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2/24/25, 4:59 PM UAE’s Aviation Sector Sees 10% Growth in Passengers and 17.8% in Air Cargo in 2024 | Kanebridge News
GCAA, emphasized that these results reflect not just growth but the strength and global confidence in the UAE’s aviation
sector. The sector’s ongoing expansion is attributed to the visionary leadership of the UAE, which has shaped a competitive
and efficient aviation infrastructure.

Al Marri further highlighted the UAE’s role in shaping the future of aviation, citing its selection to host key events such as
the upcoming ICAO 4th Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS 2025) in Abu Dhabi. This event, alongside the
launch of the Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace, reflects the UAE’s commitment to advancing sustainable aviation
practices, including the promotion of low-carbon aviation fuel on a global scale.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, pointed to the UAE’s growing strength and competitiveness
within the aviation sector as essential drivers of both economic and social growth. The country’s infrastructure investments
have equipped the sector to meet increasing global demand, ensuring the UAE continues to provide some of the world’s top
air transport services.

In 2024, the UAE saw substantial air traffic movement, with 41.6 million inbound passengers, 41.7 million outbound
passengers, and 64.4 million transiting through its airports. Additionally, the aviation sector experienced a boost in workforce
numbers, with 9,622 pilots, 35,899 cabin crew members, and over 9,000 other aviation professionals contributing to the
sector’s success.

The UAE also strengthened its air fleet, with 36 registered air operators and a total of 929 aircraft, including 520 owned by
national carriers. With a record-breaking 1.03 million air traffic movements in 2024, the country’s aviation infrastructure
continues to grow in both scale and efficiency, opening new avenues for economic development and international
collaboration.

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