UAE airports surpass 134 million passenger mark in 2023, 140 million projected by 2024
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Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), announced that UAE airports surpassed the 134 million passenger mark in 2023 and are projected to reach 140 million in 2024.
He attributed this achievement to the strength and competitiveness of the UAE aviation sector, which has earned considerable international trust.
Al Suwaidi He highlighted that UAE airports recorded approximately 38 million arrivals, 37.805 million departures and 58.328 million transit passengers in 2023. He emphasized that this growth was driven by the resurgence of tourism and the successful holding of major international conferences towards the end. of year.
Expressing optimism for 2024, Al Suwaidi anticipated further growth in passenger traffic to potentially reach 140 million. He mentioned the ongoing expansions at international airports, particularly the opening of Zayed International Airport – Terminal A and the ongoing expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. These developments will allow UAE airlines to operate more flights to various destinations.
Al Suwaidi underlined the UAE’s strong aviation sector, which has more than 521 aircraft belonging to national airlines and a total of 924 aircraft registered in the country. He also highlighted the presence of numerous local and foreign aircraft maintenance companies, training institutions and specialized medical facilities serving civil aviation.
As for amateur unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Al Suwaidi He noted that more than 22,000 are registered in the GCAAbut its operation remains suspended until further notice.
Looking to the future, Al Suwaidi They described strategic projects focused on improving airspace management and ensuring a smooth flow of air traffic. More than AED 700 million has been allocated to improve services at the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Center over the next decade.
He mentioned that the authority is actively implementing a variety of transformative projects and initiatives aimed at directly fostering the economic and operational development of the aviation sector.
News source: Emirates News Agency
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