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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