Sadaqat Ali Soomro | Head of Flight Operations Support Services
Qatar AIrways

Sadaqat Ali Soomro is a senior aviation executive with over 20 years of experience in airline operations, strategic planning, and the integration of data-driven technologies to improve efficiency and resilience. As Head of Flight Operations Support Services at Qatar Airways, he leads a diverse department encompassing system support, process improvement, operational reporting, and advanced analytics. Sadaqat oversees multidisciplinary teams responsible for developing and deploying predictive analytics and business intelligence tools that enable more informed, proactive decision-making across flight operations. Under his leadership, the airline has adopted forward-looking strategies that support operational continuity, enhance on-time performance, and deliver measurable cost and efficiency benefits. At the 2025 World Aviation Festival, Sadaqat will speak about importance of Proactive Operations, highlighting how predictive delay modeling and scenario-based planning has potential to transform airline operations from reactive to strategic. A frequent contributor to industry forums such as AGIFORS, Aviation Festival Events and IATA’s Operations and Safety conferences, Sadaqat brings a strategic yet practical perspective on integrating technology and operational know-how to shape the future of airline performance.