Wizz Air Abu Dhabi gets key air operator certificate
The AOC processes have been completed over the course of eight months
TradeArabia - 17-Oct-2020
General Civil Aviation Authority
Also known as: GCAA Last updated on: 23 March 2020
Dynamic advanced training receives regulatory approval marking Middle East's first independent aviation safety training facility in Dubai
The centre is in line with the UAE Vision 2021 of creating a competitive knowledge economy
Press Release - 05-Jul-2020Abu Dhabi's Etihad auditing Pakistan-issued pilot licences amid concerns
We have worked closely with the (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority to verify the qualifications and licenses of the Pakistani pilots employed by Etihad: spokeswoman
Reuters News - 02-Jul-2020GCAA reviews records for Pakistani issued licenses
The move aims to ensure the safety of the UAE public and the civil aviation are not affected
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 02-Jul-2020UAE temporarily suspends all flights from Pakistan
This is a precautionary measure to ensure the health and safety of all arrivals
Khaleej Times - 28-Jun-2020UAE, Jordan align COVID-19 counter measures in air freight sector
The move is aimed at re-injecting trust among all stakeholders
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 20-May-2020
Dubai flights to remain suspended until next month, says flydubai
Budget carrier says suspension is in compliance with updated GCAA directive
ZAWYA - 11-May-2020Air Arabia Abu Dhabi receives Air Operating Certificate, becoming 5th UAE Airline
Securing the AOC highlights that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has all the professional capabilities, adheres to all safety regulations needed for aircraft operations and has proven fit-to-fly ability following the completion of rigorous inspections by the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
Press Release - 27-Apr-2020Air Arabia Abu Dhabi receives Air Operating Certificate, becoming 5th UAE airline
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi was formed following the agreement by Etihad Airways and Air Arabia to establish an independent joint venture company that will operate as a low-cost passenger airline with the Abu Dhabi International Airport as its hub
Press Release - 23-Apr-2020Air Arabia Abu Dhabi receives air operating certificate
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi becomes the fifth UAE national operating airline
Mubasher - 23-Apr-2020UAE halts all Iran flights following COVID-19 outbreak: GCAA
All passenger and cargo aircraft traveling to and from Iran will be suspended for a period of one week, and could be up for extension
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 25-Feb-2020Falcon Aviation expands aircraft maintenance service capability
The approval means Falcon Aviation joins a small group of operators in the region capable of providing NDT testing
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 24-Feb-2020UAE aviation sector set to grow 170% by 2037
The aviation sector contributes $2.7trln to global GDP
TradeArabia - 28-Jan-2020
UAE invests $270bln in airport infrastructure: GCAA Director-General
The aviation sector is experiencing significant and rapid growth in air transport and airport construction and expansion
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 08-Jan-2020UAE youth gain an understanding of drone photography and its safe use at SIFF 2019 workshop
Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth is hosting specialised workshops for the 17+ age group
Press Release - 15-Oct-2019
Flying high: $23bln worth of UAE aviation projects in progress
Aviation sector has contributed significantly to the UAE's GDP by up to 15 per cent
Khaleej Times - 16-Sep-2019General Civil Aviation Authority launches 2nd edition of Global Investment in Aviation Summit to be held on 27-29 January 2020
The upcoming summit at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, on 27- 29 January 2020 aims at exchanging expertise and knowledge between officials and aviation industry experts and forging partnerships that support the aviation investment sector globally.
Press Release - 15-Sep-2019UAE pledges to sustain aviation sector
GCAA sees Boeing 737 MAX back in skies in Q1 2020, to conduct on probe
Khaleej Times - 15-Sep-2019$600bln needed to meet regional aircraft demands by 2038: report
According to the Embraer report, the Asia Pacific region will drive the highest market share for 150-seat aircraft capacity by 28 percent or 3,000 deliveries.
WAM (Emirates News Agency) - 04-Aug-2019Dubai to organise Global Investment in Aviation Summit in January 2020
Second edition of GIAS will be held from January 27-29
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