Boeing Middle East gears up for participation in aviation event in Erbil
18-Apr-2011 Boeing, the world's aerospace company and the largest single manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft, will be join an exclusive line-up of leading aviation players at the upcoming 'Airports Expansion, Cargo and Logistics' Conference and Exhibition to be held in Erbil, Iraq on the 26th and 27th of April, 2011.
Boeing's participation at the event reflects its strong commitment to rebuilding the Iraqi aviation infrastructure and the central role its airplanes continue to play in advancing the Iraqi cargo and passenger transport market. Boeing is also a provider of aviation infrastructure training and services to the Government of Iraq.
The 'Airports Expansion, Cargo and Logistics' Conference and Exhibition, organised by UAE-based events management company Arabian Reach, will see Boeing showcasing its wide range of production freighters, freighter conversions and passenger airplanes.
Marty Bentrott, Boeing Commercial Airplanes' Vice President for Sales (Middle East, Russia and Central Asia), commented, "Iraq's aviation industry is passing through an exciting growth phase with seven new airports and cargo villages under construction. The 'Airports Expansion, Cargo and Logistics' Conference and Exhibition will help us contribute more effectively to the reconstruction of Iraq's aviation infrastructure and prepare for the delivery and operation of new airplanes. We are pleased that it will also provide us with an ideal platform to further strengthening our relationships in the Iraqi aviation sector and facilitate potential future partnerships and business development opportunities."
Boeing has a prominent position in the nascent Iraqi aviation market. It has signed a number of deals with the Government of Iraq during the past few years. Forty Boeing aircraft have been recently ordered by the Government of Iraq including 30 Next-Generation 737s and 10 787 Dreamliners. In addition, a 747-400, two 767-300ERs, and two Next-Generation 737s are currently operating under an Iraqi Airways airline operating certificate.
"The presence of a company of the size and caliber of Boeing at the 'Airports Expansion, Cargo and Logistics' Conference and Exhibition further boosts the event's standing and reflects the company's role in supporting the rebuilding efforts in Iraq. Boeing announcing its participation in the event will further increase expectations amongst visitors, exhibitors, speakers and VIP delegations ahead of the opening ceremony on the 26th of April," said Raj Menon, General Manager, Arabian Reach.
Arabian Reach has envisaged that more than $150bn worth of airport and logistics infrastructure related projects are under consideration in Iraq. Erbil was chosen as the host city for the event because of its investor-friendly environment, stability and security.