A historic achievement.. The UAE exceeds the barrier of one million air movements in 2024

The General Civil Aviation Authority announced an unprecedented achievement that strengthens the UAE’s position in the global aviation sector, as the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center succeeded in exceeding the barrier of one million air movements in one year, which is the year 2024.

The authority said, in a statement today, that this achievement represents a milestone in the journey of the UAE aviation sector, which has always been a model of excellence and innovation.

This great success reflects the UAE’s pivotal role as a global aviation hub, thanks to its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and the efficiency of its operational systems.

Exceeding one million air movements in one year is a living testimony to the continuous efforts made by the General Authority of Civil Aviation and the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre, to ensure the provision of navigation services at the highest levels, that meet the aspirations of international airlines and enhance the air travel experience.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Civil Aviation Authority, confirmed that the UAE, thanks to the directives of its wise leadership, has adopted innovative national initiatives and strategies to enhance its competitiveness and leadership in the civil aviation and air services sector regionally and globally.

Development of the aviation sector

He explained that crossing the barrier of one million air movements in one year is not just a numerical achievement, but rather a reflection of the UAE’s firm commitment to developing the aviation sector, an essential pillar of its national economy, and consolidating its position as a global destination for air transport, and also reflects the country’s capabilities to provide innovative and integrated solutions that enhance the efficiency of operations. Air traffic growth in the past two years has exceeded 20%, which is considered one of the highest in the world, which confirms the country’s readiness to accommodate more air traffic in the coming years thanks to advanced infrastructure and capable human cadres. And modern and pioneering technologies.

For his part, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, said that exceeding one million air movements reflects the hard work and great commitment of the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center team, and also reflects years of planning, innovation and close cooperation with our partners in the aviation sector.

He pointed out that the current year recorded an average growth of 10.3% compared to the year 2023, stressing the commitment to continue developing systems and services to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency are maintained, which reflects sustainable development and continued success in managing air traffic efficiently and professionally.

On December 22, 2024, the millionth air traffic was recorded by Emirates Airlines flight No. 305 coming from Shanghai, making this day a historic day in the center’s record of achievements, as it was able to enable innovative tools and achieve excellence in the aviation sector, ensuring its continued growth. And his leadership.

Dealing efficiently and flexibly

This achievement reflects the depth of the strategic vision adopted by the UAE, which is based on leadership, innovation and sustainability. As the global aviation sector recovers from the challenges imposed by the pandemic, the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center has proven its ability to deal efficiently and flexibly with the steady increase in air traffic, providing a model to be emulated. In airspace management.

The Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center witnessed remarkable development during the year 2024, as air traffic management was enhanced by integrating advanced systems and adopting innovative solutions to improve airspace efficiency and reduce delays, as the center adopted, in line with the “We Are the Emirates 2031” vision, as well as the announcement of the “Year of Sustainability.” Sustainable practices support the country’s goals and contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of the aviation sector. In addition, the capacity of the airspace has been improved to meet the increasing demands while ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability, which Enhance the confidence of international airlines in the services provided by the country.