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4/25/25, 1:34 PM GCAA announces third edition of innovation and sustainability award | Times Aerospace

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he global award is aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in the aviation sector.

TThi s edition is he ld in collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) following the signi ng of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two
ent ities dur ing the Global Sus taina ble Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) event in February.

With a total prize value of one million US dollars, the award seeks to encourage
ground breaking solut ions and research that contribute to the development of Sustainable
Aviation Fue l (SAF) and the overall advancement of aviation sustainability.

Abdul la bin Touq Al Marri, Mini ster of Economy and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation
Aut ho rity, said: "In line with the gui dance of our wise leadership, the UAE is committed to

enha nc ing its pione ering role in supporting innovation and achieving a more prosperous and
sus taina ble fut ur e for the global aviation sector. The Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al
Maktoum Global Aviation Award is one of the UAE prominent contributions in this context, as
it streng the ns drive the trans formation toward more sustainable aviation worldwide."

He cont inue d: "Thr oug h thi s edition of the award, we focus on encouraging activities and
fie lds of scient ific research and inno vation, and honoring individuals and institutions that
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cont ribut e to the development of sustainable aviation fuel solutions. We are confident that
thi s award will be a key driver in expanding the horizons of international collaboration in
aviation, sup porting our joint efforts toward achieving a more sustainable and safer world."

Saif Moha mmed Al Suwaidi, director general of the GCAA, said: "The third edition of the
She ikh Moha mmed bin Rashi d Al Maktoum Global Aviation Award has been developed to
refle ct our deep commitment to a better future for the aviation industry. The categories of
thi s edition aim to stimul ate he althy competition among academic, research, and scientific

ins titut ions related to the aviation sector, with the goal of producing innovative and actionable
solut ions tha t cont ribut e to the sus tainability of this vital industry. This aligns with the UAE's
vision to sup port and develop the aviation sector on a global scale.'

He added: "We look forward to receiving pioneering contributions that will help shape a more
prosperous fut ur e for the civil aviation industry."

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