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Record month at Dubai International
Dubai International has begun 2013 in top gear, setting yet another monthly record by welcoming, for the first time, more than 5.5 million passengers in a single month. According to the traffic report issued by Dubai Airports today, passenger traffic rose 14.6 per cent to 5,559,760 in January 2013, up from 4,852,139 in the same month in 2012.
Dubai Airports unveils new home for Airbus A380
Dubai Airports and Emirates have completed the phased launch of Concourse A – the home of the A380 and the world’s first purpose-built facility for the aircraft at Dubai International. The new concourse is expected to boost capacity at Dubai International from 60 million to 75 million passengers per year.
Dubai International moves to third in world airport rankings
Following its busiest month and year on record, Dubai International has taken over as the world’s third ranked airport for international passenger numbers, vaulting ahead of Hong Kong International Airport in the global rankings. According to the annual traffic report issued today by Dubai Airports, passenger traffic surged 13.2 per cent to 57,684,550 in 2012, up from 50,977,960 passengers recorded during 2011.
Dubai Airport welcomes first A380s to Concourse A
Dubai Airports has announced the phased opening of Concourse A, the world’s first A380 facility at Dubai International’s Terminal 3, with four of its 20 contact gates being brought into operation from today. Scheduled for departure at 14:30 from Dubai to Heathrow, London became Concourse A’s first flight, ushering in a new era in Dubai’s aviation history.
Dubai International passenger traffic climbs
Passenger traffic at Dubai International is set to surpass the projected target of 56.5 million for the year, as the hub racked up another month of double digit growth this November, according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports. The airport operator also revealed that traffic is forecast to reach 66 million in 2013.
Dubai Airports tests first purpose-built A380 concourse
Dubai Airports has conducted the first operational trial involving members of the public, to test the readiness of the newly built Concourse A – the first purpose-built A380 facility in the world. Situated at Dubai International Terminal 3, the major trial follows a comprehensive series of preliminary exercises that were carried out at the facility in recent weeks with the participation of employees of the airport and its partners.
Traffic surges at Dubai International
Dubai International has recorded double digit growth in passenger numbers in September, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by airport operator Dubai Airports. Dubai International is the fourth busiest international aviation hub in the world.
Fog causes disruption at Dubai International Airport
As many as 50 flights have been diverted from Dubai International Airport following the closure of both runways. Operator Dubai Airports said the airport was closed at 06:45 resulted in the diversion of flights to a number of airports in the region including Dubai World Central, Al Ain, Doha Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Muscat and Bahrain among others.
Dubai International passenger traffic surges 20 per cent
Passenger numbers at Dubai International exceeded the 4.5 million mark for the seventh time this year, according to the August traffic report issued by airport operator Dubai Airports. The large growth rate was mainly attributed to fluctuating travel patters during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in August.
Alpha-numeric system implemented at Dubai International
A new alpha-numeric system has been installed at Dubai International in a bid to make it easier for passengers to find their way around. The updating and conversion of existing signage was the first phase of a longer term project.
Dubai International Airport surpasses 5 million passengers
Dubai International has revealed that its passenger figures for July grew by 6% as it surpassed the five million passenger mark for the first time in its history. Europe, Africa, Asia and the Indian subcontinent were key markets for growth.
Dubai International’s Concourse 3 to welcome world class cuisine
Dubai International’s new purpose-built A380 facility, Concourse 3, is set to become a destination in its own right with the introduction of leading food and beverage concepts. Ranging from Giraffe - the popular international family restaurant which will open its first outlet in the Middle East at Dubai International - to trusted brands such as Paul, Dubai Airports has assembled a portfolio of 16 public food outlets and bars.