Press Releases

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10/09/2014GCASGCAS Named ICAO’s Regional Training Centre of Excellence for the Middle East

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) continues to win accolades from leading industry bodies, as it announces today that it has been selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the Middle East region. Read More

03/09/2014ADACAbu Dhabi Duty Free Revenues Approach AED ½ billion in H1 2014

Abu Dhabi Airports announced today that Abu Dhabi Duty Free has achieved record sales in the first six months of 2014, reaching AED 487.9 million, which represents a rise of 11.5% compared to the first six months of 2013 (AED 437.6 million). The total number of transactions in the period was just over 2 million, 12.8% higher than the first half of 2013. Read More

01/09/2014ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport reports 21.7% increase in traffic for July 2014

Abu Dhabi Airports announced today a 21.7% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport for the month of July. A total of 1,703,995 passengers passed through Abu Dhabi International Airport in July 2014, compared with 1,399,695 in the same month of 2013. Read More

25/08/2014ADACAbu Dhabi Airports’ Skypark Plaza Strengthens Retail Offering with New Minimart

As part of its commitment to expanding its retail offering and enhancing its customer’s experience, Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed last week the opening of the ‘Starter Supermarket’ at Skypark plaza in Abu Dhabi International Airport. This excellent addition to the overall Skypark Plaza facilities will further serve passengers, residents, visitors and employees around the airport’ community. Read More

13/08/2014ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport sees increase in passenger traffic in first half of 2014 of almost 20%

Abu Dhabi Airports announced today a 19.4% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport during the first half of 2014 (1st January to 30th June), as compared to the first 6 months of 2013. Read More

21/07/2014ADIAAbu Dhabi International Airport ready to welcome summer rush

In line with its ambition to provide world class services to all travelers, Abu Dhabi International Airport has geared up for a huge spike in passenger numbers during the summer season, through a series of facility developments and service upgrades. Read More

30/06/2014ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport posts record 27.4% passenger traffic increase in May 2014

Abu Dhabi International Airport recorded 27.4% increase in passenger traffic for the month of May 2014, the highest in the airports’ history. A total of 1,633,700 passengers used Abu Dhabi International Airport last May as compared to 1,282,185 in May 2013. Read More

22/06/2014ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Begins Summer Training Programme for UAE National Students

In line with its commitment to raise awareness about careers within the aviation industry, Abu Dhabi Airports will welcome 100 UAE National students this year for its Summer Training Programme. Read More

18/06/2014ADACAirport Council International Recognizes the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies for its Work within the Industry

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) scooped another remarkable accolade internationally, as it received a special milestone recognition award from the Airport Council International (ACI) during the Council’s Annual World Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. This recognition coincides with the award received by Abu Dhabi International Airport for “The Best Airport in the Middle East Region” also from ACI, which was announced earlier this month. Read More

15/06/2014ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Welcomes Athens-based Aegean Airlines as First Flight Lands

Abu Dhabi International Airport last week welcomed the first arrival of Aegean Airline’s first commercial flight from Athens, the capital of Greece. Read More

14/06/2014ADACGulf Centre for Aviation Studies signs MoU with Emirates Group Security - Centre of Aviation and Security Studies

Abu Dhabi Airports announced today that its training facility Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) signed an MoU with Emirates Group Security - Centre of Aviation and Security Studies (CASS) to provide a number of joint Aviation Security training programmes. Read More

08/06/2014ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Launches Official Facebook Page

Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the launch of its official Facebook page, further extending its presence across mainstream social media channels. Read More

08/06/2014ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport posts 22.5% increase in April 2014 passenger traffic

Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 22.5% increase in passenger traffic during April 2014 at Abu Dhabi International Airport, as compared to April 2013. Read More

04/06/2014ADACAbu Dhabi International Airport receives the “Best Airport in the Middle East” Award from Airport Council International

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) received last week the prestigious award of “Best Airport for the Middle East region” from the Airports Council International (ACI) in an award ceremony in Seoul, South Korea during the council’s annual general assembly. The award came as a result of the Capital’s airport score in the 2013 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Survey results - a key benchmark for customer service in the global airports’ industry. Read More

21/05/2014ADACNew Passenger Transfer Facility Opened at Terminal 3

Abu Dhabi International Airport today announced the opening of a transfer passenger screening facility at Terminal 3 as part of its continued Capacity Enhancement Program (CEP). Read More