• Sharjah's new expansion spans 4,000 square metres. All photos courtesy Sharjah Airport
    Sharjah's new expansion spans 4,000 square metres. All photos courtesy Sharjah Airport
  • The Dh40m project aims to boost capacity to 20 million passengers by 2025.
    The Dh40m project aims to boost capacity to 20 million passengers by 2025.
  • It coincides with a refresh of the airport's facilities.
    It coincides with a refresh of the airport's facilities.
  • This included a renovation of the business lounges.
    This included a renovation of the business lounges.
  • Four new gates have been added.
    Four new gates have been added.
  • The expansion aims to improve the passenger experience.
    The expansion aims to improve the passenger experience.
  • New restaurants and a duty free shop have opened.
    New restaurants and a duty free shop have opened.
  • The famous domes of Sharjah Airport.
    The famous domes of Sharjah Airport.

Transport

Sharjah airport takes off for post Covid-19 era with Dh40m extension

Four new gates were added giving the hub a fresh new look

The National

October 12, 2020

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Sharjah Airport has opened a Dh40 million extension that could increase its capacity to 20 million passengers per year by 2025.

The 4,000 square metre expansion features four new gates, nine waiting areas, modern security equipment and rooms for people with reduced mobility.

It also includes new restaurants and a duty free shop as the airport lays the groundwork for a post Covid-19 world.

Ali Al Midfa, chairman of the Sharjah Airport Authority, said the expansion would “enhance the position of the emirate of Sharjah on the global travel map".

“The project will contribute to making the aspirations of the aviation sector and sustainable development a reality on the ground," he said.

The expansion coincides with a major maintenance programme across the airport including a redesign of the entrance to arrivals, refreshing customer service counters and new lighting at the aircraft stands.

Sharjah Airport's first and business class lounges have also been upgraded.

Sharjah is the hub for Air Arabia, which has also linked up with UAE flag-carrier Etihad, to provide a low-cost airline in Abu Dhabi.

According to Sharjah airport authorities, more than 13 million passengers came through airport in 2019.

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Inside Airbus's new A220-100 private jet

  • Airbus received six orders for its new VIP private jet on its first day of sales. All images courtesy Airbus
    Airbus received six orders for its new VIP private jet on its first day of sales. All images courtesy Airbus
  • The ACJ TwoTwenty by Comlux Aviation has a business and guest lounge, as well as a private entertainment space and a suite.
    The ACJ TwoTwenty by Comlux Aviation has a business and guest lounge, as well as a private entertainment space and a suite.
  • The jet has a range of more than 12 flight hours with 18 passengers.
    The jet has a range of more than 12 flight hours with 18 passengers.
  • Interiors can be customised, with designs including LED lighting, advanced soundproofing materials, a temperature control system and an integrated cabin humidification system.
    Interiors can be customised, with designs including LED lighting, advanced soundproofing materials, a temperature control system and an integrated cabin humidification system.
  • Sleeping on the ACJ220 looks comfortable thanks to a bedroom suite with a king-size bed.
    Sleeping on the ACJ220 looks comfortable thanks to a bedroom suite with a king-size bed.
  • Smart cabin control features including dimmable windows, which can be controlled by passengers' mobile devices.
    Smart cabin control features including dimmable windows, which can be controlled by passengers' mobile devices.
  • The jet has a VIP cabin interior that's up to three times larger than other long-range jets.
    The jet has a VIP cabin interior that's up to three times larger than other long-range jets.
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