Abu Dhabi: air services

FO 371/170967 1963
Description

This file contains correspondence relating to:

  • Possibility of Britain concluding an air agreement with Abu Dhabi; the problem of applying international standards and practices at Abu Dhabi aerodrome, including the provision of a fire tender; and concerns about civil aviation safety, particularly via Gulf Aviation Company Limited (1)
  • Draft air agreement between HMG and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi (2)
  • Continuation of a further year of the landing fee agreement between Gulf Aviation and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi after Sheikh Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's suggestion that Gulf Aviation should pay more for the privilege of operating in Abu Dhabi (4)