Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has announced that the second runway at Abu Dhabi International Airport is now operational for arrivals and departures, following the completion of the main construction in early September and certification by the regulatory authority. The new AED 1 billion (US$272 million), 4,100m runway is located two kilometres to the north of the existing runway. Work on the project began in May-06 and includes the development of the airstrip, two major taxi-ways, two … [Read more...] about Middle East : Abu Dhabi Airport opens new runway