Signing the agreement to implement the fourth phase of the airspace restructuring project

Abu Dhabi, February 12 / WAM / His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, and representatives of local civil aviation authorities and departments and the Ministry of Defence, signed the agreement to implement the fourth phase of the airspace restructuring project, as the agreement is the main tool for managing the financial, legal and technical governance of the project between all strategic partners.

The project, according to a press release issued by the Authority today, is an extension of the previous stages, with the aim of supporting the future growth of air traffic in the country’s airspace, achieving optimal use of the airspace, and enhancing levels of safety and operational efficiency, in line with the best international practices and standards approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The fourth phase of the project focuses on developing advanced air traffic management concepts, improving the capacity of air routes, and integrating operations between different types of air users, in addition to supporting the strategic expansions of airports and national carriers.

His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, said that the fourth phase of the airspace restructuring project represents a pivotal step in enhancing the country’s readiness for the future of aviation, ensuring that the expected growth in air traffic traffic is accommodated, and ensuring a flexible and smooth airspace and infrastructure system suitable for the future while maintaining the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency.

Ahmed Al Jallaf, Assistant Director General of the Air Navigation Affairs Sector at the Authority, confirmed that the airspace restructuring project is a continuation of the successes achieved by the previous three stages, as we continue with our strategic partners to develop an integrated national system for managing the airspace, and enhancing integration between all air operations, in compliance with national and global air navigation plans, which strengthens the UAE’s position as a leading global center in the aviation sector.

This project is part of the country’s ongoing efforts to develop the aviation sector, support innovation and modern systems in airspace management, enhance the UAE’s role as a pivotal center for civil aviation at the international level, and keep pace with the growth witnessed by this vital sector, as the year 2025 recorded a tangible growth in air traffic by 6.8%, with a total of 1,098,851 flights, with the daily average rising to about 3,010 air movements, which reflects the continued growth in the aviation sector.

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