Grand Prix success for Al Bateen
Over the week the airport handles 58% more movements than last year
Al Bateen Executive Airport recorded
over 150 business aircraft movements during the week of the Etihad Airways
Formula 1 Grand Prix. This represented a total increase of 58% in movements
compared with the same period for last year’s event.
Aircraft operators enjoyed
free private landing and parking services as part of the airport’s commitment
to develop and promote business aviation in the region.
Steve Jones, General Manager of Al Bateen Executive Airport said “Al Bateen
Airport welcomes the Grand Prix with great anticipation each year particularly
as the airport continues to improve its offering for its VIP passengers,
providing best-in-class facilities and services. Our newly launched
DhabiJet FBO service ensures that during the airport’s busiest period, it offer
travellers a luxurious yet highly efficient and secure transit
experience. Furthermore,flight crew have access to some of the most modern
and efficient FBO facilities anywhere in the world including a dedicated crew
suite and state of the art flight operations centre. During this exciting week,
the Al Bateen and Dhabijet team are proud to be part of the capital’s success.”
