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1/15/25, 2:45 PM UAE records over 1 million air movements in 2024: GCAA
He added, “With an average growth rate of 10.3 per cent in 2024 compared to last year's 2023, we
remain committed to continuously enhancing our systems and services to uphold the highest
standards of safety and efficiency, reflecting sustainable development and continued success in
managing air traffic successfully and professionally.”
In 2024, several technological advancements were installed at the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation
Centre, including integrating advanced systems and adopting innovative solutions to improve
airspace efficiency and minimize delays.
Additionally, GCAA also enhanced airspace capacity in 2024 to meet increasing demands while
ensuring safety and reliability.
According to the Air Transport Action Group, aviation’s total global economic impact (direct,
indirect, induced, and tourism-catalytic) is estimated at $4.1 trillion.
In Dubai alone, aviation-facilitated tourism spending is estimated to have contributed Dh43 billion
in gross value added, or 8.5 per cent of Dubai’s GDP, supporting 329,000 jobs.
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