Additional aircraft, served by German medical team, to be permanently available at Al Bateen
27 May 2013, Abu Dhabi
Al Bateen Executive Airport, operated by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) as the only dedicated business airport in the Middle East North Africa region, announced today that is has been named the preferred hub in the Middle East for German Air Ambulance Specialist and VVIP-Jet-Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG (dba Flight-Ambulance-Intl). As part of the arrangement, two fully dedicated air ambulance jets (Challenger 604 + Learjet 60) will be permanently available at Al Bateen Executive Airport, and served by German medical teams.
A fully-equipped air ambulance Learjet 60 can accommodate a medical team, one patient and two patient escorts, while the Challenger 604 carries two intensive care patients plus a medical team and up to eight accompanying passengers. Both aircraft have the capability of carrying critically ill patients between Abu Dhabi and anywhere in the world.
FAI selected Al Bateen Executive Airport as its Middle Eastern hub due to its ability to best serve increasing client demand from the region, the Far East and Asia.
Yousif Hassan Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Abu Dhabi Air Expo, and Deputy General Manager, Al Bateen Executive Airport, said:
"With its world-class VIP services, 24 hour operational schedule and close proximity to leading medical facilities in the heart of Abu Dhabi, Al Bateen Executive Airport is the ideal home base for FAI's world-class medical service. Al Bateen Executive Airport looks forward to continuing to work with FAI and other VIP partners, as their use ADAC's dedicated executive airport to grow their businesses and expand their footprint in the Middle East."
Established in 1986 and headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, FAI is a global leader in medical evacuation and transport. FAI operates Europe's largest Learjet-Fleet, and one of the world's largest Bombardier fleets. FAI-Fleet currently consists of 21 Jets including 13 Learjets, three Challenger 604, three Global Express, one CRJ 200 and one Falcon 7X. The Company also offers Aircraft Management and CAMO-Services to aircraft owners within the UAE.
Earlier this year, from 5th March to 7th March, Al Bateen Executive Airport hosted the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013, the region's only general aviation exhibition. The total value of sales at this year's Air Expo reached in excess of AED three billion, and 13,000 visitors and over 160 exhibitors from local, regional and international companies, participated.
For more information, please visit www.fai.ag, www.adac.ae or www.albateenairport.ae
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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 kilometers 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. It is easily accessible off the Abu Dhabi to Dubai highway, making the centre of Dubai a short motorway journey of 1hr 15mins. It is also a short distance from the famous Yas Island complex of the F1 Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World, the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, world famous championship golf courses and the amazing development of Saadiyat Island.
Benefits
- Only dedicated private aviation airport in the region
- Fast & efficient turnarounds
- Ideal location in the city centre close to central business district
- Parking for over 100 aircraft (apron and hangar)
- Business Campus - full business traveller facilities and stand-alone offices
- One-stop-shop Business Jet Specialists
- Fuel, handling, and other FBO services
- Aircraft charter
- Related aviation business access
- Aviation education and training
Al Bateen Executive's new DhabiJet FBO service offers:-
· Fastest possible transit time 'door to door' for passengers and crew.
· A single point of contact for all requirements.
· An experienced and dedicated DhabiJet Customer Services Team.
· No airside delays, rapid refuelling and cabin servicing.
· A full range of competitively priced FBO Services including lounge hospitality, concierge service, hotel and limousine reservations all co-ordinated on a one stop shop basis.
· Top Quality lounge facilities for passengers' and crew.
· Full on site support for immigration and customs.
· Boardroom style meeting facilities.
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.
For more information, please contact:
Annie Palmer
Mob: +971 50 441 9850
Tel: +971 2 447 2805
E-Mail: adac@hillandknowlton.com
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
© Press Release 2013
