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Aviation growth in the Middle East – impacts on incumbent players and potential strategic reactions

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  • Vespermann, Jan
  • Wald, Andreas
  • Gleich, Ronald

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In order to wean their economies away from declining oil reserves some Middle Eastern countries pursue substantial investments into their aviation sector. The bulk of these investments concentrates on the United Arab Emirates and Qatar and comprises fleet expansions stoked by massive airport extensions and development projects. Following an assessment of current growth processes in the Middle East, this paper analyzes the impacts of this development on flight patterns as well as on the incumbent airlines and airport operators. Furthermore, fields for potential strategic reaction are presented.

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  • Vespermann, Jan & Wald, Andreas & Gleich, Ronald, 2008. "Aviation growth in the Middle East – impacts on incumbent players and potential strategic reactions," Journal of Transport Geography, Elsevier, vol. 16(6), pages 388-394.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jotrge:v:16:y:2008:i:6:p:388-394
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.04.009
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