Al Bateen Executive Airport sees 40% Increase in Private Jet Movements in First Half of 2011.

Tuesday 12th July 2011

12 July, 2011 Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today announced that Al Bateen Executive Airport saw significant growth in business aviation in its half year results, with an almost 40% growth in private jet movements versus the same period last year. The news follows the recent arrival of Al Bateen's fifth operator, Rotana Jet, which launched operations with a Gulfstream G450 jet in early 2011.

Commercial movements also witnessed an overall 12% growth for the period from January to June 2011 versus the same period in 2010. This equates to over 4,500 commercial movements for the first half of the year.

Stephen Jones, General Manager at Al Bateen Executive Airport commented:

"Al Bateen is seeing outstanding performance in the growth of business jet movements, especially from visiting aircraft and new operators that have not used the airport before. Traffic will continue to grow as more business aircraft operators such as Rotana Jet, will be basing aircraft at ADAC's dedicated business aviation airport."

Al Bateen Executive Airport recently unveiled its new FBO "DhabiJet" and Jones attributes the good news in large part to a step change in service levels:

"The changes that ADAC has implemented recently, such as the professional team that has been put in place at DhabiJet, the exclusive FBO product with a range of exclusive new services, are all being very well received by the market and the traffic results are solid evidence of that".

"There is no doubt that Al Bateen is the perfect tech stop location because of its ease of access, short turnarounds and top quality services, which make it a highly attractive and cost effective stopping point for long flights. ADAC is contributing significantly to improving support services for our clients and for the continued growth of our business at Al Bateen", added Jones.

About Al Bateen Executive Airport:

Al Bateen Executive Airport is a dedicated business jet airport, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region; conveniently located only a five kilometres from the central business district of Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital.

The downtown location of Al Bateen Executive Airport makes it ideal for users of business jets, whose time is valuable and who have a high-regard for the convenience that personalised jet travel can bring.

Benefits:

- Only dedicated private aviation airport in the region - Fast & efficient turnarounds- Ideal location in the city centre close to central business district - Over 90 parking/maintenance spaces in hangars for different aircraft sizes + 20 apron parking stands - Business Campus - full business traveller facilities and stand-alone offices - One-stop-shop Business Jet Specialists - Fuel, handling, and other FBO services - Air Taxis - Vendor/Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) access - Related aviation business access - Aviation education and training

About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure.

In September 2006, ADAC assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive private aviation airport), and Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio.

These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travellers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 20 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.