Financing Aviation in the Middle East (FAME) 2009

4 May- 4 May 2009- Novotel Centre Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Monday 4th May 2009

Chairman: Ian Crowe, Executive Director, Aerospace, Willis

8.30  Registration & Networking Coffee

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9.00  Opening Remarks from the Organisers

9.10  Opening Remarks from the Conference Chairman

Ian Crowe, Executive Director, Aerospace, Willis

SESSION I: DESTINATION MIDDLE EAST: WHAT MAKES IT ATTRACTIVE TO THE FINANCIAL COMMUNITY?

9.20  Opening Address

Investing in the future of commercial aviation: Long term strategies for the Middle East
Chris Jennings, Director Ground Operations, Istithmar World Aviation

9.50  Aircraft requirements in the Middle East
Andy Whelan, Director Sales, BAE Systems

10.20  Q&A SESSION
An interactive discussion for speakers and delegates

10.30  Networking Coffee Break

11.00  Developing the charter aviation services in Jordan
D. Mohammad Abu Sheikh, President & CEO, Air Rum

11.30  The development of the air charter market in the UAE: The success story of Royal Wings
Basel Arrar, Chairman & CEO, Royal Wings Aviation Services

12.00  Freighter conversions: The case of Airbus
Wolfgang Schmid, Vice President Sales, Marketing & Customer Support, EADS EFW

12.30  Q&A SESSION
An interactive discussion for speakers and delegates

12.40  Networking Lunch

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SESSION II: AIRCRAFT FINANCE, RISKS AND NEW CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE: WHAT MAKES THIS MARKET DISTINCTIVE?

14.00  Valuing and acquiring aircraft in the Middle East: Regional requirements and conditions
Soeren Ferre, CEO, AerCap Group Services

14.30  Entering emerging markets
Peter van Oostrum, Business Development Manager, Fokker Services

15.00  Legal aspects of aircraft financing
Vera Guedes, Associate, Corporate Group - Aviation, Clyde & Co

15.30  Q&A SESSION
An interactive discussion for speakers and delegates

15.40  Networking Coffee Break

16.00  Insurance and risks for carriers in the region
Ian Crowe, Executive Director, Aerospace, Willis

16.30  Aviation safety and risk management
Roel Berendsen, Vice President Aviation, ESR Technology

17.00  China's perspective on aircraft finance
Dewey Yee, CEO, China Everbright Aerospace Holdings & China Everbright Aerospace Capital

17.30  Q&A SESSION
An interactive discussion for speakers and delegates

17.40  Panel Discussion
Destination Middle East: What makes it attractive to the financial community?
How far can the growth go? What do the bankers expect?
With the participation of conference speakers

18.00  End of Conference and Concluding Remarks from the Chairman

18.10  Networking Drinks Reception

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