The Middle East is a market that nobody in the aviation industry can afford to ignore. Carriers in the Middle East and North Africa will buy over 1000 new aircraft worth more than US$124 billion between now and 2023.

This market opportunity, and the competition to succeed in such a fierce sector, means the Middle East is currently producing some of the most impressive airlines on the planet, with success stories including Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia.

In addition, the region is leading the way with billion dollar investments to improve airport facilities in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan.

The 2nd annual Aviation Business Awards (ABA) Middle East 2008 are designed to recognise those industry players that stand out from this exalted crowd, and have gone above and beyond in terms of innovation and industry contribution.

Leveraging the breadth and experience of ITP Business’s aviation publications, including Aviation Business and Air Cargo Middle East
& India, the Awards will truly acknowledge the best of the best, and set the gold standard for the Middle East’s aviation industry.