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Milestone achieved: UAE records 1 million air traffic

movements in a single year

January 6, 2025

TGFM

The UAE reached a historic milestone in its aviation sector, recording over one million air traffic
movements in 2024, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This achievement
reflects a remarkable 10.3% growth in air traffic compared to 2023. The one-millionth movement
was marked on December 22 with the arrival of Emirates Flight 305 from Shanghai.

Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Chairman of the GCAA, hailed this as a
significant achievement, underscoring the UAE’s commitment to positioning itself as a global hub
for air transport. “This is not just a numerical milestone but a testament to the country’s investment
in infrastructure, technology, and human capital,” he said, noting a 20% increase in air traffic over
the past two years.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA, credited this success to strategic planning
and collaboration within the aviation sector. He emphasized the authority’s ongoing efforts to
enhance safety, efficiency, and airspace capacity through advanced technologies and innovative
solutions implemented at the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre, one of the busiest air traffic
control hubs globally.
The aviation sector remains a cornerstone of the UAE’s economy. In Dubai alone, aviation-related
tourism contributed AED 43 billion to the GDP and supported 329,000 jobs. Globally, aviation’s
economic impact is estimated at $4.1 trillion, highlighting the UAE’s pivotal role in the industry.

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