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When AIRPORTS are no longer airPORTS! Just ports? Or maybe Mega-ports Verti-ports Travel-port(als) How about Me-ports (remember the personalization focus)? 📌 Just close your eyes & imagine #abudhabi Zayed Mega-Port connected via super high speed rail to Dubai World Central! 📌 #Dubai World Central is then connected by another high speed rail link to Sharjah "port" 📌 The skies are buzzing with air taxis that fly from the vertiports that dot the cities in the #uae - ferrying premium passengers directly to their flights at the mega-ports! 📌 Passengers can make connections between the ports in less than 30 mins - offering seamless connectivity not just in the UAE but to the world! And BTW the UAE has trans-port connections to ALL major cities across the globe! It's a MEGA-exciting time! That's the future! #aviation #travel

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has overtaken Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to become the world’s busiest airport overall in December, according to travel data provider OAG. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dyQtpP23 #Travel #DXB #Dubai #Airports

Travelling through an airport can be a stressful experience for many. How can airports and airlines make the passenger experience a positive one? Discover our key learnings from working with one of the busiest airport hubs in the world, Dubai Airports. https://lnkd.in/e3VscwsG #PassengerExperience #AirportExperience #CXDesign #AviationIndustry #CXStrategy

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport Reopens Northern Runway Early Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the early reopening of the Northern Runway at Zayed International Airport. This is a big step forward in improving the airport’s capacity and efficiency, promising better travel experiences for everyone.The aviation industry is seeing more and more air traffic, especially in busy hubs like Abu Dhabi. The Northern Runway at Zayed International Airport was closed for major upgrades to handle this increase. The challenge was to finish the work quickly without cutting corners on quality and safety. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eg4G5tgN #AbuDhabiAirports #NorthernRunway #AviationNews #UAEInfrastructure #AirportExpansion #TravelHub #AviationInnovation #MiddleEastAviation #RunwayUpgrade #GlobalAviation #AbuDhabiDevelopments #GCCAviation #AirTravel #UAEAirports #RunwayExpansion

📌 Dubai Airports Continue to Grow 🔸 68.6 million passengers handled in just 9 months. 🔹 The airport operates approximately 1,230 flights daily, a 6.4% increase. 🔸 An average of 213 passengers per flight. 🔹 Despite high traffic at full capacity, congestion remains unnoticed, thanks to investments in technology and space optimization.

✈️ Happy Friday - We have just wrapped up work on a precision approach path indicator (PAPI) positioning for the new runway at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai. Al Maktoum International Airport, also known as Dubai World Central, is an international airport in Jebel Ali, 37 kilometres southwest of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that opened on 27 June 2010. It is the main part of Dubai South, a planned residential, commercial and logistics complex. Located in Dubai South, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is set to become the world's largest airport, handling 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. Strategically positioned near Emaar South and Expo City Dubai, it’s a hub for global travel, trade, and logistics. Cutting-edge infrastructure and future metro connectivity drive Dubai’s growth as a worldwide destination. This $30B project is a monumental step for aviation. Early involvement sets Air Traffic Solutions up for future runway and tower projects. Here’s to shaping the future of Dubai’s airspace! #DubaiAirport #AlMaktoumInternational #AviationInnovation #DubaiWorldCentral #GlobalTravelHub #AviationInfrastructure #AirTrafficManagement #FutureOfAviation #DubaiSouth #GlobalLogistics #AirportDevelopment #AviationExcellence #PrecisionApproach #AviationProjects #SmartInfrastructure #MiddleEastAviation #mikelockwood #johnruttiman #lyndalwilson #airtrafficsolutions Mike Lockwood John Ruttiman Lyndal Wilson

