The signing of $930 million worth of trade deals at the Bahrain International Airshow has raised expectations for 2014.
As Abu Dhabi presses ahead with its aerospace programme, Gulf Business talks to the firm at the forefront of the capital’s bold plans.
As many airlines focus on cutting losses and battling through a probable downturn, one Gulf carrier has loftier ambitions.
It’s been a mixed bag for Middle East airlines as they battle with regional uprisings on the ground, but UAE profits have soared as passengers flock to safer climes.