Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 May 2009: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is promoting Abu Dhabi's first luxury airport in the Gulf, Middle East and North Africa regions (MENA); dedicated solely to private jet to the international business aviation community at the European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (EBACE); which is taking place in Geneva this week from 12-14 May 2009.

Mr. Mohammed Al Bulooki, Vice President of Airline Marketing and Aeronautical Revenue, and Mr. Massimiliano Dosi, General Manager of Al Bateen Executive Airport at ADAC Stand.

Al Bateen Executive Airport is the first and only exclusive luxury business jet airport in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The convenience of its location, in the heart of the city centre, makes it very attractive for busy business travelers' in the capital city and an ideal access point for the rest of business travelers' in the GCC and MENA regions.

The airport is already accepting aircraft, providing full Fixed Based Operator services (FBO) and upgraded facilities at the new terminal including aircraft parking and maintenance spaces for more than 50 aircrafts. The airport is currently in final stages of undergoing UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) certification.

The luxurious airport which is being designed to be of the highest standards will also feature four premium lounges, first-class catering, quick and efficient turnaround times and the highest quality of passenger services.

In this regard, Mohammed Al Bulooki, Vice President of Airline Marketing and Aeronautical Revenue at ADAC, stated: "ADAC is delighted to showcase this premium facility for business jets at European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition. We are very proud of Al Bateen Executive Airport, and we know there is increasing demand for the type of facility that we offer with our exclusive business jet airport. The airport also offers aircraft travelling between Europe and Asia the ideal stop for maintenance and refuelling."

"Our message to private jets travellers is ‘you not only have your own aircraft, but a new luxurious airport to meet with your business demands'", he added.

ADAC is in the process of upgrading its facilities to the tune of AED 200 million in order to meet the increasing needs of the private and business jet market within the region. Existing operators, already operating out of the airport, include Falcon Aviation and Prestige Jet, two of a number of corporate jet companies that are meeting the increase in demand for private aviation as they continue to add aircraft to their existing fleet.

Future developments at the airport include securing additional airport land to create new airside, landside, and facility space. ADAC will manage the AED 200million (USD$55m) investment to upgrade the airfield, which will include the acquiring of new equipment, improvements to the terminal as well as landside access and parking.

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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 took over responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain international Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen private jet airport, formerly Al Bateen military airbase, and Sir Baniyas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports all serve different segments of the marketplace and help contribute to Abu Dhabi’s development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the large scale AED 25 (USD6.8) billion 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. A new ATC tower and Midfield Terminal Complex will complete the redevelopment within the next few years.

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