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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.
Dubai Airport’s transfer Desk E closed Thursday
Dubai Airports, operators of Dubai’s two airports, said, transfer desk E at Dubai International Concourse 1 is closed Thursday as the result of damage caused by a faulty light fitting which caught fire late Wednesday night. The situation was quickly contained with no injuries or health issues reported.
Dubai airport traffic up 7.3%
Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport grew by 7.3 per cent year-on-year in October despite a drop in travellers for the Middle East due to the ongoing political unrest, operator Dubai Airports said on Monday.
Passenger terminal to be ready by early 2012
Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport is expected to open its passenger terminal early next year, according to Khalifa Al Zaffin, the executive chairman of Dubai World Central, or DWC. An investment of around Dh4 billion is expected to be made for Al Maktoum Airport and Dh26 billion for the expansion of Dubai International Airport by 2020, Al Zaffin told reporters on Sunday.
Shaikh Ahmed announces Dubai World Central as the new venue of the Dubai Airshow 2013
The aviation district has been holistically conceived to capitalize on the dynamic aviation industry of the UAE and the region. The move of Dubai Airshow 2013 to Dubai World Central is an example of Dubai’s long-term plan to meet the growing demands of the industry,” said HH Shaikh Ahmed.
UAE’s aerobatic team puts on flawless show
The Knights, the UAE’s new aerobatic team, put on a colourful first performance during the airshow. Seven knights representing the seven emirates, dressed in black, delivered a flawless 22-minute display, the longest during the airshow.
Emirates Airline readies for Dubai Airshow
Emirates Airline, the Official Airline of the 2011 Dubai Airshow, will take centre stage next week and will bring aviation industry professionals together from around the world to its dedicated stand and chalets at the Dubai Airshow.
