Attractions industry news
12 Jun 2013
Emirates to open aviation attraction in London
Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced plans to open an aviation-themed visitor attraction in central London, UK.
The indoor Emirates Aviation Experience is due to open in July and will be located close to the existing Emirates Air Line - a cable car service across the River Thames. It will provide an insight into the operations and modern achievements of commercial air travel.
Spread over 300sq m (3,200sq ft), the attraction will feature a number of interactive exhibits and the first public-facing commercial flight simulators.
Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airline, said: "This high-tech facility will bring to London a one of a kind insight into the dynamic world of aviation.
"The purpose of this centre is to provide a fun, yet educational, overview of just what it takes to successfully get a 560 tonne aircraft off the ground and 40,000 feet into the sky.
"Our aim is to explain the intricate science of modern aviation, in a hands-on, entertaining and instructive environment."
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