Inaugural Safi Airways flight lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) 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, ADAC took over responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain international Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen private jet airport, formerly Al Bateen military airbase, and Sir Baniyas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports all serve different segments of the marketplace and help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the large scale AED 25 (USD6.8) billion re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 20 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed. A new ATC tower and Midfield Terminal Complex will complete the redevelopment within the next few years.

About Safi Airways

Established in September 2006, Safi Airways is one of the world's newest and most exciting international airlines. With its branch in Dubai, UAE with its burgeoning economy, superb infrastructure and booming tourism and trade industries, Safi Airways' first scheduled flight operations include Dubai to Kabul, Kanandahar and Mazar E Sharif, Kuwait - Kabul and others.

New routes will be added as our network expands. Additionally, flights are planned between Kabul in Afghanistan and several European destinations as well as charter flights. We are proud to be the first airline in Afghanistan to operate in compliance with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) requirements. Our first aircraft are extended range Boeing B767-200ER featuring 18 Business Class and 196 Premium Economy Class seats, and B737-300 with 8 Business Class and 120 Economy seats. By striving to attain excellence as an airline, Safi Airways will generate value for its customers, employees and stakeholders, recognized as a leading quality driven and cost effective international airline.

For more information, please contact:
Press Office, ADAC - Abu Dhabi Airports Company
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Telephone: +971 2 635 4452
Fax: +971 2 635 4453
Mobile: +971 55 980 6698