UAE air traffic hits new heights despite turmoil

Air traffic movement in the UAE recorded a 7.6 per cent jump in 2011 over the previous year despite global challenges. The country’s airports reported steady increases in traffic during the year, according to data released by the Shaikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre.

The amazing growth of the Emirate of Dubai

Concourse 3, Dubai International’s dedicated A380 facility, is set to open in 2012, when Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International will also start passenger services. Designed for the future, Al Maktoum International Airport proposes to handle all next-generation aircraft, including the Airbus A380 super-jumbo.

Power outage at Dubai Airport Terminal 1

Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 1 went partially dark and several flights delayed following a power outage on Saturday evening. All flights departing from gates A B C and D at Terminal 1 were moved to gates E and F. There were long queues of passengers assembled at the two gates that were functional.

Arabtec lands Dh561m Dubai airport contract

Arabtec, the largest construction company in the UAE, has won a Dh561 million (US$152.7m) contract for the expansion of Dubai International Airport. The award follows Arabtec’s Dh636m contract announced last month for infrastructure work in Saudi Arabia.

Emirates launches global sale slashing 25% fare

Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing international airlines, is celebrating the New Year by offering exceptional discounts on airfares to more than 100 cities, when booking from now until January 9, 2012. Customers can save up to 25 per cent off all published First Class, Business Class and Economy Class fares departing between 22 January and 30 June 2012, when travelling round-trip to any destination on Emirates’ extensive global network.

MEBA 2012 confirmed for Dubai’s Al Maktoum Intl. Airport

The next edition of The Middle East Business Aviation show (MEBA) will be held at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport – Dubai World Central, from 11 to 13 December 2012.

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