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1,875 Visitors Attend the Pavilion as High-Level Military Delegations from Several Countries Visit New Cooperation Agreement Signed and 36 Meetings Held to Advance Partnerships and International Collaboration El Alamein, Arab Republic of Egypt, 9 September 2026: The UAE national pavilion continued to attract strong interest on the second day of its participation at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, receiving an exceptional number

Abu Dhabi, 19 June 2026: Under supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, and in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the General Civil Aviation Authority and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance the design, manufacturing and deployment of advanced air mobility solutions. The agreement aims to advance innovation in the sector, align efforts related to design certification and the efficiency of smart aviation systems, and develop regulatory frameworks for sustainable air transport solutions. The initiative suppo

EU Must Review EU ETS to Support Competitiveness as Aviation Decarbonizes 24 March 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls for the review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to enhance European air connectivity and economic resilience by improving the competitiveness of Europe’s air transport industry. IATA calls for the review to: Ensure full implementation of CORSIA for all international flights, including flights within the European Economic Area (EEA) routes. To prevent market fragmentations, the EU should avoid regional derogations, additional eligibility hurd

9 March 2026 (Amman) — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ;Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa; in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines. ‘Aviation has the potential to do much more to enable Africa;s economic and social development. Improving safety, harmonizing regulations, and reducing costs while increasing operational efficiency are at the top of the agenda for this edition of the IATA Focus Africa Conference. The demand to support 3-4% growth annually

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 February 2026: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates Aviation University to collaborate on the launch of a Flight Dispatcher Cadet Programme, marking an important initiative in the airline’s long-term commitment to building in-house aviation capabilities and further developing its national workforce. The MoU was signed by Nasser Binkherbash, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at flydubai, and Professor Ahmad Al Ali, Vice Chancellor of Emirates Aviation University. Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, and Mick Hills, Chief Opera

DUBAI, UAE – December 12, 2025 – Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL), a leading provider of integrated aerospace, aviation and defense services, and AMMROC, the region’s leading provider of military aviation MRO services – both part of the Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) Group – announced an expansion of its strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fulcrum, a defense technology innovator specializing in mission-critical engineering upgrades. The agreement was formalized during the Dubai Airshow. The expansion of the original MoU, initially signed in March 2024, underscores the success and commitment of the trilateral partnership in advancing

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), as one of the regulatory entities, concluded its participation in the Dubai Airshow 2025, held at Dubai World Central from 17 to 21 November, with a strong international presence that reaffirmed Dubai’s position as a global hub for aviation and innovation. This year’s edition, held under the theme “The Future Begins Here,” marked a new milestone in the accelerating growth journey of the aviation and space sectors. DCAA’s participation resulted in a number of notable initiatives and strategic achievements, most prominently the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding with Dubai Police and Dubai

18 November 2025 (Belem, Brazil) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30, urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO);s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, the signatories highlight the need for global solutions, emphasizing that ICAO remains the exclusive forum for addressing international aviation emissions. The signatories caution against fragme