With the world's major airlines from five continents on display, JXB was the focus for top airline executives in earmarking the future airport on their international routes and planning process.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central said: "With airports now considered a vital part of the route development process, the Routes event was a key annual opportunity for JXB to market its potential to the global aviation community. Global network carriers and regional operators, as well as cargo and charter airlines were a key target audience due to the new airport's regional significance as a business hub.
"Many airlines have already expressed their intention in establishing their regional base at JXB and Routes enabled us to make further inroads in drawing the attention of new airlines. The event also offered us an ideal opportunity to review the performance of airlines' established services, stimulating joint ideas with them to increase revenue and reduce costs.
"Following on last year's announcements about JXB's launch at Routes in Dubai, this year's edition allowed Dubai World Central to update global airline carriers about what will soon become the world's largest operational airport in a few years."
JXB's first CAT III, A-380 enabled 4.5 kilometre runway is scheduled for completion by end-September this year, followed by a period of rigorous testing before first cargo flights take off by mid of 2008.
Work on the first passenger and cargo terminal is well underway with installation of all navigational aids systems on schedule. The 92-metre high air traffic control tower is nearly 70% complete while work on all emergency and security service buildings has commenced.
"Dubai World Central (DWC), the huge 140 square kilometre urban aviation project which is centred around JXB, will have the latest in aviation and logistics systems creating the world's first truly multi-modal transportation platform - a unique selling point for the project at Routes," added Sheikh Ahmed.
"More so, JXB will be the only airport in the world to feature six parallel 4.5 kilometre A-380 enabled CAT-III runways, allowing passenger and cargo capacity never before seen elsewhere in the world."
The new mammoth airport will allow global operators to enhance their reach in the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS - a billion consumer market - within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.
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JXB attracts aviation industry majors at global event
- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 09 - 2007 at 13:26
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Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), set to be the world's largest airport, attracted major airlines at the recently held 13th World Route Development Forum 2007, the world's leading airline and airport networking event in Stockholm, Sweden.
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About Dubai World Central:Dubai World Central (DWC) is a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centred around the world's largest international airport. Currently being built 40 kilometres from the existing Dubai International Airport the project is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.
DWC creates a new benchmark in urban planning and destination living designed to support Dubai's aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and represents one of the most important developments in the history of the United Arab Emirates.
Eventually home to 900,000 people, DWC will be true 'city-within-a-city' with all the amenities that make up a world-class residential destination.
DWC, with infrastructure costs estimated at US $33 billion, comprises six specialized clustered zones: Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), Dubai Logistics City (DLC), DWC Commercial City, DWC Residential City, DWC Aviation City and DWC Golf City.
DWC is endorsed by the Government of Dubai and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central, Government of Dubai.
About Dubai World Central components:
JXB, when completed, will be the world's biggest passenger and cargo hub, with a capacity of 120 million passengers and more than 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will have six parallel runways and as many concourses with a 91 metre high control tower that will be an aviation landmark in the Middle East.
DLC will be part of the world's first truly integrated multi-modal logistics platform in a single-bonded free zone environment made up of DLC, JXB, Aviation City and Jebel Ali Port. It is designed as the region's unchallenged logistics hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS, all within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.
DWC Commercial City will be DWC's business and finance hub featuring more than 850 towers, ranging from 6-75 storeys in height. The city, expected to employ 130,000 people, will also boast 25 hotels ranging from deluxe, through to five-star, four-star and three-star properties.
DWC Residential City will include a mix of five-ten storey mid-cost apartment blocks. Up to 250,000 people are expected to live in this 'city'. A special staff village will house blue-collar workers within high-quality accommodation.
DWC Golf City will feature two 18-hole golf courses, extensive practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse with restaurants and a pro-shop. Up to 2,500 freehold homes will surround the courses. The resort will also feature a high-end boutique hotel.
DWC Aviation City will be the region's premier centre of excellence for technology manufacturing and science and technology education.
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorTuesday, October 09 - 2007 at 13:26 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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