The Boeing 737 MAX on static display at the Dubai Airshow was turning out to be a big hit. Visitors to the show were lining up to view the business class section of the aircraft which offers lie-flat beds, something that is rare in a narrowbody aircraft like the MAX or the Airbus 320 family.
Seeing the crowds, Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer, flydubai, shifted to the economy class section of the aircraft for the interview. “As far as business is concerned we are going through a very difficult time now,” but “the Indian market being the largest provides huge potential as we move forward,” Al Ghaith said.
While being clear that the government in his opinion “knows better”, Al Ghaith also hoped there would be more capacity than less (between the United Arab Emirates and India).
Al Ghaith started his career at UAE flag carrier Emirates in 1986 as a management trainee. During his more than 20-year-long career at Emirates, he held a number of positions including executive vice-president, commercial operations worldwide, and area manager, UK and Ireland