My current airport, Abu Dhabi International, is building a new Midfield Terminal. The National has some nice renderings for a glimpse at what it should look like in 2017. My role is actually on the existing airfield, refurbishing a runway and some taxiways as well as building new aprons.
Monthly Archives: September 2013
Dubai’s Other Airport
Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, slated to eventually replace Dubai International, has gained certification for civil aviation… ie. passenger operations.
The UAE’s first railway
As the UAE is rapidly building a freight railroad, Etihad Rail, The National takes a look back at the first railroad to operate in the country.
Toyota Land Cruiser History
Nifty article on the history of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Toward the end it focuses more on the European spec Prado, but still quite informative.
Righting the Costa Concordia
Slick video on how they will right (via a process called parbuckling) the Costa Concordia cruise liner that ran aground last year.