Airport News

Dubai Airports employees pitch in during peak travel season - July 1, 2009
 Dubai Airports employees are moving from the back office to the frontline as part of the organisation’s second annual ‘summer mission’ to help whisk passengers through Dubai International during the busy peak travel season from July 1 to mid-September. [ more ]
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum confirms continued investment in Dubai Airports - 16 June 2009
 His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports today confirmed continued investment in Dubai Airports as passenger volumes continue to grow at the world’s sixth largest airport for international passenger traffic despite the global economic downturn. A total of USD 17.2 billion has been earmarked for expansion.[ more ]
Triple whammy for Dubai Cargo Village - June 02, 2009
 Dubai Cargo Village voted Best Cargo Airport in the World [ more ]
قرية دبي للشحن أفضل مركز لخدمات الشحن في العالم واسيا والشرق الأوسط للعام 2009 - 2 6  2009
 تمثل الانجاز الأول بحصول القرية على جائزة  "أفضل مركز لخدمات الشحن الجوي" في العالم للمرة الثانية على التوالي من مجلة (اير كارجو نيوز) الدولية ذائعة الصيت الطبعة البريطانية. ,تمثل الانجاز الثاني بحصولها على جائزة أفضل مركز شحن في الشرق الأوسط مقدمة من مجلة (كارجو نيوز أسيا) الدولية الصادرة في هونج كونج للعام السادس عشر على التوالي. في حين تمثل الانجاز الثالث بحصولها على جائزة التميز في خدمات الشحن الجوي على مستوى الشرق الأوسط وآسيا لفئة المطارات التي تتعامل مع أكثر من مليون طن مقدمة من مجلة (ايركارجو ورلد) الأميركية.[ more ]
Dubai International first Airport in Middle East to implement Collaborative Decision Making - May 25, 2009
 Operational efficiency at Dubai International has improved considerably following the setting up of the Middle East’s first integrated airport operations centre that facilitates information-sharing between stakeholders.[ more ]
Dubai International's Passenger traffic up 6.5% in April - May 12, 2009
 Following on the heels of a good first quarter, Dubai International, the world’s sixth busiest airport for international passengers, has announced a growth of 6.5 per cent in passenger traffic in April. The airport recorded a throughput of 3,271,435 in April 2009 compared to 3,073,479 in the same period last year.[ more ]
Dubai International is Middle East’s leading airport at the World Travel Awards 2009 - May 7, 2009
 Dubai International has won the Middle East’s Leading Airport award at the 16th World Travel Awards - Middle East, at a glittering ceremony held at the Monarch Hotel in Dubai on Tuesday (May 5). This is the second year in a row that Dubai International has won the award.[ more ]
Dubai Airports unravels the future at Airport Cities World Conference - April 28th, 2009
 Dubai Airports is leading the talks on the challenges and rewards of designing the Airport of the Future at the Airport Cities World Conference and Exhibition taking place in Athens from the 27th till the 29th of April 2009. [ more ]
Dubai International welcomes new airlines; adds new destinations to its network - April 26, 2009
 Dubai International’s passenger traffic is set to receive a boost following the launch of services by two new airlines, the addition of a new destination and an increase in frequency of existing services, in the second quarter of 2009.[ more ]
Passenger traffic at Dubai International crosses 9.5 million in Q1 - April 18, 2009
 Defying a continuing downward trend in international travel worldwide, passenger traffic at Dubai International passed the 9.5 million mark in the first quarter of this year, registering an increase of 2 per cent over the corresponding period in 2008.[ more ]
Passenger traffic at Dubai International crosses 9.5 million in Q1 - 19 April 2009
 Defying a continuing downward trend in international travel worldwide, passenger traffic at Dubai International passed the 9.5 million mark in the first quarter of this year, registering an increase of 2 per cent over the corresponding period in 2008. This makes Dubai International the only airport among the world’s top ten busiest airports in terms of international passenger volumes, to show positive growth both in the last quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009.[ more ]
DUBAI AIRPORTS HONOURED FOR EXCELLENCE BY NEWSWEEK - 12th April 2009
 Dubai, UAE. 12th April 2009 – Dubai Airports has won the Newsweek Award of Excellence, achieving the accolade ‘The Single Largest Development in Aviation History in the Region’.[ more ]
Dubai Airports gets approval for upgraded landing system - 8 April 2009
 CATIIIB allows aircraft operations in visibility conditions as low as 50 metres[ more ]
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL’S TERMINAL 2 UNDERGOES MAJOR REFURBISHMENT - 11th March 2009
 Terminal 2 at Dubai International has undergone a major refurbishment, extending check-in and boarding facilities, revitalising the interior and exterior décor, plus offering more dining choices, to give customers an enhanced travelling experience.[ more ]
Another year of growth and success for Dubai Airports - 25th January 2009
 2008 witnessed the flawless launch of Terminal 3, and a 9% increase in traffic and freight despite global downturn[ more ]
