Press Releases

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24/11/2019ADACAbu Dhabi Airports awards contract for development of lounge at Midfield Terminal

Abu Dhabi Airports has awarded the Midfield Terminal’s lounge construction and management contract to a joint venture between National Aviation Services (NAS) and Airport Dimensions, which combines NAS’ regional operational experience and Airport Dimensions’ expertise in managing passenger’s needs at international airports. Read More

23/11/2019ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Company CEO Bryan Thompson appointed to ACI Board

Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s CEO Bryan Thompson has been appointed to the board of Airports Council International (ACI), the global trade body that represents the world's airport authorities. The prestigious appointment coincides with the UAE capital hosting the ACI Airports Exchange 2019 exhibition from November 25 to 27.

20/11/2019ADACAbu Dhabi Airports welcomes senior delegation from U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Abu Dhabi Airports has hosted a visit by a senior delegation from the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), led by Clint A. Lamm, CBP Director of the Preclearance Field Office, who visited Abu Dhabi International Airport and toured its U.S. CBP Preclearance facility in Terminal 3. Read More

18/11/2019ADACMuscat passengers to receive gifts as Abu Dhabi Airports Celebrates Oman National Day

Abu Dhabi Airports celebrates Oman National Day at Abu Dhabi International Airport, treating all departing and arriving passengers travelling between the Omani capital, Muscat and Abu Dhabi with complimentary gifts, marking the special day. Read More

17/11/2019ADACAUH VIP Terminal awarded ISO certificate for food safety management

Abu Dhabi International Airport’s (AUH) VIP Terminal, operated by the internationally recognized aviation services provider National Aviation Services (NAS), has received the prestigious International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 22000-2005 certificate, for its food safety management systems. Read More

10/11/2019ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport holds its 3rd Foreign Object Debris pickup walk

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) held its 3rd Foreign Object Debris (FOD) pickup walk, on Monday, 28 October 2019. The activity raised awareness of aviation safety and security standards among airport staff, ensuring the safe ongoing operation at the airport. Read More

02/10/2019ADIAAbu Dhabi International Airport celebrates Chinese National Day

Abu Dhabi Airports yesterday celebrated the national day of the People’s Republic of China at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The celebrations saw passengers arriving at the airport greeted with the waving red of the Chinese flag, celebrating seventy years since the foundation of the country. Read More

22/09/2019ADIAAbu Dhabi Airports Celebrates the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi Airports is celebrating the national day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the close ties between the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, particularly within the fields of air transport and tourism. Read More

22/09/2019ADIAAbu Dhabi Airports gears up for a strong participation at World Routes 2019

Abu Dhabi Airports is participating in the 25th World Route Development Forum (World Routes 2019), held between September 21 – 24 at the Adelaide Showground in Adelaide, Australia, discussing new route opportunities with the relevant stakeholders and showcasing its upcoming world-class Midfield Terminal. Read More

17/09/2019ADIAAbu Dhabi International Airport begins trials of autonomous wheelchairs

Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, to launch a trial of autonomous wheelchairs at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in collaboration with the air transport communications and information technology company, SITA, and the personal electric vehicle supplier, WHILL. The autonomous wheelchairs will allow passengers with restricted mobility to navigate easier through Abu Dhabi International Airport. Read More

12/09/2019ADIASalam Air launches Four weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to Muscat

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the commencement of four weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Muscat in Oman with Salam Air. Read More

10/09/2019ADIAAbu Dhabi Airports participates in ACI Customer Experience Global Summit

Abu Dhabi Airports participated in the Airports Council International (ACI) Customer Experience Global Summit, which was held in Bali, Indonesia from 2 to 5 September, and hosted by ACI. As part of the summit, ACI-accredited Abu Dhabi Airports joined a ceremony which celebrated the achievements of all airports accredited by ACI. Read More

20/08/2019ADIAPakistan and India Independence Days celebrated at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Visitors to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from Pakistan and India were greeted by the green, white and saffron colors of their national flags, and steaming cups of Karak chai, to commemorate the Independence days of the two South Asian nations on the 14th and 15th of August respectively. Read More

14/08/2019ADIAAbu Dhabi welcomes one of the first flights from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed the Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flight from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah on Saturday 10th August. As one of the first international flights from the new airport, it demonstrated the strong links between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Read More

22/07/2019ADIAFull-scale operational trials conducted at the Midfield Terminal Complex

Abu Dhabi Airports has conducted an Intermediate full operational trial of the Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), as a part of the continuing development of the state-of-the-art Terminal Complex, and the ongoing Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process. Read More