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Sun, 02/01/2009 - 12:59
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Sharjah International Airport surges in passenger traffic in 2008
Sharjah, February 1, 2009 (WAM) - Sharjah International Airport recorded an impressive 5, 280, 445 passengers in 2008 up by 22.11 per cent compared to year 2007 in which it registered 4, 320, 313 passengers.
According to the statistical report released by the Sharjah International Airport, the aircraft traffic increased in the corresponding period by 18.81 per cent to 60, 965 air flights against 51, 314 flights in 2007. Meanwhile, cargo handling rose by 2. 86 per cent to 586, 700 tons in 2008 against 4, 570, 000 tons in 2007. Sea- Air cargo handling soared 10. 43 per cent to 48, 800 tons against 44, 2000 tons in 2007.
Dr Ghanem Al Hagiri, director general of the Sharjah Airport Authority, said that "such impressive records reflect distinguished position of the Sharjah International Airport as one of the pioneer airports in the region, as well as its ability to deal with the latest developments in the aviation industry efficiently".
He added that the Sharjah Airport has succeeded to woo cargo and passenger aviation companies, a move that shows strength of the national economy, citing success being scored by Air Arabia.
According to the statistical report released by the Sharjah International Airport, the aircraft traffic increased in the corresponding period by 18.81 per cent to 60, 965 air flights against 51, 314 flights in 2007. Meanwhile, cargo handling rose by 2. 86 per cent to 586, 700 tons in 2008 against 4, 570, 000 tons in 2007. Sea- Air cargo handling soared 10. 43 per cent to 48, 800 tons against 44, 2000 tons in 2007.
Dr Ghanem Al Hagiri, director general of the Sharjah Airport Authority, said that "such impressive records reflect distinguished position of the Sharjah International Airport as one of the pioneer airports in the region, as well as its ability to deal with the latest developments in the aviation industry efficiently".
He added that the Sharjah Airport has succeeded to woo cargo and passenger aviation companies, a move that shows strength of the national economy, citing success being scored by Air Arabia.
