AMMROC, DoT, GAL, Etisalat and ADCB among prestigious line-up
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Al Bateen Executive Airport, the only dedicated business aviation airport in the region, is pleased to announce that more names have been added to the prestigious list of sponsors for Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016.
As an integral part of Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week, which is held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Air Expo will take place at Al Bateen Executive Airport from the 8th to the 10th of March 2016.
The show will also have two new features this year. These are the Abu Dhabi Heli Expo, which will showcase what is new in the helicopter industry; and the Middle East Aviation Career Conference (MEAC), which will provide a unique platform for industry partners to discuss challenges and opportunities for aviation professionals and leaders. This conference is being officially sponsored by AMMROC the Advanced Military Maintenance Repair Overhaul Center and the global leader in military MRO.
The Department of Transport (DoT) comes on board as the official transportation sponsor. DoT is responsible for regulating, planning and developing an efficient and well-integrated national transportation system.
Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), the Abu Dhabi based subsidiary of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC) and a provider of world-class aerospace services and products, has also confirmed its participation as a Gold Sponsor.
Sky Prime Aviation Services from Saudi Arabia, the providers of aircraft management, charter flights, maintenance and technical support, aviation project management, ground support services and aviation consultancy, has also signed on as a Gold Sponsor.
The National Search and Rescue Center, which falls under the umbrella of The Supreme Council for National Security with the objective of providing search and rescue services, as well as executing the United Arab Emirates policy regarding necessary procedures to conduct and manage related processes, signed as Air Expo 2016 Silver Sponsor.
Bayanat, the commercial spinoff of the UAE Armed Forces' Military Survey Department (MSD) owned by Mubadala and a subsidiary of Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), has come on board as the water station sponsor.
Etisalat, the UAE based multinational telecommunications services provider, which operates in 15 countries across Asia and the MENA region, has signed up as the exclusive telecom operator of the event.
Also Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) with its commitment to private, corporate and commercial banking and property, will be Air Expo's official bank.
Al Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor of Toyota, Lexus, Hino trucks and Toyota Material Handling equipment in the UAE will be the exclusive car sponsor of the event.
Mawgif is the media center and platinum car park sponsor during Air Expo 2016. Mawgif is the national parking company of Saudi Arabia, headquartered in Jeddah with operations in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operations Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said "We are very happy to welcome on board all the additional sponsors of Abu Dhabi Air Expo, who join the rest of the high caliber sponsors of this important industry event.
"In its fourth edition, Air Expo has established its position as a leading platform for the development of the aviation sector worldwide where industry leaders, as well as aviation enthusiasts and experts, converge from all over the world. I would like to thank all the sponsors for their valuable support and we look forward to making this year's show a big success," he added.
Alongside an exhibition of aircraft and helicopters, visitors will be treated to an array of air displays at the show. Al Fursan, the aerobatics demonstration team of the United Arab Emirates Air Force, along withRed Bull Race Display and Breitling wing walkers will all be putting in a performance during the show.
Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016 is expecting over 20,000 visitors from the aviation and aerospace industries and will occupy around 60,000 square meters of Al Bateen Executive Airport. A line-up of 300 manufacturers, operators and suppliers will be exhibiting and showcasing the latest technologies in private aircraft, helicopters, airport equipment and services, avionics, as well as insurance and financing.
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About Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports 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, Abu Dhabi Airports assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, Abu Dhabi Airports added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive business aviation airport), as well as Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travelers, 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 45 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.
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About Abu Dhabi Aviation and Aerospace Week (ADAA)
In March 2016, Abu Dhabi will see the hosting of the world's largest high-profile dedicated aerospace and aviation week, Abu Dhabi Aerospace & Aviation Week. Abu Dhabi Aerospace & Aviation Week will take place across the emirate of Abu Dhabi and is to be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The series of events will build on the existing and renowned aviation and aerospace events in Abu Dhabi, such as the Abu Dhabi Air Expo, Global Aerospace Summit and Unmanned Systems Exhibition, as well as supporting new initiatives such as the inaugural edition of the stimulation show hosted by ADNEC in collaboration with the Armed Forces General Headquarters, all under one banner that will reinforce Abu Dhabi's status as a leading aviation and aerospace center.
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