Abu Dhabi is investing US$7 billion in new airport facilities
Abu Dhabi, is investing nearly US$ 7billion to build best-in-class airport facilities that will cater to the growth of the Emirate in the next 50 years.
Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) is the gateway to one of the world's richest cities, which is enjoying high GDP growth - forecast at 13% to 2010- together with one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, a major oil producer, is taking advantage of its solid economic base to diversify into a wide range of investments in industry, tourism, educational facilities, sports, and cultural projects.
As part of these initiatives, the 1982-built airport is being transformed into a world-class facility that can effectively facilitate the major development of the Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi has been experiencing strong traffic growth over the last decade and is currently growing at record levels. While fast track solutions have effectively doubled the airport's capacity to seven million passengers since September 2005, another set of new projects have been launched to cater for longer-term growth.
Two new passenger terminals, a second runway, an air traffic control complex, a cargo terminal, and a free trade zone are some of the projects that are set to provide the infrastructure support needed for Abu Dhabi's drive to become a major business and tourist hub.
By the end of 2010, the program will bring about a three-fold growth in both passenger and cargo capacity, to 20 million passengers per annum and one million tonnes of freight. Eventually, the programme will allow the Airport to grow beyond 40 million passengers and 2.5 million tonnes of cargo per annum.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) ADAC was created in March 2006 to lead this aviation revolution and redevelopment programme. Its creation as a commercial airport company that owns and operates both ADIA and Al Ain International Airport marked a milestone in the Government of Abu Dhabi?s drive toward diversifying its economy away from a reliance on the energy sector.
An essential element in ADAC's plans will cater to the needs of Etihad Airways, whose fast-track expansion has acted as a further stimulant to the 's growth since the flag carrier was launched in 2003. Currently operating 29 wide-bodied aircraft, by 2010 Etihad Airways plans to have 50 aircraft flying to nearly 70 destinations from its base at ADIA.
The two additional terminals will come successively on line by 2008 and 2010, with Terminal 3 ready in mid 2008, enabling Etihad's growth until the Midfield Terminal, the centre piece of the redevelopment programme, comes on stream by the end of 2010. A second runway and a new air traffic control complex will go operational in 2008, and a new cargo terminal is due for completion in 2010. The plan includes also a free trade zone and a host of other economic development projects.
The new Airport will showcase the UAE's cultural, environmental, and economic achievements. It will feature architecturally innovative and operationally efficient facilities offering world-class service to both Etihad Airways and the other airlines, those who have already established a presence at Abu Dhabi as well as others who are planning to follow suit. It will offer an attractive and welcoming experience for residents, business travelers, and visitors.
On the land side, a lot of attention will be given to eliminating congestion and ensuring a pleasant experience for the passenger. World-class technologies and systems will be applied to make sure the Airport provides a superb customer experience. At the same time, due emphasis is given to ensuring that the current great advantages of Abu Dhabi Airport- particularly the quick and efficient passage of passengers through the Airport - are retained and further enhanced.
The airport development is taking advantage of a uniquely strategic location. At just 30 km from the Abu Dhabi Island, the Airport is also conveniently accessible to all people of the UAE, particularly the catchment areas of Abu Dhabi Island, Al Ain, and Dubai.
The Midfield Terminal Abu Dhabi's flagship terminal, the Midfield Terminal Complex 'MTC' will provide a gateway to the capital of the UAE and will support both the growth of Etihad network and new foreign airlines, which will trigger both passenger and cargo traffic. In addition to serving the ongoing business and commerce travel, the terminal will provide state-of-the-art facilities for those wishing to visit the cultural and tourist destinations currently being planned in Abu Dhabi.
In responding to the demands of a world-class airport, the structure's configuration offers many advantages including efficient airside planning and shortest walking distances. A centralized retail experience activates the terminal, particularly during peak night time hours. Luxurious appointments include world class shopping and dining, premier airline clubs, and an airport hotel to serve the most discerning clientele.
