Al Bateen Executive Airport announces a 35% reduction on average for all landing charges

Tuesday 7th December, 2010

Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s (ADAC) announced in a press conference, held today at the Middle East Business Aviation Show (MEBA 2010) in Dubai, its plan to reduce its aeronautical charges at Al Bateen Executive Airport, the only dedicated business aviation airport in the region, by 35% on landing fees and by 17% on the current parking fees for all aircraft, effective 1 December 2010.

Stephen Jones, the newly appointed General Manager for Al Bateen Executive Airport commented: “We created a lot of awareness at the recent Grand Prix by offering free landing and parking services which strengthened our belief in prioritizing the offering of best levels of services at competitive prices. At the same time Al Bateen is supporting the development of based operators and their rapidly growing aircraft fleets.”

Al Bateen Executive team (present at Stand C600) unveiled the new master plan model of the executive airport at MEBA 2010 which conveys ADAC’s vision of a state-of-the-art airport.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has already invested almost US$50 million in turning the 50 year-old military airport into a luxury business aviation gateway with an impressive VVIP passenger terminal. Further plans are in place to develop new hangars and complete apron enhancements, utilities and runway work.

Expansion also includes new retail facilities catering for the needs of crew and local residents. Commercial space for lease and new development will also be available for MRO companies, manufacturers and other businesses. There are also plans to complete an onsite hotel within the next 18 months.

ADAC is forecasting commercial movements of 8,000 for the full 12 months to December 2010, an increase of over 30% versus 2009. ADAC is projecting almost 12,000 commercial movements at the airport by 2014, the result of a combination of organic and based fleet growth.

Al Bateen is currently home to key operators: Al Jaber Aviation, XO Jet, Prestige Jet and Falcon Aviation Services with a combined fleet of around 30 business jets and helicopters. It is also home to the first UAE-based Embraer Lineage 1000, operated by Al Jaber Aviation, which is adding to its fleet with two new Airbus aircraft and two Embraer jets. Meanwhile, XO Jet plans to add a Challenger 605 in the coming months. Five to six more jets are scheduled to be added during 2011.

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About Al Bateen Executive Airport

Al Bateen Executive Airport is a dedicated business jet airport, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region; conveniently located only a five kilometres from the central business district of Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital. The downtown location of Al Bateen Executive Airport makes it ideal for users of business jets, whose time is valuable and who have a high-regard for the convenience that personalised jet travel can bring.

Benefits

• Only dedicated private aviation airport in the region
• Fast & efficient turnarounds
• Ideal location in the city centre close to central business district
• Over 90 parking/maintenance spaces in hangars for different aircraft sizes + 20 apron parking stands
• Luxury Hotel (planned)
• Business Campus – full business traveller facilities and stand-alone offices
• One-stop-shop Business Jet Specialists
• Fuel, handling, and other FBO services
• Air Taxis
• Vendor/Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) access
• Related aviation business access
• Aviation education and training

About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure. In September 2006, ADAC assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive private aviation airport), and Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travellers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi’s development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 20 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.