The Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) trials involved 800 volunteers and two Etihad Aviation Group aircraft
Abu Dhabi Airports has conducted an Intermediate full operational trial of the Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), as a part of the continuing development of the sophisticated Terminal Complex, and the ongoing Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process.
The trials, which were designed to thoroughly test the new building’s capacity and facilities, involved more than 800 volunteers, and two Etihad Aviation Group aircraft, taking part in the recent simulation of the operation of the terminal.
Through a variety of scenarios, the trial teams and volunteers simulated passengers arriving at the terminal, transiting through the terminal, boarding the aircraft, disembarking the aircraft, passing through customs and immigration, utilizing concierge services, and departing from the terminal.
During the trial, Abu Dhabi Airports’ staff and strategic stakeholders were able to assess processes related to immigration, security, hand-baggage handling, immigration, baggage reclaim and customs.
“We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of operational excellence as we continue our journey toward becoming the world’s leading airports group,” affirmed Bryan Thompson, CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports.
With the Midfield Terminal Building is designed to be able to handle more than 8,500 people per hour. The terminal, which will be one of the region’s largest, is designed to handle tens of millions of passengers a year, with a baggage handling system that can process almost half a million bags a day.
The multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport is designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 45 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.
