DUBAI, 19 May 2007 — Fathima Medical Group has many plans related to tourism, says Dr. K.P. Hussain, an Indian businessman and managing director of Fathima Medical Center in Dubai, who bought a four-seater aircraft recently as part of his ingress into tourism business.
“I have plans to enter tourism sector, that’s why I bought this aircraft which costs approximately $250,000,” says Hussain, a Keralite, who has several medical centers and health networking group in the UAE and in India.
“I will lease the aircraft to aviation club to promote tourism. This will promote aerial sightseeing in the emirate as Dubai is developing a number of tourist and historical places like Burj Dubai, Dubai Down Town, Palm Islands etc,” Hussain told Arab News.
“India’s economic expansion and the rise in the standard of living have made air travel more popular. Most of the train passengers who used to travel in first class have shifted to air travel in order to save time. Many private airlines have started domestic operation to different cities. But the growing demand for more pilots have not been met. Airlines are forced to hire non-Indian pilots. This can be changed if Indian Airport Authority promotes aviation schools across the country. We also have plans to set up pilot training centers in India in future,” Hussain explained.
