Dubai Airports moves to prepare Emirates and carriers for long‑planned shift to Al Maktoum (DWC)

Dubai Airports is preparing Emirates and other carriers to relocate hub operations from Dubai International to Al Maktoum International (DWC), a two‑decade project to build the world's largest airport. The operator says the move will centralize long‑term growth and reshape Dubai's aviation infrastructure and connectivity.

Discovered 2025-11-10T07:34:55.797541-08:00 | 2025-11-10T07:34:55.797541-08:00

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  • The planned relocation is the culmination of a two‑decade mega‑project and will force Emirates and other carriers to shift flight operations, slot allocations and transfer traffic flows — part of Dubai Airports' a $35 billion programme to move hub operations to DWC targeting 260 million annual passengers by 2050.
  • Moving the hub will reconfigure ground handling, cargo, MRO, training and FBO networks; recent market moves such as Avia Solutions Group opening a regional HQ in Dubai South and an expanded FBO presence at DWC indicate suppliers and service partners are already positioning for the shift.

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The National UAE Aviation A2Z FlightGlobal
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2025-11-10T07:34:55.797541-08:00
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2025-11-11T22:16:54.735033-08:00
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