Airport Free Zone Feasibility Study and Implementation Plan

AECOM International Development conducted a feasibility study for a proposed free zone to be located adjacent to the Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. The free zone will benefit from the recent expansion of the international airport and a number of large-scale economic development initiatives in the emirate and will form the foundation of a major regional logistics hub.

AECOM International Development determined the competitive position of the proposed free zone and analyzed the legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements necessary for success. AECOM International Development’s assessment of the free zone included the identification of select industry sectors that are both appropriate to an airport-based zone and that will contribute to the overall goal of boosting air traffic for the newly expanded airport, the provision of recommendations on an appropriate zone regime, and a detailed analysis of operations at the Abu Dhabi International Airport to identify areas for improvement.

AECOM International Development completed the study by determining the financial feasibility of the project, optimal financing structures, and design of a detailed implementation plan to ensure the successful start up of the zone.