Tracing the history of Abu Dhabi's airports

Abu Dhabi's new Terminal A is on schedule to open on November 1. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi's new Terminal A is on schedule to open on November 1. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Etihad’s ceremonial flight at the new terminal will take place on October 31. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Etihad’s ceremonial flight at the new terminal will take place on October 31. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Terminal A was known as the Midfield Terminal Building during the construction phase. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Terminal A was known as the Midfield Terminal Building during the construction phase. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
The terminal is the latest addition to the airport, which opened in 1982. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
The terminal is the latest addition to the airport, which opened in 1982. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Concorde arrived at the airport in August 1974 as part of hot weather testing and a sales mission. Photo: Peter Alvis
Concorde arrived at the airport in August 1974 as part of hot weather testing and a sales mission. Photo: Peter Alvis
Al Bateen Airport was the second to open in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Al Ittihad
Al Bateen Airport was the second to open in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Al Ittihad
Al Bateen Executive Airport has been expanded to accommodate wide-bodied jets. Photo: Al Ittihad
Al Bateen Executive Airport has been expanded to accommodate wide-bodied jets. Photo: Al Ittihad
Terminal A is expected to handle 79 aircraft at once. Galen Clarke / The National
Terminal A is expected to handle 79 aircraft at once. Galen Clarke / The National
Concorde arrives at Al Bateen Airport in 1974. Photo: Peter Alvis
Concorde arrives at Al Bateen Airport in 1974. Photo: Peter Alvis