The UAE’s civil aviation sector recorded remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2024, welcoming a staggering 36.5 million passengers, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
This figure marks a 14.7 per cent increase compared to the same period last year and highlights the sector’s remarkable growth trajectory.
The breakdown includes 10,723,639 arrivals, 10,874,232 departures, and 14,944,466 transit passengers.
The air cargo sector also witnessed a significant 32 per cent growth in Q1 compared to the same period last year, handling a total of 1.1 million tons of cargo in Q1 2024. This volume comprised 269,526 tons of imports, 119,490 tons of exports, and 714,446 tons of transit goods. Notably, national carriers spearheaded approximately 68% of the total air cargo movement during this period.
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi,…
