Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is set to host the 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025. This significant event is organized by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), alongside an...
Abu Dhabi will host the 64th Annual Conference of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA 2025) from 28th April to 2nd May 2025. The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Emirates Aviation Association to facilitate this significant...
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the Sharjah Airport Professional Training Centre on Wednesday morning. This centre is part of a broader initiative aimed at bolstering the civil aviation sector in the UAE, contributing significantly to its growth. During the inauguration, Sheikh Khaled bin...
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has maintained its position as the busiest international airport in the world for 2024, accommodating 60.236 million airline seats. This figure represents a 7 percent increase compared to the previous year, as reported by global aviation consultancy OAG. Notably, this year’s seat count is also 12 percent higher than the pre-pandemic...
Emirates Aviation University (EAU) celebrated the graduation of 288 students at its 34th ceremony held at the university’s Dubai campus. The graduates, representing a wide mix of nationalities, completed various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as aviation management, aeronautical and aerospace engineering, aviation security, and software engineering. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed...
Dubai International Airport has claimed the top spot as the world’s largest airport by seat capacity in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. A report by Cirium revealed that Dubai Airport recorded 15.1 million seats, edging past Atlanta’s 14.8 million by 2%. The airport’s growth highlights its role as a key global...
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has partnered with the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) to enhance the performance of the emirate’s aviation sector. The two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at improving safety, sustainability, and infrastructure in line with the UAE’s vision for a thriving aviation industry. The agreement was...
Emirates, the official main partner of Real Madrid, has revealed a unique livery on one of its Boeing 777 aircraft, showcasing the partnership between the airline and the Spanish football club. The plane landed in Madrid yesterday, carrying Real Madrid’s first team players on a chartered flight to Jeddah for the Spanish Super Cup, scheduled...
The UAE marked a major milestone in 2024 by surpassing one million annual air traffic movements, as confirmed by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The record was achieved on December 22 with the arrival of Emirates Flight 305 from Shanghai. This achievement highlights a 10.3% growth in air traffic compared to 2023. As reported...
Emirates celebrated a major achievement on Friday as its first Airbus A350 officially began commercial operations. The inaugural flight took off from Dubai and landed in Edinburgh, opening a new chapter for the airline. This is just the beginning for Emirates’ fleet of A350s, with 65 such aircraft set to join in the coming years....