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Airport name IATA [1] Location Emirate ICAO [2] Coordinates; Zayed International Airport [2]: AUH Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi: OMAA Al Bateen Executive Airport [2]: AZI Abu Dhabi
The airport was first conceived in 1974, in response to the government's plans to modernize the then brand new nation. At the time, Al Bateen Airport (then called Abu Dhabi International Airport) was the main international airport serving the city (Abu Dhabi Airfield was the other old airport).
Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) is public joint-stock company and part of ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies, established in 2006 to spearhead the development of the aviation infrastructure and aviation-related services at the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's airports.
The airport was built in the 1960s, and in 1970, the airport was inaugurated as Abu Dhabi International Airport. [3] In 1982, a new airport was opened on the mainland southeast of the city to accommodate the increasing air traffic. In 1983, Al Bateen became a military airbase, [3] known as Bateen Air Base. [4]
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The airline was established in 1975 and started operations in March 1976. It began with helicopter operations and added fixed-wing aircraft in 1991. A third-party maintenance facility was opened in 1994. It is owned by Abu Dhabi nationals (70%) and the Abu Dhabi government (30%) and has 960 employees (at March 2013). [1]
Rank Airport City served Country Code (IATA/ICAO) Total passengers Rank change % change 1. Dubai International Airport: Dubai United Arab Emirates DXB/OMDB: 92,300,000 [1]: 6.2% 2. Istanbul Airport
The main office is located in Abu Dhabi and the regional office is located in Dubai to serve the northern Emirates. The GCAA, which is the sole authority for the control and regulation of civil aviation in the UAE, is responsible for the provision of en-route air navigation services and all aspects of flight safety.