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Video: ‘Interview with Flydubai CEO’

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Here’s a video with Flydubai’s CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Why was Flydubai established?
  2. What size is the current Flydubai fleet?
  3. How many 737 MAXs have Flydubai ordered?
  4. At what age does Flydubai retire their aircraft?
  5. What difficulties will Flydubai face with their planned expansion?

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Interview with Flydubai’s chief executive Ghaith Al Ghaith

We interview Fly Dubai’s Ghaith Al Ghaith, who has built a consistently profitable business, a distinct brand identity and a fleet of 50 Boeing 737-800s – the last of which arrived to complete an order placed at the 2008 Farnborough air show.

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Structure: ‘whether vs if 1’

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This time in our structure help we talk about the difference between ‘whether’ and ‘if’. These two words can sometimes be used in the same situation but sometimes they can’t. We take a look at when this is possible and when it isn’t. Check out the diagram below to find out more.

Diagram showing the differences between 'whether' and 'if'.
The differences between ‘whether’ and ‘if’.

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Video answers: ‘Dubai Airshow 2015’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. It’s being held at Dubai World Central Airport.
  2. 65,000 people are expected to attend this year.
  3. He says that Dubai is a ‘hub’ in the middle of the world and really has people from all over the world.
  4. He usually starts his preparation a couple of months before the show.
  5. About 70% in his experience.
  6. (Your own answers)

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Video: ‘Dubai Airshow 2015’

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Here’s a video that gives you an insight into what’s going on at the Dubai Airshow and how one of the air display commentators prepare for the display.

Try to answer the following questions about the video and come back on Monday for the answers.

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Where is the Dubai Airshow being held this year?
  2. How many people are expected to attend this year?
  3. What’s special about the Dubai Airshow according to Joe?
  4. When does he start his preparation for the show?
  5. How much of his preparation can be done before the show begins?
  6. What other airshows do you know about? Have you ever been to one?

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Dubai Airshow Draws Crowds to Middle East’s Aviation Bazaar – AINtv

The 2015 Dubai Airshow is open for business with around 1,100 exhibitors vying for a share of the Middle East market. This air show in the desert has an atmosphere like none other.

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Structure: ‘can & could 4’

Can & could for prohibition

In this final post about ‘can’ and ‘could’ we look at using them to say that something is prohibited / isn’t allowed. This can be done in the present with can, and the past with could. Have a look at the diagram for more information and as usual, write some of your own example for practice!

Diagram of how to use can & could to say that something isn't allowed.
How to use can & could to say that something isn’t allowed.

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Video answers: ‘Dubai Airports’ expansion’

Here are the answers to last Friday’s video, enjoy!

Suggested ICAO level for video: 5+

  1. Whenever they do their growth forecasts, they’re always in excess of the the last one.
  2. The forecast for 2020 is now 126 million passengers.
  3. This latest forecast means that they now have to accelerate their expansion plans to meet the new forecasts.
  4. They plan to accommodate 100 million passengers in Dubai International Airport and the extra 26.4 million in Dubai World Central.
  5. Their ultimate object is to move all of their capacity to Dubai World Central and make that their new hub.

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