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UAE recorded over 1 million air movements in

2024

The UAE’s aviation sector soared to new heights

in 2024, surpassing one million air traffic
movements for the first time in a single year.

TAS News Service
info@thearabianstories.com

Monday, January 6, 2025

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. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, the UAE’s

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-growing aviation hubs globally.

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, the centre implemented cutting-edge
technologies to enhance airspace efficiency and minimize delays. The GCAA also expanded airspace

capacity to meet rising demand while maintaining safety and reliability standards.

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