ADNEC obtains license for helicopter at capital gate tower

DUBAI, 4th September, 2018 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has received the first license of its kind in Abu Dhabi to operate the Helipad at Capital Gate after completing all the requirements of the General Civil Aviation Authority, the regulator of the country, making it the first commercial landing strip on a commercial tower in the UAE capital. This was followed by the successful clearing of all requirements on the Capital Gate building that is certified by the Guinness World Records as the world's "Farthest manmade leaning building". The tower management effectively completed all standard and operational tests related to the requirements of the UAE Civil Aviation Regulations and Guidelines for operational certification of the helipad, bringing the total number of commercial hubs on the towers to three in the emirate and seven in the country. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA, said, "The Authority is committed to implementing national legislation and regulations for the country's helipads. This legislation covers all types of airstrips in line with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation. For their support and compliance with laws and regulations relating to the licensing and use of airstrips to support the development of best practices in this area. "ADNEC is implementing the highest standards of safety and security in all facilities of its centers inside and outside the UAE, and we are proud to have received this license, which confirms our commitment to developing the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and its subsidiaries. The infrastructure of these centers is built to enable us to provide the best possible services to our local and international partners in a manner that meets and exceeds their expectations" said Humaid Al Dhaheri, Group CEO at ADNEC. This license will facilitate ADNEC's points and is expected to facilitate the arrival and departure of dignitaries and decision-makers at international events, exhibitions and conferences hosted by ADNEC. ADNEC is continuously developing its infrastructure and building new facilities as well as introducing the latest technologies as it seeks to become the leading destination for international exhibitions, events and conferences in the Middle East and North Africa region. The General Civil Aviation Authority is the federal authority that manages and regulates the UAE airspace and the aviation sector in order to serve the public in a dynamic and thriving aviation environment.