Emirates Airlines has opened the world’s fifth largest vertical flight in Dubai. Bostanica is an environmentally controlled agricultural facility covering more than 30,658 square metres, which represents an investment of $40 million (about €39.40 million) by the airline’s subsidiary airline. The United Arab Emirates.
Opened in late July, the facility marks Emirates’ first vertical fifth, Crop One, a consortium between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One, the world’s leading airline. Paid technology. Indoor vertical farming.
According to the carrier, Bostanica will save more than 250 million liters of water annually and produce more than 1,000 tons of products free of pesticides, herbicides and chemicals.
Located near Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, the plant will produce more than 1,000 tons of high-quality leafy greens annually, requiring 95% less water than conventional farming. At any one time, it can produce more than one million plants, which will provide a production of 3000 kg per day.
In addition, the farm is driven by the latest technology and a dedicated team that includes agronomists, engineers, gardeners and scientists who specialize in horticultural products.
In the first stage, Bustanica products are destined for meals on the airline’s aircraft. However, according to Emirates Airlines in a statement, the farm plans to expand and reach supermarkets in the Emirates.
According to Craig Ratajic, Chief Executive Officer of Crop One, this partnership with Emirates Flight Catering aims to “grow a sustainable future to meet global demand for fresh, local foods,” with First Farm being “a model of what is possible everywhere.” The world.” The orchard has no impact on the world’s threatened soil resources, reduces dependence on water and crops throughout the year without being affected by weather conditions and pests.
