Press Releases

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28/02/2016ADAC2.15 Million Passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport in January

After a record-breaking 2015, Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 14.1% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) for January 2016 compared to the same period last year. A total of 2,154,241 people travelled through AUH last month, surpassing the previous January 2015 figure of 1,887,631. Read More

24/02/2016ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport awarded ISO 22301 Management System Certificate

Abu Dhabi International Airport has been awarded the ISO 22301 Management System Certificate for Business Continuity Management. This makes the capital’s airport the first in the Middle East, and one of a few in the world, to become ISO 22301 certified. Read More

16/02/2016ADACRecord-breaking year for Abu Dhabi Duty Free

Abu Dhabi Duty Free set a new sales record in 2015, reaching AED 1.5 billion across its retail, food and beverage (F&B) and services sectors, according to its latest commercial figures. Sales were up 10.3% on 2014’s figures, despite increasing economic volatility worldwide. Read More

15/02/2016ADACAbu Dhabi Air Expo To Host First Middle East Aviation Careers Conference

The inaugural Middle East Aviation Careers Conference and Exhibition (MEAC), will be held on the 8th-10th March, in parallel with Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016. Anyone interested in a career in the aviation or aerospace sectors will be able to get an overview of the exciting opportunities to look out for in these industries over the coming years. Read More

01/02/2016ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Exceeds Emiratization Targets In 2015

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that it has exceeded its targets for Emiratization in 2015 with 50% of its workforce now UAE nationals. Moreover, the number of Emiratis in higher management positions at Abu Dhabi Airports has reached 82%. The announcement came on the sidelines of Tawdheef, the leading recruitment event for UAE nationals, held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development Read More

31/01/2016ADACRECORD YEAR FOR ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) achieved record traffic figures in 2015, with more than 23 million passengers passing through its terminals, according to annual results released today. For the first time in its history the airport crossed the two million passengers a month mark, with its four busiest periods ever in July, August, September and December. Read More

13/01/2016ADACOne of the UAE’s largest district cooling plants unveiled at Abu Dhabi Airports’ Midfield Terminal Building site

Abu Dhabi Airports has unveiled one of the country’s biggest district cooling plants that will serve Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB). Read More

07/01/2016ADACAbu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 reveals prestigious line- up of sponsors

Al Bateen Executive Airport, the only dedicated business aviation airport in the region; today announced prestigious sponsors for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016. Read More

06/01/2016ADACABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INSTALLS NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE

Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with global IT provider SITA to introduce its latest technologies across Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) three terminals. The technology transformation is part of Abu Dhabi Airports' preparations for AUH reaching a capacity of 45 million passengers by 2017. Read More

21/12/2015ADACFirst Three Passenger Boarding Bridges Installed at Abu Dhabi Airports’ Midfield Terminal Building

Abu Dhabi Airports has successfully installed the first three of 106 passenger boarding bridges in the new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB). These state-of-the-art bridges have been constructed with glass walls to allow passengers to appreciate the unique architecture of the MTB and see their aircraft as they board. Read More

21/12/2015ADACAbu Dhabi Airports breaks ground on Midfield Terminal Fire Station

: Abu Dhabi Airports has broken ground on the construction site of the new Midfield Terminal Building’s fire station. Read More

20/12/2015ADACUK now second most popular destination served by Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi Airports has revealed that passenger traffic to the UK has grown by 34.2% over the last year, attributing much of this increase to the state of the art fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft operated by Etihad Airways. Meanwhile, overall passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), increased by 15.8% in November, with a total of 1,781,529 people traveling through AUH last month, compared to 1,537,952 in the same period in 2014. Read More

20/12/2015ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport welcomes flynas

Abu Dhabi Airports today welcomed flynas’ inaugural flight from Riyadh, marking the start of the Saudi Arabian airline’s new service, connecting the two capitals with a direct flight, five times per week. Read More

22/11/2015ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport expands baggage handling system using Siemens technology

Abu Dhabi Airports announced today several key capacity expansion initiatives at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), that will significantly improve overall operational efficiency. These projects are being delivered in cooperation with Siemens, and are part of the upgrade of the baggage handling system at the capital’s airport, aimed at increasing its capacity and ensuring it is equipped with the right infrastructure needed to cope with the expected passenger growth. Read More

17/11/2015ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport is the first in the Middle East to introduce automatic boarding pass validation system

Abu Dhabi International Airport has become the first in the region to successfully introduce an automated Traveler Document Authentication System (TDAS), using the latest innovations on offer to deliver a smooth passenger experience to all travelers. Read More