Abu Dhabi Airport reports 10% rise in Jul-2009 pax numbers

Abu Dhabi International Airport reports (22-Aug-09) the following traffic highlights: Jul-2009:

• Passenger numbers: 923,124, +10.3% year-on-year;
• Cargo volume: 32,739 tonnes, +2.5%;
• Aircraft movements: 8,548, +11.9%. [more]

Abu Dhabi Airports Company: "While the outlook for our industry remains subdued, Abu Dhabi International Airport continues to achieve impressive growth. We are benefiting from strong market fundamentals in Abu Dhabi and the stable economy. July was a fantastic record breaking month for the airport and we look forward to continued progress towards our goal of becoming a global destination for commerce and tourism," Mohammed Al Bulooki, Vice President of Airline Marketing and Aeronautical Revenue, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, 22-Aug-09.