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UAE skies saw over 1 million planes in 2024; air

traffic grows by 10.3%

'The UAE is well-equipped to handle even greater volumes in the years ahead,' said the head of the
General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

Published: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 11:53 AM

Updated: Mon 6 Jan 2025, 8:21 PM

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• A Staff Reporter

The UAE achieved a milestone in the aviation sector with 1 million air movements in 2024, as air
traffic grew 10.3 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, said the General Civil Aviation Authority
(GCAA).

Dubai-based Emirates airline’s flight 305 from Shanghai marked the one millionth air movement on
December 22, signifying a major achievement in the UAE’s aviation journey.
31 Dec, 2023

Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Festival fireworks

“The UAE has implemented innovative national initiatives and strategies to enhance its
competitiveness and prominence in the civil aviation and air services sector, both regionally and

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