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HELICOPTERS

ULTIMATE HELI DEPLOYS

HELICOPTERS TO ANTARCTICA

In its seventh consecutive Antarctica expedition, Ultimate HELI will resupply two permanent
Antarctica stations in the Princess Elizabeth Land in Eastern Antarctica and various
stations in Dronning Maud Land in Northern Antarctica. Ultimate HELI Photo

operating off two separate ice two permanent Antarctica expedition. It has been
breakers and the first two Bell stations in the Princess challenging deploying helicop-
Ultimate HELI, a South 412EP helicopters and crew Elizabeth Land in Eastern ter crews to comply with the
have successfully deployed in
Antarctica and various stations
African based provider of early January, and a further two in Dronning Maud Land in strict Covid 19 regulations but
helicopter services, has Airbus Helicopter H125s and Northern Antarctica. we have safely worked within
the international COVID19
started its annual Antarctica crew will deploy in mid-January Shaun Roseveare, CEO of deployment guidelines and
deployments. 2022. Ultimate HELI said, “This is our we are looking forward to a
Ultimate HELI will be Ultimate HELI will re-supply seventh consecutive Antarctica successful expedition.” Q
NEWS

DUBAI CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

NEW POWERS

to civil aviation operations in accordance rights granted to foreign carriers; and
with federal legislation and international regulating drone operations and related
Dubai has passed a new law granting agreements. activities in the emirate.
the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) In addition, DCAA will propose DCAA is also tasked with regulating air
greater autonomy from the UAE’s General legislations related to civil aviation and freight, ensuring the safety and security of
Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), according participate in all quality control activities Dubai airport infrastructure and systems,
to a notice published by Dubai media office conducted by international and federal as well as protecting the civil aviation
recently. entities including inspection and testing. sector from unlawful interference and
The law is designed to “consolidate Under the new law, DCAA is authorised dangerous air freight goods, in co-ordina-
Dubai’s global leadership in civil aviation, to sign agreements and memorandums of tion with GCAA.
enhance its attractiveness as a destination understanding related to air traffic rights to According to the law, DCAA director
for aviation businesses and further enhance operate via Dubai airports, and implement general will be appointed by a decree
safety, security and sustainability”. them in coordination with the GCAA. issued by the ruler of Dubai.
The law will apply to all air navigation The DCAA is also responsible for DCAA will represent Dubai locally and
and aviation activities in Dubai including permitting operators and those holding internationally in civil aviation matters
air control, air cargo and operation of licences issued by the GCAA to operate including negotiations and discussions
balloons. scheduled and chartered flights to Dubai. related to air traffic rights, air space,
Dubai’s new law will allow the DCAA to The DCAA is responsible for ensuring air navigation in Dubai, investigation of
formulate general aviation policies in the airlines operating in Dubai comply with the disasters, accidents and emergencies
emirate and carry out activities related clauses of agreements related to air traffic related to civil aviation. Q

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