Abu Dhabi Airports Co and Etihad Airways are set to conduct a joint full scale emergency exercise at Abu Dhabi International Airport on October 20, in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations issued by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and in compliance with standards and recommendations as stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Built on the scenario of an aircraft incident, the exercise is to encompass all aspects of emergency response, including evacuation and rescue, fire fighting, security, medical services, and internal, external and passenger communications.