The UAE aviation sector has achieved remarkable milestones over the past decade, with passenger traffic surpassing 1 billion and aircraft movements crossing 6.4 million between 2015 and 2024, according to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre.... moreThe UAE aviation sector has achieved remarkable milestones over the past decade, with passenger traffic surpassing 1 billion and aircraft movements crossing 6.4 million between 2015 and 2024, according to the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre.
Passenger numbers rose from 114.8 million in 2015 to 147.8 million in 2024, reflecting consistent growth. The country also ranked first globally in the air transport quality index and secured top-ten positions in five other global aviation indicators.
Officials credit this success to visionary national strategies, technological innovation, and a focus on safety, sustainability, and service excellence.