Dubai Airports launches new facility for Executive Flights Centre - 19th November 2008
 Dubai Airports has officially launched the all-new Executive Flights Centre (EFC) – the premier VIP terminal and executive travel facility at Dubai International.[ more ]
Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International: A new era in Dubai’s aviation history - 5th November 2008
 The Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International is proving to be the new style statement, now stamped with the seal of success. The shift to Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International has thrilled more than a million passengers who have explored and made this ultra-luxurious, colossal facility their own lifestyle destination.  [ more ]
Dubai Airports launches new facility for Executive Flights Centre - 19 November 2008
 Dubai Airports has officially launched the all-new Executive Flights Centre (EFC) – the premier VIP terminal and executive travel facility at Dubai International.[ more ]
Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Launches Phase Two - 20th October 2008
 With the first phase of flight operations from Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International proceeding smoothly as planned, Emirates is ready to launch the next phase from the new terminal on 21st October at 14:00 hours.[ more ]
Dubai Airports to welcome passengers to Emirates Terminal 3 tomorrow - October 13, 2008 
 Emirates passengers urged to check their terminal before heading for airport[ more ]
EMIRATES TERMINAL 3 REVEALED TO THE MEDIA - 9th October 2008
 Dubai Airports, Emirates Airline and Dubai Duty Free revealed the new Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International to a select group of media today, ahead of the start of the phased transition of Emirates’ operations to the new facility from 14th October 2008.[ more ]
Dubai Airports successfully concludes operational testing of Terminal 3 - 5th October 2008
 Dubai Airports has successfully concluded the operational testing of Dubai International’s Terminal 3, with the third and final operational simulation.[ more ]
DUBAI AIRPORTS COMPLETES FIRST PHASE - 9th September 2008
 Dubai Airports has completed the first phase of a far-reaching restructuring initiative to support its prodigious expansion of facilities that will help transform Dubai into the world’s top aviation hub.  [ more ]
Dubai Airports to start first phase of operations at T3 from Oct 14 - 21 August 2008
 Dubai Airports has announced that a phased transition of operations to Dubai International's new Terminal 3 will start from October 14, 2008.  [ more ]
Dubai Airports conducts first major operational trial at Terminal 3 - August 13, 2008
 Dubai Airports has conducted the first major operational trial at Dubai International’s Terminal 3. The advanced trial follows a series of basic trials that were conducted over the past few months.[ more ]
Dubai Airports launches new Al Majlis VIP facility - July 1, 2008
 Dubai Airports launched the all new Al Majlis VIP facility at Dubai International. The new brand identity for the dedicated facility, as well as its wide range of upgraded services was also unveiled at the ceremony[ more ]
15000 volunteers register for T3 trials - June 25, 2008
 Overwhelming response to Dubai Airports’ call for 4,000 participants[ more ]
DUBAI AIRPORTS LAUNCHES EXPRESS CHECK-IN SERVICE - 18 June 2008
 Dubai Airports announced today a new express service for travellers with hand luggage only.  “Express Check-in” enables passengers travelling light to check in at six new counters on the upper floor of the Departures area in Terminal One[ more ]
Volunteers Speed Travellers Through Dubai International - 15 June 2008
 More than 300 Dubai Airports staff have volunteered to help customers make their way through Dubai International as quickly and easily as possible during the summer rush season, which is starting today. [ more ]
Dubai International launches initiatives to ease passengers through the airport during summer rush - 1 June 2008
 20% more passengers expected in June, July & August·  Smart Tips for Smart Travellers[ more ]
World’s fastest growing airport in 2007 -
 DUBAI – Dubai International, the aviation and cargo centre of the Middle East and the world’s emerging hub, was the world’s fastest growing airport in 2007 in terms of international passenger throughput with a growth of 19.31 per cent...[ more ]
Executive Flight Centre’s VIP service for Football Superstars - January 2008
 Football superstars and representatives of the four world class teams that were in Dubai for the 2nd Mohammed bin Rashid International Football Championship were accorded Executive Flight Centre’s (EFC) VIP service at Dubai International airport for their arrival and departure...[ more ]
Sheikh Mohammed unveils new brand identities for Dubai Airports - 10/12/2007
 HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, unveiled new visual identities and brands for Dubai Airports and associate entities[ more ]
DCA’s Ramadan Football Tournament to kick off on October 1 - September 28, 2006
