10 March 2016
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Airports today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aéroports de Paris (ADP) linking Al Bateen Executive Airport with Le Bourget Airport.

The MoU was signed by Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Chief Financial Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports and Isabelle Dreysse, Deputy Managing Director of Paris-Le Bourget, during Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2016. The agreement will pave the way for extensive collaboration between the two airports on a variety of aviation industry issues. Regular meetings will be held between the airport teams focusing in particular on customer service, technology and sustainability.

H.E. Eng. Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports commented: "We are delighted to have signed this agreement with ADP and we believe it will benefit both parties significantly. We will maintain a close exchange of information through regular correspondence -, and we will introduce personnel exchange programs. Abu Dhabi Airports is excited to work closely with ADP and we look forward to a successful relationship that will bring advantages to all involved."

Bruno Mazurkiewicz, Managing Director of Paris-Le Bourget & General Aviation Aerodromes, commented: "It is a pleasure to ink this agreement with Abu Dhabi Airports, and we are excited about the benefits that this MoU will bring. We will now be able to quickly share critical information and news around trends in civil aviation administration and policies. This agreement will also help us to foster human resources with global skills and improve training capabilities."

Al Bateen Executive Airport, the only exclusive business aviation airport in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), began commercial operations in 2008 from its location at the heart of Abu Dhabi city, and currently has a stand capacity for up to 90 private jets. The airport recently announced record traffic figures in 2015, welcoming 43,278 passengers through its gates.

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

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