‘Diverse ideas spring from diverse teams’ says aerospace industry leader

Diverse ideas spring from diverse teams’ says aerospace industry leader

As active observers in the ever changing landscape of the global aerospace industry, ASG Group recognises the profound importance of embracing diverse ideas. This is echoing sentiments recently shared by Aziz Koleilat, GE Aerospace's Vice President of Sales and Marketing and General Manager.

Koleilat's assertion that "Creating diversity of thought and experience in a team is critical" resonates deeply within industry forums and meetings with ASG’s world class customer base. Success in the aerospace industry demands almost a mosaic of perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise. As a result, the aerospace industry as a whole is starting to embrace that diversity extends far beyond surface-level differences.

In a recent BBC interview, Koleilat stated the pivotal role of collaboration in driving success in the aerospace realm. He underscores the necessity of fostering environments where diverse teams can freely exchange ideas, citing GE's achievements in the Middle East as a testament to the power of collaborative synergy. With three out of every four commercial flights globally powered by their engines, we can glean invaluable insights into the transformative potential of diversity-driven teamwork.

The expanding horizon of sustainable fuels alone demonstrate the importance of different perspectives and ideas to Koleilat. “We're working on so much: electric, hydrogen, open fan and lots of different technologies. You're never working on just one thing – you have to do multiple things at the same time.”

The aviation industry stands at the precipice of profound change, propelled by the imperative to embrace sustainable practices and innovative technologies. ASG Group Managing Director, Simon Weston, is in agreement. “As champions of progress, we at ASG Group recognise the pressing need to steer our collective efforts towards solutions that transcend conventional boundaries. Koleilat's vision of a multifaceted approach to innovation resonates deeply with our own ethos, as the sector embarks on a journey with multiple technological possibilities.”

Koleilat's emphasis on the importance of collaboration reverberates throughout our own organisation, with our eight global manufacturing locations working together. We echo his sentiment that diverse voices need to be the cornerstone of effective teamwork.

Standing at the nexus of a rapidly evolving aerospace landscape, we are reminded of the transformative power of diverse ideas. Inspired by the insights gleaned from Koleilat's interview, ASG Group recognises the importance of commitment to the cause of diversity in all its forms.