 Organising Committee apprises Sheikh Ahmed on preparations[ more ]
Concourse 2 takes shape - 19/09/2005
 It is currently the largest airport development in the world. With an average of 14,000-18,000 people working on site, Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3 and Concourse 2 construction is very much on schedule.[ more ]
DUBAI 2007 TO GET SPECIALISED AIRCRAFT INTERIORS PAVILION - November 24, 2005
 As the curtain came down on Dubai 2005 – the ninth international aerospace exhibition – the declared on-site order sales tally from the show reached US $21.3 billion, the highest ever in the event’s history.[ more ]
New rules on hand baggage liquids at DIA - May 24, 2007
 New rules on hand baggage liquids at DIA[ more ]
SWISS launches new airline with inaugural flight to Dubai - April 2, 2002
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Airport registers growth of over 15 per cent for Jan-Sept 2006 - October 10, 2006
 Airport registers growth of over 15 per cent for Jan-Sept 2006 [ more ]
DIA’s double-digit growth in passenger throughput continues in 2007 - April 8, 2007
 Traffic increasing by average 15 per cent annually since 2001[ more ]
Accident at Terminal 3 construction site - 27/09/2004
 Around 10:45 am this morning, during the preparation of a wall, a section of the reinforcement cage fell trapping workers[ more ]
Ten more e-Gates for quicker arrivals and departures at Terminal 1 - 27 May 2007
 Arrival and departure at Dubai International Airport's Terminal 1 will be quicker now for holders of the UAE-Gate card, as Dubai Naturalisation and Residency Department (DNRD) in co-operation with Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), have increased the number of e-Gates from six to 16.[ more ]
Global civil aviation’s largest gathering concludes - September 19, 2006
 Record attendance for Dubai 2006, 12th Routes Forum and ICAO global symposium[ more ]
AIR SHOW CLOSES WITH - November 24, 2005
 As the curtain came down on Dubai 2005 – the ninth international aerospace exhibition – the declared on-site order sales tally from the show reached US $21.3 billion, the highest ever in the event’s history.[ more ]
Dubai International Airport voted Best in Middle East - 3 March
 Readers of the high profile travel magazine – Business Traveller Germany have voted Dubai International Airport the Best in the Middle East and Africa in a recent survey for the year 2003.[ more ]
Dubai International Airport resumes operions - March 12, 2007
 Dubai International Airport resumed normal operations at 1400hrs following an eight-hour closure. The airport closed all operations following an accident involving Biman flight BG006 at 0630hrs this morning. [ more ]
End of Saddam - 3/25/2003
 Finally we got him, the american general tony khalil salame stated.[ more ]
Sheikh Ahmed unveils the much awaited -
 HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation and Chairman of Emirates Group, today unveiled the much awaited “Why Dubai” campaign.[ more ]
The Department of Civil Aviation welcomed the first long haul Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Dubai - 28 - 3 - 2006
 The Department of Civil Aviation welcomed the first long haul Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Dubai. [ more ]
Passenger throughput in July 2006 crosses 2.5 million - August 19, 2006
 DUBAI – Passenger throughput at Dubai International Airport crossed the 2.5 million mark last month (July 2006), bringing the total number of passengers handled at the airport to over 16.28 million in seven months this year.[ more ]
Business Traveler Award for DIA - 31 January 2007
 Readers of Business Traveller (Germany), a high profile travel magazine have voted Dubai International Airport the Best in the Middle East and Africa in a survey for 2006[ more ]
Dubai International Airport passenger movement -  
 Passenger movement at Dubai International Airport in the first quarter of 2004 registered at 5.34 million showing a growth of 24.95% as compared with 4.28 million over the same period last year.[ more ]
DIA registers 16.17 per cent growth in 2006 - January 11, 2007
 Handles 28.8 million passengers; Cargo up by 5.85 per cent[ more ]
Dubai Airports appoints CEO - 2 September 2007
 Paul Griffiths, former Managing Director of BAA's London Gatwick Airport, will take up the role on October 1st this year. Griffiths, 49, brings to the role significant commercial experience in the aviation and transport sector. [ more ]
Dubai International Airport voted Best in the World by OAG - 9/6/2004
 Subscribers of OAG (Official Airline Guide) print and electronic products – which includes a worldwide audience of business travellers –  have voted Dubai International Airport the Best in the World for the 22nd OAG Awards.[ more ]
DIA Launches Region’s First Flight Information Voice Portal - November 21, 2006
 Dubai International Airport added yet another first to its long list of pioneering services with the launch of the world's first flight information voice portal during Gitex 2006[ more ]
Dubai to host 12th Routes forum in September - August 26, 2006
 2,500 airport and airlines representatives to attend event[ more ]
