Data from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre showed remarkable growth in the UAE’s aviation sector. The country’s airports saw over one billion passengers between 2015 and 2024, with aircraft movements exceeding 6.4 million.
The Centre’s report highlighted that the UAE topped the global air transport quality index and ranked among the top ten worldwide in five other indicators.
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), credited the civil aviation sector’s outstanding achievements over the past decade to successful national strategies and initiatives led by the country’s leadership. He emphasized the sector’s ongoing contributions to future advancements and significant achievements.
He further noted that these accomplishments bolster the UAE’s position on the global aviation and travel stage, showcasing the sector’s key role in driving national economic growth and competitiveness. They also exemplify the nation’s innovative approach to building a more efficient and sustainable aviation system, combining technological advancements with high standards of safety and service quality.
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According to the Centre, passenger traffic at UAE airports increased from 114.8 million in 2015 to 147.8 million in 2024, with total passenger numbers, including arrivals, departures, and transit travelers, surpassing one billion during this period.
Aircraft movements also increased, exceeding 800,000 by the end of 2024, bringing the total arriving and departing flights over the decade to more than 6.4 million.
