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UAE sets historic record in aviation sector with over one million air move
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The UAE has achieved a historic milestone with over one million air traffic movements in 2024, underscoring its role as a global aviation hub. This accomplishment highlights the country's innovation, infrastructure, and growing air traffic, reflecting its strategic vision in the aviation sec
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GCAA launches region's first digital platform for implementing 'CORSIA'
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched the Middle East's first digital platform to implement the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This innovative platform automates the calculation and submission of carbon offset values for nationa
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Jazirah Aviation Club light plane crashes, killing two
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A light aircraft from the Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea off Ras Al Khaimah Emirate, claiming the lives of the pilot and co-pilot. Authorities, led by the General Civil Aviation Authority, are investigating the cause of the incident. Condolences have been extended to the families
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GCAA adopts Protocol for Autopsy and Aviation Medicine in Air Accident Inv
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE has approved a new "Protocol for Autopsy and Aviation Medicine in Air Accident Investigations." The protocol will enhance air accident investigations by integrating forensic and aviation medical expertise to analyse crew health, aircraft
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UAE Aviation Environment Working Group concludes its 2024 Agenda
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The UAE National Aviation Environment Protection Working Group concluded its annual meetings for 2024, chaired by Maryam Al Balooshi, Senior Manager - Environmental Affairs at the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
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GCAA launches Safety Strategy for Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre for 2
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched its first-ever Air Navigation Services Safety Strategy for the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre (SZC) setting a new standard in safety management for the period 2024-2026.
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Etihad Airways medical centre achieves JCIA gold seal
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Etihad Airways Medical Centre (EAMC), the region's first aeromedical centre approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has been awarded the Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) Gold Seal. This recognition reinforces EAMC's commitment to maintaining exceptiona
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Airlines closely monitoring impacts of global technical outage on flights:
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that the global technical outage affecting various sectors worldwide has resulted in minor impacts on the operational processes of the UAE's airports and airlines.
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15 per cent increase in air traffic at UAE airports during COP28: GCAA Dir
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), said the UAE's airports witnessed a 15 percent increase in air traffic during the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) held at Expo City Dubai.
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UAE General Civil Aviation Authority signs cooperation agreements with Bra
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen and reinforce cooperation in the field of air transportation with Brazil and Switzerland, on the sidelines of the UAE delegation's participation in the fifteenth ICAO Air Services N
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UAE, Korea signed MoU to enhance bilateral air transport relations
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea to enhance their bilateral air transport relations.
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UAE: One helicopter crew member dead; rescue operations ongoing, says GCAA
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The GCAA confirmed in a statement that during the ongoing search operations since the accident occurred until the present hours, a member of the plane’s crew was found and he passed away as a result of the accident, while the search and rescue operation continues for the other missing pilot.
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