Installation of radar equipment worth US$ 21 million has commenced at Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), the world's largest airport taking shape at Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Supply and installation contracts have gone to the UK's Park Air Systems AS, a world leader in air traffic control solutions and French giant Thales ATM Ltd, a leading international electronics and systems group.
"These radar installations will allow detecting and alerting capabilities, as well as en-route and approach guidance information for aircraft operating in Dubai airspace. This will also permit better co-ordination between departure and arrival flights, in turn making for a safer operating environment," said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central.
The JXB installations include ground movement radars which provide air traffic controllers with important detection and alert functionalities. The system is particularly useful for airports facing high levels of ground movement and in facilitating operations in low visibility.
Additionally, primary and secondary radar installations by Thales, based on the Approach Surveillance Radar (ASR) system, will offer final approach support in case of instrument or electrical problems onboard approaching aircraft. Doppler Very High Frequency Omni-Range and Distance Measuring Equipment (DVOR/DME) radars will form the final installations.
"DCA stipulates strict operational rules that have to be adhered to, in compliance with all ICAO standards and recommended practices. With the installation of these radars, construction of JXB is moving ahead as planned," said Sheikh Ahmed.
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About Dubai World Central:
Dubai World Central (DWC) is a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centred around the world's largest international airport. Currently being built 40 kilometres from the existing Dubai International Airport the project is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.
DWC creates a new benchmark in urban planning and destination living designed to support Dubai's aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and represents one of the most important developments in the history of the United Arab Emirates.
Eventually home to 900,000 people, DWC will be true 'city-within-a-city' with all the amenities that make up a world-class residential destination.
DWC, with infrastructure costs estimated at US $33 billion, comprises six specialized clustered zones: Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), Dubai Logistics City (DLC), DWC Commercial City, DWC Residential City, DWC Aviation City and DWC Golf City.
DWC is backed by the Government of Dubai and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central, Government of Dubai.
About Dubai World Central components:
JXB, when completed, will be the world's biggest passenger and cargo hub, with a capacity of 120 million passengers and more than 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will have six parallel runways and as many concourses with a 91 metre high control tower that will be an aviation landmark in the Middle East.
DLC will be part of the world's first truly integrated multi-modal logistics platform in a single-bonded free zone environment made up of DLC, JXB, Aviation City and Jebel Ali Port. It is designed as the region's unchallenged logistics hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS, all within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.
DWC Commercial City will be DWC's business and finance hub featuring more than 850 towers, ranging from 6-75 storeys in height. The city, expected to employ 130,000 people, will also boast 25 hotels ranging from deluxe, through to five-star, four-star and three-star properties.
DWC Residential City will include a mix of five-ten storey mid-cost apartment blocks. Up to 250,000 people are expected to live in this 'city'. A special staff village will house blue-collar workers within high-quality accommodation.
DWC Golf City will feature two 18-hole golf courses, extensive practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse with restaurants and a pro-shop. Up to 2,500 freehold homes will surround the courses. The resort will also feature a high-end boutique hotel.
DWC Aviation City will be the region's premier centre of excellence for technology manufacturing and science and technology education.
For more information please contact:
Gladson Ronad at MCS/Action,
PO Box 20970,
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960;
Fax: +9714 390 8161
Mob: +971 50 4533479
email: gladson.r@actionprgroup.com
Fouad Kassem at MCS/Action,
PO Box 20970,
Dubai, United
Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 390 2960;
Fax: +9714 390 8161
Mob: +971 50 6324150
email: fouad.k@actionprgroup.com
or visit www.dwc.ae
© Press Release 2007
