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1/15/25, 4:33 PM UAE recorded over 1 million air movements in 2024 - The Gulf Indians

UAE recorded over 1 million air
movements in 2024

January 6, 2025 8:00 pm

DUBAI: Emirates Flight 305 from Shanghai, landing on December 22, marked the historic milestone, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA

The UAE achieved an impressive 10.3% year-on-year growth in air traffic in 2024, reflecting a significant recovery and expansion in the aviation industry. Abd
Minister of Economy and Chairman of the GCAA, noted that air traffic has grown by over 20% in the past two years, placing the country among the fastest-g
The Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre, one of the busiest air traffic control centres in the world, played a pivotal role in achieving this milestone. In 2024, t
edge technologies to enhance airspace efficiency and minimize delays. The GCAA also expanded airspace capacity to meet rising demand while maintaining
Aviation continues to be a key driver of the UAE economy. In Dubai alone, aviation-facilitated tourism contributed Dh43 billion to the city’s GDP, accounting
329,000 jobs. Globally, aviation’s economic impact is estimated at $4.1 trillion, underlining its significance.

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