DUBAI 4 September 2018: 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.
It will be 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, said Wam.
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.
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.