Dubai Airports has confirmed its US$ 1.2 billion (AED 4.3 billion) investment in new and upgraded facilities for the over 110 international airlines that operate from Dubai International’s Terminals 1 and 2. Concourse D, when it opens later this year, will become the new US$ 517 million (AED 1.9 billion) home to nearly 100 airlines that currently occupy Concourse C. It will feature 21 contact stands, of which four will be able to accommodate A380 or B747 aircraft, and 11 remote … [Read more...] about Dubai invests US$1.2B in airport upgrade
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Al Maktoum airport sees historic first flight
Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International airport officially began operations on June 27 after the new airport passed a series of operational tests conducted during its first 'live' flight. An Emirates SkyCargo B777 freighter operating Hong Kong-Dubai touched down in the afternoon amid cheers from an enthusiastic stakeholders and dignitaries on hand to observe the historic occasion. “This is an important milestone, not only for the airport's certification process, but as another step … [Read more...] about Al Maktoum airport sees historic first flight
Al Maktoum Int’l to open end-June
Dubai is on track to open its second and the world's largest airport — the Al Maktoum International — on 27 June this year, according to Dubai Airports CEO, Paul Griffiths. The airport will open with the launch of freighter operations which will be followed by passenger operations at a later stage. The new airport is part of the US$33 billion Dubai World Central (DWC) development in Jebel Ali. … [Read more...] about Al Maktoum Int’l to open end-June
