The Cayman Islands Eye Middle East for Aircraft Registry Boost

The western Caribbean state of the Cayman Islands is eyeing the Middle East for potential new aircraft registry business .

The country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAACI) is to make its regional exhibition debut at next year’s Dubai 2007 –the 10th international aerospace exhibition- prompted by increasing aircraft registry interest emanating out of the Arabian Gulf.

“We have several clients in the Middle East already and realize the potential of the region for Cayman Islands aircraft registry,” explained Richard Smith, the CAACI’s Director-General. “We are excited at the opportunity to be able to increase awareness in the region.

The CAACI is among a number of new-to-market exhibitors lining up for Dubai 2007, which is organized by Fairs & Exhibitions (F&E).

Projected growth in the Dubai Air Show has prompted the Government of Dubai to authorize the third upgrade of the exhibition site –Airport Expo Dubai. The upgrade will include a fully air-conditioned, 2,000-square-meter hall, a face lift for hospitality chalets and the construction of additional hospitality suites and meeting rooms.

And, Dubai 2007 will be the first Dubai Air Show to feature a specialized pavilion dedicated to the growing aircraft interiors sector. Dubai 2007 is organized by F&E in conjunction with the Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and in collaboration with the UAE Armed Forces.