Dubai International (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) Airport is the main airport serving Dubai as well as the principal airport of UAE. DXB is not only listed among the busiest airports in the world when it comes to passenger traffic, but it also serves the most international passengers in the world. It is estimated that 1 plane flies from DBX every 76 seconds. It is also the 2nd-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic, the busiest airport for Airbus A380 & Boeing 777 movements & the airport with the highest average number of passengers per flight. In 2023, the airport handled 87 million passengers, 1.81 million tons of cargo & registered 416,405 aircraft movements. From 2006-2014, I was involved in security consultancy work for DBX's Terminal 3, Cargo Mega Terminal as well as for the various modifications & many additions. Terminal 3 was completed & opened on 14 Oct 2008 in 4 seperate phases to avoid crashing the baggage handling & other IT systems. Terminal 3 was the largest building in the world by floor area & is currently the world's largest airport terminal, with over 1,713,000 m2 of space. A large part of Terminal 3 is located under the taxiway area & directly connected to Concourse B: the departure & arrival halls in the new structure are 10m beneath the airport's apron. Terminal 3 boasts a multi level underground structure, first & business class lounges, restaurants, 180 check-in counters & 2,600 car-parking spaces. The terminal offers more than double the previous retail area of Concourse C, by adding about 4,800 m2 & Concourse B's 10,700 m2 of shopping facilities. Dubai Airports’ Cargo Mega Terminal which was built on a 43,600 m2 site, with a capacity of 3 million tons per year, handles all types of cargo from one central location. This terminal has fully-automated workstations & is one of the most technologically advanced cargo terminals in the world. Dubai has another international airport, known as Dubai World Central (IATA: DWC, ICAO: OMD) Airport (Al Maktoum Airport) located in Jebel Ali, which is presently a low cost terminal. However, the authorities have repurposed DWC & designated it to be the country's new main aviation hub with a 260 million passenger capacity. When construction is fully completed, DWC is expected to be the largest in the world. When the new & much improved DWC is fully operational in about 10 years time & at an projected cost of US35 billion, DBX would likely be decommissioned. However for the time being, DWC remains the secondary airport in Dubai. The new DWC Airport is a different beast. At 5 times the size of DBX, it is slated to have 400 gates & 5 parallel runways. In the US, Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (IATA: ORD, ICAO: KORD) has 8 runways, the most runways of any civilian airport in the world. But the 8 runways are utilised at different times depending on the prevailing wind, weather, traffic & airport conditions. As of 2023, O'Hare is considered the world's most connected airport.

Is the future of urban mobility already here? Joby Aviation, in partnership with Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure, has officially started construction on the first vertiport at Dubai International Airport (DXB). This vertiport marks a significant milestone as Joby prepares to launch its air taxi service in Dubai by late 2025. The groundbreaking event was attended by HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Joby's CEO JoeBen Bevirt. The new vertiport will seamlessly integrate with Dubai’s transport network, including the Dubai Metro and DXB Airport, aiming to redefine urban mobility in the region. With plans for additional vertiports in Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, and Dubai Marina, Joby’s air taxi service promises to offer rapid, zero-emission travel with stunning city views. This initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision of becoming a global leader in innovative transportation solutions. How do you see air taxis transforming urban travel in major cities? Share your thoughts! For full details, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gHja7_Ur #AvfoilNews #AirTaxis #DubaiInnovation #JobyAviation #UrbanMobility #eVTOL #Sustainability #FutureOfTransport #SmartCities #AviationInnovation

Dubai plans to make Al Maktoum International Airport the world's biggest airport. It will be even larger than Dubai International Airport, which is currently the busiest in the world. This $35-billion project aims to handle more passengers in the future, keeping Dubai at the forefront of global aviation. ✈️ 👉 The expanded airport will cover over 27 square miles and have five runways. It will also feature four terminals with 400 gates, able to accommodate up to 260 million passengers annually and handle over 13 million tons of cargo. The new airport will be a transportation hub and a center connecting millions of people to Dubai's vibrant city life. Based at Dubai International Airport, Emirates Airlines will move to Al Maktoum International Airport by 2034. This move will help ensure a smooth transition and a better traveler experience. 👌 Overall, this project shows Dubai's commitment to innovation and progress in airport infrastructure. 👏 As the new airport is built, Dubai is set to lead the way in shaping the future of aviation. ✈️ #estleys #dubaiairport #aviationgrowth #worldslargestairport #dubaiinfrastructure #futureofaviation #dubaiinnovation