Al Bateen Executive Airport Gears Up for F1 Grand Prix

Al Bateen Executive Airport announced today that it will provide landing and parking services free of charge to all executive jets arriving into Abu Dhabi during the Etihad Airways' Formula 1 Grand Prix season (10th and 14th November 2010).
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The airport, managed by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), is located a 15 minutes’ drive from the Yas Island, and it is this location that the airport claims is the main benefit of this facility.
 
According to airport representatives, having access to a private customized airport, as well as a VIP terminal, will save travellers time by offering short transits and waiting times for the aircraft, and this will consequently maximize their time in Abu Dhabi.    Based operators at Al Bateen include Al Jaber Aviation, Falcon Aviation, Prestige Jet, and XO Jet.
 
Endorsing ADAC’s initiative, Ali Al Naqbi, chairman of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), said: “Al Bateen Executive Airport is determined to lead the executive aviation industry in Abu Dhabi and the region, and this Formula 1 offer is a proactive initiative on behalf of its management to further promote the airport, specifically for business aviation and in general, in the UAE during this mega event of 2010.”
 
“As the chairman of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), I commend ADAC’s and Al Bateen Executive Airport’s commitment to this industry, and wish all business aviation personnel arriving at Al Bateen Executive Airport an exciting F1 viewing and very pleasant stay at Abu Dhabi.”
 
Yousef Al Hammadi, deputy general manager at Al Bateen Executive Airport, stated: “ADAC is continuously thriving to provide unmatched services to its niche clientele, guests and operators. The aim is to encourage clients to use Al Bateen Executive Airport as their travel hub of choice, based on the comfort and convenience we offer.”
 
“Time efficiency, flexibility, professionalism and credibility combined are the factors that today’s executives are looking for in their travel solution. Al Bateen Executive Airport is tailoring its services and offers to ensure these factors are built in all its practices and operation. Hence, such services and offers will provide competence to operators of private jet aircraft during this season. We’re confident to say that our guests will be pleasantly surprised with both the state-of-the-art facilities and quality services provided at the airport during the F1 event, ” Al Hammadi concluded.
 

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