Dubai airport to return to full capability in two weeks: Sheikh Ahmed – Information

Dubai airport is able to dealing with as much as 100 million passengers yearly.

Earlier than pandemic, the airport related greater than 240 locations throughout six continents on greater than 100 airways

Dubai airports will return to full capability following the re-opening of its final closed concourse in two weeks because the aviation trade recovers from a turbulent spell caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, its high official says.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), chairman of Dubai Airports and chairman and CEO of Emirates Group, mentioned Dubai Worldwide Airport (DXB) will return to full capability for the primary time for the reason that outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.

““By means of strategic planning, world-class measures and superior know-how, we now have proven that we will overcome any problem,” Sheikh Ahmed mentioned at a press convention on Monday to share particulars about forthcoming Dubai Airshow, beginning November 14.

Dubai Airports reopened Terminal 1 at Dubai Worldwide Airport in June after a 15-month closure as a result of coronavirus pandemic. Terminal 1 has an annual passenger capability of 18 million passengers whereas the airport is able to dealing with as much as 100 million passengers yearly.

“A realistic response that targeted on defending the well being and well-being of the individuals as a high precedence whereas minimising the affect of the disaster on the nation’s economic system. A response that was backed by our means to adapt shortly to take care of our hard-earned place as one of many world’s most essential aviation, tourism and commerce hubs,” Sheikh Ahmed mentioned.

“By welcoming worldwide leaders and specialists from throughout the globe, we’re paving the best way for brand spanking new partnerships that can drive restoration and future development,” he added.

Earlier than pandemic, the airport related greater than 240 locations throughout six continents on greater than 100 airways.

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Unbelievable aviation restoration

Paul Griffiths, chief govt of Dubai Airports, expects a fast turnaround in aviation trade as journey demand picked up following reopening of borders.

“The aviation trade might return to pre-pandemic ranges earlier than 2025 as a result of unimaginable development up to now few weeks.

“We might obtain full restoration earlier than 2025. Dubai Airports is anticipated to exceed its 28 million worldwide passengers goal this yr,” Griffiths informed Khaleej Instances on the occasion.

Dubai Worldwide Airport is anticipated to develop eight per cent to twenty-eight million this yr on the again of the reopening of Terminal 1 on June 24 and ease in journey restrictions after profitable vaccination drive within the area. In 2020, passenger visitors plummeted 70 per cent to 25.9 million from 86.4 million in 2019.

— muzaffarrizvi@khaleejtimes.com