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UAE aviation sector’s 2024 milestone: 1 million air traffic movements
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By TRENDS Desk
January 6, 2025 8:17 pm On 22nd December 2024, the one-millionth annual air traffic movement was recorded with the arrival of
Emirates Flight305 from Shanghai.
UAE recorded over 20 percent growth in air traffic over the past two years, among the highest globally.
Abu Dhabi, UAE — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a milestone in the aviation industry as it
surpassed 1 million air traffic movements in 2024, said the country’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
On 22nd December 2024, the one-millionth annual air traffic movement was recorded with the arrival of Emirates
Flight305 from Shanghai.

This day stands as a historic moment in the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre’s legacy, highlighting its success
in embracing cutting-edge technologies and achieving excellence in the aviation sector. It underscores the Centre’s
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dedication to sustained progress and its prominent role in the sector, GCAA said in a statement.
Crossing the threshold of one million air traffic movements in a single year is a reflection of the relentless efforts
of the GCAA and the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre to deliver exceptional air navigation services that meet
the aspirations of global airlines and enhance the air travel experience, GCAA said in a statement.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of GCAA, said, “Under the guidance of our
wise leadership, 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 globally.”

“Achieving the milestone of one million air traffic movements in a single year is not a mere numerical
achievement but a reflection of the UAE’s steadfast commitment to developing the aviation sector as a cornerstone
of its national economy and solidifying its position as a global air transport destination,” he added.
Al Marri said that with over 20 percent growth in air traffic over the past two years, among the highest globally,
the UAE is well-equipped to handle even greater volumes in the years ahead, supported by advanced
infrastructure and skilled workforce and state-of-the-art technologies.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA, said that with an average growth rate of 10.3 percent in
2024 compared to 2023, the UAE remains committed to enhancing systems and services to uphold the highest
standards of safety and efficiency.

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