The milestone arrived on December 22, 2024 with Emirates Flight305 from Shanghai, marking what officials describe as a turning point in the UAE’s aviation sector
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Aviation
GCAA launches region’s first digital platform for ‘CORSIA’ implementation
The newly launched platform is designed to simplify the calculation of offset and reduction values for carbon units used by national carriers
Abu Dhabi Airports
UAE aviation booming with 150m passengers at airports in 2024, airline growth and $35bn at Al Maktoum International announcement
UAE aviation sector sees continued growth in 2024 as airports expand and airlines grow
GCAA
UAE ranked number 1 in world for quality of air transport infrastructure
UAE civil aviation sector tops global rankings
air taxis
UAE gives approval for first vertiport
General Civil Aviation Authority gives operational approval for vertiport in the UAE
Aviation
UAE to Saudi flights increase more than 13% to 383 per week
Air connectivity between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is increasing amid rise in Umrah travel
Aviation
GCAA, Etihad Airways, Thales sign pact on collaborative framework for optimising flight operations
The agreement envisages the three testing the solutions developed by Thales as part of its “Thales Orchestrator for Eco-Friendly Trajectories” offer
Al Maktoum International
UAE airports to see 140m passengers this year as national airline fleets reach 521 aircraft
UAE airports traffic reaching new heights amid airline expansions and renewed travel confidence
air cargo
UAE and Philippines boost aviation connections with extra flights and triple air cargo plan
UAE to triple air cargo and add flights to Philippines
Abu Dhabi Airports
UAE airports transport 32m passengers in Q1, up 56% amid Covid recovery
UAE airports Covid recovery continues with impressive passenger growth
Aviation
Dubai Airshow 2023: Aviation event to land in city in November
Dubai Airshow 2023 will bring aviation industry to the UAE from November 13 to 17
Dubai
Dubai announces helipark for super-rich VIPs to store their helicopters in
Dubai is building a VIP private helicopter park for ultra-rich visitors and residents in the city
eVTOL
UAE ready to launch flying taxis after regulation introduced
UAE regulators make plans for vertiports and flying taxis in Dubai
Accident
Man dies in accident in Margham area in Dubai
An investigation is underway, the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority said
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‘Flawless response to Covid’ helped Dubai’s DXB airport retain title as the world’s busiest airport
Future developments in the aviation industry include unmanned traffic management, night operations, autonomous unmanned aircraft operations, urban air mobility, unmanned aircraft delivery, and high-speed unmanned aircraft, among others
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Emirates IDs to be used as proof of residency for expats, as UAE phases out passport stickers
Emirates ID cards issued to expats will be used as a proof of valid UAE residency from Monday, April 11, according to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security
Aviation
New figures reveal the UAE’s aviation rebound following Covid blow
General Civil Aviation Authority says that the average activity in the UAE rose from 1,238 flights at the end of 2020 to 1,538 flights last month