New system streamlines digital transactions and supports the UAE’s zero-bureaucracy and paperless vision
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UAE aviation sector fuels 207,000 jobs and $92bn economy as DXB stays world’s busiest airport
UAE aviation drives $92bn economy, 18 per cent of GDP, with DXB the world’s busiest airport, 160m passenger capacity and 4.36m tonnes of cargo in 2024
GCAA
UAE GCAA launches F.O.C.U.S. digital platform for aviation operators
F.O.C.U.S. provides a unified gateway for air operators seeking operational approvals to UAE airports
GCAA
UAE airlines add 15 new destinations as passenger numbers hit 75.4m
UAE passenger numbers, cargo volumes, and air traffic movements all climb as national carriers add 15 new destinations
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UAE announces world’s first regulatory framework for hybrid eVTOL operations
The regulatory framework integrates Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions into existing aviation systems
7X
Abu Dhabi conducts first autonomous drone parcel delivery trial
The Abu Dhabi trial involved aviation technology firm LODD and 7X, the investment holding group overseeing logistics and express delivery provider EMX
Drone
UAE introduces drone navigation rules as number of operators set to double
UAE aviation authorities set out navigation and airspace rules as number of drone operations expected to double
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UAE announces new air corridor project for flying taxis, drones
The announcement was made during World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai
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UAE air navigation centre reaches one million traffic movements in 2024
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
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
