The Dubai Department of Civil Aviation has begun the second phase of its expansion program, related to the construction of Terminal 3, Concourse 2 and a car park, all dedicated for the Emirates airline and a large cargo terminal. The construction work is to be completed in mid-2007. The airport will have the capacity to handle close to 70 million passengers a year, a significant increase from its current capacity of 22 million. This expansion will position the Dubai International Airport as the leading airport in the region.
Alcatel is part of the consortium led by Thermo L.L.C., which was awarded the overall project as well as the supply of all specialized airport systems together with Arinc. Alcatel will supply, integrate and deploy security and access control systems, closed-circuit TV, radiating cable for the extension of the existing TETRA system, a master antenna system for an entertainment distribution network, and an overall structured cabling network connecting all systems over 7,000 kilometres. The overall value of the consortium contract is 370 million euros.
"This project is our largest communications contract won to date against strong competition for an airport. It further leverages our experience in managing large integration projects with strong pressure in terms of project management and time frames," says Frederic Rose, President of Alcatel's integration and services activities. "The trust of the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation not only confirms our worldwide expertise in serving the transportation industry, but also positions Alcatel to expand its presence in the Middle East."
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Alcatel to supply communications and security systems for the Dubai International Airport's expansion project
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 17 - 2005 at 15:23
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Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) today announced that it has been awarded a 41 million euro contract by the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation to supply, integrate and deploy the telecommunications and security systems for the Dubai International Airport's expansion project.
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About ArincARINC Incorporated is the world leader in transportation communications and systems engineering. The company develops and operates communications and information processing systems and provides systems engineering and integration solutions to five key industries: airports, aviation, defense, government, and surface transportation. Founded to provide reliable and efficient radio communications for the airlines, ARINC is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and operates key regional offices in London and Singapore, with over 3,000 employees worldwide. ARINC is ISO 9001:2001 Certified.
About Thermo Electron Corp.
Thermo L.L.C. is a leader in the field of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering and contracting with an experience of 28 years. Headquartered in Dubai, Thermo L.L.C. maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Doha, Qatar. Thermo L.L.C. provides complete design and build turnkey projects offering comprehensive services within the commercial, domestic, offshore & industrial sectors as a single or multi-service engineering contractor for both small and large projects. Thermo L.L.C. is certified to ISO 9001:2000 for design and contracting, with all office and site based activities carried out in strict accordance with procedures. They have a Health, Safety and Environmental Plan applied in all contracts with procedures constantly administered and upgraded.
About Alcatel's Integration and Services activities
Alcatel offers a comprehensive portfolio of services to industries and public sectors (energy, transport, public sectors, defense and security) as well as to all telecom carriers (fixed and mobile). For industries and public sectors, Alcatel offers integrated and reliable communications solutions through a range of services, including network design, procurement, integration, deployment, security and maintenance. Alcatel's integrated solutions cover both multi-vendor and multi-technology communication networks and are customized to the specific needs of the customer. Alcatel brings to industry and public sectors global reach, telecom expertise and significant experience in integrating and deploying large-scale projects throughout the world.
About Alcatel
Alcatel provides communications solutions to telecommunication carriers, Internet service providers and enterprises for delivery of voice, data and video applications to their customers or employees. Alcatel brings its leading position in fixed and mobile broadband networks, applications and services, to help its partners and customers build a user-centric broadband world. With sales of EURO 12.3 billion in 2004, Alcatel operates in more than 130 countries.
Posted by Christine H. Andersen, Assistant News EditorThursday, February 17 - 2005 at 15:23 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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