Press Release

Issued by MENA Aerospace.

November 1, 2015

MENA Aerospace has announced it will participate in this year's Dubai Airshow, marking the second time the company has taken part in the prestigious event. The record-breaking Dubai Airshow, which takes place next week from 8th to 12th November at its purpose built venue at Dubai World Central, is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the world, connecting aerospace professionals across all areas of the industry.

A total of six divisions of MENA Aerospace will be attending the event: MENA Aviation Real Estate, IJM MENA, SA MENA Avionics, MENA Trading & Agencies and MENA Consulting Services.

"Dubai Airshow is the perfect showcase for a company like ours, which prides itself on setting the standard in the sector", MENA Aerospace managing director, Dr Mohamed Juman, said of the company's participation. "The event allows us to introduce our new partner, services and products and explore new opportunities for collaboration and expansion", he added. Dr Juman also said that they would be making an important and exciting announcement about the company at the airshow.

The company, which developed, owns and operates a 6,400 sqm hangar and private aviation complex at Bahrain International Airport, will be accompanied in Dubai by its new global partner, IJM MENA, a joint venture between Austria-based International Jet Management and MENA Aerospace subsidiary MAE Aircraft Management.

Also visiting the airshow will be H.E. the minister of transport and telecommunications engineer Kamal Bin Ahmed, who expressed support for MENA Aerospace. His Excellency said, "The participation of MENA Aerospace in the past has brought considerable benefits to the company and to the economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain and I expect this year's event to be no different."

Referring to the new joint venture, he added, "I am delighted and proud that IJM chose Bahrain out of all regional countries for their hub, and will operate exclusively from Bahrain." His Excellency also noted that MENA Aerospace will be attending BIA next year and praised the company's contribution to the aviation industry locally and regionally.