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British Airways Lounge refresh at Dubai International Airport now complete
As a part of British Airways’ investment of over £5 billion for customers, the airline’s Lounge refresh in Dubai International Airport ‘s Terminal 1 is now complete. The refurbishment allows premium customers and eligible Executive Club members to relax in even more comfort before their flight. The refreshed Lounge has a modern yet comfortable feel which is complemented by ambient lighting, providing customers with a great environment to catch up on work or relax before their flight
Dubai 2011: Raytheon completes ATM installation at Dubai World Central
Raytheon has finished the installation and testing of its AutoTrac III (AT3) air traffic management (ATM) system at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport. Dubai Air Navigation Services will now complete the certification needed before the 60-controller installation becomes operational next year.
Emirates’ Dubai World Central move targeted for 2025
Expansion to continue at existing facility to cater for flag carrier’s growth ahead of move to city’s new international airport. Dubai International airport will remain home for Emirates for a further 15 years, as infrastructure developments will extend its capacity by 20% to 90 million passengers.
Flydubai and DNRD launch unique flight booking platform
Flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, and DNRD have joined forces to announce a unique partnership to provide a self-service facility for customers to book and purchase their flights in one transaction. The new facility will be available at six DNRD kiosks strategically placed around Dubai
Ambitious plans for Dubai airport
Construction workers have been working to make an airport in Dubai the world’s biggest. When finished Al Maktoum International, the airport in the desert, will be a major hub with five runways and three terminals.
Pilots forum afire with plane crash theories
Questions are also being raised as to why the pilots chose to return to Dubai? “I still find it strange that they elected to go to Dubai when both Abu Dhabi airport and the Dubai World Central would seem closer as well as Doha International Airport,” wondered another.
Profile: Dubai World Central
Dubai marked its transition into a two-airport city last month, with the much-awaited launch of cargo operations at Al Maktoum International. A diverse range of cargo carriers have registered to operate in the airport – which is part of the multi-billion dollar Dubai World Central development – including Aban Air, ACI, Aerospace Consortium, Aviation Service Management, Coyne Airways, EuroAsian Services, Rus Aviation, Sonic Jet, SunGlobal, Skyline and United Aviation Services.
Smartworld uses APC to power new datacentres
Service provider Smartworld has completed the installation of two Tier-3 rated datacentres in Dubai World Central with the help of power and cooling specialist APC by Schneider Electric. Smartworld is involved with a number of major upcoming technology projects in Dubai and specialises in the aviation sector, with a business unit devoted to airport systems.
