GCAA launches major en route and flow management initiative with Airbus ProSky

The aviation industry is a key enabler of the UAE economy. With growth of air traffic expected to increase from 2,200 flight movements a day in 2014 to 5,100 flight movements daily in 2030, optimizing airspace is critical to handling increasing capacity demands, efficiency and overall growth. Recognizing such importance, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has strategically invested in understanding its airspace challenges and implementing the necessary changes.

H.E Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi stated “Ensuring appropriate readiness for our aviation infrastructure to accommodate the UAE aviation strategies rests as a top strategy for the GCAA. The UAE airspace is considered amongst the busiest in the world and we are determined to continuously enhance the air traffic operations safety and efficiency.”

Ahmed Al Jallaf, Assistant Director General Air Navigation Services, stated “We are pleased to announce the selection of Airbus ProSky to develop a conceptual design for the UAE En Route airspace. It is the logical step following the successful outcome of the UAE airspace study conducted in 2012 and 2013. This project will be a continuity of what was started two years ago and will pave the way for further efficiency gains.”

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