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Dubai World Central handled nearly 90m tonnes of freight in 2011.

Dubai World Central eyes 2013 launch date for passenger terminal

“Operational trails for DWC’s passenger terminal are set to start during the second quarter of this year and we could see commercial passenger operations commence in 2013,” said Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports. Dubai Airports owns and manages the operation and development of both of Dubai’s airports – Dubai International as well as Dubai World Central.

DUBAI - JULY 1,2010 - Emirates airplane taxi on the run way of the Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International airport. ( Paulo Vecina/The National )

Cash boost for Dubai World Central aviation plan

A Dh1 billion (US$272.3 million) investment has been secured for Dubai World Central, the “aerotropolis” taking shape on the edge of Dubai. Dubai World Central is an integral component of the strategic vision of Dubai Government to establish the emirate as an international aviation hub and a gateway to global markets

Showcases progress achieved to date and presents plans to position Dubai as logistics and aviation hub.

Dubai World Central launches 40 and beyond campaign at Dubai Airshow 2011

Dubai World Central (DWC), the region’s first purpose-built aerotropolis, has presented on Sunday, November 13, 2011 the progress achieved since the last Dubai Airshow and showcased ongoing development being undertaken to establish a business platform for aviation and logistics companies.

Three women travellers held with heroin

Three women travellers held with heroin

The Dubai Police have referred three Nigerian women air passengers, who were arrested on different days for allegedly possessing drugs, to the Public Prosecution.

Dubai International soars to a record

Dubai International soars to a record

Dubai International Airport handled an average of 135,700 passengers each day as the emirate’s aviation engine powered ahead in the first half of the year.

Virgin Atlantic eyeing second route to Dubai

Virgin Atlantic eyeing second route to Dubai

London-based Virgin Atlantic will launch a second frequency to Dubai following the first delivery of its long awaited Dreamliner aircraft, the carrier’s CCO said Thursday

New Children’s Activities for Flights with Etihad

New Children’s Activities for Flights with Etihad

It has been revealed by the United Arab Emirates’ leading airline Etihad that they are to offer new children’s activity kids on all flights over an hour and a half in length.

Rapid growth of Middle East airlines unlikely to continue

Rapid growth of Middle East airlines unlikely to continue

Despite their current sizable orderbooks, the growth of leading Middle East airlines is likely to slow down gradually, according to a senior Boeing executive.