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Bauer Aviation Advisory expert base to crack 100-strong mark
BAA expands into Singapore

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Aviation Business Roundtable: Restoring Passenger Confidence in Air Travel

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#BAAtalks: Episode 1 with Stefan Pichler
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Wizz Air grows fleet to meet low-cost demand
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has revealed plans to increase its fleet size by over 400 percent before the end of the decade, as budget air travel in the Mena region booms. The carrier may also expand further into Saudi Arabia.
Staff bonus gives Emirates lift-off in recruitment stakes
The sizeable bonus awarded by Emirates to its staff will give the Dubai airline a significant tailwind as competition for talent takes off across the region. According to an email from the company’s chairman and chief executive, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, employees have been given a 24-week bonus this month.
Emirates’ record dividend lifts total paid to Dubai past $6.5bn
The record AED4.5 billion ($1.2 billion) dividend paid by Emirates Group for 2022-23 has pushed the Dubai government’s total earnings from its flagship airline past $6.5 billion.
How the battle for the Gulf’s skies has intensified
Across and around the Arabian Gulf regional airlines find themselves returning to a very different and increasingly volatile market after the pandemic. Pre-Covid, aviation in the Gulf and many neighbouring nations was largely defined and dominated by Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad.
UAE air taxis and drones set for take-off with China deal
A Chinese company has signed a deal to build and operate electric powered air taxis and cargo drones in the UAE as the Gulf country seeks early adopter advantage in the vertical take-off and landing transport market.
Bauer Aviation Advisory expert base to crack 100-strong mark
In response to growing demand for its expertise, Bauer Aviation Advisory is ramping up the size of its associate network – which is set to crack the 100-strong barrier anytime this summer. Launched early 2021, Bauer Aviation Advisory operates with a hybrid consulting model. The aviation consulting firm has a core team of around 15 staff, complemented by an on-demand network of around 60 independent aviation experts.
Shanghai, Thai, Malaysia airport stocks have strong potential: analysts
AIRPORT operators in Shanghai, Thailand and Malaysia have seen modest gains this year. But analysts and market watchers said these companies may do better as Chinese tourist demand recovers. JPMorgan, for one, is bullish that an expected wave of mainland Chinese outbound tourists would bode well for Asia’s airports for the remainder of the year and in 2024.
Bauer Aviation Advisory expanding in APAC
Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), a boutique consulting firm for the aviation industry, announced the expansion of its team of independent aviation experts with an average of over 15 years of industry experience. In response to the growing demand from large management consulting firms and other boutique consultancies for subject-matter expertise this year, the firm is growing its platform from over 75 to 125 aviation experts, which will be including senior aviation experts dedicated to the APAC region, as well.
Saudi reports 20% rise in aviation-related firms
Saudi Arabia reported a 20 percent increase in the number of companies involved in its aviation industry last year. Figures in the Air Transport Statistics Publication (ATSP) from the kingdom’s General Authority for Statistics show that there were 1,443 businesses operating across the sector.
Saudi’s national airline to connect Riyadh to 100 cities by 2030
Saudi Arabia is to launch a new national airline – Riyadh Air – which it is expected to create more than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs and add $20 billion to the kingdom’s non-oil economy.
BAA founder Linus Benjamin Bauer on the firm’s flight to growth
Now in its third year in business, Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA) has since its inception grown into a familiar name in the aviation consulting landscape. As the dust settles on its expansion into Asia Pacific, we sat down with founder and managing partner Linus Benjamin Bauer to discuss the firm’s take-off and competitive edge in the market.
BAA expands into Singapore
Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), a boutique consulting firm for the aviation industry, announced it is expanding into the Asia-Pacific market.
Es wird zu weiteren Partnerschaften zwischen europäischen Airlines und Golf-Carriern kommen
Während europäische Fluggesellschaften im Asien-Geschäft straucheln, werden Golf-Airlines zu gefragten neuen Partnern. Nahost-Luftfahrtexperte Linus Bauer erwartet schon bald weitere Kooperationen – ist bei Lufthansa aber aus verschiedenen Gründen skeptisch.
Emirates airline and United Airlines announce codeshare agreement
Emirates airline and United Airlines have announced a codeshare agreement that executives promised would “terrify our competitors”, with non-stop flights between Newark and Dubai included in the deal.
For UAE and Gulf airlines, the flight to hire pilots is just taking off
Next year will be even more intense when it comes to airline recruitments
Bauer Aviation Advisory appoints former Boeing leader Bernard Dunn
In May last year, Bauer Aviation Advisory launched its Advisory Board.
Korean Air Survived the Pandemic With No Losses But Faces New Challenges
Korean Air enjoys the distinction of being the only global airline not to post any losses during the pandemic, thanks largely to its cargo operations.
UK-UAE ticket rates shoot up immediately after Heathrow Airport’s cap on daily passengers
Post-pandemic era offers opportunities for boutique consulting firms
According to Linus Benjamin Bauer, the reshaping of the consulting industry as a result of pandemic-induced change is opening up new, and more competitive avenues for boutique consulting firms in the Middle East and beyond.
Investors should not hold their breath over Qatar Airways IPO
Saudi Arabia goes for a ‘dual-hub’ airline strategy as it targets 330m passengers by 2030
Staycations vs international travel: The debate on what to do during the Eid al-Fitr holiday heats up
UAE’s budget airlines are out to reclaim Gulf skies before summer – and Saudi Arabia is the priority
Dubai Airport and Emirates score with their early re-opening and re-hiring
You’re not the only one shelling out way too much money on spring and summer travel this year
Why aviation is the first punching bag in any political conflict
With oil prices surging, summer travel could look different (again) this year
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a humanitarian disaster.
UAE and Gulf airlines are not raising ticket rates because of sky-high fuel prices – for now
UAE air travel tipped to return to pre-covid levels in 2022 after end of PCR test for vaccinated passengers: Experts
Dropping the coronavirus testing requirement will encourage trips to the country as it reduces cost of travelling and boosts confidence
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Airlines will take a heavy hit on costs with key air route cut off
Airfares are set to climb this summer due to higher fuel prices and more travelers taking to the skies
Pandemic Turbulence: will Aviation Industry be able to recover?
Bauer Aviation Advisory launches matchmaking platform
Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA) has launched a matchmaking platform for top-tier management consultancies and the Big 4 firms.
Can this ‘Year of the Tiger’ mark the global aviation industry’s return to form?
What does Boeing’s 777X freighter launch mean for the aviation industry?
Here is why the 5G roll out in the US became a major problem for international airlines
Pakistan International Airlines set for a return to the UK – but fares are unlikely to drop
Why the focus should be on abilities, rather than disabilities
Omicron: ‘Back to square one for aviation’
UAE at 50: Aviation industry flies towards sustainable and tech-driven growth
Dubai Airshow: aviation industry gathering a sign of post-pandemic recovery
Iata AGM: global airline bosses to chart future of travel in ‘milestone’ aviation summit
Why Pakistan is the large sleeping giant in aviation
Linus Benjamin Bauer joins high-profile German delegation to Pakistan
Fly Jinnah: Sharjah’s Air Arabia times to perfection its new airline launch in Pakistan
Planned venture with Lakson Group will serve Pakistan’s under-tapped domestic market too
Muss ungeimpftes Flug-Personal künftig am Boden bleiben?
BAA health check could help prepare airlines for recovery
Bauer Aviation Advisory installs advisory board with heavyweights
ATM 2021: Top travel and tourism players convene in Dubai to map future of industry
How the pandemic can promote business travel
Why Dubai continues to lead the way in returning passengers to the skies post-Covid
Why the GCC could become a natural habitat for regional jets post-pandemic
A year on from the grounding of flights – from waving goodbye to an expected ‘Mexican Wave’ of demand
Stefan Pichler steigt bei Bauer Aviation Advisory ein
UAE and Gulf’s budget airlines could lead short-haul demand recovery
Why staff, not passengers hold the key to a Gulf aviation rebound
Why launching a new business at the height of the pandemic didn’t faze Linus Bauer
Emirates deploys A380 featuring premium economy cabin to London Heathrow
BAA in the News

