The UAE has successfully maintained its leading position in the region and worldwide when it comes to the efficiency and quality of air transport services. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) aviation industry, the UAE takes the lead and experiences consistent growth in the public sector, thanks to hosting major events that significantly contribute to boosting air traffic. Projections indicate a strong and positive growth trajectory in the aviation sector for 2024, as stated by Kamil Al-Awadhi, International Air Transport Association (IATA) regional vice-president for Africa and the Middle East.
The UAE’s aviation sector takes the lead
In terms of capacity measured in available seat kilometres (ASKMs), the UAE ranked first among Arab countries, regionally, and second globally. It also secured the seventh position globally in terms of air transport service efficiency and the tenth position in the number of operating airlines, according to the World Economic Forum (