022 when foreign visitors required daily rapid tests for COVID-19, and more than the 54,000 who visited in 2018. The 2020 edition was rocked by last-minute cancellations as the virus spread around the world. Outside Asia's largest air show, transport problems snarled arrivals and departures, especially during the first days. On Tuesday, lines for free shuttle buses to the Expo public transport hub led to waits as long as three hours in temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and taxis to the city cost as much as three times the usual fare. "'Worst transport experience': Crawling traffic, long waits for rides frustrate Singapore Airshow visitors", ran a headline in local newspaper the Straits Times. Leck Chet Lam, managing director of show organiser Experia, blamed "higher attendance than in previous editions". In the air-conditioned display space, commercial exhibitors hawked planes, drones, surveillance technology, services and equipment. The displays attracted buyers and enthusiasts, with the Korea Aerospace Industries (047810.KS), booth drawing a line on Wednesday for attendees to get pilots' autographs and pose for selfies. More than 1,000 commercial and defence companies from 50 countries participated in the show, organisers said. Russian companies did not take part amid the war in Ukraine but Israeli companies Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which dropped out of the Dubai Airshow in November amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, attended. "The general mood is extremely positive but also very demanding," said Dennis Kohr, head of corporate sales Asia-Pacific for aircraft maintenance provider Lufthansa Technik Group. For full report: https://lnkd.in/ergXzM37

The future of Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) is here!

If you would’ve told 13-yr old me that one day I’d be not only attending one of the biggest airshows out there but also working at it, connecting with #womeninaviation and talking about how the industry is innovating in #sustainableaviation, I would’ve told you that sounds about right ;) Here’s to roundabout career paths that lead you right to where you belong.

Back to work after last week's #AviationFest. Here's our recap of World Aviation Festival in 8 photo's: 1. Global connections: We had the chance to meet and have valuable conversations with people from all over the world (airports, airlines, and other stakeholders). Thanks for the picture Dirk Bresser & Simon Prent 2. VIP visit: Royal Schiphol Group's CEO, Pieter van Oord, visited our booth and experienced the Deep Turnaround insights firsthand. 3. Team excitement: Lots of energy the in the team to make WAF a successful event. It feels like a team building activity, where everyone contributes to achieve a great outcome. 4. Comfortable booth: Our booth served as a comfortable home base for the three-day event. 5. Interactive experience: visitors could interact with Travor, the multi-use case passenger experience platform, and even scan their boarding passes for a personalised itinerary on their way home. 6. Panel discussions: Mieke Struik from Schiphol Group joined a panel to discuss the future of smart airports, focusing on the passenger experience. 7. Great atmosphere: The RAI Amsterdam provided a nice atmosphere with lots of exhibitors. The weather played a great role, too. 8. New technology: Visitors had the opportunity to try out the new PRM call point, part of Travor, which is being rolled out at multiple airports. See you at the next aviation event. #airports #innovation

From the activities of the City Scope Exhibition in Riyadh and the first smart driverless car, made in Saudi Arabia

Speed and efficiency are the name of the game with Airbus's new Turnaround software. Find out more in Passenger Terminal World's exclusive video interview with Jerome Cauboue, filmed live at #PTExpoConf!

🚀 Reflecting on a Milestone in Aviation and Entertainment: The World’s First Jet Pack Race 🚀At the end of February 2024, Dubai made headlines by hosting the world's first-ever jet pack race, an event that not only pushed the limits of personal aviation but also showcased the thrilling potential of new technologies in sports and entertainment. Here’s a look back at this groundbreaking event: ✅ Jet Pack Technology: Participants raced using the Gravity Jetsuit, a marvel of engineering featuring:Main Engine Power: 1,050 horsepower central turbine for high-speed thrust.Maneuverability: Four arm-mounted turbines allowed precise control and agility during the race. ✅ Event Highlights:Competitors: Eight daring pilots clad in jet packs worth $483,000 each.Visual Spectacle: Nearly $4 million worth of cutting-edge technology soared through Dubai’s skyline, turning science fiction into reality. ✅ Impact and Legacy:Innovation Showcase: The race underscored the advances in personal flight technology and its potential applications. Future Possibilities: This event opens up new avenues for entertainment, showcasing how technology can transform traditional sports and create entirely new categories of competitive events. As we reflect on this spectacular event, it's exciting to think about what the future holds for technology in sports and personal mobility. What’s the next frontier? Let's continue to dream big and innovate bigger and follow Ethen Laing! #JetPackRace2024 #InnovationInSports #TechTrends #FutureOfEntertainment #DubaiEvents