Geneva, Switzerland,  Al Bateen Executive Airport announced during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), the completion of refurbishment works for 3 hangars at its facilities in Abu Dhabi. The refurbishment works include structural, mechanical and floor works and an upgrade to the back-office and workshop facilities.

The first phase of the refurbishment program at Al Bateen Executive Airport covers a total space of 7,500 square metres,  50% has already been committed to new and existing Al Bateen customers, representing an investment of US$5 million.

Accoring to Al Bateen Executive Airport, the project is part of a strategy to expand and upgrade facilities to satisfy the demand for aircraft parking, based operator and maintenance services at the airport as more and more customers choose the convenience of flying in to and out of an airport that focuses on providing tailored service and solutions.

The plans for the refurbishment works are progressing together with the planned launch of the free zone at Al Bateen to facilitate company registration services and other incentives granted to the free zone.

Yousif Al Hammadi, Al Bateen Executive  Airport, acting general manager commented, “Al Bateen Executive Airport was inaugurated in 2008 as the first dedicated business aviation airport for the region with a mandate to develop and lead this dynamic industry. The delivery today of 3 newly refurbished hangars is another key milestone inAl Bateen’s strategy to provide world class services and facilities for the business aviation community.

“A number of projects are running in parallel and the refurbishment works have been planned and are being executed to deliver the needed infrastructure that is crucial for launching the free zone at Al Bateen Executive Airport this year.”