Al Bateen Executive Airport gears up for F1 Grand Prix to showcase new DhabiJet FBO

Abu Dhabi, Sept 29, 2011 (WAM) - Al Bateen Executive Airport, is gearing up for the 2011 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that will be held from 11-13 November. The executive airport is expecting a surge in aircraft traffic leading up to and during the Grand Prix, as last year the business aviation airport handled nearly 100 movements throughout the F1 week.
It will provide landing and parking services free of charge to all Business Aviation customers flying into Al Bateen between 10th and 14th November 2011 as part of the airport's commitment to develop and promote Business Aviation in the region.
Passengers and crew members landing at Al Bateen Executive Airport will be amongst the first to experience the airport's newly enhanced facilities within its newly launched DhabiJet FBO. Crew members will be able to enjoy the new Crew Lounge and Flight Operations facilities, currently being completed and located alongside the executive terminal.
All F1 Grand Prix visiting crew will enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks in the garden seating area and have the opportunity to watch the live broadcast of the three day race event in the crew lounge. - Emirates News Agency, WAM