The seventh annual Aviation Business Awards held at the Westin Dubai, more than 200 industry professionals were in attendance at the glittering event which also saw OHare and Royal Jet enjoy a double celebration after the company also scooped the Business Aviation Operator of the Year trophy.The keynote speaker for the evening was General Civil Aviation Authority assistant director general of strategy and international affairs, Laila Ali Bin Hareb Al Muhairi, who also won the Personal Achievement of the Year award.The judging panel for the awards consisted of Issa Baluch, a previous board member at The International Air Cargo Association; Andrew Cowen, managing director of Global Aviation Advisors Alliance; Dr Addison Schonland, managing director of AvIntel and partner at Air Insight; John Strickland, director of JLS Consulting; and Carol Ronan-Heath, founder of the Middle East Aviation Womens Network.Aviation Business Awards 2013 winnersLow Cost Airline of the YearWinner: Air ArabiaHighly commended winner: flydubaiTechnology Implementation of the YearWinner: Serco – Dubai Air Navigation ServicesHighly commended winner: Ras Al Khaimah International AirportTraining and Education Provider of the YearWinner: Gulf Centre for Aviation StudiesHighly commended winner: Emirates-CAE Flight TrainingCorporate Social Responsibility AwardWinner: Etihad AirwaysHighly commended winner: Air ArabiaGround Handling Provider of the YearWinner: dnataHighly commended winner: Jetex Flight SupportMRO Service Provider of the YearWinner: Abu Dhabi Aircraft TechnologiesCargo Operator of the Year (Commercial Airline)Winner: Emirates SkyCargoHighly commended winner: flydubaiCargo Operator of the Year Cargo or Charter AirlineWinner: Rus AviationBusiness Aviation Operator of the YearWinner: Royal JetHighly commended winner: ExecuJet Aviation GroupAirline of the YearWinner: EmiratesAirport of the YearWinner: Dubai International AirportHighly commended winner: Abu Dhabi International AirportPersonal Achievement of the YearLaila Ali Bin Hareb Al MuhairiHall of FameShane OHare.
Source: Aviation Business Awards 2013