Emirates Airlines Flight No. 305 from Shanghai records “one million” air traffic in the country 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 explained that on December 22, 2024, the millionth air traffic was recorded by Emirates Airlines flight No. 305 coming from Shanghai.

The authority said in a statement that this achievement represents a milestone in the journey of the UAE aviation sector, which has always been a model of excellence and innovation, pointing out that this great success reflects the pivotal role of the UAE as a global aviation hub, thanks to its strategic location, advanced infrastructure, and efficient Its operational systems.

Continuous efforts

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.

The Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, 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.”

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, as the growth of air traffic in the past two years exceeded 20%, which is among the highest in the world, which confirms the country’s readiness to accommodate more air traffic in the coming years thanks to the advanced infrastructure and human resources. Proficient and modern and pioneering technologies.

Planning and hard work

For his part, the Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, said: “Exceeding one million air movements reflects the hard work and great commitment of the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center team, and it 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.

Emirates Airlines flight

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.

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.

Airspace efficiency

The Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center witnessed remarkable development during the year 2024, as air traffic management was enhanced through the integration of advanced systems and the adoption of innovative solutions to improve airspace efficiency and reduce delays, as the center adopted, in line with the vision of “We are the Emirates 2031” as well as the announcement of “ “Year of Sustainability,” sustainable practices that support the country’s goals and contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of the aviation sector.

In addition, the airspace capacity has been improved to meet the increasing demands while ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability, which has strengthened the confidence of global airlines in the services provided by the country.