Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has announced the development of a VVIP terminal and private jet hangar in partnership with Falcon Executive Aviation, part of Alex Group Investment.
The announcement came
during the Dubai Airshow, where the RAK airport signed an agreement with Falcon
Executive Aviation to develop and operate a new âFixed Base Operationâ
facility.
The new facility
comprises a 1,500-square-metre terminal, an 8,000-square-metre multi-purpose
hangar and 9,000 square metres of apron and parking space.
The airportâs
proximity to Ras Al Khaimahâs beach resorts and the upcoming Wynn Al Marjan
Island resort is expected to strengthen its appeal to private aviation users.
Sheikh Salem bin
Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimahâs Department of Civil
Aviation and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RAK International Airport,
said the development marks a significant milestone in the emirateâs emergence
as an international destination and will bolster its ability to attract
high-value visitors and investors.
He said the project
supports sustainable tourism growth by integrating advanced technology,
environmental design and future mobility solutions, adding that it represents a
long-term investment in the emirateâs economic diversification and global
profile.
Sultan Al Shene,
Founder and Chairman of Alex Group Investment, said the expansion into Ras Al
Khaimah aligns with the companyâs ambition to enhance private aviation services
across the UAE. The facility, he said, is designed to combine luxury,
operational capability and sustainability, and complements the groupâs existing
services at Dubai Al Maktoumâs VIP terminal.
The VVIP terminal will
include a Royal lounge, four VVIP lounges, premium hospitality areas and a
refined environment tailored to the needs of discreet, high-profile travelers.
The surrounding
airside infrastructure will accommodate the latest private aviation
requirements, with ample aircraft parking, a helipad and space allocated for
emerging vertical mobility solutions.
Built to international
aviation standards, the facility will incorporate the Falcon Signature
Experience and offer a high level of privacy, efficiency and personalised
service.
Its hangar complex is
designed to support a range of private jets, including ultra-long-range
aircraft, while providing maintenance and operational capabilities that meet
the highest global benchmarks.
Sustainability is a
core pillar of the project. The terminal and hangars are being designed to
achieve LEED Gold certification, with plans to offset 35 per cent of energy consumption via solar power
generation, adopt fully electric ground support equipment and enable the use of
sustainable aviation fuel.
These measures will contribute to the goal of
achieving net-zero operational emissions.
The development
represents a major investment in Ras Al Khaimahâs aviation sector and is
expected to deliver economic benefits to the emirate, which lies within four
hoursâ flying time of one-third of the worldâs population.
Construction will take about 15 months, with opening planned for Q1 2027. -TradeArabia News Service
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