Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – AviLease, the global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, is proud to return as the lead sponsor of the second Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference in Saudi Arabia.
Taking place at the JW Marriott Hotel on 29-30 April 2025, the conference offers a dynamic program of keynote presentations and expert panels focused on aviation finance, covering all aspects of the rapidly growing aviation ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2025 conference will feature senior executives from across the aviation value chain – airline CEOs, OEM leadership, and experts in aviation finance, law, operations, MRO and infrastructure – for two days of debate on the funding, fleet and technology.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s growing demand for air connectivity.
Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, commented, “At Etihad, we have long recognised the need to strengthen our presence in Africa. Over the past year, we have been focusing on a holistic approach that enhances our presence by expanding our fleet, increasing frequencies, and forming key partnerships.
“We’re encouraged by the positive early results and are pleased to announce the expansion of our Nairobi service to 14 weekly flights, as well as the increase of our Seychelles service to six weekly.