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#BAAtalks: Episode 2 with Laila Hareb Almheiri

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#BAAtalks: Episode 3 with Adel Mardini

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#BAAtalks: Episode 4 with Aya Sadder

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Official Launch of BAA’s Health Check Packages

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BAA as Gold Sponsor at the 8th Arab Aviation Summit

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BAA as Industry Partner at the AACO 54th AGM in Doha
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Etihad Airways to start charter flight services
Vaccine’s arrival gives a shot at restoring ultra-long haul air travel
Enough fliers should start feeling secure about getting on board
UAE’s airlines have a say in country’s soft power influence
Gulf’s airports can still do well as hubs in a post-COVID-19 world
Is it time for Emirates to redesign its ‘hub and spoke’ business model?
Air industry needs to be kitted out for speedy COVID-19 vaccine delivery
Airlift of these life-saving drugs will be one of the most difficult tasks undertaken
Airlines must chase ‘fifth freedom rights’ to boost long-haul’s return
Why Airlines Must Respond To COVID-19 Attack
Aviation industry could do with a common approach on COVID-19 safety measures
Airline firms urged to work together for good of aviation
Covid-19 aviation biosecurity strategy should follow post-9/11 approach, say experts
First-class air travel will need time to regain glory
Covid-19 crisis: First Class isn’t dead yet!
Deal With Israel Will Give A Tail-Wind To UAE Carriers
Saudi Arabia must speed up return of air travel
Sure precautions need to be there, but too long a wait will be detrimental
How Middle Eastern Airlines Can Share The Skies With Ultra Long-Haul Flights
Commentary: Airlines that shift towards long-haul flights will succeed post-coronavirus
World needs a whole lot of learning to fly again
End of the stopover? Covid-19 could lead to a surge in ‘ultra-long haul’ flights
End of the stopover? Covid-19 could lead to a surge in ‘ultra-long haul’ flights of 14 hours or more which are more efficient and connect low-risk cities around the world