It is the totality of the passenger's experience, from the highway to the aircraft that will set Abu Dhabi International airport apart. Operating from this new terminal complex, Etihad Airways will establish ADIA as the destination of choice in the Gulf region for transfer and destination passengers alike.
Free Zone ADAC is moving ahead with plans to create a free trade zone in the vicinity of Abu Dhabi Airport. The Free Zone is an important part of the development and expansion of the airport. It will ensure that Abu Dhabi International Airport will become a thriving cargo and business hub as well as ensuring ADAC's goal of increasing non-aeronautical revenues.
Occupying a built area of over four million square meters, the free zone will offer investors an impressive package of world-class facilities and services. Clusters of amenities will be brought in close proximity and all the required facilities will be conveniently integrated to ensure that investors receive the best service.
The free zone will take advantage of Abu Dhabi International Airport's strategic geographical position on the crossroads between the east and the west, and the large-scale economic development of the Emirate.
The creation of a free trade zone will ensure that Abu Dhabi International Airport will become a thriving cargo and business hub as well as ensuring our goal of increasing non-aeronautical revenues.
Customer-Centric Development Abu Dhabi International Airport has always met international standards of safety and security. A recent audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has concluded that the Airport possessed world-class capabilities that ensure safety of airport users and airport operations.
Yet, the high emphasis on security and safety does in no way hamper efforts to provide passengers with the best travel experience. A host of initiatives have been introduced to ensure that users of the existing facilities get superb service.
The fact that the improvements initiated so far are all customer-centric reflects the high emphasis on providing users of the Airport with the ultimate travel experience.
The list of improvements introduced in the past year included an indoor taxi queue system, free internet and TV zones, dedicated smoking areas, new directory signs, and dedicated pre-check-in security points for premium passengers.
These efforts have already begun to pay dividend, as manifested in strong growth in traffic and mounting recognition as an airport of choice. The year 2006 saw the Airport clinching two prestigious awards by the Airports Council International (ACI). The awards, based on annual feedback of international passengers, confirmed ADIA as the best Airport in Africa and the Middle East in terms of service quality, courtesy, and customer service.
Consistent Growth Recent traffic figures show consistent growth in the airport's popularity.
During the first half of 2007 total passenger traffic reached the milestone of 3.071 million, an increase of 27% over the 2.414 million passengers in the same period in 2006. In the same period, aircraft movements increased 7% to 39,300. The first half of 2007 also saw Cargo volume registering a 34% growth over the corresponding period in 2006.
August 2007 brought even more favourable results as passenger growth exceeded the first half levels. By the end of the month, the Airport handled a total of 707,671 passengers, a 32 per cent rise over the 536,201 passengers seen in August 2006. The number of aircraft movements increased 10% during the same period, rising from 6,156 in August 2006 to 6,785. Cargo volume increased to 27,015 tons in August 2007 from 23,601 tons last year, a growth of 14.5%.
The number of aircraft grew especially strongly in August driven by the new services added during the year by Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and new airlines: Oman Air, which commenced services in May 2007, and Ethiopian Airlines, which commenced services in July 2007.
Extensive Route Network for the Emirate?s two Airports Abu Dhabi has an extensive route network in place covering all key regions and growing quickly, not only by Etihad, the national carrier of the UAE, but by new airlines as well. ADAC is actively promoting both of its airports, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, as gateways to the Capital city of the UAE.
"While ADIA is fast evolving into a regional hub, the second airport of Al Ain is the ideal UAE cargo and low cost and low fare carrier hub. We are actively demonstrating this potential to carriers from the immediate region, the Indian subcontinent and to the carriers operating tech stop services to and from Europe and Asia," said Mr. Peter Hoslin, Head of the Marketing Department. "The start in March 2007 of Empost Airlines the first UAE all-cargo airline, which chose Al Ain as its base, has laid the anchor network for future cargo carriers from all regions of the world, and is ideal for the increasing Indian subcontinent cargo traffic efficiently linking them to Africa and Europe." Source
Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA) is the gateway to one of the world's richest cities, which is enjoying high GDP growth - forecast at 13% to 2010- together with one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, a major oil producer, is taking advantage of its solid economic base to diversify into a wide range of investments in industry, tourism, educational facilities, sports, and cultural projects.
