Al Bateen Executive Airport Receives ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Gold Recognition 2019
Recognized for its ‘Al Bateen VVIP’ project.
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 3rd April 2019: Al Bateen Executive Airport (ABEA), owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Airports, received the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition 2019 for its ‘Al Bateen VVIP’ project.
Mohammed Al Katheeri, SVP Strategy & Communications at Abu Dhabi Airports, received the ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Gold Recognition trophy in a ceremony held during the ACI Asia-Pacific World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition which took place in Hong Kong, China on 3 April.
Al Bateen Executive Airport’s ‘Al Bateen VVIP’ project was one of the best among 19 submissions, under this year’s theme ‘Green Airport Infrastructure’. ‘Al Bateen VVIP’ is an environmental project that aims to minimize the impact of aviation on the environment.
Al Katheeri said: “We are proud to be recognised for our environmental efforts and achievements. Abu Dhabi International Airport first received an accreditation level of ‘reduction’ from the ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program, and now we are delighted to see Al Bateen Executive Airport receive ACI’s Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition 2019.”
"Sustainability is one of our core corporate values and we are committed to following the best environmental practices to minimize our carbon footprint, as part of our mission to being the world’s leading airport group across all levels,” Al Katheeri added.
About Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure. In September 2006, Abu Dhabi Airports assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, Abu Dhabi Airports added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive business aviation airport), as well as Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travelers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi’s development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.
Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport.
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Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE