JULY 2022AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialWith an overarching aim to diversify away from oil and build a digitally-led, knowledge-based economy, the Middle-East region's young and tech-savvy population is overwhelmingly optimistic about the opportunities the significant investments and developments will bring for them in the near future. That said, building a state-of-the-art aviation industry is an essential step to a diversified economy's success. Over the years, airports in the GCC, especially the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, have grown in size to cater for ballooning passenger and freighter volumes, with rapid digitalization becoming central to improving operations. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) stated that the Middle-East region's aviation market is expected to see an extra 258 million passengers annually on routes to, from and within the region by 2035. The governments of these countries have identified and made crucial investments in emerging airport technologies that will be key in managing the rapid growth and meeting changing passenger expectations. In addition, implementing cutting-edge digital solutions will also enable airports and airlines to introduce new passenger processing procedures, improving customer experience and reducing operational costs.In this edition of Aerospace and Defense Review, we present the list of the Top 10 Aviation Solutions Providers that are at the forefront of innovation in the MENA region. Featuring companies such as TDM Aerospace who help organizations adapt to changing needs, market trends and best practices. We also bring to you thought leadership articles and exclusive insights from expert CIOs and CXOs - BarisFindik, CIO at Pegasus Airlines and Mark O. Hatfield, Assistant Director and CSO at Miami International Airport presenting their ideas and opinions on the aviation space. We hope the valuable insights from industry thought leaders and the RPO organizations featured in this edition help you make informed decisions for your organization.Let us know your thoughts! Managing Rapid Growth and Changing Expectations in the MENA Aviation IndustryJonathan AllredManaging Editoreditor@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2022 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.JULY - 11 - 2022, Vol 04 - Issue 07, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Gilbert HooverVisualizerDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.comRonald DonovanPresley Meadow
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