Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: - Falcon Aviation Services (Falcon), a corporate jet and helicopter service provider, is now offering offshore transportation to Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO), from its base at Al Bateen Executive Airport, the region's only dedicated business aviation airport.
Falcon will fly nearly 400 ADMA-OPCO's staff daily, to and from Das Island and Zirku Island, the main industrial bases for the emirate's Upper Zakum, Umm al Dalkh and Satah fields. There will be three flights per day on each of Falcon's two newly acquired Dash 8 Q400 fixed wing aircraft, taking off from Al Bateen Airport, with the passengers clearing security through the newly refurbished Sheikh Zayed Terminal.
Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operations Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said: "Al Bateen Executive Airport remains the ultimate choice for charter and executive aircraft operators due to its strategic location, fully equipped operational, administrative and maintenance facilities, and fast-on-fast-off processing services. We are delighted to be supporting Falcon Aviation Services' strong growth, and Al Bateen Executive Airport will continue to provide them with world-class business aviation services, thereby helping them set the benchmark for offshore transportation in the region."
Captain Ramandeep Oberoi, Chief Operating Officer, Falcon Aviation Services said, "This is a momentous achievement for Falcon as we had a short time frame in which to set up and deliver this service. However, with the help and cooperation of Abu Dhabi Airports, we are able to support the oil and gas sector by using our two Dash 8 Q400's to transport 400 passengers daily to their work."
Al Bateen Executive Airport has recently undergone several upgrades to its facilities and lounges in order to continue to offer outstanding services to passengers and private aviation operators, and to provide a state-of-the-art venue to host three key events; Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016, the Middle East Aviation Career Conference & Exhibition, and the Abu Dhabi Heli Expo 2016. A brand new VVIP Terminal is due to open later in October, and enhancements are being made to the existing VIP Terminal. The taxiway, airfield, and apron have also been upgraded.
-Ends-
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 40 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.
You can follow Abu Dhabi Airports on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AUH
Instagram: instagram.com/abudhabiairports
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abu-dhabi-airports
YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/AUHAirport
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AbuDhabiAirports
Web sites: www.adac.ae, www.abudhabiairport.ae
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 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 personalized jet travel can bring.
Benefits
- Only dedicated private aviation airport in the region
- Fast & efficient turnarounds
- Ideal location in the city centre close to central business district
- Over 90 parking/maintenance spaces in hangars for different aircraft sizes + 20 apron parking stands
- Business Campus - full business traveller facilities and stand-alone offices
- One-stop-shop Business Jet Specialists
- Fuel, handling, and other FBO services
- Air Taxis
- Vendor/Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) access
- Related aviation business access
- Aviation education and training
· Press Office:
· Phone Number: 02 505 3304
· E-mail: press@adac.ae
· Layla Haroon
· P.O. Box: 77765, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
· Mob: +971 55 636 0425
· E-mail: lharoon@bell-pottinger.com
© Press Release 2015
