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29 March 2024

Abu Dhabi Airports' MTB gets first boarding bridges

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By Wam

Abu Dhabi Airports has successfully installed the first three of 106 passenger boarding bridges in the new Midfield Terminal Building (MTB). These state-of-the-art bridges have been constructed with glass walls to allow passengers to appreciate the unique architecture of the MTB and see their aircraft as they board.
 
Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, said, "The installation of this first batch of passenger boarding bridges is another major milestone in the construction of the terminal. The logistics of placing such a large piece of equipment on an active job site, with ongoing airfield and terminal work, were challenging, but our expert team performed flawlessly and we anticipate that the process of equipping all 65 new gates with this important infrastructure will be just as smooth."
 
"We are using the latest in smart airport technology for the Midfield Terminal Building. Each of our new passenger boarding bridges will interface with the Visual Docking Guidance Systems, which direct aircraft to their gate parking positions. All of our bridges also have anti-collision sensors to protect aircraft from damage. Aided by this technology we are confident that we are delivering a product of the highest quality which can support the operation of the wide variety aircraft types that we see here at Abu Dhabi International Airport," Al Mansoori added.
 
German manufacturer Thyssenkrupp delivered 24 bridges to the MTB site and will be providing the remaining bridges over the coming 15 months. Pre-installation testing is ongoing at their manufacturing facility in Spain prior to the bridges arriving in Abu Dhabi, with further trials taking place on-site at the MTB. Eight of the bridges have been specifically designed to serve the upper deck of the Airbus A380, with the longest bridge capable of extending to 45 metres.

Abu Dhabi Airports breaks ground on Midfield Terminal Fire Station

Abu Dhabi Airports has broken ground on the construction site of the new Midfield Terminal Building’s fire station.

The state-of-the-art 12,000 square metre facility, will house the teams, who will be first on the scene for any emergency situation at the airport, once the MTB is up and running. The Midfield Fire Station will be equipped with nine response vehicles, and 172 firefighters, all managed by Abu Dhabi Airports’ Emergency Service and Quality Assurance department.

Ali Majed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports, said, "The Midfield Fire Station has been designed to ensure the highest level of emergency readiness, in line with optimum safety and security standards, to handle dynamic emergency situations and potential hazards in an airfield environment. Our aim is to be able to respond to fires in less than four minutes and to get to an emergency in any area in which aircraft movements take place, in less than two minutes. This approach demonstrates Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to ensuring maximum safety for passengers, employees and service providers."

This facility has been developed in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Civil Defence and the construction and operational plans for the new fire station are fully compliant with UAE Civil Defence regulations and requirements, and therefore meet the internationally recognised standards for effective emergency management."

The central location of the fire station, at the heart of Abu Dhabi International Airport, will enable the teams based there to provide coverage for any future terminal developments as the capital’s airport continues to expand.

Currently, Abu Dhabi International Airport operates four fully manned fire stations, 24 hours a day, to respond to any fires or incidents on the runways or at the terminal buildings, in compliance with regulatory guidance from the General Civil Aviation Authority and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, (ICAO).