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A spectacular overhead image of the star-shaped Midfield Terminal Complex |
UAE. Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) said today that it is benchmarking against international best practices as it progresses towards creating a new, world-class airport hub.
Commenting on the design fundamentals of the ambitious AED25 billion (US$6.8 billion) redevelopment programme at Abu Dhabi International Airport, ADAC Vice President of Corporate Affairs Sheikha Al Maskari said: “There are three key areas to consider in design and benchmarking when undertaking such a substantial airport redevelopment project.
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ADAC Vice President of Corporate Affairs Sheikha Al Maskari: “Our airport design has ensured the optimal [passenger] journey” |
“First, we considered our passengers and how we engineered their journey through the airport. Taking into account everything from walking times to way-finding and immigration, our airport design has ensured the optimal journey.
“The second consideration was the aircraft. We considered all the factors that affect aircraft using the airport, such as runway capacity, classifications and taxi times. Thirdly, we took into consideration airport support facilities such as catering and cargo automation.
“These three considerations are the foundation for any airport design project to ensure optimum functionality and usability is achieved.”
The new airport development project is designed to increase the overall capacity of Abu Dhabi International to more than 20 million passengers per year. A second new runway and a third terminal (Terminal 3*) have already been completed as part of this project.
A second, new Air Traffic Control facility is underway and the Midfield Terminal Complex, also known as the new airport, will complete the redevelopment plan by 2012.
Highlighting the importance of linking the redevelopment of Abu Dhabi International Airport to Abu Dhabi’s “˜Plan 2030′, Sheikha Al Maskari concluded: “We know demand for facilities at Abu Dhabi International Airport will increase exponentially in tandem with the development and growth of Abu Dhabi as outlined in Plan 2030. Our ambitious redevelopment project at the airport will provide capacity whilst upholding the highest standards in airport design.”
NOTE: Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new T3 is the focus of a special edition of The Moodie Report PLUS, to be published this week. Additionally ADAC will be profiled in a special supplement to The Moodie Report Digital Print Edition in April. This project includes a major interview with ADAC Chairman HE Khalifa Mohamed Al Mazrouei and senior ADAC management.
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An artist’s impression of the new Midfield Terminal Complex entrance |
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