ABU DHABI: Dubai World Central, the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis, has announced the ground breaking for an Executive Terminal which will cater exclusively to business aviation.SThe 6,000 sq m terminal is sited at DWC’s Aviation District and is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Rashed Bu Qara’a, chief operating officer, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, said: “DWC is partnering with industry leaders to build a complete ecosystem for a world-class aerotropolis, and the Executive Terminal is a step in the right direction. Providing integrated access to both land side and air side, DWC’s Aviation District enables the seamless functioning of fixed- based operations and is, therefore, ideally placed to host a project of this magnitude.”
Other key features of the terminal include dedicated facilities for customs, immigration and police, separate drop-off and executive lounge areas to ensure full privacy, as well as walkable, direct access to the apron. Josh Stewart, founder and CEO of XJet, a USA-headquartered exclusive private aviation service provider, said: “XJet has been committed to bringing its award-winning business model to the Middle East for a number of years. We are incredibly excited to have been awarded a licence to operate at the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis. The truly world-class setup at DWC has encouraged us to relocate our global headquarters to our new facility which will be opening in 2015.”
