Abu Dhabi Air Expo Opens Tomorrow Double its Size
Over 12,000 visitors expected to visit Al Bateen Executive Airport
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 will opens its doors tomorrow at Al Bateen Executive Airport to run from 5th to 7th March and showcasing the latest products and services in the General aviation over 80,000 square meter.
Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 will provide double the exhibition area compared to its first show in 2012 where more than 160 aerospace-related organizations, from across the UAE and from more than 70 countries, including: Canada, United States of America, Germany, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan, will be participating, representing a twofold increase compared to the number of nationalities that participated last year.
More than 100 aircraft will be on display from industry leading aviation manufacturers, including: Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Boeing, Gulfstream, Cessna, Piper Aircraft, Cirrus Aircraft, Air Bus at this year’s Expo. Both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft will be on the runway at Al Bateen for aerospace enthusiasts to explore. Abu Dhabi Air Expo is also likely the only exhibition in the world this year that will exhibit aircraft both less than 100 kg (LSA or GYRO) up to 150 tonnes (Airbus A310-300) at the same event.
Abu Dhabi Air Expo is organized and hosted by ADAC along with the support of many of Abu Dhabi key organizations such as ADNOC, UAE Armed Forces, the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi, Al Futtaim Group, Falcon Aviation Services, Royal Jet, Abu Dhabi Aviation, Mubadala, Rotana Jet, Etihad Airways, Jetex, Breitling, the Tourism and Culture Authority of Abu Dhabi, and the General Civil Aviation Authority.
Yousif Hassan Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Abu Dhabi Air Expo, General Manager of Al Bateen Executive Airport, said: “ADAC is excited about the potential of the second Abu Dhabi Air Expo. The scale of this year’s event compared to last year’s clearly demonstrates that Abu Dhabi is the place to be when it comes to showcasing the latest and greatest in general aviation technology. ADAC looks forward to helping aviation leaders from around the world grow their businesses through providing this platform to engage in dialogue with potential partners. ADAC is also eager to provide aviation enthusiasts from the region with a rare opportunity to enjoy the best products that the industry has to offer. Audience and residents of Abu Dhabi will also be entertained with the various airshow displays planned to take place daily between 16:00-18:00.”
The air displays will include the famous Al Fursan Aerobatic team, the UAE parachute team and the thrilling performance of the acclaimed Guinness Record Captain Zoltan Veres.
ADAC is anticipating that several announcements will be made and contracts signed at this year’s Air Expo. In addition, Abu Dhabi Expo 2013 will be hosting several premiers for the region and the industry, including:
• Gulfstream will display its G650 aircraft for the first time in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region
• Bombardier will introduce the latest version of its Global 6000
• Embraer Executive Jets will be exhibiting several aircraft, including the entry level range jet Phenom 300 to the long range Lineage 1000
• Tecnam, an Italian manufacturer, will present its latest P2010, an aircraft that is particularly suitable for flight schools concerned with keeping operating costs low
• Several flight schools, and training centers including, GCAS, Etihad Airways Academy, CAE Emirates College Academy, Australian College of Kuwait, International Center of Excellence, Royal Jordanian Air Academy, Wallan Academy of Saudi, Fujairah Aviation Academy and Chopperline Australia
Educating the youth about the general aviation industry has already been a priority for ADAC, and a day of the Expo has been dedicated to students. On 7th March, more than 800 high school students from the UAE will visit the Expo to meet with the flight schools present and to learn more about the aeronautic and aviation industries. Members of the public are also invited to attend on all 3 days at a cost of 100 AED per ticket.
For more information about the event, please visit www.adairexpo.com or www.albateenairport.ae.
Emirate: Abu Dhabi
Date: Mar 4, 2013
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