Aventure Opens Regional Office in Dubai

In good company: Aventure Aviation's new location in Dubai’s Airport Free Zone.

Aventure Aviation has announced the opening of their new regional office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The office is located inside Dubai’s Airport Free Zone (DAFZA), also home to the regional offices of original equipment manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, General Electric, and Rolls Royce.

Dubai is a strategic choice for Aventure’s growth plans as it has become a focal point for its ever-expanding aerospace business. The UAE is home to such airlines as Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, and Fly Dubai, making the region’s airports some of the busiest in the world.

Mr. Walid Zaatarah, Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa, will head the Dubai office. Mr. Zaatarah has been a resident of the UAE for the past thirteen years and brings a wealth of experience, having worked previously for multi-national aviation companies.

“With the opening of our new office, we are better poised to serve the commercial airlines, maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities and air forces of the Middle East, North African and Indian-Subcontinent region,” commented Mr. Zaatarah.

Aventure exhibits at AP&M Expo Europe in London

Amyr Qureshi and guests from Boeing show their prestigious ATE&M awards.

Aventure Aviation exhibited at the Airline Purchasing & Maintenance Expo Europe (AP&M), May 1-3 in London, UK. The expo was attended by Aventure's Senior Vice President Amyr Qureshi, and Senior Director of Sales Melissa Coleman.

"We had tremendous success meeting with the materials management of most attending airlines and MROs, who were keen on Aventure's capabilities and services. Many of them made a point to visit our booth," commented Mr. Qureshi. "The executives learned about our purpose-built warehouse facility that stocks Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Lockheed C-130 rotables," added Ms. Coleman-Grina.

Mr. Qureshi and Ms. Coleman-Grina were enthusiastic about praising the conference organizers, specifically regarding the face to face meetings organized for VIP exhibitors such as Aventure, where everyone had a fair chance to participate.

During the awards dinner ceremony, Aventure was cited by show organizers as being among the industry's most recognized parts suppliers, noting that Aventure was awarded ATE&M's Best Spare Parts Provider Award at last year's event. The prestigious award was on display at Aventure's booth.

Aventure highlights its CRJ and Dash 8 strengths at Bombardier's All Series Tradeshow

(L-R) Aventure's Sarah Capati, DHC-3 model giveaway recipient Gunnar Gudnason of the Icelandic Coast Guard, and Aventure's Talha Faruqi.

Aventure exhibited at the 2012 All Series Operators Conference and Trade Show, which took place at Orlando Florida's Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center from April 30 – May 3.

The event was unique because it was is the first time that Bombardier brought together its Q-Series, CRJ Series, and CSeries customers in the same location. Director of Sales Talha Faruqi and Account Manager Sarah Capati were in attendance.

“The Bombardier Operator's Conference continues to be the best place for us to meet Dash 8 and CRJ operators,” stated Mr. Faruqi. “We were able to spend quality time with our current customers, and had a lot of success meeting potential new customers in order to understand their specific CRJ/Dash 8 needs.”

First Appearance for Aventure at Marrakech Airshow

Morroccan Airforce officers visit with Walid Zaatarah at Aventure's booth.

Aventure’s first participation at the Marrakech Air Show was hailed a success by company officers. The event took place at the Marrakech Menara Airport on April 4-7.

“We were immensely honored to meet the Prime Minister of Morocco, His Excellency Abdelilah Benkirane,” said Amyr Qureshi, Aventure’s Senior VP. “Our newly appointed Managing Director for Middle East & North Africa, Walid Zaatarah, fully briefed His Excellency on our services and Lockheed C-130 military aircraft parts and technical support capabilities.”

Mr. Zaatarah added, “this was a great first appearance for Aventure since we are now seeing large number of civilian and military aircraft parts requests from several countries from the region.”

Aventure makes debut at FIDAE in Santiago, Chile

Aventure exhibited for the first time at the biannual FIDAE International Air & Space Fair in Santiago, Chile from March 27–April 1.

At the landmark event, President Zaheer Faruqi and Vice President of Military Business Development Carlos Max Crespo had the opportunity to meet with the main commercial airline operators based in the region, as well as top ranking officers and senior officials of various foreign air forces.