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MEBA: Middle East’s Bizav Show Moves To New Dubai Airport
The Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show will be staged for the first time at Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport later this year (December 11-13). Organizers say the new location at what is also known as Dubai World Central will allow plenty of space for growth at a show that in 2010 attracted 338 exhibitors, 55 aircraft and 6,200 trade visitors. This year, MEBA will feature new enclaves highlighting helicopters, business airports and VIP aircraft interiors.
ExecuJet plans move to DWC by 2013
Dubai Private jet operator ExecuJet Middle East is planning a move to Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International as early as next year but is waiting for the infrastructure at the new airport to be completed, according to the company’s top executive.
New Dubai airport set for 2027 take-off
Dubai’s major airport project, the US$34bn Al Maktoum International Airport, is likely to begin full commercial passenger services from 2027, the CEO of Dubai Airports has said. Part of the Dubai World Central (DWC) logistics complex, the new airport will replace Dubai International as the Middle East’s major aviation hub, and is scheduled to be the world’s largest airport by the time it opens.
Flydubai’s new training centre in Dubai Airport Freezone
Flydubai, Dubai’s innovative low cost airline, officially opened its new state-of-the-art training centre today, making it the only certified Boeing 737 facility in the UAE. The centre, located at DAFZ, not only allows flydubai to train its own cabin and flight deck crews, but to also conduct third party training to other airlines, including Global Jet, around the region.
Regus celebrates a decade of rising demand in the Gulf with sixth centre in Dubai
A decade after establishing its first business centre in Dubai, Regus continues to experience growing demand for its flexible workspace. In response, the global workspace provider has opened its sixth business centre in Dubai – at Dubai World Central, the world’s first ‘aerotropolis’.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports top list of Middle East’s best
Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports have landed the top two spots in the Middle East in a passenger satisfaction survey. Dubai International Airport was first in the region in the survey, carried out as part of the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) initiative of the Airports Council International.
Barakat commissions new plant at DI
Dubai Industrial City’s close proximity to the Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Sea Port, the two gateways through which we import and export fruits and vegetables, was a decisive factor to build our new plant in DI.
Gulf Air to show live Premier League football
Gulf Air will be the first carrier to offer a new in-flight cable channel that will enable passengers to watch live coverage of sporting events such as Premier League football and the Olympics. According to a press statement by media company IMG, the Bahrain-based carrier is now offering a new premium 24-hour sports channel – SPORT 24 – that has been launched via a partnership between IMG and Panasonic.
