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DWC has firm date for airport opening

Posted on 2 March 2010 in Airports

A date has been set for the opening of the World's largest airport.

 

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports Co has said that Al Maktoum International will open on June 27.

According to news sources in Dubai, the company is in advanced talks with airlines, both passenger and cargo, across the globe to start operations from the new airport.

The new airport  is part of the $33bn Dubai World Central (DWC) development in Jebel Ali.

 

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Abu Dhabi International Airport passenger traffic increases 11.7%

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Dubai International records strong growth in May

Dubai Airports recently announced its May traffic results reporting double-digit year-on-year growth in both passenger and cargo traffic at Dubai International.

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Abi Dhabi Airport shares its success with its partners

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) last night hosted the 'Service Quality Recognition Ceremony' at Emirates Palace.

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Thales wins Afghan air traffic management award

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Dubai International to limit noise and emissions

Dubai Airports yesterday announced two initiatives that will significantly reduce noise and emissions both inside and outside of Dubai International Airport for the benefit of customers, surrounding communities and the environment.

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