As part of these initiatives, the 1982-built airport is being transformed into a world-class facility that can effectively facilitate the major development of the Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi has been experiencing strong traffic growth over the last decade and is currently growing at record levels. While fast track solutions have effectively doubled the airport's capacity to seven million passengers since September 2005, another set of new projects have been launched to cater for longer-term growth.
Two new passenger terminals, a second runway, an air traffic control complex, a cargo terminal, and a free trade zone are some of the projects that are set to provide the infrastructure support needed for Abu Dhabi's drive to become a major business and tourist hub.
By the end of 2010, the program will bring about a three-fold growth in both passenger and cargo capacity, to 20 million passengers per annum and one million tonnes of freight. Eventually, the programme will allow the Airport to grow beyond 40 million passengers and 2.5 million tonnes of cargo per annum.
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) ADAC was created in March 2006 to lead this aviation revolution and redevelopment programme. Its creation as a commercial airport company that owns and operates both ADIA and Al Ain International Airport marked a milestone in the Government of Abu Dhabi?s drive toward diversifying its economy away from a reliance on the energy sector.
An essential element in ADAC's plans will cater to the needs of Etihad Airways, whose fast-track expansion has acted as a further stimulant to the 's growth since the flag carrier was launched in 2003. Currently operating 29 wide-bodied aircraft, by 2010 Etihad Airways plans to have 50 aircraft flying to nearly 70 destinations from its base at ADIA.
The two additional terminals will come successively on line by 2008 and 2010, with Terminal 3 ready in mid 2008, enabling Etihad's growth until the Midfield Terminal, the centre piece of the redevelopment programme, comes on stream by the end of 2010. A second runway and a new air traffic control complex will go operational in 2008, and a new cargo terminal is due for completion in 2010. The plan includes also a free trade zone and a host of other economic development projects.
The new Airport will showcase the UAE's cultural, environmental, and economic achievements. It will feature architecturally innovative and operationally efficient facilities offering world-class service to both Etihad Airways and the other airlines, those who have already established a presence at Abu Dhabi as well as others who are planning to follow suit. It will offer an attractive and welcoming experience for residents, business travelers, and visitors.
On the land side, a lot of attention will be given to eliminating congestion and ensuring a pleasant experience for the passenger. World-class technologies and systems will be applied to make sure the Airport provides a superb customer experience. At the same time, due emphasis is given to ensuring that the current great advantages of Abu Dhabi Airport- particularly the quick and efficient passage of passengers through the Airport - are retained and further enhanced.
The airport development is taking advantage of a uniquely strategic location. At just 30 km from the Abu Dhabi Island, the Airport is also conveniently accessible to all people of the UAE, particularly the catchment areas of Abu Dhabi Island, Al Ain, and Dubai.
The Midfield Terminal Abu Dhabi's flagship terminal, the Midfield Terminal Complex 'MTC' will provide a gateway to the capital of the UAE and will support both the growth of Etihad network and new foreign airlines, which will trigger both passenger and cargo traffic. In addition to serving the ongoing business and commerce travel, the terminal will provide state-of-the-art facilities for those wishing to visit the cultural and tourist destinations currently being planned in Abu Dhabi.
In responding to the demands of a world-class airport, the structure's configuration offers many advantages including efficient airside planning and shortest walking distances. A centralized retail experience activates the terminal, particularly during peak night time hours. Luxurious appointments include world class shopping and dining, premier airline clubs, and an airport hotel to serve the most discerning clientele.
