Eng. Imtiyaz Manzary
General Manager for General Aviation
Imtiyaz Manzary is currently the General Manager of General Aviation at GACA.
Imtiyaz holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and an MBA in International Marketing from University of Leicester (UK).
He started his professional career as a field engineer, working on various defense complex systems where he developed a strong technical background. He has held numerous managerial and leadership positions in the aviation industry over the last 30 years. He has worked with various international companies such as BOEING, AIRBUS, THALES, RAYTHEON, Lockheed MARTIN and has received BAE SYSTEMS award for managing complex programs. His last role prior to joining GACA was MD for a Saudi Training and Simulator JV Company.
Today, Imtiyaz is leading the General Aviation activities at GACA, working along local and international companies to drive the success of the General Aviation sector, in alignment with Vision 2030
SPEAKER SESSION
10 December 2024 | 13:00 - 13:35 | Regional dynamics: The rise of Saudi Arabia - Exploring the boom and opportunities
What's driving the boom in Saudi business aviation? How does Saudi Arabia see the future of general aviation? What role is the regulator playing in infrastructure development? What exciting possibilities are unfolding in the sector, including EVTOL and air mobility? How are regulations evolving to facilitate business operations? We'll discuss potential hurdles like maintenance concerns and service quality, along with strategies to overcome them.
