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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.
Emirates A380 superjumbo diverted to Hyderabad airport
Emirates was forced to diverted an Airbus A380 to the Indian city of Hyderabad after pilots encountered a technical malfunction, it has been reported. Pilots had initially requested to land at Chennai airport, but the runway was too busy and clearance was therefore not received.
UAE air and passenger traffic up but with worrying cargo weakness showing
Sharjah, where local LCC Air Arabia has its main hub, handles around 5000 aircraft movements per month. The remainder of airports in the country – comprising Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, as well as airports in Ras Ali Khaimah and Fujairah – handled just over 1000 movements.
Dubai Air Show to draw 55,000 spectators
The 2011 show will almost certainly be the last at Dubai airport. It is getting too big for the site and is to move to Al-Maktoum International Airport at Jebel Ali. The size of Chicago’s O’Hare and London Heathrow put together, making it the world’s fourth largest in area, the new airport opened for cargo flights last year.
Emirates airline partners with WestJet
After years of having its expansion plans shunned by Ottawa, Emirates airline said Thursday it would forge a new partnership with WestJet Airlines Ltd. to help expand its reach across Canada.