DCA launches free wireless Internet service at Dubai International Airport - August 9, 2006
 DUBAI – Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) launched on Wednesday free wireless Internet service at Dubai International Airport. [ more ]
Double digit growth continues for Dubai International Airport - 3 March
  Dubai International Airport continues with  a double digit growth for the year 2003. A total of  18.06 million passengers passed through the  airport, registering a growth of 13% over the 15.9  million in 2002.[ more ]
Third International Tourism Development Forum for People with Special Needs in the Middle East gets underway - 15 May 2007
 DCA announces plans to launch 20 check-in counters at Dubai Airport as a run-up to the Forum[ more ]
DCA to promote DIA expansion at ATM 2007 - 1 May 2007
 DCA along with Dubai Duty Free will participate at the Arabian Travel Market 2007, the world’s biggest Middle-East specific travel trade exhibition, from May 1 to 4 at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre[ more ]
Valet parking introduced at Dubai International Airport -
 The Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai, in an effort to provide enhanced passenger service, has introduced valet parking for those meeting arriving passengers (ground level) and also for visitors to the Department of Civil Aviation, offices (upper level).[ more ]
DCA begins major restructuring project - February 15, 2007
 New set up to have civil aviation regulatory authority, Dubai Airports Company and independent Business Units[ more ]
Good Bye Harriri - 14/3/2005
 All Lebanon says "Farewell Rafik Harriri" in the middle of the capital Beirut[ more ]
Dubai to host ICAO Global Symposium on Air Transport Liberalisation - September 17, 2006
 Two-day event to attract 400 delegates from 189 member states[ more ]
DCA to organise Ramadan football tourney - September 21, 2006
 Total prize money of AED 65,000 for the event[ more ]
Dubai International Airport voted Best in Middle East second best in the world - 12/12/2002
 Readers of the high profile travel magazine – Business Traveller Germany have voted Dubai International Airport the Best in the Middle East and Afric[ more ]
New rules on hand baggage liquids at DIA - May 24, 2007
 Decision in line with GCAA’s implementation of ICAO regulations in UAE[ more ]
DIA registers robust overall growth in October - November 19, 2006
 Passenger throughput up 18.35 per cent[ more ]
The 12th World Route Development Forum - Septmber 16, 2006
 Over 2,000 delegates from 603 airports, 300 airlines to participate[ more ]
Dubai International Airport maintains double-digit growth in the first half of 2007 - 5 July 2007
 Passenger movement up 18%, Cargo rises 10.5%[ more ]
DCA to conduct full scale emergency drill at Dubai International Airport - 6 May 2007
 Dubai Department of Civil Aviation will conduct a full scale emergency drill at Dubai International Airport on May 7, starting 11 am.[ more ]
DCA’s Airline Services take off online - June 5, 2007
 Portal offer 23 main e-Services[ more ]
DIA Terminal 3 Concourse 2 to be ready by yearend - January 10, 2007
 Sheikh Ahmed visits DIA’s expansion project site[ more ]
Dubai the worlds aviation hub in the making - 19 June 2007
 Investments in Dubai’s aviation sector to exceed US $ 82 billion[ more ]
Best worldwide in Overall Passenger Satisfaction second time in a row -
 The latest results of IATA’s Global Airport Monitor has revealed Dubai International Airport as the Best in Overall Passenger Satisfaction, followed by Singapore Changi and Hong Kong airports.[ more ]
Dubai International Airport wins the seventh - 18/10/2004
 Dubai International Airport has been awarded the “Highly Commended” certificate for ‘Best Airport Marketing’ in the Category of Airports handling 15-25 million passengers per annum at Routes 2004 Conference in Madrid, Spain.[ more ]
DCA to set up world-class facilities for Airport Management training - March 19, 2007
 Inks agreement with Airports Council International[ more ]
Baghdad Invasion - 14/3/2002
 The american troops entered Baghdad with little resistance![ more ]
Dubai International Airport the Best in the Middle East - 23 January 2006
 Business Traveller Magazine Germany have voted Dubai International Airport the Best in the Middle East and Africa in a recent survey for the year 2005[ more ]
Double digit growth continues for Dubai International Airport in 2005 - January  16, 2006
 Double digit growth continues for Dubai International Airport in 2005 with a remarkable 14% increase in passenger’s movments and 20% in cargo[ more ]
AIR SHOW - 16/11/2005
 Dubai 2005 – the ninth international aerospace exhibition – which will be held at an expanded Airport Expo Dubai this November – is set to be the largest-ever Dubai air show in the event’s impressive history.[ more ]
Dubai International Airport to begin passenger registration for e-Gate - August 11, 2002
 The Dubai Naturalization & Residency Department (DNRD), in association with the Department of Civil Aviation, has launched the first phase of a revolutionary and hi-tech e-Gate project at the Dubai International Airport [ more ]