Captain Tilmann Gabriel is the executive chairman of the International Pilot Training Association. An industry stalwart, he has held senior executive positions across the global sector.

Now the head of City, University of London’s MSc Aviation Management Programmes, Capt Gabriel spoke with The National’s Chris Nelson in Abu Dhabi for this Business Extra podcast about his role at the university and how airport managers of the future are developed.n addition to a fast-changing industry, Capt Gabriel talks about the need for a greater inclusion of women in aviation, how airport growth has accelerated in this region and what hubs need to be aware of as the sector moves forward.