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10/7/25, 4:04 PM UAE, France hold talks to strengthen aviation partnership as weekly flights soar

The meeting, attended by UAE Ambassador to France Fahad Saeed Mohammed Abdulla Al Raqbani,

highlighted the importance of strengthening air transport links as a driver for economic growth, investment,
and tourism.

Currently, 58 weekly direct flights operate between UAE and French cities, reflecting what officials
described as a "strategic partnership" in the aviation sector.

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The UAE and France share deep aviation links, with Emirates operating flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle
from Dubai, whilst Etihad Airways connects Abu Dhabi to the French capital. Air France also operates
services to both UAE hubs.

The partnership extends beyond passenger services. The UAE is a major customer of French aircraft

manufacturer Airbus, with Emirates having ordered 65 A350-900 aircraft and operating 116 Airbus A380s,
making it the largest operator of the double-decker aircraft. Air Arabia has also expanded its Airbus fleet

recently.

Officials agreed to continue joint efforts and explore new collaboration opportunities, with both sides
recognising aviation as crucial to broader economic and tourism development.

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