It is the totality of the passenger's experience, from the highway to the aircraft that will set Abu Dhabi International airport apart. Operating from this new terminal complex, Etihad Airways will establish ADIA as the destination of choice in the Gulf region for transfer and destination passengers alike.
Free Zone ADAC is moving ahead with plans to create a free trade zone in the vicinity of Abu Dhabi Airport. The Free Zone is an important part of the development and expansion of the airport. It will ensure that Abu Dhabi International Airport will become a thriving cargo and business hub as well as ensuring ADAC's goal of increasing non-aeronautical revenues.
Occupying a built area of over four million square meters, the free zone will offer investors an impressive package of world-class facilities and services. Clusters of amenities will be brought in close proximity and all the required facilities will be conveniently integrated to ensure that investors receive the best service.
The free zone will take advantage of Abu Dhabi International Airport's strategic geographical position on the crossroads between the east and the west, and the large-scale economic development of the Emirate.
The creation of a free trade zone will ensure that Abu Dhabi International Airport will become a thriving cargo and business hub as well as ensuring our goal of increasing non-aeronautical revenues.
Customer-Centric Development Abu Dhabi International Airport has always met international standards of safety and security. A recent audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has concluded that the Airport possessed world-class capabilities that ensure safety of airport users and airport operations.
Yet, the high emphasis on security and safety does in no way hamper efforts to provide passengers with the best travel experience. A host of initiatives have been introduced to ensure that users of the existing facilities get superb service.
The fact that the improvements initiated so far are all customer-centric reflects the high emphasis on providing users of the Airport with the ultimate travel experience.
The list of improvements introduced in the past year included an indoor taxi queue system, free internet and TV zones, dedicated smoking areas, new directory signs, and dedicated pre-check-in security points for premium passengers.
These efforts have already begun to pay dividend, as manifested in strong growth in traffic and mounting recognition as an airport of choice. The year 2006 saw the Airport clinching two prestigious awards by the Airports Council International (ACI). The awards, based on annual feedback of international passengers, confirmed ADIA as the best Airport in Africa and the Middle East in terms of service quality, courtesy, and customer service.
Consistent Growth Recent traffic figures show consistent growth in the airport's popularity.
During the first half of 2007 total passenger traffic reached the milestone of 3.071 million, an increase of 27% over the 2.414 million passengers in the same period in 2006. In the same period, aircraft movements increased 7% to 39,300. The first half of 2007 also saw Cargo volume registering a 34% growth over the corresponding period in 2006.
August 2007 brought even more favourable results as passenger growth exceeded the first half levels. By the end of the month, the Airport handled a total of 707,671 passengers, a 32 per cent rise over the 536,201 passengers seen in August 2006. The number of aircraft movements increased 10% during the same period, rising from 6,156 in August 2006 to 6,785. Cargo volume increased to 27,015 tons in August 2007 from 23,601 tons last year, a growth of 14.5%.
The number of aircraft grew especially strongly in August driven by the new services added during the year by Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and new airlines: Oman Air, which commenced services in May 2007, and Ethiopian Airlines, which commenced services in July 2007.
Extensive Route Network for the Emirate?s two Airports Abu Dhabi has an extensive route network in place covering all key regions and growing quickly, not only by Etihad, the national carrier of the UAE, but by new airlines as well. ADAC is actively promoting both of its airports, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, as gateways to the Capital city of the UAE.
"While ADIA is fast evolving into a regional hub, the second airport of Al Ain is the ideal UAE cargo and low cost and low fare carrier hub. We are actively demonstrating this potential to carriers from the immediate region, the Indian subcontinent and to the carriers operating tech stop services to and from Europe and Asia," said Mr. Peter Hoslin, Head of the Marketing Department. "The start in March 2007 of Empost Airlines the first UAE all-cargo airline, which chose Al Ain as its base, has laid the anchor network for future cargo carriers from all regions of the world, and is ideal for the increasing Indian subcontinent cargo traffic efficiently linking them to Africa and Europe." Source
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