Press Releases

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08/12/2013ADIAAbu Dhabi International Airport Now More Accessible for Persons with Reduced Mobility

As part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to delivering world-class services for all passengers, Abu Dhabi Airports is further enhancing Abu Dhabi International Airport’s accessibility by offering golf carts to passengers with wheelchairs. The golf carts are based in Terminals 1 and 3 and will assist in transporting passengers with reduced mobility between the departure and arrival halls, and the aircraft gates. Read More

17/11/2013ADACAbu Dhabi Airport Business City Marks its Inauguration with New Infrastructure Facilities

As part of its efforts to support Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 and the diversification of the economy, Abu Dhabi Airports today initiated the construction of its new flagship Building to be part of its newly branded initiative ‘Abu Dhabi Airport Business City’. Read More

06/11/2013ADACDhabiJet Offers Exclusive Fuel Rates to all Visiting Aircraft

Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated by Abu Dhabi Airports as the only dedicated business airport in the Middle East, announced today that its Fixed Based Operator (FBO) DhabiJet has begun offering fuelling services to all visiting aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport. Read More

05/11/2013ADACPassenger Traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport Increases by 10.1% in September 2013

Abu Dhabi Airports today released Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) traffic report for the month of September 2013. Over 1.3 million (1,369,051) passengers travelled through the airport last month, demonstrating a significant growth of 10.1% compared to the same period in 2012. The report also revealed that the Capital City airport registered a 12.1% growth in passenger traffic in the first 9 months of 2013 compared with the same period (Jan-Sept 2012), with 12,249,300 passengers handled this year. Read More

04/11/2013ADACGCAS Appointed as IATA Authorized Training Center

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports, today announced that it has been appointed as an IATA Authorized Training Center (ATC). With that, GCAS will be able to diversify its course portfolio by offering globally recognized IATA Cargo & Dangerous Goods courses. GCAS has also been designated as the IATA examination centre for Abu Dhabi. Read More

29/10/2013ADACSkypark Plaza Expands to Cater to a Rapidly Growing Market

In an effort to offer an unparalleled shopping experience, Abu Dhabi Airports is currently expanding the range of customer services offered in its Skypark Plaza located immediately beside Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Read More

28/10/2013ADIAAbu Dhabi Duty Free Welcomes Lamborghini Travel Retail Store

Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the opening of the new Lamborghini Travel Retail Store at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 1. Read More

27/10/2013ADACAbu Dhabi Airports and Air Serbia Announce Global Network Expansion

Abu Dhabi Airports announced today the expansion of its global network at Abu Dhabi International Airport with the arrival earlier this morning of Air Serbia’s first commercial flight connecting Abu Dhabi to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. Read More

23/10/2013ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Launches “Al Eqla’a” Graduate Training Programme as part of ABSHER

As part of the ABSHER government initiative for training and employing UAE Nationals, Abu Dhabi Airports has rolled out “Al Eqla’a” train-to-hire programme through Abu Dhabi Airports' training arm, the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS). Read More

21/10/2013ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Hits First Major Milestone for New Midfield Terminal Building Ahead of Schedule

During a live celebration, Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the placement of the first buttress for the main structural steel arches of the Midfield Terminal Building (MTB), 7 days ahead of schedule. The large base was assembled in front of an audience which included company representatives, contractors and media, to commemorate this key milestone in the construction of Abu Dhabi’s new Midfield Terminal. Read More

10/10/2013ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Signs Ten Year Agreement with Avaya

Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of Abu Dhabi’s portfolio of five airports, and Avaya, a global provider of business communications and collaboration systems and services, today announced the signing of a ten-year partnership to enhance the airports company’s customer-facing and internal workforce capabilities across its operations. Read More

02/10/2013ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport Welcomes Philippine Airlines to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed yesterday the inaugural flight of Philippine Airlines (PAL), Asia’s first airline, arriving from Manila last night. The first flight marked the commencement of a five times weekly service between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Manila, by Philippines Airlines. Read More

01/10/2013ADACAbu Dhabi Duty Free Revitalizes Brand with Launch of New Dynamic Identity

Fresh, new and exciting. Abu Dhabi Airports announced today the launch of the new Abu Dhabi Duty Free brand which has been revamped to convey Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to offering travelers from around the globe a unique and world-class shopping experience. Read More

29/09/2013ADACPassenger Traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport Increases by 18.5% in August 2013

Abu Dhabi Airports today released Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) traffic report for the month of August 2013. Over 1.5 million (1,538,632) passengers travelled through the airport, marking a significant growth of 18.5% compared to the same period in 2012. Read More

25/09/2013ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Hosts Airport Council International’s Environment and Safety Committee Meeting

Abu Dhabi Airports is hosting the 2nd Airports Council International (ACI) Environment and Safety Committee at Hilton Al Maqtaa from 24th to 26th September. This conference is the second meeting held within the Asia Pacific network with the next round being held in Kuala Lumpur. Read More