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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 World Central handles 90,000 tonnes of cargo in 1st year
Dubai World Central handled 89,729 tonnes of airfreight during its first full calendar year of operations. In 2011 the gateway’s average monthly air cargo volumes totalled 7,477 tonnes compared with the 795 tonnes per month recorded during its first half year of operations in 2010.
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
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.
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.
Oetker Collection pursues expansion in Middle East
Luxury European hotel operator the Oetker Collection has announced plans to expand its portfolio of hotels into the Middle East and North Africa. The Germany-based company said it will open its first hotel in the region in Morocco in March 2012, and begin construction on a property in Abu Dhabi in four months.
Mohammad takes keen interest in new projects
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday toured the Cityscape Global exhibition that is under way at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Dubai World Central appoints CB Richard Ellis as global marketing and leasing agent
Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Dubai World Central (DWC), the region’s first aerotropolis, announced today that it has appointed CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), the world’s largest real estate consultancy, as its global marketing and leasing agent for the DWC Office Park.
