Al Bateen Executive Airport lands charity flight

Press release

Published June 13th, 2011 - 08:07 GMT

Dave Sykes upon his arrival at Al Bateen Executive Airport

Al Bateen Executive Airport received last week a microlight aircraft flown by Dave Sykes, a wheelchair-bound British paraplegic pilot, as part of his record breaking journey from York, England to Sydney, Australia in commemoration of the 80^th anniversary of the first woman to fly from England to Australia, Amy Johnson.

Sykes’s trip is also raising money for the charity Yorkshire Air Ambulance. When Dave lands in Australia he will be the first microlight pilot to fly from England to Australia. His P&M Aviation built Quick aircraft was serviced by Al Bateen Executive Airport free of charge during his visit. His next destinations include India, Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi Airports Company

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company incorporated by Emiri Decree number 5, of March 4, 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation industry. ADAC’s creation was part of an ambitious restructuring initiative launched by the Government of Abu Dhabi, aimed at delivering better services to support the Emirate’s long-term economic and tourism strategies and to help build a more vibrant economy that attracts and promotes private sector investment.