{"id":31547,"date":"2020-10-01T17:18:31","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T13:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=31547"},"modified":"2020-10-01T17:18:31","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T13:18:31","slug":"dubai-airports-marks-60-years-of-future-forward-at-dxb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/dubai-airports-marks-60-years-of-future-forward-at-dxb\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Airports Marks 60 Years Of ‘Future Forward’ At DXB"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai Airports today marked the 60th anniversary of the official opening of Dubai International (DXB). The occasion celebrates a remarkable success story driven by Dubai Airports\u2019 \u2018future forward\u2019 thinking that has seen DXB emerge as the world\u2019s leading airport. Since opening on 30 September 1960, DXB has served 1.115 billion passengers travelling on more than 7.47 million flights connecting over 240 destinations in 95 countries across the globe.<\/p>\n

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Airports said: \u201cFrom the outset, DXB has been a catalyst for growth. Dubai International was born from the vision of the late HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum who understood the vast potential of aviation and had the foresight to build the airport and promote an Open Skies policy. That vision was carried forward strongly by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, who effectively positioned Dubai as a global aviation leader. DXB, which is at the centre of Dubai\u2019s proud aviation history, is testimony to the fact that great things can be achieved through vision, forward-thinking, innovation, collaboration and hard work. Over the next half a century, we will continue to strengthen our role in connecting the world and supporting the social and economic development of Dubai.\u201d<\/p>\n

60 years of achievement<\/strong><\/p>\n

DXB\u2019s history is replete with examples of forward thinking and aviation firsts. It was the first airport in the Middle East to feature a gated terminal, along with the largest Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower when Sheikh Rashid terminal opened in 2000, and the first to launch e-gates in 2002. In 2008, it opened the largest airport terminal in the world (Terminal 3) and three years later the world\u2019s first concourse purpose-built for the A380 (Concourse A). It is home to the world\u2019s leading international airline and duty-free retail operation. DXB became the world\u2019s busiest international airport in 2014 and welcomed its billionth passenger in December 2018.<\/p>\n

Preparing for the next 50 years<\/strong><\/p>\n

In line with the vision and strategy of UAE\u2019s leaders, Dubai Airports is not resting on its laurels and is focused on furthering its progress in the next 50 years and beyond.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach year brings new challenges and opportunities,\u201d said Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports. \u201cToday we are working our way through a crisis and our recovery is well underway. DXB now serves 51% of the destinations, in 77% of the countries, and 58% of the airlines it did pre-COVID-19. We continue to advocate for standard protocols around the world that are key to safeguarding passengers\u2019 wellbeing and accelerating the recovery of international travel. The development of a rapid COVID-19 test on departure is one such solution.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we are fully focused on managing our today, we have strongly set our sights on consolidating our leadership in the future. We are constantly exploring new approaches and technologies that can help us offer even more seamless, secure and rewarding travel experiences,\u201d added Griffiths.<\/p>\n

Dubai Airports is actively pursuing a number of initiatives to restore consumer confidence and enhance the travel experience, including airport interior design innovations, the use of single ID biometrics to facilitate contact-less travel and an e-commerce platform that will bring added choice and convenience to travellers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will continue to work with the sector to boost consumer confidence and raise DXB\u2019s capacity as traffic grows,\u201d continued Griffiths. \u201cWhile we can\u2019t predict how long it will take for the industry to fully recover, I am optimistic that when the world will open up, the desire to travel will be stronger than ever.\u00a0 Dubai Airports and the entire aviation community here will be ready, just as we have been in the past 60 years.\u201d<\/p>\n

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