Dubai: 2011: Al Bateen Exec. Airport expands services

Al Bateen Executive Airport, the Middle East's first dedicated business aviation airport operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company, has opened a new crew lounge, which forms part of the DhabiJet FBO brand.
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The facility is now fully operational and offers flight crew a state-of-the-art flight planning support facility.

The lounge is spread over two floors, and combines work areas, and lounge areas. The top floor is occupied by Al Bateen’s flight operations department and a briefing room.

The ground floor is entirely dedicated to crew, and provides satellite TV, a snooze room, work stations, meeting room, shower facility and a prayer room.

Steve Jones, general manager said, “The Airport was eager to have the lounge up and running in time for the Formula 1 which provided a fully integrated suite of support services to visiting crew offering them the ultimate in privacy, convenience and comfort along with a live F1 TV broadcasts.”