Civil Aviation launches the safety strategy for the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre

The General Civil Aviation Authority launched the first strategy for the safety of air navigation services for the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center for the period 2024-2026..

According to a press release issued today, this strategy reflects the authority’s firm commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards and promoting a proactive safety culture in the center’s operations..

The strategy is consistent with the Global Aviation Safety Plan GASP And the National Aviation Safety Plan NASPIt also establishes a strong and flexible framework to enhance the safety management system of the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center, and by integrating global and national standards. This strategy enhances the center’s ability to identify safety gaps and apply comprehensive solutions that improve the safety of operations..

His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, said that the launch of the Air Navigation Services Safety Strategy reflects our continued commitment to the highest safety standards and confirms the UAE’s keenness to be a regional leader in this field, indicating that this strategy is an innovative model that combines the plan The global and national plan with the objectives of the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre.

For his part, Ahmed Ibrahim Al-Jallaf, Assistant Director General of the Air Navigation Services Sector, said that this strategy enhances the center’s operational efficiency and adds great value to airlines, travelers and users of the Emirati airspace, and we will continue to strive to improve the level and quality of services, with a focus on ensuring the safety and efficiency of the airspace..

The strategy includes working on continuous improvement in safety performance, through specialized training programs and developing advanced skills for the center’s workers, in addition to incorporating the best practices followed in the industry..

It focuses on improving safety data management by improving methods for collecting and analyzing data to enhance decision making, gain insights into global trends, and achieve targeted improvements in safety outcomes..

Since the beginning of 2024, the UAE has witnessed a 10.3% growth in air traffic, highlighting the urgent need to enhance safety measures to keep pace with the increasing demand for air navigation services..