ecap Insights Podcast: Episode 2 – Sheikh Aimen Al-Hosni on Transforming Oman’s Aviation Ecosystem (Full Episode)
In the second episode of our Aviation as a Catalyst series, Nick Harvey is joined by a true pioneer in Middle Eastern aviation: Sheikh Aimen Al-Hosni, former CEO of Oman Airports and Founder of consultancy firm People &.
This powerful conversation traces the rise of Oman’s aviation industry—from a tarmac airstrip in 1929 to a state-of-the-art airport infrastructure that’s driving economic diversification and tourism. Sheikh Aimen unpacks how smart leadership, open skies agreements, and strategic collaboration propelled Oman from regional dependency to aviation independence.
What to Expect:
- The historical role of Gulf Air and the shift toward national carriers across the GCC
- The power of aviation to transform national economies—every 1 OMR spent generates 6 OMR for the wider industry
- Behind-the-scenes insights into launching Muscat International Airport through a real-world simulation involving 27,000 mock passengers
- Urgent infrastructure gaps: airspace access, aircraft production delays, and the need for robust MRO investment
- The vision behind People &—a new consulting firm founded to deliver leadership and operational excellence in aviation
- The ultimate takeaway? Empathy in leadership remains the most important runway to success.
This episode is a must-listen for aviation leaders, policymakers, and infrastructure investors seeking to understand the future of air travel across the Middle East.
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