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sustainability.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the General
Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), credited the sector’s achievements to government-led

strategies and initiatives over the past decade.

Al Marri said: “The civil aviation sector continues to shape the future while delivering

significant accomplishments. These outcomes reinforce the UAE’s standing on the global
aviation and travel map, underlining its role in driving national economic growth and
competitiveness.”

Passenger traffic across UAE airports grew from 114.8m in 2015 to 147.8m in 2024. This
included arrivals, departures, and transit travellers, with the total crossing the one-billion

mark during the decade.

Aircraft movements also surged, exceeding 800,000 in 2024 alone, taking the total number
of flights in and out of the UAE over the ten-year period to more than 6.4m.

Officials say the figures highlight the UAE’s pioneering role in building a more efficient and

sustainable aviation system, integrating technological innovation with the highest
standards of safety and service quality.

UAE aviation growth: 2015–2024

Metric 2015 2024 2015–2024 Total

Passenger traffic 114.8 147.8 1+bn
(millions)

Aircraft movements 650,000 800,000+ 6.4m+
(flights)

Global air transport – 1st worldwide Top 10 in 6 KPIs
ranking

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