Dubai awards contract for world largest airport people mover at DWC

Dubai Aviation City Corporation (DACC) has awarded the contract to build a 50-kilometre automated people mover (APM) at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to a consortium led by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). The system is scheduled for completion in December 2031, ahead of the airport’s planned operational launch in 2032. The project will become the world’s largest airport APM system, spanning a network six times longer than the current record-holder at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The consortium includes MHI Mobility Engineering Services and the Indian engineering firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T). MHI will oversee the design and integration of 165 automated vehicles and signalling systems, while L&T will manage on-site construction and subsystem procurement. Connecting Nine Strategic Stations The network will connect nine stations across the future airport campus, linking terminals and major facilities to manage the movement of passengers within the massive site. DWC is being developed to eventually handle 260 million passengers annually. According to MHI, the system is designed to reduce transit times and streamline ground operations as the hub expands into one of the world’s primary aviation centers. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths stated that the project focuses on integrating the latest technology to ensure a convenient passenger experience. The APM is a core component of the airport’s second phase, which prioritises advanced design and…