27 March 2013, Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released Abu Dhabi International Airport's traffic report for February 2013, indicating a 13.1% growth in passenger traffic over the same period last year, with over 1.2 million (1,221,686) passengers passing through the airport.

Aircraft movements in February also grew by 7.5% over the same period last year, totalling 9,960 movements, and cargo volume increased by 16.7%, reaching 50,020 tonnes.

Commenting on the traffic report, Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operating Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), said:

"The significant increase in passengers, aircraft and cargo volumes is in-line with the anticipated growth trend for Abu Dhabi International Airport.  ADAC's on-going investment in improving facilities for every business and leisure traveller, alongside its comprehensive airline marketing strategy, are ensuring that the award winning airport continues to provide the needed facilities and capacity whilst attracting new airlines and launching new routes."

India recorded the highest traffic for the Capital's airport in February 2013, with traffic growing by 9.1% over the same period last year, followed by Germany, then Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

For more information, please visit www.abudhabiairport.ae.

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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 40 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.

For more information, please contact:
Elham Bourani
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel: +971 2   25053304
Mob: +971 50 818 0467
E-mail: ebourani@adac.ae

Radwa Shehab
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel: +971 2   505 3261
Mob: +971 50 262 22349
E-mail: rshehab@adac.ae

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